Man who staged own kidnapping for ransom in Malaysia gets 5 months’ jail
Police officers quickly noticed inconsistencies in the so-called hostage photograph after receiving the report.
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Indian federal police file charges against 13 over exam paper leaks
They were accused of offences including criminal conspiracy and cheating.
Roblox and ChatGPT will reportedly have to suck less thanks to the EU's Digital Services Act
Both will allegedly fall under the Very Large Online Platforms designation, which comes with stricter rules.
Gleefully counting its billions, Samsung cries warning of a 'severe' memory supply crisis next year
'Beyond 2029, it is hard to say because of more limited visibility'
'Crude language of MAGA’: Author Joyce Carol Oates defends 'The Odyssey' after translator's scathing review
The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the film had “nothing convincing to say.”
Europe is burning – and if Trump’s war on the climate is not met with sanctions, things will only get worse | Alexander Hurst
The White House seems committed to ecocide. The EU should harness the power of the single market to force it to change course Are we understanding it yet? As Europe burns in the west, the south and the north, are we grasping the fact that our economies, food systems, political
Ancient turtle hunting could inform modern conservation throughout southern Caribbean
Despite the promise of rebounding green sea turtle numbers, many sea turtle populations continue to flounder under the pressures of changing climates, overfishing and urbanization.
In wine country, barn owls offer eco-friendly alternative for rodent control
With summer comes the warmth and sunshine that wine grapes need to thrive. It also comes with more vineyard-destroying rodents. To keep vermin at bay while reducing the need for harmful pesticides, California vineyards have been turning to an avian ally: barn owls.
“Protected by Ghost Town”
"A private company has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in Venice—with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes former gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not."
‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise to Stream on Both Netflix and AMC+ Beginning in 2027 Under New $500 Million Deal
AMC Global Media’s “The Walking Dead” franchise will stream on both Netflix and AMC+ beginning in 2027 as part of a new five-year, $500 million licensing deal. The co-exclusive global licensing pact between Netflix and AMC Global Media covers the original “The Walking Dead,” as
Is the ICC too focused on Africa?
After Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, Chad has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. N’Djamena’s statement points to an unfair bias against Africa. But is that really the case, and is US pressure playing a part?
EU expected to probe Balkan construction material imports over suspected Chinese tariff-dodging
There are growing suspicions that certain open mesh fabrics are being made with Chinese glass fibre already hit by EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties for unfair pricing and state support.
Arc Raiders rats are cheating the matchmaking system by throwing themselves in front of friendly fire
Where there's a will, there's a rat.
Netanyahu plans Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization before elections, sources say
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement Washington signed with Saudi Arabia is conditioned on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel
Canadian intern of Chinese origin appeals Belgian pre-trial detention regarding spy charge
A Canadian national of Chinese origin has lodged an appeal against one-month pre-trial detention after being arrested last week on suspicion of spying for a third country while serving as an intern at a major NATO hub in Belgium.
Final Fantasy 7 remake director says he hopes Revelation will get 'some kind of physical edition' despite the industry and Sony's 'shift away' from discs
A difficult disc-ussion.
Delta, United ban humanoid and animal robots from flights
New policies from the airlines ban the robots from traveling in the passenger cabin or cargo hold.
Netanyahu’s Trump meeting suggests his star is waning in Washington
Appearing increasingly isolated and weakened, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Washington this week, where he had a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump – his eighth of the US president’s second term. Netanyahu is desperate to revive his image as the
San Sebastián New Directors: Billy Lumby, Marlene Emilie Lyngstad, ‘Money Heist’ Star Jaime Lorente and More
BAFTA nominee Billy Lumby and Norway’s Nordic Talents winner Marlene Emilie Lyngstad will compete at San Sebastian’s New Directors strand. Also in the mix is “Erratics,” starring Denis Lavant. a Chile-France-Argentina co-production directed by Thomas Woodroffe. One of the most
Xbox chief wants to 'invest in what players value' after significant 2026 revenue drop
Gaming and console revenue dropped significantly for Xbox in 2026, so the company must change its ways if it wants to come out on top.
Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year
It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.
