Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a legislative victory on Friday with the passage of a revision to the Imperial Household Law, but she faced significant criticism for her management of the Diet as the ruling parties voted to extend the legislative session from Friday until
Vanadium is viewed as a critical mineral by the United States, the European Union, Russia, China and many other countries because of its importance to energy storage and industrial alloys. At the Astana Metals & Metallurgy (AMM) Congress, Ferro-Alloy Resources CEO Nicholas
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.
Prof Dr Tobias Pflederer from the Bavarian Society for Underwater Archaeology tells Euronews about wooden remains of a shipwreck in Lake Constance and why the discovery stands out.
Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as "crazy" ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised the Spain star as one of the world's best but said Argentina would do everything possible to stop him.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver.
Iran's Fars state news agency reported that Iranian forces had responded by attacking US allies and bases in the region, including the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait.
Artificial intelligence should not be a solo performance by one country, but a symphony of international cooperation. That was Chinese President Xi Jinping’s framing on July 17, when he opened the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in
Kuwait Airways said on Saturday it has rescheduled most flights after the country temporarily suspended operations at Kuwait International Airport following Iranian missile and drone attacks.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The
Natural disasters, mostly floods, killed 489 people in Vietnam in 2025.
HANOI, July 18 - At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern province of Lai Chau, state media reported on Saturday.
The European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed "Chat Control" by critics, who warn of mass surveillance. Supporters reject these claims and argue a balance between protecting children and privacy rights is
Jordan’s army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing attacks on US allies. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Air defense
Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand.
Inspections found that the company was operating from two premises but held only one valid licence.
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.
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.
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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.
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
Stocks tumbled on concerns that the rise of China’s AI businesses could force US leaders to pull back on investments.
Chinese models have been offering pricing far below what is available from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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
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,
Metallica will kick off their Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere Las Vegas in the fall
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
Kirby died Wednesday three years after being diagnosed with ALS.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
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 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
Reflect Orbital moves ahead with the company's first Eärendil launch amid concerns from the astronomical community.
The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his forearm and was airlifted to hospital.
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
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
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 have warned that ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) will have a major impact on the industry nationwide.
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 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
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
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
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
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
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
Grande invited Ty to the stage during her Brooklyn residency on Thursday
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,
