Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15
MANILA, July 11 - At least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam's southern island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities.
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Thai private hospitals allegedly part of racket selling citizenship packages to Chinese nationals
A Thai man would falsely declare to be the father on birth records, granting the infant automatic Thai citizenship.
Johor votes being counted as polls close – turnout gap could hurt PH’s bid to unseat BN
Travel costs, low stakes deter outstation voters key to PH’s support base.
Jason Statham's highest-rated action movie is completely free to stream now
Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Jason Statham, Furious 7 is currently available to stream for free on Tubi
Magritte, Constable, Trump's Smithsonian Wrath
Decoding the Surrealist motifs of a World Cup jersey, inhabiting the world of Gertrude Abercrombie, and Hyperallergic wins a Society of Professional Journalists award!
Latest news bulletin | July 11th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Trump election commission firings spark interference concerns ahead of midterms
President Trump’s decision to fire multiple members of a bipartisan election administration-focused commission is sparking concerns that the White House is looking to meddle ahead of the November midterms. Trump fired the remaining two Democratic members on the U.S. Election
The Memo: Houston killing reignites controversy over Trump’s ICE enforcement
The killing of a man in Houston at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has reignited the controversy over President Trump’s hardline policies, which critics contend are gratuitously aggressive and open the door to abuses. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, an
Mystery surrounds 'Freedom Fuel' gas stations touted by Trump
In recent days, President Trump has touted 25 “Freedom Fuel” gas stations, but little is publicly known about the stations or who is running them. The gas stations, located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, are selling fuel at relatively low prices, and Trump’s admiration comes
Democratic presidential hopefuls take different tacks with far left
The recent momentum of far-left candidates has divided the Democratic Party as it seeks to define itself going into November’s midterms and beyond. That divide has come into sharper focus following a string of successful primary campaigns by candidates endorsed by the
‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ Review: A Handsome but Muffled Portrait of State-Sanctioned Cruelty
The fashions and furnishings of Czechoslovakia in the 1980s — the height of the state’s racist program of suppressing the Roma population through coerced sterilization — are painstakingly evoked in Slovakian filmmaker Ivan Ostrochovský’s “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” But
How a Singapore international school became an immigration flashpoint in Sapporo
A culture war is brewing amid Japan’s transition towards a multicultural society
Trump threatens to 'completely decimate' Iran, a day after agreeing to more talks
"1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote on social media.
‘Night Nurse’ Review: Two Perverts Join Forces in a Gloriously Deviant Oddity About a Caretaker Drawn Into Her Patient’s Grifting Games
From the moment we meet luxury nursing-home patient Douglas (Bruce McKenzie), we feel something is up. The knowing sparkle in his baby-blue eyes; his slender gold chain and tufts of chest hair poking out of his medical jammies; his low, measured drawl — is it the voice of a
‘A Happy Family’ Review: Anna Schinz’s Powerful Lead Performance Elevates a Confused Custody Drama
There is a more interesting story lurking within Jan-Eric Mack’s “A Happy Family” than the one actually being told. At times, the Swiss filmmaker teases the possibility that the conventional narrative shown thus far might break into a bold, daring twist. It’s a promise
China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears
WENZHOU, China, July 11 - China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi churned toward the major eastern city of Wenzhou after pummelling Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with heavy rain and violent winds and brushing past northern Taiwan.
Indonesia's anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold, cash
Police seized evidence that included 74kg of gold bars as well as US$5.8 million and S$17.2 million (US$13.3 million) in cash.
Squid game on the high seas
South Korea has had to rely increasingly on catches of the staple seafood from distant waters.
Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him
The warning came as Washington and Tehran traded accusations of violating last month's interim deal, while the U.S. pressed Iran to halt attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran accused Washington of imposing sanctions prohibited under the agreement
A captive audience
The moment you start treating your customers as captives, they begin to make other plans. It might take a while, but they always end up leaving. The first step is warning away their friends. On the other hand, when we treat our customers like the free agents they are, they
‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle
The tube cannot easily be adapted to cope with heatwaves, making conditions almost unbearable As the escalator descends below ground at King’s Cross St Pancras station in London, the shift from what was already a hot station entrance to the furnace-like subterranean depths is
War in Ukraine: Kyiv hit by Russian ballistic missiles and drone swarm, 10 injured
Ukraine woke to fresh destruction on 11 July after Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, leaving at least 10 people injured, including a child, according to Ukrainian officials.
Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned
Australian police have released bodycam footage showing one of the last attempts to get Bradley Murdoch to reveal the location of Peter Falconio's body, on the 25th anniversary of his murder.
‘Behind the Rain’ Explores Childhood Sexual Abuse in Striking Black and White
Chilean auteur Valeria Sarmiento and actress and producer Chamila Rodríguez discuss their Karlovy Vary competition film and the silence surrounding abuse in an interview at the Czech festival.
Drought threatens irrigation in northern Italy
Water reserves are being depleted rapidly in northern Italy, threatening farming as the region's main river dries up, local officials warned Friday.
A swarm of stink bugs and a river of rats: why India’s flowering bamboo causes a crisis for humans
Every few decades mass blooming in Mizoram’s forests causes a rodent boom – and devastation to crops. The cycle is well-known, so why aren’t farmers and authorities better prepared? In the hills of Mizoram state in north-east India, the first thing that farmers notice are the
Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western U.S. states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.
Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe
Head prosecutor of special crimes Febrie Adriansyah has denied wrongdoing.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.
Thousands shelter in Taiwan as typhoon lashes Japan islands
More than 14,000 people in Taiwan have fled their homes, and many shops remain closed, as a typhoon pounding Japan's remote southwestern islands swept toward China on Saturday.
Japanese government releases anime advisory on bear encounters for children
This comes amid increase sightings of bears in populated areas across Japan.
Japanese man awakes to find bear staring at him, animal tries to enter house repeatedly
A bear had been spotted repeatedly on the man’s premises in recent days.
Police rescue cashier after 11-hour hostage standoff at Berlin supermarket
Staff members who were in the supermarket at the time of the incident were able to leave the building unharmed and are being attended to by emergency services.
Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan's experimental reusable rocket took off and safely landed in a first test flight Saturday as the country seeks to achieve the technology key to cut launch costs and compete in the global space market dominated by SpaceX.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, Ghost in the Shell, and 11 more major Anime Expo 2026 reveals
From long-awaited sequels to ambitious originals, here's everything announced at Anime Expo 2026 that anime fans should know about.
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s growing influence in Africa
From King Mswati III, Hakainde Hichilema, Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto to Samia Suluhu Hassan, the founder of Intratrek Holdings has leveraged his political access to cultivate relationships with some of Africa’s most influential leaders.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv injure at least 11
According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia launched six Iskander ballistic missiles, four Kh-59/69 cruise missiles, two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles, and 121 attack drones at Ukraine overnight.
Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win
Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
Are you filthy enough for a $700 portable shower?
Hot showers, like electricity, are a luxury that's easy to take for granted. That all changes after a few nights camping at a music festival, a week toiling at a backcountry job site, or overlanding all summer in the great unknown. An itchy scalp and the vague smell of warm
How US muddle made a bad Iran war a quagmire
We have been loath to write about the ceasefire given the limitations and the ongoing circus around the “framework agreement” but have decided that now is a good time to address the geopolitical realities stemming from the ill-conceived conflict. The ceasefire with Iran has
Colombia Adds Massive Soundstage as Bogotá Audiovisual Market Attendance Soars and ‘Narcos’ Star-Led ‘Rookies’ Cleans Up in Project Prizes
Colombia’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) has wrapped its 17th Edition July 10 with an uptick in attendance. The numbers say it all: 2,336 accredited participants and 271 industry activities and 882 one-on-one business meetings connecting selected projects with a host of
When gunning for regime change, be careful what you shoot for
Soon after the Israeli and US attacks on Iran assassinated its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and four of his family members, as well as other senior leaders, President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise up, saying: “To the great proud people of Iran, I say tonight
Famed Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives
Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives.
Thousands shelter in Taiwan as Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan islands
Streets were largely deserted in Taiwan's port city of Keelung, which is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas on the island.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstroke The extreme heat that has hit the UK twice in the past few weeks has left teachers struggling to cope as temperatures in some classrooms climb above 40C, with pupils
Pokémon Go Fest Global 2026 event guide and rotating habitat schedule
Here's everything you need to know about Pokémon Go Fest: Global 2026's rotating habitats, raid schedule, and bonuses.