TIFF Film Market Unveils Eight Projects for First Innovation Hub

Cree cosmology, climate change and the lesbian lifestyle are some of the issues explored in the immersive showcase at the Toronto Film Festival market showcase.

Investigation into parking charges for drivers queuing at petrol stations

It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

Redditor fashions a 'game cartridge' system for their Steam library out of cheap SATA SSDs

What year is it?

Singaporean arrested in Bali after woman found dead in rental unit

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspect, acting out of resentment, allegedly assaulted the victim by strangling her for about 15 minutes

Shusha Global Media Forum: Azerbaijan’s Answer to Disinformation

Azerbaijan hosted the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Shusha on July13–14 under the theme “The Mission of the Media in Promoting Peace:Restoring Truth and Rebuilding Trust.” For the fourth time, the Azerbaijanigovernment organized a media forum in Karabakh, in the territories

Christopher Nolan's most political movie is also his worst, and it's not the one you think

Despite the headlines, The Odyssey is not a political movie. The Dark Knight Rises is, though, which is part of the reason why it's bad

Agri-food, trade, national security leaders call for food security to become a national security priority

Hosted by the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), The Simpson Center for Food & Agricultural Policy, Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Canadian Pork Council, the two-day workshop brought together representatives from organizations including the

Tunas and other ocean predators may have evolved more slowly than previous research predicted

Today, oceans host a large variety of fast, resilient marine predators, including tunas, mackerels and various other fish species. Many of these fish belong to a lineage known as Scombridae, whose members are characterized by fins supported by thin, bony structures known as rays.

Little Monsters

"Meeting your kids in the Forgotten Realms."

Deer population in Japan’s Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding

The population increased by 222 from a year before when the previous record-high was logged.

As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder

This has resulted in hardships unprecedented for this generation's Russian elites in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.

New Delhi tells shipowners not to deploy Indian seafarers on Hormuz routes

Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber-attack on TfL

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island, tsunami alert lifted

July 16 - A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the town of Te Anau in New Zealand's South Island, shaking buildings and prompting authorities to briefly issue a tsunami warning.

Hungary's national fireworks costs shrink but many still call it wasteful

Tradition or money down the drain? A state-funded jolly for all, or an outdated form of animal cruelty? As 20 August nears, the yearly row over whether Hungary needs fireworks and how big they should be reignites.

Report contradicts Microsoft's statements that id Software hasn't been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: 'It's most likely going to end up in the in the trash can'

"Success is detached from your ability to keep a job."

Ukrainian parliament appoints Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister

As thousands of Ukrainians protested the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, parliament voted to appoint Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister as part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s cabinet reshuffle — a move that proved far less contentious than the changes at the

Mario Tennis Fever gets Super Mario Galaxy-themed 1.1.0 update

Nintendo's first big patch for the Switch 2 tennis game includes a new Fever Racket, a new court, a new Special Match, and GameShare support

Another Elder Scrolls game is in jeopardy as Xbox layoffs hit heads of major studio

Over 200 staff have been laid off from ZeniMax Online Studios, the team behind The Elder Scrolls Online, including senior leadership figures.

India customs becomes second agency to fight Adani over nicotine pouches

Adani argued that the sale of nicotine patches should not be domestically regulated.

Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war with Iran, in a podcast episode with host Joe Rogan posted on Wednesday.The comments echoed earlier criticism of Israeli

Africa: Malawi MPs Call for Crackdown On Undocumented Travel to South Africa

[Nyasa Times] Parliament has been urged to slap a travel ban on Malawians attempting to sneak into South Africa for informal jobs, as MPs scramble to get a grip on a repatriation crisis that has ballooned way beyond anyone's expectations.

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

US fires first shots in new tariffs offensive with 25% tax on most Brazil imports

July 15 - The U.S. has announced 25% duties on most imports from Brazil, reviving a trade war that could embroil dozens of countries around the world as the Trump administration reworks its tariffs policy, one of its signature diplomatic tools.

Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike

Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.

Fact check: False claims target French referee after Egypt World Cup exit

Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.

