Why Australian PM's Kylie comments caused controversy
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.
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Pepkor v Capitec: The battle for South Africa’s mass-market wallet
The retailer’s vast store network challenges Capitec’s dominance of low-income banking, setting up a contest for the country’s everyday spend.
Film Set in World’s Largest Female Exclusion Zone Among Queer Projects in Development in Karlovy Vary Spotlight
Also pitched were a movie flipping a classic horror trope on its head, an exploration of a pre-colonial world and the story of a gay couple wanting their love to survive war for a mix of genres and geographies at KVIFF Industry Days.
At least 19 killed and more than 100 wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot, officials say
The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.
Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records
Excavators are back on Munich’s Theresienwiese: with under three months to go, work has begun on the world’s biggest folk festival, creating one of Europe’s largest temporary building sites by September’s ceremonial first keg.
George Clooney to be Honored With Venice Golden Lion
Clooney is a Venice regular, having premiered such films as 'Jay Kelly,' 'Gravity,' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on the Lido.
Twenty-five dead, 100 injured in clashes at Sri Lanka prison, sources say
COLOMBO, July 6 - Twenty-five people were killed and about 100 injured in clashes between two groups of prisoners at a prison in Sri Lanka on Monday, two police sources and one hospital source told Reuters.
Singapore, Indonesia put Strait of Malacca security at centre of ties
The commitment emerged after talks between President Prabowo and PM Lawrence Wong at the Leaders’ Retreat.
Sarawak cops seize over 15 tonnes of bird’s nests worth $26 million in series of raids
Initial investigations found that the bird’s nests were intended for export to other countries.
South Korea to funnel AI chip tax windfall into public investment, housing and jobs
South Korea plans to channel a surge in tax revenue from its booming AI chipmakers into a new state fund, backing everything from semiconductor infrastructure to housing and jobs for young people.
Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession
July 6 (Reuters) - Crowds of Iranians marched through the streets of Tehran on Monday in a funeral procession for slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the biggest day yet in a week of massive memorial ceremonies demonstrating the grip of surviving clerical leaders. Drone
Exclusive-France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
By John Irish, Angelo Amante and Tuvan Gumrukcu PARIS/ROME/ANKARA, July 6 (Reuters) - France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of political opposition, according to five sources familiar with the matter, paving the
Africa: From Ai to 'Killer Robots' - UN Chief Issues Urgent Governance Call
[UN News] UN chief António Guterres appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips that are designed for civilian use shift to the battlefield, where "killer robots" are already the norm.
‘Replica’ Leads Next Interactive Studio’s Bucheon Showcase
Next Interactive Studio unveiled its slate of interactive films and its self-developed interactive cinema ecosystem at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, drawing more than 100 audience members to “play” a film live at the festival. The showcase’s centerpiece was
China's Nanning on top alert as Typhoon Maysak triggers catastrophic flooding
Maysak made landfall in the southern island province of Hainan last Friday (Jul 3), the first tropical cyclone to reach the Chinese mainland this year.
This beach in Cornwall was just named the best in the UK
After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.
UN rights council orders urgent inquiry into Sudan's al-Obeid
GENEVA, July 6 - The U.N. Human Rights Council on Monday passed a motion condemning the escalating violence committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's al-Obeid and setting up an urgent inquiry into abuses there.
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting
The overnight attacks on Kyiv killed at least 11 people as Russia stepped up a new offensive. Ukraine's president said NATO must do more to help his country intercept incoming missiles.
Indonesia needs China’s know-how, not just its cash and contracts
For more than a decade, Indonesia has measured its economic partnership with China in dollars and cents. The numbers are certainly impressive: Chinese companies have poured billions into nickel processing, industrial estates, power plants and, more recently, electric vehicle
Meccha Chameleon sales reach 15 million, beating Mario Kart World
The viral freindslop hit on Steam is the biggest-selling game of 2026 by a wide margin
The ancient myths that tourism boards (and slot designers) can't stop selling
If we consider the international success of K-pop and Korean cinema, it is easy to see how governments sometimes invest in cultural exports to strengthen their international profile. Across Europe, similar approaches have existed for much longer, with tourism organisations
'Defining image of the era of American history': July 4 Patriot Front photo goes viral
The Fourth of July, marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, left behind a disturbing photograph depicting a young Black woman in a Washington Metro carriage, surrounded by masked white supremacists. Many have called for the Reuters photo to receive
Anurag Kashyap Boards Rotterdam-Premiered Bangladeshi Drama ‘Delupi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has come on board as presenter of Bangladeshi drama “Delupi,” with the film set to carry the “Anurag Kashyap Presents” banner across its release and promotional campaigns going forward. “Delupi” had its international premiere in the Bright Future
UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea
LONDON, July 6 - Britain said its aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea was repeatedly approached by a Russian patrol aircraft, before being escorted away by UK fighter jets, in the latest incident risking a potential escalation between NATO and Russia.
OPEC+ agrees another modest output rise as oil prices fall back to pre-war levels
Seven countries in the OPEC+ alliance agreed to lift their combined oil output by a modest 188,000 barrels per day in August, adding supply just as crude prices slide back to levels not seen since before the Iran war erupted.
Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
A new study suggests that apoB, a blood test that measures harmful cholesterol particles, is better than standard LDL cholesterol testing for deciding who needs more intensive treatment. Researchers found it could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while remaining
Facts and feelings
The world is like this and therefore I feel like that. That seems right. It’s raining, so I’m sad. The person cut me off in traffic and so I’m angry. Ford makes better cars, so I like them more than Chevys. Occasionally, this cause and effect is what happens. But more often, it
George Clooney to Be Honored at Venice Film Festival With Golden Lion for Career Achievement
The Venice Film Festival will honor George Clooney with its 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career (best picture, director, lead actor, supporting actor,
EasyJet shares jump 10% as board backs Castlelake takeover proposal
The budget airline said it has reached ‘an agreement in principle’ with US investment firm Castlelake.
Researchers use AI to evaluate a systematic framework to describe molecular order in liquid water
Water is the most abundant liquid on Earth's surface, and it is highly anomalous compared with other liquids because it expands upon freezing. The anomalies in water have been linked to how its microscopic structure changes with temperature and pressure. However, there is no
How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park: Q&A with zoologists
Researchers are sharing lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks from 2020 to 2021 to help people better coexist with urban wildlife.
Neutral lipids enable precision control over supramolecular polymerization
The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and lipid droplets (LDs) are promising environments for such processes. LDs are cellular organelles composed mainly of neutral lipids, such as
