Venice Unveils 2026 Lineup (Updating Live)
Danny Boyle's Rupert Murdoch biopic 'Ink' will open the 83rd Biennale on Sept. 2.
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Venice Film Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup (Updating Live)
The Venice Film Festival is about to reveal its 2026 lineup, promising a plethora of buzzy titles from international directors. Like Cannes this year, Venice is expected to have a lighter Hollywood presence than in previous editions. But that does not mean there won’t be a
Angola sentences Russian operatives over election meddling and economic sabotage
Convictions for espionage and terrorism come as Luanda pivots towards Western infrastructure backing ahead of tightly contested 2027 vote.
Government to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Some hospitality firms will get a 20% discount from next April, saving an estimated £1,100.
Malaysia asks UN agency to temporarily cease registration of refugees
There were about 215,600 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with the agency in Malaysia.
Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
MANILA, July 23 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a \"constructive role\" in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN
Shipowners halt vessel calls for farm exports at Ukraine's Black Sea ports, minister says
July 23 (Reuters) - Shipowners have temporarily suspended vessel arrivals at Ukraine's Black Sea ports for agricultural exports after a recent surge in Russian attacks on ports and merchant shipping, the country's agriculture minister said. Ukraine has lost about a third of its
In Gaza's tent camps, a cigarette lighter becomes a lifeline
By Haseeb Alwazir and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, July 23 (Reuters) - In the sprawling tent camps of southern Gaza, a disposable cigarette lighter has become an unlikely luxury item, as essential to daily survival as food, water and fuel. For displaced mother-of-four Nisreen
Africa: Cotton to Cloth - The Story Africa Has Always Needed to Tell
[allAfrica] Africa grows more than half of the world's finest long-staple cotton. It earns less than three percent of what that cotton is eventually worth. This is not a trade problem. It is a narrative problem -- and allAfrica is setting out to fix it.
Thailand works on $920m EV plan to replace 80,000 commercial transport vehicles
Thailand is South-east Asia’s largest automotive production hub, but domestic vehicle sales slumped in 2024.
Mike Johnson’s budget blueprint faces Senate GOP buzzsaw
“I don’t think Senator Thune’s going to take it up,” Sen. John Kennedy told reporters this week of the House fiscal blueprint.
Daniel Wu on ‘Cold War 1994,’ ‘Twilight of the Warriors’ and Coming Home to Hong Kong: ‘The Craft Still Challenges Me’
Daniel Wu received the Best from the East Award at the New York Asian Film Festival, capping a stretch that has put him back at the center of Hong Kong’s two biggest franchises: “Cold War 1994” and the “Twilight of the Warriors” series. “Cold War 1994” is the third installment
Sarajevo Film Festival Unveils Competition Programs With 21 World Premieres, Six International Premieres
The Sarajevo Film Festival, the leading festival for South-East European cinema, unveiled the lineups for the four competition sections on Thursday, which include 21 world premieres, six international premieres, one European premiere and 23 regional premieres. The 32nd edition
June heat wave cost UK economy more than £1bn: Study
Britain's record-breaking June heat wave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Its Legendary Film Producer, Dies at 98
Luiz Carlos Barreto, one of the driving forces of the Cinema Novo movement in the 1960s and 1970s, died in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, July 22, at the age of 98. In reaction – and it’s a measure of the huge regard with which Barreto was held in his native Brazil and beyond – […]
Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new 'traitor' law
The Duma approved measures that freeze accounts, seize property and block consular services including passport renewal for Russians abroad who are evading charges at home. Lawyers said the law meant "de facto loss of citizenship," with political activists and journalists among
Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them
Scientists working to save a coral species from extinction transported 30 pieces from nurseries off the Florida coast to a hatchery on land Wednesday, fearing that warming waters could trigger a mass bleaching event this summer that could wipe them out.
Putin stepping up hybrid war on Latvia because he’s ‘losing in Ukraine’, PM Kulbergs says
In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the “top level of the Russian mob” is behind a recent uptick in attempted migrant crossings into his country from Belarus.
How Did Everything Begin?: Animations on the Origins of the Universe Narrated by X‑Files Star Gillian Anderson
We previously brought you the BBC series of short animated videos, A History of Ideas. Produced in collaboration with the UK’s Open University and narrated by Harry Shearer, these fun introductions to such philosophers as Simone de Beauvoir and Edmund Burke, and such weighty
Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss monument
Divers clean the Christ of the Abyss statue off San Fruttuoso, Italy, preserving the iconic underwater monument placed there in 1954.
