How reading to therapy dogs is helping South Korean children gain confidence
A girl reads to ChamE, a labrador retriever, as the dog's human companion, surnamed Shin, sits beside them.
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Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured
The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all-out" rescue efforts.
Ceremony held for Pokemon-themed airport in Japan’s quake-hit Noto
The nickname, Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport, was proposed by the Pokemon With You Foundation.
My conversation with Karl Marx about Donald Trump
Norman Solomon: You’ve downplayed the importance of the individual in history. But the United States now has as president an individual who transformed power relations and the political landscape. Karl Marx: I can assure you that he did not do that by himself. Power relations
Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Albert Camus’ Touching Thank You Letter to His Elementary School Teacher
It’s never too late to thank the teacher who changed your life. Oprah Winfrey fell to pieces when she was reunited on air with Mrs. Duncan, her fourth grade teacher, her “first liberator” and “validator.” Patrick Stewart used his knighthood ceremony as an occasion to thank
Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo'
Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.
Two explosions rock Damascus, while Macron in town
Two explosions were heard in Damascus on Tuesday morning, while French President Emmanuel Macron is in the city for a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Why East Africa is becoming the Indo-Pacific’s new front
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and beyond are connecting to Asian geopolitics… and appetites.
Builder of Myanmar condo destroyed in 2025 quake gets 5 years’ jail
The builder of Sky Villa was also sentenced to hard labour for causing death by negligence.
NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones
ANKARA, July 7 - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel.
Magic's new Secret Lair is a print-to-demand charity drop with Global Fund for Women
Magic's latest Secret Lair drop is a charity collaboration with Global Fund for Women, and it will be printed to demand.
Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.
Cooling down a 'logistical nightmare' at Tour de France, champ Tadej Pogacar says
Beyond just the heat, Monday's third stage from Granollers in Spain, over the border into Les Angles in France, was threatened by wildfires which had broken out around 70km from the finish.
How Europe made most, but not all, of its swimming waters 'excellent'
Planning a swim this summer? Chances are you'll be diving into clean water. A new European Environment Agency report shows that 96 percent of monitored bathing sites across the EU meet minimum health standards, with nearly 85 percent rated "excellent". But why are some swimming
Vietnam police bust $172 million World Cup betting rings
The gambling rings had logged an estimated $172 million in illegal transactions since October 2025.
San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run
The first San Fermin 2026 bull run takes place in Pamplona as runners race six bulls through the streets during the famous 'encierro'.
Explosions heard in Damascus during visit by France's President Emmanuel Macron
Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.
Japan’s yen pain is Southeast Asia’s economic gain
The Japanese yen’s collapse through mid-2026 has become one of the most consequential disruptions to hit global financial markets in decades. The currency has slid past 162 yen to the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986 — a sharp reversal from its 1995 peak of about 80 yen
When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous?
As Germany moves to clamp down on what the government sees as too many people taking sick leave, how do sick leave pay and medical certificate rules compare across Europe?
Making scents of cannabis: How cannabis cultivar and preparation methods influence aroma
Ongoing research reveals how the aroma of cannabis is influenced not only by the chosen cultivar, but also by different drying and storage methods. Through a combination of high-resolution chromatography and human-perception aroma assessments, this project provides detailed
Energy Union: New Spain-Portugal electricity interconnection inaugurated
The European Commission welcomes the inauguration of the electricity interconnection between Spain and Portugal. The commissioning of this new new infrastructure project between northern Portugal and Galicia in North-West Spain marks a key energy milestone. The project
Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
The British singer Lauren Bennett, who sang on the 2011 electronic dance hit 'Party Rock Anthem' has died at the age of 37.
‘Toy Story 5’ Holds No. 1 as ‘Minions & Monsters’ Chases at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
The U.K. and Ireland box office maintained a steady rhythm over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” retained the number one spot for a third consecutive frame. The Pixar release collected £5.7 million ($7.6 million), pushing its three-week cumulative total to £37.9 million
Hungry for a slice? Here are the best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy
From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.
Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York
A giant Lego FIFA World Cup trophy built from 1.36 million bricks is unveiled at Rockefeller Plaza in New York by Cafu and designer Christophe Vietti.
After flag gesture, Egypt team's coach urges: 'Let the Palestinian people live'
'Let the Palestinian people live,' Hossam Hassan told reporters, adding that people who have no empathy for Palestinian civilians 'have lost part of their humanity.' Hassan waved the Palestinian flag after Egypt eliminated Australia in a Dallas match last week
Why would we show an optical illusion to a monkey or a sparrow? To learn how they experience time, of course | Ishan Singhal
Animals may inhabit the same world as us, but new research shows how their perceptions of what is around them differs Imagine standing in your garden. A bumblebee whizzes overhead too quickly to follow, a sparrow darts from the fence to the trees, and a snail lugs itself across
'No lasting peace' in the Middle East without a Palestinian state, Egypt's al-Sisi says
The Egyptian president renewed Cairo's call for an independent Palestinian state during the inauguration of the country's new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as the Octagon.
Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues
If you hold a non-EU passport, Brussels has a brand-new welcome package for your next European holiday. The Entry/Exit System was designed to log your face and fingerprints in around 70 seconds to catch overstayers. But the system isn't working as intended.
Timing of the publication of the EU ETS auction calendar
Following the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which results in 190,494 202 allowances being placed in the MSR for the September 2026 – August 2027 period, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) will publish the revised 2026 and the new 2027 auction calendars for
Trump to reportedly allow Turkey to purchase U.S. F-35 planes despite Netanyahu's pleas
During Trump's first term, the U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program after Turkey purchased an air defense system from Russia • Netanyahu urged against the sale, arguing that such transfers would 'upset the balance of power in the Middle East'
Newsletter: NATO braces for impact
In this newsletter: 32 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members meet for an annual summit in the Turkish capital aiming to keep Trump onside, and a French appeals court will offer a decisive ruling for presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen.
Trump resort rises on Vietnam graveyard as US links grow
BANGKOK – Vietnam is digging up a graveyard so a sprawling Trump International golf resort with plush residences can be built along the Red River, while “the highest Starbucks coffeehouse in Asia” has opened on Vietnam’s tallest mountain peak near Sapa. Trillionaire Elon Musk,
Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says
NEW DELHI, July 7 - India will supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday, as Indian Prime Minister Nahrendra Modi started a two-day visit to Jakarta.
Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to South Korea’s beaches
The appearance rate of Nomura’s jellyfish was the highest around the southern island of Jeju.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing in second national security case
Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city's schools.
Johor polls: No plans to contact S’pore PM over Malaysian voters working across Causeway, says Anwar
He added that he does not intend to contact PM Wong regarding elections in Malaysia.
Commissioner Šuica travels to Cairo to strengthen euro-mediterranean parliamentary cooperation and youth engagement
On 4 and 5 July, Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Šuica was in Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 10th Speakers' Summit of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM). The Summit brought together the elected representatives and senior officials
India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
It effectively renders a world-first teen social media ban ineffective.
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study
SYDNEY, July 7 - Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study by a team that advised the government's rollout of the curbs found.
How Taiwan's whisky industry is challenging Scotland and Japan on the global stage
In the first of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA explores how the island's whisky industry is helping elevate its global standing.
Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending
NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can run for the French presidency next year as a Paris appeals court decides whether to uphold her
Commission seeks feedback on targeted amendment of EMFAF
The European Commission is seeking feedback in view of a possible targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The objective is to make the fund simpler, more flexible and easier to implement while implementing also in EU law the WTO