Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

Multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK claim the Grand Theft Auto maker is failing its workforce.

Village People lead singer and 'Y.M.C.A.' co-writer Victor Willis dies aged 75

Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’.

Victor Willis, Village People Founding Lead Singer and ‘YMCA’ Co-Writer, Dies at 74

Victor Willis, the founding lead singer of Village People and co-writer of “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” died on Tuesday. He was 74. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of Victor Willis, lead singer of Village People. Victor passed on Monday June 30, 2026 of a

Tourists to South Korea can book express bus tickets using foreign-issued cards from August

Bus ticketing is one of the main inconveniences faced by foreign tourists in South Korea.

Lawmakers press Malaysia govt to disclose findings from probe into ex-graft chief Azam Baki

Two investigations have been carried out but none of the findings have yet been made public.

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The standards have changed a lot in the last few millennia: The big man said it. The book said it. The newspaper said it. I saw a photo. I saw it on TV. I read it on the internet. That’s what the AI said. There has always been room for doubt. But the last century […]

The Thai Beef Noodle Soup That Has Been Continuously Simmering for 52 Years

As Bangkok rises into the ranks of the world’s great culinary destination cities, its restaurant scene caters to ever more well-heeled travelers. There, you can now visit establishments with not just one, and not just two, but three Michelin stars. Even so, many a Bangkok

Himalayan pangolin emerges as distinct species, confirmed with DNA from 19th-century specimen

The pangolin is a midsize mammal found only in Africa and Asia. The pangolins' scales make them unique, but these scales have become their undoing. Pangolins are poached for their scales, making them the most highly trafficked mammals in the world and, consequently, at high

Polymer network reconfigures in sequence, helping elastomers stay tough under strain

Shock-absorbing sneaker soles are likely made of polyurethane, a highly elastic and tough polymer. The ability of these elastomers to absorb impact without breaking is extremely important for practical applications. While multiple strategies exist for enhancing elastomer

Who is Mother Askani in X-Men ’97? The truth behind season 2's most important, most mysterious character

X-Men '97's most mysterious new hero has been 45 years in the making

The left won big in NYC. Now it has to survive a redistricting effort.

Hakeem Jeffries wants to redraw New York congressional districts to give Democrats an edge — and he remains leery of a growing democratic socialism movement.

Malaysian Sci-Fi Feature ‘Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air’ Charts Audience-Driven Distribution Plan Ahead of Bucheon Market Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

A Malaysian science-fiction fantasy feature is taking an unconventional approach to distribution. “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air” arrives at the NAFF Project Market’s It Project strand at Korea’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival betting that audience data, gathered

MAGA Rage Takes Unnerving Turn as Birthright Loss Rattles Trump Badly

After the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, Trump and MAGA lost it. Trump threatened to get Congress to end the guarantee, which it can’t do, and he lamely claimed it was a “WIN” for China: The sheer haplessness of his response hinted

In contrast with Trump, the first American pope plans a somber July Fourth

The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.

Anything but SAVE America Act is a ‘big yawn’ to Trump

President Trump is fighting an uphill battle to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, raising questions about why he is investing so much political capital into legislation he has admitted he does not believe will become law. Trump and his allies

After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid

In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

Cleared by the US, derailed by the UK: Getty’s Shutterstock merger falls apart

Getty is planning to axe its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after a UK regulator imposed restrictions that would prevent part of Shutterstock's business from being included in the deal. The move comes despite the US Department of Justice granting the deal

Musk remaking the world like Ford – but far more dangerously

Elon Musk, briefly the world’s first trillionaire – but now a mere billionaire again – is a man of exceptions. He’s built not one, but two of the world’s most pioneering technology companies (Tesla and SpaceX). He was talking about settling humans on Mars with a straight face

China imposes 'national security' rules on overseas investments

The new rules, originally announced on Jun 1, provide authorities with a sweeping legal framework to influence flows of capital and personnel across China's borders.

EU set for trade 'conflict' with China unless deal reached by autumn, EPP chief Weber tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn.

Tom Kean Jr. kept his depression a secret. Colleagues are questioning that decision.

Fellow lawmakers welcomed the New Jersey Republican back from his four-month absence, but some wondered if he should have said more sooner.

Crow in South Korea believed to be main culprit in downed power line accident that left 1 injured

A man in his 70s was severely injured after the high-voltage line snapped and fell onto his vehicle.

DRC-Rwanda conflict: Tshisekedi to push UN resolution on mineral rights

Kinshasa will use its July UN Security Council presidency to advocate for an international legal framework as Kigali stands accused of pilfering its neighbours’ natural resources.

