Philippines' Marcos names new military chief
MANILA, July 21 - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed Antonio Nafarrete as the new chief of the country's armed forces, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems. The U.S.
Envisioning the next 150 years of crop research with the Alma Mater Plots
A couple of miles south of the main quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a remarkable agricultural experiment is taking shape. The so-called Alma Mater Plots are unique in their setup—with 64 plots of 1 acre (0.4 hectares) each, individually tile-drained, it is
Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
The company plans to develop humanoid robots for use across the manufacturing, home, and retail sectors.
Adam Driver Has Passed on So Many Marvel Roles That It’s Become a “Tradition,” Kevin Feige Says
While it's no superhero blockbuster, Driver previously led the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, playing Kylo Ren.
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. Aoun, who has staunchly criticised Hezbollah's decision
'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps
Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in. he said, as he diagnosed a child who had red blisters on his
Brad Paisley Recalls ‘Cat-and-Mouse’ Details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
The country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley were invited to the ceremony at Madison Square Garden
‘Sit down!’ Australian politician berates dog on live TV
One Nation has become Australia’s most popular party in recent months.
Sri Lanka uses air force drones to tackle spreading dengue outbreak
The drones were deployed to spot potential mosquito breeding grounds on rooftops.
Some remote Indonesian communities still await free meals as programme resumes after review
The initiative has also come under scrutiny after senior nutrition agency officials were detained in a corruption probe and food poisoning incidents raised safety concerns.
Q&A: How anaerobic digestion can help reduce emissions and increase income streams
An advanced technology that could benefit farmers' bottom line and help meet the rising demand for domestic energy production borrows a key ingredient from a centuries-old practice of burning dried manure to warm homes where trees were sparse or expensive: animal waste.
Unity unveils Unity 7 roadmap with update path that won't break your build
Unity 7 will operate on top of the same architecture powering Unity 6, while still offering improvements and new tools for developers.
Power, water needs test South Korea’s push to build AI chip hub beyond Seoul
South Korea wants to establish a new semiconductor hub in its south-west within four years.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns ‘dangerous’ China actions
Rubio has said he is open to the possibility of a meeting. with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
State Department report links Cuba to wide range of US protests, including George Floyd
The State Department in a new report linked Cuba to a range of protests in the U.S., including demonstrations surrounding the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The 100-page document, which was released Monday, alleged that beginning in the 1960s, the Cuban regime "has served as
How China’s rise changed the logic of globalization
A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that people in most of the 36 countries surveyed now view China more positively than the United States. More respondents also expressed confidence in Xi Jinping than in Donald Trump on world affairs. The findings suggest that Beijing’s
Three Chinese injured in drone attack on Moscow
BEIJING, July 21 - Three Chinese nationals were injured during a Ukraine drone attack on Moscow, Chinese state media said on Tuesday.
Eight lifesaving ways to improve wildfire risk management
As the flames advanced toward the village of Bédar in Spain's Almería province, the mayor gave a desperate order to ring the church bells to warn residents. It was not enough. The July 9 Los Gallardos fire, which claimed 13 lives and burned 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres), was
South Korea military buildup is for the alliance – and for itself
The United States and South Korea describe the latter’s defense buildup with the same enthusiasm but mean two different things. American officials call it “alliance modernization,” while South Korean officials increasingly call it “autonomous defense.” Neither side has much
Cornyn and Tillis in discussions with White House to get Blanche across the finish line
The two senators are the swing votes necessary to advance the attorney general nominee out of the Judiciary Committee next week.
Matt Damon Reveals Why He Had Female Stunt Double for ‘Odyssey’ Scene: “Greatest Arms I’ve Ever Seen”
The actor plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy film.
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Japan says
The Chinese destroyer was operating alongside Russian naval vessels.
Chinese destroyer held live-fire drill in Japan's EEZ, Japan says
TOKYO, July 21 - A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters southwest of Japan's remote Okinotori Island early on Sunday while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan's Joint Staff said.
