Harry Potter nerds have forced an undersea cable to be moved to avoid Dobby the house elf's grave, now runs close to Bronze Age remains instead
"The whole thing is fictitious, what are you talking about?"
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Poll: US lags behind China in African hearts and minds
The latest Afrobarometer survey of 38 countries reveals mixed perceptions of American economic and political influence even before the Trump administration’s aid cuts and visa bans.
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s Unwell Media Company Valued at $500 Million After Investment From Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL
Unwell, the media company co-founded by married couple Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has landed its first outside investor: Patrick Whitesell, co-founder of WME and former executive chairman of successor company Endeavor. Whitesell’s WTSL, an investment firm focused on media,
Phantom Blade Zero Reveals Major Launch Day Details Ahead of State of Play
Pre-order trailer reveals launch details about Phantom Blade Zero and features an extensive preview of its gameplay.
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
BEIJING, Aug 12 - Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday aged 97, was never one to mince his words.
Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji coaxed and cajoled China's way into the World Trade Organization in 2002 through gruelling negotiations.
‘Demons’ Explores the Russia-Ukraine Relationship via Borscht, Blood and Graves (Exclusive Trailer)
A drifter from Russia arrives in a remote village in central Ukraine and meets a strong and independent woman in Natalka Vorozhbyt's metaphorical film that is world-premiering at Locarno.
China’s C919 jet makes first international commercial flight
Beijing hopes the domestically produced plane will reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology.
China’s reformist ex-premier Zhu Rongji dies
He was primarily responsible for economic reforms during China’s transformation from a planned economy to a socialist market.
Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included
New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway.
Who put all these banjos in my sci-fi game?
Why have the recent crop of science fiction video games all sounded so... rustic? Do they have more in common than just a country-fried soundtrack?
Meet This Year’s Joan Mitchell Fellows
15 artists won this year’s prize. Plus, an interview with the founder of BlackStar Film Festival, layoffs at the San Diego Museum of Art, and more.
She documents settler arson attacks: 'Eventually, this fire will be turned against us too'
Noga Kalinsky's haunting photography documents the devastation wrought by settler violence in Palestinian villages, juxtaposing the beauty of Masafer Yatta and Mukhmas with scenes of burned homes and shattered lives
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.
Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast
With wing spans up to 3ft, the shy cownose ray species typically arrive in Long Island waters in the warmer months Drone footage of dozens of stingrays in the ocean off New York has captivated beachgoers and marine enthusiasts, offering a rare bird’s-eye view of a species that
I was enjoying growing vegetables. Then the climate crisis raised its ugly head | Bim Adewunmi
My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t afford For the first time in my life, I live in a home that has real outdoor space. What a concept!
Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
X-Men ’97 Season 3 Confirmed? Plot, Potential Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know
The Disney Plus series is setting up for some dark comics arcs with iconic villains.
New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies
In letters to four prediction market platforms, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the council was also actively considering legislation to address concerns.
Trump’s Gaza plan and Board of Peace face ticking clock
President Trump is confronting multiple problems nearly nine months into his effort to transform the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the latest blow when he rejected Trump’s 15-point roadmap for Hamas to hand over its weapons at the same time
Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP
The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping to keep control of Congress. President Trump on Monday doubled down on his
The total solar eclipse happens today—here’s what you need to know
Follow all the latest updates on the eclipse with Scientific American
The Enshittification of Private Insurance
One of the more prescient books of our still-young century was Jacob Hacker’s The Great Risk Shift (2008), which explained how government and business were conspiring to eliminate various protections that in the past helped cushion the middle class from financial setbacks.
ICE’s Airport Crackdowns Are Designed to Spread Fear
Over the past few weeks, there’ve been reports of ICE ramping up arrests at airports around the country, picking up people boarding or exiting domestic flights in ways that not long ago would have been unheard of. This has prompted local journalists to ask whether their
GOP worries time running out on Trump’s agenda with Congress
The Senate’s departure for a five-week August recess leaves big political fights for September and the postelection lame-duck session, setting up a scramble to accomplish as much of President Trump’s agenda before Republicans possibly lose complete control of Congress. Trump
Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity
Democrats’ string of left-wing primary wins is giving the party’s progressive flank a burst of momentum — and potentially handing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) a new headache should Democrats take back the House. The recent victories come as Democratic voters
Could Rocky’s musical language in Project Hail Mary actually work?
Linguists explain how a language built from musical notes could convey complex meaning and even support conversation
Colson Whitehead’s Long Con
A professional slight kicks off Colson Whitehead’s third crime caper. Harlem merchant Ray Carney has just wrapped up an interview with a furniture magazine he adores when he’s called downtown to meet with an, ahem, associate. Carney, who moonlights as a fence, assumes the
AI Music Generator Suno Strikes Licensing Deal With BMG as It Preps New Label-Backed Models
Suno, the AI music generator that’s managed to both rankle the music industry and lure some of its biggest talent to its side, has added music company BMG as its latest licensing partner as it prepares new models powered by licensed work. The partnership will see Suno pay for
15 Artists Named 2026 Joan Mitchell Fellows
Each recipient will receive $60,000 in unrestricted funding distributed over five years, in the spirit of the namesake abstract painter’s commitment to “aid and assist” artists.
Europe has officially delayed the roll out of the ETIAS travel permit indefinitely
Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay.