Africa: Justine Madugu - How Wafcon 2024 Success Changed My Life

[CAF] Winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as head coach of the Super Falcons was the culmination of years of dedication and experience for Nigeria manager Justine Madugu. Having served in multiple coaching roles across different WAFCON campaigns - Equatorial

China imposes ‘national security’ rules on overseas investments

Under the new rules, existing curbs on cross-border transfers will extend to the export of services.

‘Othello’ Reimagined as a Black Lesbian in Royal Shakespeare Company’s New Production

The Royal Shakespeare Company has cast Sharon D. Clarke in the title role of “Othello,” with Monique Touko directing a production that relocates Shakespeare’s tragedy to a climate-threatened future and places a Black lesbian in the seat of military power at its center. The

Myanmar set to restart contentious $4.6 billion dam project backed by China

China has long sought to build the hydropower project in the northernmost province of Myanmar.

Region Trade Bank strengthens international governance as Iraq's banking sector deepens global engagement

Region Trade Bank (RTB) has announced the appointment of a Board of Directors comprising internationally recognised leaders in financial integrity, banking supervision, sanctions policy and payment systems, reinforcing the bank's commitment to international standards of

Report: Trump discussed resuming Iran war with top U.S. officials, opted to stick with talks

According to the report, Trump believes another round of attacks could derail diplomatic contacts and reduce the chances of ultimately dismantling Iran's nuclear program, thus preferring targeted strikes against Iran when it violates truce agreements

South Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists from 6 countries

It applies to group tourists from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says

Delays raise questions about trust and coordination between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Isaac Asimov Laments the “Cult of Ignorance” in the United States (1980)

Rochester Institute of Technology, via Wikimedia Commons In 1980, scientist and writer Isaac Asimov argued in an essay that “there is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been.” That year, the Republican Party stood at the dawn of the Reagan

Thailand’s Phuket warns of flash floods as water level in canal exceeds 3m

Officials have mobilised pumps and drainage operations, with 24-hour monitoring.

‘Nothing left except death’: Myanmar families grieve toll of years-long war

One monitor said the number of conflict-related fatalities since a 2021 coup now stands at 100,114.

Xi casts Communist Party as key to steering China through ‘high winds, rough seas’

In a speech on Wednesday (Jul 1) marking the Communist Party’s 105th anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping also reaffirmed Beijing’s long-standing goal of reunification with Taiwan.

Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread

Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador

Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition.

'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Manfred Weber says

European People's Party President Manfred Weber has told Euronews that EU climate policies must be "reasonable from a business perspective" and has criticised Spain's large-scale plan to regularise undocumented migrants.

Court appeal for ex-Malaysian PM’s wife Rosmah in solar hybrid case postponed to Sept 1

A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously allowed the adjournment.

Where do graduates struggle the most to find a job?

Europe in Motion breaks down employment and unemployment data across Europe.

Vietnamese Films Capture 70% of Local Box Office as Galaxy Studio Chief Urges Global Co-Productions at Danang Industry Days

Vietnamese films held a 70.6% share of the domestic box office in the first five months of 2026, up from 62.2% across the full year of 2025 and 42.6% in 2023, according to figures presented by Dinh Thanh Huong, executive chair of Galaxy Studio and CEO of Galaxy Entertainment

Commissioner Brunner participates in youth policy dialogue in Austria

Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) participated in a Youth Policy Dialogue in Vienna on 29 June, organized together with the SPAR-Akademie. The event will bring together retail apprentices and other young participants to engage in an open

Can Africa regulate Starlink? Namibia and South Africa lead the resistance

Starlink operates in nearly 30 African countries, often on cut-price licences and with no local entity. Faced with this expansion, regulators and governments are trying to take back control.

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

BYD battery breakthrough crashes Indonesia’s nickel cartel dream

A quiet but seismic shift is playing out across China’s globally dominant electric-vehicle supply chain, one with major implications for Indonesia’s EV-reliant nickel industry. BYD’s new Datang SUV recently racked up 150,000 pre-orders in a 53-day in China, marking a pre-order

‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island

The song creator Bill Stiteler worked with Discover Puerto Rico to create a video that highlights some of the island’s top tourist attractions.

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal against extradition to US from New Zealand

He is facing criminal charges relating to the now-defunct file-sharing website.

Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal against extradition to US from New Zealand

SYDNEY, July 1 - Kim Dotcom lost his latest appeal on Wednesday to avoid extradition to the United States, where he is facing criminal charges relating to the defunct file-sharing website Megaupload that he founded.