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A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
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Srebrenica's lesson is prevention. Why isn't the world applying It to Kashmir?
Every year the international community gathers to remember the victims of genocide. The ceremonies are solemn, the speeches heartfelt, and the promise familiar: "Never Again", writes Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice. On 9 July 2026, the United
Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk
South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat
The most recent retreat drew a record 4,225 applicants for just 20 spots.
Cat food, pickled turnip, snacks: Bear keeps returning to raid the same house in Japan
Bears are increasingly encroaching on urban spaces across Japan.
Vietnam too slow, too timid to defuse its demographic time bomb
Vietnam is one of the most rapidly graying countries in the world, aging at a stage of development that leaves it far less room to adapt than many of its regional peers. Vietnam’s total fertility rate (TFR) fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, the third
Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig's stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted
Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.
Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane Present Ravi Muppa’s ‘Incognito’ as New YouTube Shorts Channel Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteurs Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have joined forces again to spotlight writer-director Ravi Muppa’s short film “Incognito,” the debut release on shorts-only YouTube channel titled Oh Flip Shorts that is launching July 15. The channel arrives courtesy of
China to see unusually active typhoon season after Bavi passes
As many as six tropical cyclones would hit China this summer, according to forecasts.
‘We are doomed’: Why failing to deliver a single market is not an option for Europe
BusinessEurope’s new president urged the need to deliver the single market quickly: “If we do not give some hope for the future, the political world in Europe will suffer.”
Jay-Z’s Third Yankee Stadium Concert Plagued by Hours-Long Delay After Security Breach
Jay-Z’s third and most hotly anticipated concert at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night was plagued by a nearly four-hour delay, apparently due to fans rushing the venue’s gates, with Jay finally taking the stage four hours after the concert’s listed start time (and around three
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Europe needs a shared story, not a single memory
For decades Europe has tried to answer a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to be European? Yet the answer has never felt entirely comfortable.
Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Ex-Malaysia minister Syed Saddiq remains free man after court upholds his graft acquittal
The apex court dismissed the prosecution’s final appeal to reinstate his previous conviction and sentence.
What Canada’s TKMS sub deal means for the Indo-Pacific
During the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara, Prime Minister Carney announced Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as Canada’s primary supplier for 12 diesel-electric Type 212CD submarines over the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s Hanwha
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office
The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff, Stephen Chow's first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works.
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran expands Gulf retaliation
U.S. Central Command said the overnight operation struck dozens of Iranian military targets, while Tehran said its retaliation hit U.S. facilities in Jordan and Bahrain and disrupted two ships in the Strait of Hormuz
‘Indispensable’ Xiaohongshu app fuels Chinese tourism
Travellers use the app to discover new destinations and plan itineraries around photogenic locations.
US launches additional strikes in Iran amid continued hostilities: Centcom
U.S. forces on Sunday launched additional strikes on Iranian targets, as the two sides continue their resumption of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday evening its forces hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's
Fire bomber planes battle Fontainebleau forest blaze near Paris
Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region on Sunday after a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” erupted in the sprawling
Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
Seoul led losses in most Asian stocks, dragged down by market heavyweight SK hynix's 10 per cent plunge.
Bangkok pub blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
Bangkok bar blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
Prediction market users spend nearly $200 million on midterm election bets: Report
Prediction market users have wagered in excess of $197 million on midterm election results, according to NBC News. The outlet analyzed 1,408 open markets on Kalshi and Polymarket for its report, published on Friday. On both platforms, users can bet on a variety of topics,
Graham death sends shockwaves through Senate
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday sent shockwaves through the Senate, as the upper chamber lost a 23-year veteran who shaped debate on a litany of foreign and domestic policy items. Graham died on Saturday “from a brief and sudden illness,” his
List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand
July 13 - An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday.
Bangkok bar fire: Thai police probe possible negligence, illegal structure near stage
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said many victims were found at the restrooms at the back of the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar.
Thailand PM visits aftermath of deadly Bangkok bar fire
Footage shows the aftermath of a deadly fire at a Bangkok pub that broke out just after midnight local time on Monday.
‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Crowns Its Winners
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 8 finale of “Love Island USA.” The public’s final vote for “Love Island USA” Season 8 decided on Bryce and Trinity as the winners of the reality dating series. Bryce and Trinity were joined in the final four by second
Larys Strong and Aegon II hit 'rock bottom' in this week's House of the Dragon
Matthew Needham says his scheming character has 'bitten off way more than he can chew'
Future moon landings could wipe out clues to how life began on Earth
A new study suggests spacecraft exhaust could quickly contaminate the moon's most scientifically valuable regions, potentially masking ancient clues about how life began on Earth. Researchers say future lunar missions should consider new ways to reduce and monitor this
EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements
BRUSSELS, July 13 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers will on Monday explore whether there is enough support for new measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to diplomats and officials. The discussion will be based on a
Israel, Lebanon to begin sixth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome
The sixth round of U.S.-mediated negotiations comes as Lebanon insists Israel withdraw from two planned pilot zones before further progress, while Israel says no pullout is imminent
Ukraine turning the tide on Russia in Sea of Azov
Certain military campaigns get hugely overblown in their importance (usually famous battles led by famous generals) and others slip by, not getting the coverage they deserve often until long after the war is over. I wonder if what we are seeing in the Sea of Azov is that. This
SK Hynix sinks after NASDAQ debut amid profit-taking, easing earnings optimism
The South Korean chip giant plunged more than 10 per cent on Monday (Jul 13).
DOJ opens probe into allegations against United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain
The Department of Justice is probing allegations that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain took actions to improperly benefit his fiancée and retaliated against another senior union member.
Watch a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gameplay video and weep for your graphics card
It's gonna get krumped.
Israeli officials see widening gap with U.S. over Iran priorities
Officials say Washington is prioritizing the Strait of Hormuz over Tehran's nuclear program, while warning Iran is preserving its capabilities for a possible future confrontation with Israel
How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier
India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Live: ‘The fire spread very quickly’ — Bangkok blaze is deadliest such incident in Thailand in 20 years
An explosive fire at a popular bar in Chatuchak district has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
Denzel Washington's Equalizer trilogy is finally streaming on HBO Max
All three installments of The Equalizer are now on HBO Max. The action thriller franchise stars Denzel Washington as an ex-spy and current vigilante.