Despite Magic's unprecedented success, Wizards of the Coast's president is already stepping down
Wizards of the Coast president John Hight steps down from the role after two years, despite the huge financial success of Magic: The Gathering.
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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and had issued an international warrant for his arrest. The FSB said that the charges related to
Israeli elections: how they work and who is in the race
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, July 29 (Reuters) - Israelis are due to hold a national election on October 27. It will be the first since the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that shook the country and plunged the Middle East into turmoil as Israel went to war in Gaza, Lebanon
SLF launches $17 million ad campaign in North Carolina
The investment, shared first with POLITICO, comes as public polling shows former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper with an edge over GOP nominee Michael Whatley.
Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct by Four Women in BBC Documentary
Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women, who claim the offenses occurred when they were teenagers. In a new BBC documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret” — airing Wednesday — a total of 10 women come forward with allegations against Leto,
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has delayed going on holiday and stays in Paris to manage the wildfire crisis, BFMTV
Scientists discover 210-million-year-old dinosaur in Zimbabwe
A newly discovered dinosaur from Zimbabwe is offering fresh clues to how the animals diversified, suggesting they spread across distinct ecosystems in southern Africa, scientists said Wednesday.
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns, including the maker's ties to a company that produces hyper
Malaysian authorities release over 100 Rohingya refugees from detention
Police had detained the people on July 27 after they gathered outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to seek assistance.
Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape
Sicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
The reported $60–70 million agreement would provide Tehran with hundreds of portable air-defense systems as it seeks to rebuild capabilities after months of fighting with Washington and Jerusalem. China rejected the report, saying the claims were 'completely groundless,' while
Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of an aging and sinking NASA telescope has run into its own problem.
BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov
Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism".
Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals
A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.
Africa: African MPs Seek Urgent Debate On Attacks in South Africa
[Namibian] The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on the recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa.
Indian forces arrest senior Maoist rebel leader
Misir Besra was arrested in the evening of July 28 in the eastern state of Jharkhand.
Africa: Glasgow 2026 - Nigeria Remain Africa's Highest-Ranked Nation After Mixed Day Five
[Premium Times] After Day Five, Nigeria occupies fifth position with 12 medals--six gold, four silver and two bronze.
Hear What Homer’s Odyssey Sounded Like When Sung in the Original Ancient Greek
Image via Wikimedia Commons It’s been a humanist truism for some time to say that Shakespeare speaks to every age, transcending his time and place through the sheer force of his universal genius. But any honest student first encountering the plays will tell you differently, as
Evan Rachel Wood Was ‘Sad’ Not to Be Asked Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’
The actress played the eldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the 1998 hit film
Africa: To Mark 75 Years of the Refugee Convention, 75 Global Voices Unite With UNHCR to Launch 'The Promise'
[UNHCR] The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.Launched on 28 July, as the Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary, it aims to build a diverse
Africa: International Criminal Justice Needs More Than Solidarity to Survive
[ISS] As the onslaught against the International Criminal Court continues, champions of justice must back global accountability through action.
Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris
Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.
Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.
1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.
India’s youth protests puncture Modi’s aura of invincibility
Modi still dominates national politics and his government has sought to get ahead of the crisis.
Forest City cooperating with Malaysia police after massive scam raid
The operation resulted in the arrest of over 300 foreign and local suspects.
Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
TOKYO, July 29 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult and denying her officials the political backup they need to talk down yen and bond market bears.
After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan’s shopping mall disaster
Mall operator Aeon is investigating the possibility of a gas leak.
After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 - Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck.
Rocking the Iron Curtain: How Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert cracked the Soviet Bloc
On 27 July 1986, a concert by British rock band Queen in Budapest symbolically tore down the Iron Curtain. A crowd of 80,000 filled the People's Stadium to feel the first wave of freedom. The band's official photographer Denis O'Regan recalls that night in an exclusive
Willie Nelson Voices Concern About ‘Data Centers Invading Our Land’
"The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints," the musician wrote. "It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land"
BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration
BTS will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027, the group announced on Wednesday. All seven members – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – posted the same statement on their individual instagram accounts. “We have
X-Men ‘97 season 2 episode 7 ending explained: Is Apocalypse really dead?
Apocalypse appeared to have died at the end of the newest episode of X-Men '97. Could he really be dead?
Silent Hill: Townfall will officially feature 5 endings, just like Silent Hill f
Silent Hill: Townfall writer-director Jon McKellan offered clues in a new interview about the upcoming horror game's conclusion.
Silent Hill: Townfall team explains why first-person is scarier than third-person
Screen Burn writer-director Jon McKellan and Konami series producer Motoi Okamoto said that first-person perspective was always the plan.
Silent Hill Townfall preview: already one of 2026’s most terrifying games
Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami, lives up to the series' reputation in a three-hour demo
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals Sales Push IPL Cricket’s Business Value to $20.6 Billion, Houlihan Lokey Study Finds
The Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s business value has climbed to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year over year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study released Wednesday, as record-setting sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals reset
Commission publishes new guidance to support businesses' implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act
Manufacturers, developers and businesses of all sizes across the EU now have new guidance on how to apply the Cyber Resilience Act. This will help them prepare for mandatory cybersecurity requirements and reporting obligations. The new Commission guidance explains how these
‘As Light as Air’ Is a Hypnotic Experimental Doc About Collective Ecstasy in a City in Pakistan (Locarno Trailer)
Umair Bilal's debut feature, premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week lineup, dives into spiritual life in Sehwan, Pakistan, a Sufi city where people "surrender themselves to a shared state of trance."
Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze
Unrelated adults in China are sharing the same room and even their bed to save money.
Africa: South Africa's Next HIV Battle Isn't About Science, It's About Access
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For decades, South Africa has been at the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic. Today, it is becoming the testing ground for what many scientists believe could be the most important advance in HIV prevention since daily pre-exposure
Parisian spot with five-step seasonal menu was just named the best new cocktail bar in the world
De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year.
Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands
ISTANBUL, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster NTV reported. • Latest step in unprecedented legal crackdown on
The people building AI are asking governments to 'decelerate' the industry after models broke loose
Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal.
Malaysia’s one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return
Malaysia should try packaging race tickets with cultural and dining experiences to showcase the country as a choice destination for tourists, observers say.
Israeli protesters march in Tel Aviv against West Bank settler violence
Israeli protesters marched in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank as police blocked their route and confronted demonstrators.
Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
Commission greenlights Belgium's fifth payment request for €225 million under NextGenerationEU
On 27 July, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium's fifth payment request for €225 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this