Ruiz & Gavi's reward for win... 150kg of tomatoes
Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
Charity 'heartbroken' as food ruined in break-in
FareShare North East says it lost 16 tonnes of food - the equivalent of 7,000 meals.
Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, July 23 (Reuters) - A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium has fuelled fears in Israel of the start of an arms race in the Middle East. The
Houthis say they attacked two Saudi tankers; Saudi Arabia says one ablaze in Red Sea
By Enas Alashray and Yomna Ehab CAIRO, July 23 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the group said on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency later confirmed one of the two vessels was ablaze after an assault while sailing
EU agrees new sanctions against Russia as Greece secures LNG exemption
The deal reached by ambassadors grants Greece an exemption to continue shipping Russian LNG to non-EU clients for the foreseeable future.
Xi Jinping warns of ‘new historical injustice’ in AI. What does he mean - and can it be prevented?
The warning by China’s president draws on a long-standing domestic narrative about the costs of falling behind in previous technological revolutions, say analysts.
Rural Bike Conecta: New 2,180km cycling route links 168 municipalities in Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla La-Mancha has launched a new cycling network for travellers to explore the region’s array of national parks and UNESCO Global Geoparks across 168 municipalities.
Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid
Guardia Civil officers evacuate residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatens homes near Toledo with flames and smoke.
Africa: New Data Reveals Scale of PEPFAR Disruptions as HIV Services Falter
[allAfrica] The first large-scale evidence from organisations implementing the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) suggests that recent funding and policy disruptions have triggered widespread interruptions to HIV services, with local organisations,
Green homes: Which countries are making their buildings more energy efficient?
Energy efficiency levels are rising, but not quickly enough, according to Brussels, which has launched an infringement procedure against all EU member states.
What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy
Two firefighters died in France, and another died in Italy while working to tackle wildfires that have devastated Europe this week.
RIP La La Hand saga: Ryan Gosling detail fixed in 10-year anniversary 'La La Land' poster
Flat hand out, perky hand in. For the film's 10th anniversary, a new version of the 'La La Land' poster has been released, and it fixes a small detail that has kept Ryan Gosling up at night...
Politician’s claim Earth’s magnetic poles could flip if NT doesn’t use more groundwater criticised by experts
NT minister for trade and business Robyn Cahill makes scientifically inaccurate claims while pushing to make territory ‘datacentre capital of the globe’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Northern Territory minister has been criticised for
The EU versus Big Tech, and sanctions package approval
In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.
Marvel Tōkon beta start time and everything you'll be able to play
Get ready for a sparring match.
Leopard barges into liquor store in India, mauls worker in terrifying video
A clerk trapped the big cat inside after it attacked three people in a Rajasthan town.
Arsenal out, Aston Villa in: Can football still rebrand Rwanda?
Kigali’s $27m (£20m) front-of-shirt deal with Aston Villa keeps its Premier League strategy alive. But as the spotlight on Rwanda’s meddling in Democratic Republic of Congo shines brighter, its effort to separate football from politics becomes increasingly difficult.
Greece to buy €3.5 billion air defence system from Israel, sources say
ATHENS, July 223(Reuters) - Greece's security council, KYSEA, is expected to give its final approval on Thursday for the purchase of a multi-layer air defence system from Israel, worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion), and several types of drones, two sources told Reuters. KYSEA
New York customers account data exposed in Chick-fil-A security incident
The security incident was linked to a limited number of customer loyalty accounts.
Africa: Germany's Growing Interest in Africa - A Win for Both Sides?
[DW] Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. His top-level talks will focus on security, skills development and investment.
'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.
Heavy rain and flooding kill 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Flooding has also caused widespread damage to farmland, infrastructure and public facilities.
ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow
Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia will call for freedom of navigation in international straits when they wrap a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war, according to a draft communique seen by AFP. The draft statement expected to emerge from
‘Brave New Love’ Dives Into Lust, Infidelity, Norms, Motherhood and Shame (Exclusive Clip)
Kathrine Thorborg Johansen and Anders Danielsen Lie feature in writer-director Maria Bäck's film about a woman caught up in the chaos of societal expectations and bodily fluids that debuts at Locarno.
Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
On 20 July, the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on its e-commerce platform. The
U.S. and Iran exchange fire for 12th night in a row; Houthis target Saudi tankers
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it attacked American forces in Kuwait as Washington carried out its 12th night of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating threats to global shipping routes
What is the mosquito-borne disease Sri Lanka is using drones to fight?
Dengue has killed 56 people and infected more than 77,000 in the South Asian nation this year.
