Network School in Forest City told to shut down, Johor chief minister says
Inspections found that the company was operating from two premises, but held only one valid licence.
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Australia's new $69 million library becomes home to a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio
Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has opened its highly anticipated new library, featuring 30,000 items, including Shakespeare's First Folio. The collection ranges from children's books and artworks to rare books and historic maps.
Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
Why has Austria become Europe's hottest AI market this year?
An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.
Latest news bulletin | July 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Flying while pregnant? Here are your airport and airline rights you might not know about
Skipping a queue or getting assistance can make the process of flying while you’re expecting much less stressful. From airports to airline rights, here’s everything you need to know.
‘Saiyaara’ Stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Mark Film’s First Year With Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP Launch at Wembley Stadium (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited London’s Wembley Stadium to celebrate the first anniversary of “Saiyaara,” unveiling a collector’s edition vinyl LP of the Yash Raj Films blockbuster – a package built to give fans and music enthusiasts a definitive way to
What is China’s Moonshot AI and why is it roiling markets?
AI and semiconductor stocks tumbled with the release of Kimi K3 AI model.
China’s Moonshot unveils AI model, fuelling tech rout
Chinese models have been offering pricing far below what is available from OpenAI and Anthropic.
End-times prophecy jumps from lunatic fringe to US elite belief
It recently emerged that tech billionaire Peter Thiel is running a secret society that brings together fellow CEOs and billionaires with political leaders. Members reportedly include figures like NATO supreme commander Alexus Grynkewich and the son-in-law of US President Donald
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
By Jana Choukeir, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Menna AlaaElDin DUBAI/CAIRO, July 18 (Reuters) - Iran launched renewed attacks on U.S. Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military sites including logistics infrastructure,
How Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Was Inspired by U2’s Sphere Residency: ‘F-cking Awestruck’
Metallica will kick off their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere Las Vegas in the fall
Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust
Driven by shifting domestic political dynamics and a transforming regional landscape, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who came to power after a landslide in February this year, has shelved plans to visit its most consequential neighbor, India, for the time
John Kirby, Acting Coach and Son to Actor Bruce Kirby, Dies at 75
Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks
By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks. Here
China’s anti-stealth shield has a radar reality gap
China is building an increasingly sophisticated anti-stealth network, but its effectiveness may depend less on individual radar performance than on its ability to integrate, maintain and operate the wider system under combat pressure. Last month, the China Aerospace Studies
FCC approves first launch for space reflector constellation
Reflect Orbital moves ahead with the company's first Eärendil launch amid concerns from the astronomical community.
Diver injured in shark attack off Tasmania coast
The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his forearm and was airlifted to hospital.
David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D), who ended her bid on Friday over an ongoing scandal related to campaign finance errors. Crowley teased on
Tom Brady Slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest, Calls Him a ‘Dork’ and ‘Nerd’ on X
The beef between Tom Brady and Logan Paul continues. On Friday, the future NFL Hall of Famer and YouTuber-turned-WWE superstar shared the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York. But when their panel ended, the sports stars got into a heated exchange that ended with Brady slapping
Fasting Indian activist shifted to hospital, police say
NEW DELHI, July 18 - Authorities in India's capital Delhi have moved fasting social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike he launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister.
Airlines warn daylight saving time change will disrupt airport scheduling
Airlines have warned that ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) will have a major impact on the industry nationwide.
Network School ordered to cease operations at Forest City site over licensing breach; founder says operations continue
Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the Iskandar Puteri City Council has issued a cessation notice to one of the startup community's premises as well as an advertising licence notice for displaying non-compliant signboards.
South African genomics projects direct 10% of budgets to community-chosen benefits
South Africa is pioneering new ways to embed ethical benefit sharing in genomics research through community-led decision-making. Speaking at the World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) in Johannesburg on 8–10 July, Ngoni Ngwarai, assistant director of systems and operations at the
Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into an unoccupied parked car and left the scene. Paul Pelosi, 86, was charged under a California state law that requires drivers
Iran attacks injure several US troops in Jordan this week: Report
Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured several U.S. service members when their facility was struck, CBS News reported Friday. The extent of the injuries is unclear as is when they occurred, though both the U.S, and Jordan have
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. by Saying ‘Drop Dead, Bobby’ in New HBO Show, Which Reunites ‘Curb’ Cast Except for Cheryl Hines
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America,” now streaming on HBO Max. Larry David weaponizes history to mock his former pal Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his HBO sketch comedy show
He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
Ariana Grande Surprises Fans as Ty Dolla $ign Joins Eternal Sunshine Tour to Duet ‘Safety Net’
Grande invited Ty to the stage during her Brooklyn residency on Thursday
Researchers create strong 'super silk' that maintains shape after wetting
Painstakingly woven from the cocoons of silkworms, silk has been valued for more than 4,000 years as a luxury material. More than just beautiful, silk is also lightweight, strong and biocompatible, allowing it to be used for clothing, medical materials and more. However,
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia’s rare earths are prized by Washington – but at what cost to Putrajaya’s Palestine stance?
Lawmakers warn that the deal could complicate Malaysia's foreign policy stance.
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Scale can measure university students' confidence in using AI
A study conducted at Koç University School of Nursing examined university students' perceived self-efficacy in using artificial intelligence technologies. Led by Associate Professor Remziye Semerci Şahin and Assistant Professor Seda Güney, the researchers adapted the Artificial
Landslide in China kills 8, at least 34 missing: Officials
The area where the landslide happened is known for “unpredictable” steep terrain.
Confused by ‘The Odyssey’? All the Timelines, Monsters and Greek Myths Explained
“The Odyssey” is one hell of a journey. Once again, director Christopher Nolan enlists a cast of A-list actors and jumbles timelines to tell his ambitious version of Odysseus’ journey from Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Set after the conclusion of the 10-year Trojan War, the story
Colman Domingo and Robert O’Hara in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie
Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo and “Slave Play” director Robert O’Hara are in talks to write a live-action film about Princess Tiana from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” The project, which is in very early stages at the studio, is an original idea inspired
Colman Domingo in Talks to Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Movie Inspired by ‘Princess and the Frog’
No deals have been closed for the take on the 2009 Disney film 'Princess and the Frog.'
U.S. strikes Iran for seventh night as Gulf tensions escalate
Axios reported that Washington plans to send dozens more aerial refueling aircraft to Israel as Trump weighs a broader campaign against Iran. 'If U.S. strikes continue for several days, we will move into a phase of full-scale offensive operations,' Iran adviser Mohsen Rezaei said
Who are the “Sea People” in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
In Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, there are stories of the "Sea People," which is based on real-wolrd history
AIPAC halts fundraising for endorsed House Democrats who opposed Israel aid
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to cut off billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel earlier this week. More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of an
US says it is ‘deeply concerned’ by Papua New Guinea closure of Taiwan office
The State Department said the closure was part of Beijing’s intimidation campaign.
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort, KCNA says
Wonsan Kalma is one of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s most prominent tourism projects.
Africa: Africa Housing Show 2026 - Enugu Corporation Unveils Strategy to Tackle Housing Deficit
[Premium Times] Acting General Manager of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), Mrs Adenike Okebu, presented the Corporation's housing model as a practical strategy for tackling Nigeria's housing deficit through sustainable, people-centred development