Fifteen homes for the price of a city flat in Germany's mini-village

In Thuringia, Germany, an entire mini-village is up for sale for €390,000, including 15 buildings, but the dream comes with a catch.

Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

Secretlab Atlas review

Comfy, smart, and just a lil' too close to the champ.

ASEAN envoy to engage all Myanmar stakeholders at Manila summit

Also on the table is the long-delayed code of conduct governing disputes over the South China Sea.

Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House.

What remains

In an ingenious restoration project, the humble oyster shell is transformed into a powerful tool to halt coastal erosion - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon

Frederic Edwin Church’s Sublime

Benjamin Moser on a new biography of the Hudson River painter, allegations against Cape Town’s SMAC Gallery, and more.

Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Why fully reopening Strait of Hormuz is such a challenge

President Trump’s return to a U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports this week marked another dead end in his bid to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The restart of the blockade — which first began in mid-April and held until last month when a tenuous deal to begin peace

We’re in a Wage Crisis Too

It’s not just an affordability crisis . While inflation has been a national story for years and President Trump’s sporadic tariffs and war against Iran have only made matters worse, there’s another big stress on household budgets: Wages aren’t keeping up with rising costs.

Trumpworld Is Scared of the International Criminal Court

The highest compliment that can be paid to the International Criminal Court is that the Trump administration is terrified of it. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that fear this week by declaring that the administration would use “all the tools at our government’s

Transcript: Do Democrats Need More “Working Class” Male Candidates?

This is a lightly edited transcript of the July 15 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: This is Right Now on The New Republic . I’m the host, Perry Bacon. Our guests today are

The problem AI content moderation cannot solve

Meta and other big tech companies are increasingly using AI for content moderation, but as the backlash to Muse Image shows, it cannot protect users because it does not account for consent.

The Memo: Troubles crowd in on Trump as he prepares for address

President Trump is getting ready to address the nation on Thursday evening, but the speech comes as his political troubles are piling up. The war on Iran, unpopular since its inception, has been restarted at Trump’s behest. A new Economist/YouGov poll shows 65 percent of

The First Wrongful Death Suit Against Big Oil Is Not Going Their Way

“The court should add this far-fetched claim to the growing list of meritless climate lawsuits the state and federal courts have already dismissed.” That’s how Chevron’s lawyer Theodore Boutrous responded last year when Misti Leon filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Washington

No clear favorite in GOP Senate race to succeed Graham in South Carolina: Poll

There is not a clear favorite in the GOP Senate primary race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), according to a new poll. The Republican senator was in the middle of seeking his fifth term in the upper chamber but passed away suddenly 71 after an aortic

Loitering towards war

While Vienna’s coffeehouses bred modernism, in Belgrade’s kafanas grew conspiracy and rage. Their clash consumed Europe - by Anton Cebalo Read on Aeon

ICE’s Violence Is No Accident. It’s Part of the Job.

Two years into Donald Trump’s campaign of mass deportations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement roundups so often result in violence that if you look away from social media or the news for a few hours, you may miss another death . On Monday, ICE agents killed Joan Sebastián

God’s Children

The Kerrs were devoted to one another and to their faith. But when one of their own rejected modern medicine, they faced a dire question: What if her children ever needed a doctor to save their lives?

GOP leaders face frustrations, time pressure on $95 billion reconciliation package

House Republican leaders are facing pressure from the clock and from their own members over a $95 billion reconciliation 3.0 framework that they will attempt to advance out of the Budget Committee on Thursday, raising questions about whether the package will make it out of the

Do the Democrats Really Need More “Working-Class” Male Candidates?

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . Issues of gender are at the center of Trump-era politics, even though that’s rarely stated directly, according to Meredith Conroy

Brewer of Lunch IPA hopes to take Platner’s place in Maine

Dan Kleban is something of a celebrity in Maine. For the past 20 years, he’s built the Maine Beer Company alongside his older brother, Dave. His IPA Lunch beer, not to be confused with its equally well-known sibling Dinner, has become a Vacationland staple. Kleban started the