Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape

Sicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions.

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

The reported $60–70 million agreement would provide Tehran with hundreds of portable air-defense systems as it seeks to rebuild capabilities after months of fighting with Washington and Jerusalem. China rejected the report, saying the claims were 'completely groundless,' while

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of an aging and sinking NASA telescope has run into its own problem.

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov

Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism".

Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals

A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.

Africa: African MPs Seek Urgent Debate On Attacks in South Africa

[Namibian] The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on the recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa.

Indian forces arrest senior Maoist rebel leader

Misir Besra was arrested on the evening on July 28 in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

Africa: Glasgow 2026 - Nigeria Remain Africa's Highest-Ranked Nation After Mixed Day Five

[Premium Times] After Day Five, Nigeria occupies fifth position with 12 medals--six gold, four silver and two bronze.

Hear What Homer’s Odyssey Sounded Like When Sung in the Original Ancient Greek

Image via Wikimedia Commons It’s been a humanist truism for some time to say that Shakespeare speaks to every age, transcending his time and place through the sheer force of his universal genius. But any honest student first encountering the plays will tell you differently, as

Evan Rachel Wood Was ‘Sad’ Not to Be Asked Back for ‘Practical Magic 2’

The actress played the eldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the 1998 hit film

Africa: To Mark 75 Years of the Refugee Convention, 75 Global Voices Unite With UNHCR to Launch 'The Promise'

[UNHCR] The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.Launched on 28 July, as the Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary, it aims to build a diverse

Africa: International Criminal Justice Needs More Than Solidarity to Survive

[ISS] As the onslaught against the International Criminal Court continues, champions of justice must back global accountability through action.

Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris

Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.

Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.

1975: The world's first shop for left-handers

A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade.

India’s youth protests puncture Modi’s aura of invincibility

Modi still dominates national politics and his government has sought to get ahead of the crisis.

Forest City cooperating with Malaysia police after massive scam raid

The operation resulted in the arrest of over 300 foreign and local suspects.

Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets

TOKYO, July 29 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult and denying her officials the political backup they need to talk down yen and bond market bears.

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan’s shopping mall disaster

Mall operator Aeon is investigating the possibility of a gas leak.

After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster

KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 29 - Workers in a mall in southern Japan described being thrown to the floor or enveloped in a cloud of dust by a massive 7.1-magnitude quake that rattled the building on Tuesday. They were the lucky ones. An hour later, the real disaster struck.

Rocking the Iron Curtain: How Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert cracked the Soviet Bloc

On 27 July 1986, a concert by British rock band Queen in Budapest symbolically tore down the Iron Curtain. A crowd of 80,000 filled the People's Stadium to feel the first wave of freedom. The band's official photographer Denis O'Regan recalls that night in an exclusive

Willie Nelson Voices Concern About ‘Data Centers Invading Our Land’

"The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints," the musician wrote. "It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land"

BTS Won’t Submit for 2027 Grammy Awards Consideration

BTS will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for Feb. 7, 2027, the group announced on Wednesday. All seven members – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – posted the same statement on their individual instagram accounts. “We have

X-Men ‘97 season 2 episode 7 ending explained: Is Apocalypse really dead?

Apocalypse appeared to have died at the end of the newest episode of X-Men '97. Could he really be dead?

Silent Hill: Townfall will officially feature 5 endings, just like Silent Hill f

Silent Hill: Townfall writer-director Jon McKellan offered clues in a new interview about the upcoming horror game's conclusion.

Silent Hill: Townfall team explains why first-person is scarier than third-person

Screen Burn writer-director Jon McKellan and Konami series producer Motoi Okamoto said that first-person perspective was always the plan.

Silent Hill Townfall preview: already one of 2026’s most terrifying games

Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami, lives up to the series' reputation in a three-hour demo

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals Sales Push IPL Cricket’s Business Value to $20.6 Billion, Houlihan Lokey Study Finds

The Indian Premier League cricket tournament’s business value has climbed to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year over year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study released Wednesday, as record-setting sales of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals reset

Commission publishes new guidance to support businesses' implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act

Manufacturers, developers and businesses of all sizes across the EU now have new guidance on how to apply the Cyber Resilience Act. This will help them prepare for mandatory cybersecurity requirements and reporting obligations. The new Commission guidance explains how these

‘As Light as Air’ Is a Hypnotic Experimental Doc About Collective Ecstasy in a City in Pakistan (Locarno Trailer)

Umair Bilal's debut feature, premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week lineup, dives into spiritual life in Sehwan, Pakistan, a Sufi city where people "surrender themselves to a shared state of trance."

Shared beds, shrinking budgets: China’s young workers feel economic squeeze

Unrelated adults in China are sharing the same room and even their bed to save money.

Africa: South Africa's Next HIV Battle Isn't About Science, It's About Access

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For decades, South Africa has been at the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic. Today, it is becoming the testing ground for what many scientists believe could be the most important advance in HIV prevention since daily pre-exposure

Parisian spot with five-step seasonal menu was just named the best new cocktail bar in the world

De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year.

Turkey detains another opposition district mayor, others as crackdown expands

ISTANBUL, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained an opposition Istanbul district mayor and five others on Wednesday over alleged irregularities in building and occupancy permits, broadcaster NTV reported. • Latest step in unprecedented legal crackdown on

The people building AI are asking governments to 'decelerate' the industry after models broke loose

Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal.

Malaysia’s one-off F1 race could boost tourism and test a permanent Sepang return

Malaysia should try packaging race tickets with cultural and dining experiences to showcase the country as a choice destination for tourists, observers say.

Israeli protesters march in Tel Aviv against West Bank settler violence

Israeli protesters marched in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank as police blocked their route and confronted demonstrators.

Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money

UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

Commission greenlights Belgium's fifth payment request for €225 million under NextGenerationEU

On 27 July, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium's fifth payment request for €225 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this

Bangladesh ex-premier Hasina vows to return despite fearing for life

Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu spreading in native bird population

There are currently no transmissions in Australia's poultry population.

Japan earthquake rocks chip and auto manufacturing supply chain in Kyushu

The 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto damaged roads and knocked out power to thousands of homes.

Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks

Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people.

Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake

At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.

'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake

Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid

One of the bookshops will close after 50 years in business, while another shut down ahead of schedule.

The EU sends planes and firefighters as wildfires ravage France and Spain

The EU has deployed assistance to both France and Spain under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism as ongoing wildfires have triggered one of the biggest evacuation operations in Europe, displacing more than 300,000 people in France and Spain. In France, the EU has deployed seven

Shaped by adversity, Family Bank founder Titus Muya’s biggest payday lies ahead

From a small lender mainly servicing tea farmers in 1984, the Family Bank grew into a thriving commercial bank in 2007 and was listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in June. One month later, the stock reflects a 35% paper gain as Muya looks to expand beyond Kenya’s borders.