Russian frustration rises as fuel crisis bites

July 2 - In Russia's grain belt, farmers fret they will not be able to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked by Ukraine's drone attacks on oil refineries and depots disrupts daily life.

Lil Wayne Apologizes After Failing to Appear at His Own Concert: ‘I’m So Sorry’

The rapper was a no-show at his 20 Years of Carter Classics stop in Maine

Campaigners call for action to 'end the cage age'

A campaign group claims that public “expectations” for more higher-welfare choices “are not being matched by political action.” They say that, “five years after action was promised" animals remain “trapped in cages”. In 2021, the group states that in response to the “End the

Dangote looks beyond cement in Tanzania and Congo as billion-dollar empire expands

Billionaire Aliko Dangote is launching a massive $46bn expansion drive into energy, power, and fertiliser across Tanzania and the Republic of the Congo to transform his industrial empire into a $100bn pan-African conglomerate by 2030.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing 21 days earlier than expected, possibly cramping The Blood of Dawnwalker's style

Also: it's a little bit further away from GTA 6 splash damage.

Africa: Women Move Gender Equality Fight to the Lake

[African Arguments] The fishing sector has for generations been dominated by men with women being pushed to household chores. Overall, women in the fishing sector make up over half of the workforce but their roles are limited to processing, small-scale fishing and net-mending

Vietnam, Philippines raised to World Bank’s upper-middle income status

All five major South-east Asian economies, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, are in the same tier.

Australia seeks to rein in defence spending blowouts, delays

The decision comes as the country undertakes a major build up of its military capacity.

Bear spray goes off in Japan post office, five hospitalised

A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?

As the low-altitude sector grows in China and elsewhere, safety systems must keep pace, say experts.

China’s EV fleet is world’s most underestimated AI asset

History has a habit of concealing its most consequential turning points inside the mundane. The invention of the shipping container did not announce itself as a revolution in global trade. The rise of the mobile phone was initially dismissed as an expensive novelty for

US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16

England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time.

South Korean school baseball team suspended over ‘Tank Day’ chants

Tank Day on May 18 marked the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising in which 165 civilians were killed.

Searching for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar’s capital of confusion

Experts describe the capital Naypyitaw as purpose-built to guard its closed-ranks rulers’ secrets.

8 Rhythm Heaven Groove tips to help you stay on beat

Rhythm Heaven Groove is finally here, and it's as difficult as ever. Here are eight beginner's tips to help you improve and perfect each song.

Is talking about 'slow' tourism elitist, or just the sector's latest trend?

Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental and psychological benefits. But can everyone afford it?

Quiet outings linked to more frequent dangerous wildlife encounters

The more people expand into previously natural areas, the more wildlife and humans step on each other's toes, leading to more interactions that may result in conflict. This includes national parks, where people flock to recuperate and enjoy the outdoors.

Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens

Doctors fear a severe medical crisis in Venezuela following the 24 June earthquakes that killed 2,295 and injured more than 11,000. Thousands of displaced survivors are living in crowded shelters without clean water.

Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

As the Oscars ceremony prepares for its move to YouTube in 2029, chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian is stepping down, AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer told staffers in an email, according to sources. Melidonian, who has been the lead liaison between the Academy and Disney/ABC, will

Asian shares fall as chipmakers drag; US jobs data looms

Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

Taiwan says it needs to bolster its defences in the face of a stepped-up threat from China.

Taiwan needs a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

TAICHUNG, Taiwan, July 2 - Taiwan needs a \"hornet's nest\" of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday.

Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can't quit Chinese air conditioners

An historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.

US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking

Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.

Estimated 350,000 people in Japan have used cocaine: Study

Blood Bowl's videogame rights have been acquired by Slitherine and at this point I'll take any change as a good sign

It's still being developed by Cyanide, but with a new hand at the tiller.

Valheim will get a 50% price hike when it hits 1.0, and no changes to the ocean biome

Snap it up now while it's $10, in other words.

Mamdani to give speech marking America 250 on Friday

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is expected to give a speech marking America's 250th birthday on Friday flanked by recently naturalized citizens, according to a new report. Sources say Mamdani, who was born in Uganda and later gained citizenship in the U.S., will speak

New tool maps public land with potential for hundreds of thousands of affordable homes in British Columbia

A new research tool is highlighting publicly owned land that may have potential for affordable housing development in B.C., with early analysis revealing more than 50,000 parcels of publicly owned land in B.C. and up to 273,000 potential housing units on vacant and underused

Thai PM Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases

The authorities fear the cases could damage Thailand’s image as it seeks be a regional aviation hub.

South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes

The profitability of each unstaffed store in a coffee chain is over 40%, compared with 10-15% for a traditional one.

Russian missile and drone strikes kill two in Kyiv after Zelensky warns of massive attack

Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and wounding more than a dozen, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a 'massive attack'.

Cardi B Wins $60,000 From Blogger Tasha K Over Offset and Stefon Diggs Posts

The rapper said the blogger violated a previous deal stemming from Cardi's $4 million defamation victory in 2022

South Korean fashion retailer Musinsa ramps up Asia store push ahead of IPO

The push comes as South Korean consumer culture continues to surge globally.

At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

Russia launched its biggest strikes on the city in weeks with children among the "significant number" of casualties, Ukrainian officials say.

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

Rosalía’s Brilliant ‘Lux’ Tour Brings Cross-Disciplinary Delight and Splendor to L.A.’s Kia Forum: Concert Review

Do you want to know how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Kia Forum was? Here is how good Rosalía’s Monday night show at the Forum was… Midway through the set, as is the custom on her “Lux” tour, the Spanish singer-songwriter took time out to have a candid dialogue with a

Josh Gad to Join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s ‘Ocean’s’ Prequel (EXCLUSIVE)

Josh Gad is the latest to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s crew for their forthcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel at Warner Bros, sources told Variety. Gad has booked a significant role in the period heist film, the sources added, and joins a starry ensemble led by Robbie and

German FIFA World Cup tourist to visit White House

A viral FIFA World Cup fan who deleted his social media account after Germany lost received a public invite to the White House on Wednesday by Nick Adams, a controversial MAGA influencer who currently serves as the Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism

T.I. and Tiny Awarded $0 in Punitive Damages in OMG Girlz Trial, Jury Rules

The couple had hoped to restore some of the $53.6 million in punitive damages that a judge in California had previously thrown out

LSST begins full operations with key contributions from Japanese researchers and engineers

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially begun full operations for the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), one of the world's largest astronomical imaging surveys. Behind the scenes, Japanese researchers and engineers are drawing on technologies and expertise

Huge, specially designed heat pump saves a Norwegian agricultural cooperative millions

There are some magical limits to how much energy we can get out of a heat pump. This story is about pushing the technical limits. It is about getting more energy out than you put in. And it's about how SINTEF—one of Europe's largest applied research organizations—the renewable

Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group rushes into humanoid robots with a dozen deals in 18 months

Ant has led a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in humanoid robotics company Zeroth, the start-up announced Thursday.

Sun-powered sponges may generate 11% of tropical coral reef productivity

In marine environments, sponges tend to eat other organisms to get their nutrients. But a study published in Functional Ecology by researchers at the University of Amsterdam's Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), demonstrates how sponges may also use

How extreme weather impacts white stork survival in Bulgaria

A comprehensive 15-year study published in Biodiversity Data Journal details the growing threat of extreme weather to white storks (Ciconia ciconia) in Bulgaria. The research, which is part of the topical collection "Restoration of species of conservation importance," analyzes

The South Korean mine at the centre of America’s tungsten push

It could potentially supply roughly 40 per cent of global tungsten demand outside China.

Screen Australia Launches Audience-Intelligence Programs With Tatino Films, Publikum

Screen Australia has unveiled two audience-focused programs designed to strengthen the theatrical reach of Australian feature films, partnering with global film organizations Tatino Films and Publikum to deliver editing mentorship and strategic release guidance to local

July is a little light on the big new game releases, but your co-op horror Discord gang will be feastin'

If you've ever wanted to run a haunted business into the ground with your friends, I have good news.

Kelly endorses vice admiral ousted by Hegseth running for Congress

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Wednesday endorsed Democrat Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired without cause last year, who is now running for Congress. Lacore, the 16th Chief of Navy Reserve, is running to represent South Carolina’s 1st