South Korean prisons use VR to put inmates in victims’ shoes
The programme will begin full operations from late July after a pilot involving 392 inmates showed improvements.
Liquid could be answer to stop cavities without drilling, study finds
A study conducted by the University of Michigan found silver diamine fluoride stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth.
Myanmar repatriation would risk Rohingya lives: Malaysia group
Repatriated Rohingya could be forced to join the Myanmar military without training, said the group.
SwitchBot makes a better fan
I was already a big fan of SwitchBot's big circulator fan I recently reviewed, and now we're getting the SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro. Priced at $119.99, it ditches the height-adjustable stand but increases battery life, throw distance, and wind speed while adding
Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
Mediator Pakistan insisted on Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan. The last two days have seen Saudi Arabia join the US
Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile
The missile was “cold launched” vertically – ejected from its launcher before its engine ignited.
The power struggle: The challenges for European battery producers to compete on a global stage
The European electric vehicle industry is developing at pace, and to make this possible, countries in the region are keen to develop as much of the technology locally as possible. This is why investment into locally produced battery technology has been so extensive in recent
Africa: 'What Is the Plan?' - Inside South Africa's Reckoning With a Post-PEPFAR World
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- "What is the plan before we get back to a stage where we are burying people?"
Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?
Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.
Zoe Saldaña to Receive Locarno Fest Special Honor
Claudio Simonetti will be honored for his contribution to film music, while Olivia Wilde, Caleb Landry Jones, Monica Bellucci, Isabelle Huppert and Kingsley Ben-Adir will be among the stars at the fest.
Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?
Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.
If knowledge if power, why are game companies setting it alight?
I wonder who knows the answer to that finicky production question? Let's hope they weren't just laid off.
Africa: 'We're Committed to Increasing Finance for Africa' - CAF Urges Review of FIFA Proposal
[Vanguard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to review FIFA's proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment.
Africa: Nigerian Army Named Africa's Best in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa's Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its exceptional operational achievements, strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to combating
Mud below, sun above
Meet Bể, part of Vietnam’s vital but overlooked network of recyclers – a workforce predominantly made up of elderly women - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
How to Get Canceled in the Art World
Study respondents reacted more negatively toward artists committing sexual assault than murder. Plus, an unexpected pairing with Picasso’s “Guernica.”
Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Ukraine and Iran wars converge as Trump seeks breakthroughs
The wars in Ukraine and Iran are converging like never before, with a rare direct confrontation between the two countries playing out on the Caspian Sea just days before both conflicts were front and center during White House meetings on Tuesday. The principal players are so
Trump’s legislative demand falls flat with Senate GOP
Republicans say a budget framework passed last week by the House to enact $73 billion in new defense spending and fund reforms in the SAVE America Act is not close to ready to move in the Senate, despite President Trump’s demand that it pass before the August recess. Senate
The Extraordinary Fandom of The Vampire Lestat
It’s easy to feel that you’ve arrived at The Vampire Lestat both a little early and a little late. Lestat is the third season of AMC’s TV adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles series of novels, the first of which was famously the source text for the cult classic 1994
The Campus Free Speech Wars Are Over. MAGA Won.
A new batch of documents published by The Chronicle of Higher Education reveals widespread censorship of course content at Texas A&M, one of many public universities where MAGA politicians—not faculty and department heads—now determine what can and can’t be taught. It is the
Paul, Trump forge unlikely alliance, mending strained relationship
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has emerged as an unlikely ally for President Trump in the Senate as Trump’s relationship with Republican leadership becomes increasingly strained. Paul's unexpected transformation from a perpetual nuisance to an opportunistic friend follows the loss of
How the Democrats Can Win by Losing in Montana and Other States
Alani Bankhead , the Democratic nominee for Senate in Montana, should end her campaign and clear the path for independent Seth Bodnar to consolidate the votes of the state’s non-Republicans. Bodnar is polling better than Bankhead in head-to-head matchups against Republican
How art invented humanity
When early humans first painted cave walls, they began to find out who they really were: our minds emerged from our images - by J F Martel Read on Aeon
Astoria’s beloved Italian pastry shop La Guli closes for good after 89 years
Italian pastry shop La Guli, a beloved Astoria institution since 1937, has served its last gingerbread house.
