By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - NATO’s Europeanleadersaimto convince Donald Trumpon Wednesdaytore-committothemilitaryallianceat a summit in Ankaraafterthe U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran warand Greenland. Following his
Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Najaf is the main centre of Shia religious seminaries, and is also home to Grand
Tuesday's landslide occurred as intense storms and rains in southern and central China killed around 17 people and injured hundreds of others.
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed sparred on a Tuesday debate stage in the must-win Senate race for Democrats. The Democratic primary debate, hosted by Nexstar's WOOD TV8, marked the first meeting between Stevens and El-Sayed
The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.
A man was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas during a traffic stop on Tuesday, the agency told The Hill. "On July 7, 2026, at approximately 6:50 AM CT, ICE law enforcement attempted to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation
Under an agreement, all giant pandas born overseas must be relocated to China before turning 4.
Modi has now more foreign state honours than his previous counterparts.
Space and rockets have been big news of late, from the successful Artemis 2 mission in April to the recent listing of SpaceX on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
The rescheduling comes after the Chair Tom Cotton had to cancel the initial hearing after President Donald Trump unilaterally announced it was off.
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
BEIJING, July 8 - At least 21 have people have been confirmed dead in a landslide in China's western province of Gansu after the end of search and rescue operations, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
A new study published in the Journal of Helminthology by researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, together with collaborators from Greenland and the Faroe Islands, has revealed surprisingly limited dispersal
A team of researchers led by Felipe Herrera, a professor at the University of Santiago and a researcher at the Millennium Institute for Research in Optics (MIRO), has identified a quantum phenomenon that enables chemical bonds to be broken using significantly less energy than
Thai tourism officials are hoping to lure Europeans with discounted hotel rates and fewer crowds.
A new study led by a Boston College researcher has found that experiencing educational opportunities in all stages of childhood and adolescence is the best predictor of higher educational attainment and earnings for disadvantaged American youth, as opposed to the impact of
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Following its longest hibernation period ever of nearly a year, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has emerged in good health and is ready to begin transmitting science data gathered in the distant Kuiper Belt far beyond Pluto.
Under the new rules, lower income thresholds apply depending on factors.
A centimeter-sized crystal has revealed clear signs of quantum entanglement, showing that large, everyday objects can display surprisingly deep quantum behavior. The discovery could help solve the mystery of strange metals while opening new possibilities for ultra-precise
Lyndsey Fifield, a woman who previously accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of violent behavior in a New York Times article last month, has alleged that the oyster farmer had sex with her without protection without receiving consent to do so. The Washington Post
Visitors to the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, located about 340 miles (545 kilometers) off the coast of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil, soon notice a small lizard. Seemingly ubiquitous, it roams among rocks, trails and urbanized areas, approaching people and stealing food
Keep Ranger your priority and everything else will fall into place.
"You love to hate and trash me," the 'Citizen Vigilante' filmmaker posted in response to criticism of his work.
Universities have a role in challenging the status quo on issues such as gender, race, nationality and sexuality. But all too often, they replicate societal inequalities.
Controlling light within microscopic spaces is crucial for next-generation optical devices such as photonic integrated circuits and localized sensors. Microspheres formed of luminescent π-conjugated polymers act as optical resonators that confine and amplify light via
"Johnny Knoxville and his band of merry pranksters got me through one of the worst weeks of my life."
The galaxy Centaurus A is about 11 million light-years away and is the fifth-brightest galaxy in the sky. Because it's so bright, it's been studied extensively by amateur and professional astronomers alike. Also called NGC 5128, it's a starburst galaxy, meaning it's forming
The revered writer on film — a critic, historian and author of more than 40 books including the new 'A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies,' published Tuesday — speaks with The Hollywood Reporter.
The Grammy-winning producer claims Sony Music "engaged in willful deceitful actions" to withhold royalties
Strikes come during the dayslong funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the war
Amid public backlash over its smart glasses, Meta announced that it will be updating its glasses with a new feature that will disable the camera when it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the glasses' privacy LED light. The update is meant to address modders
The public were urged to avoid carrying out activities near the volcano until further notice.
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
Conventional wisdom holds that targeting the best-connected individuals in a social network is an effective way to nudge a wider group of people to change their behavior. For example, public health officials launching a campaign to improve nutrition might target a community's
Nashville was out in force at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the pop star's union with Travis Kelce. For those who've forgotten how deep her country roots go, here's a reminder
Limiting access could ripple across AI markets as costs for many businesses would likely increase.
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
LEGO One Piece, Netflix's season 3 renewal, and the first U.S. Mugiwara Store make it a great time to be a One Piece fan.
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
A newly developed material can control and "program" heat, allowing it to direct thermal radiation, switch modes, and remember its settings without continuous power. The innovation could lead to smarter infrared sensors, better energy technologies, and memory devices that use
Young women are moving away from exclusive heterosexuality faster than young men.
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
Susan Lilley, a single mother of two, said the weekly shop has become one of her biggest financial worries.
The DNA in a single cup of water can track wildlife, monitor pollution and survey pathogens in waterways and their surroundings, all at the same time.
Freshwater ecosystems are under growing pressure worldwide, but conservation resources are limited. A framework developed by IIASA researchers and partners can help identify where conservation could prevent biodiversity loss and where restoration efforts are likely to have the