Taiwan to slow mobile internet in civil defence drills as China threat grows
The drills aim to prepare citizens for communication disruptions from disasters or a Chinese blockade.
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana Condemn Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria and Ghana have condemned the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of "Afrophobia" discussed at the next African Union summit.
US military launches Iran strikes for 10th consecutive day
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US military strikes Iran for 10th consecutive day The U.S. military launched another round of airstrikes against Iran on Monday, marking the 10th
Offset Gets 50 Hours of Community Service for ‘Regretful’ Assault of Weed Dispensary Guard
The Migos rapper must also complete an anger management program, refrain from possessing firearms, and stay 100 yards away from the MedMen dispensary
Ridley Scott's $630 million sci-Fi masterpiece makes a comeback on streaming for 1 very obvious reason
Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is already a huge success, which has led to The Martian, which also stars Matt Damon to spike on Prime Video
Decade of research reshapes multilingual learner policy
A lot of high school students load up on Advanced Placement courses to strengthen their college applications. But for many California students classified as English learners, access to even the basic college-preparatory courses required for admission to the state's public
The Lost Joy of Music Piracy . “Still to this day,...
The Lost Joy of Music Piracy . “Still to this day, I’ve never seen such an actively maintained network of knowledge and output, it really sucked me in.”
Peter Lassally, Legendary Late Night Producer for Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Dies at 93
Peter Lassally, the dean of late night producers who worked with Johnny Carson on the “Tonight Show,” David Letterman on “Late Show” and Craig Ferguson on “The Late Late Show,” has died. He was 93. Lassally was long dubbed the “host whisperer” for helping steer some of the
Africa: Tayebwa Meets Africa-EU Parliamentary Chair to Deepen Uganda-EU Ties
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, Thomas Tayebwa, has held bilateral talks with Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Chairperson Hilde Vautmans at the European
White House sends Congress stopgap exception wishlist
House Republicans have not included those so-called anomalies in the funding patch they are working to pass this week.
Students enable widespread water monitoring in India
When a local community gets involved in environmental monitoring, its efforts can build awareness of local environmental issues and provide more abundant data than scientists can collect on their own. But how does the quality of the data compare with readings taken by
Hegseth, Caine testify on Iran supplemental amid escalation: What to know
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are set to testify in front of the Senate Tuesday on the White House’s supplemental funding request, days after an escalation in the U.S.-Iran war left three service members dead. Hegseth
Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Another ‘Deadpool’ Movie
The film would follow 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which became the top-grossing R-rated movie of all time.
Canada’s wildfires raise temperature on Trump-Carney relationship
President Trump has put Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on notice over the wildfire smoke that has shrouded over a dozen states, threatening tariffs and adding more strain to already fraught U.S.-Canada relations. Trump has said the smoke from Canada’s wildfires has been
Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices
Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.
Unusual three-way bestows magnetic sense to single-celled organism
How do microorganisms orient themselves to find the optimal habitat? Scientists have thoroughly investigated so-called magnetotactic bacteria, which use the Earth's magnetic field as a biological compass. Some eukaryotic single-celled organisms—that is, more complex organisms
Judge approves Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement of authors’ AI copyright lawsuit — first major case to settle
The case is one of dozens brought by copyright owners including authors and news outlets against tech companies over the training of their large language models.
Sharon Stone on Quitting Weed and Stopping a Stroke Medication Despite Doctors’ Orders: ‘It Was Like Going Off of F—ing Heroin’
Sharon Stone is done smoking weed. Her journey to cut ties with cannabis began when she was put on several medications after she suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2001. “I got off one of my medications that I was on for my stroke last September, and they said I couldn’t go off of
Candy giant Mars Wrigley signals massive layoffs as it relocates from NJ to Chicago
The candymaker, which is a division of Mars Incorporated, has a brand portfolio including M&M's, Snickers, Milky Way, Twix and Skittles.
ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict
By Karen Lema MANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia this week, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional