Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region, JMA says
TOKYO, July 28 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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China’s BYD takes on Japanese rivals with small ‘kei’ car
Ideal for Japan’s often narrow roads, the super-compact category of cars accounts for some 40 per cent of new vehicle sales there.
Oman presented regional mechanism for Hormuz to Iran, source says
RIYADH, July 28 (Reuters) - Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, a Gulf source told Reuters on Tuesday. Under the Omani proposal, which has regional backing, Iran would not exercise sole control
Bab el-Mandeb shipping rises amid hopes of resolution in US-Iran war
By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI, July 28 (Reuters) - The number of vessels passing through Bab el-Mandeb rose to 28 on Monday, a four-day high, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low, according to Kpler shipping data, amid optimism about a potential resolution to the
Watch Bebe Rexha Perform Joyous Medley of ‘New Religion,’ ‘Sad Girls’ on ‘Fallon’
The tracks come off the singer's latest album, Dirty Blonde , which marks her first independent release
Taiwan detains Nvidia worker in chip smuggling probe: Source
Seven people are now being held as part of the probe, including the Nvidia employee.
Africa: Refugee Camps Explained - Why South Africa Has Avoided Them
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This followed weeks of intensified anti-migrant rhetoric and xenophobic violence.
Africa: Can a Newly Discovered Soil Fungus Stop the Devastating African Armyworm When Chemicals Have Failed?
[The Conversation Africa] The African armyworm is a highly destructive migratory pest that damages maize, sorghum, millet and sugarcane. These caterpillars also cause indirect damage to livestock as they destroy grazing lands and pastures.
Africa: Better Parenting Starts With Knowing What Works. We Tested a Project in 8 African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] Raising adolescents can be difficult under the best of circumstances. On top of that, some families are also dealing with poverty, unemployment, conflict, displacement, illness and climate shocks. In these conditions, caregivers may receive very little
Africa: Conflict and Crisis Put Six World Heritage Sites At Risk
[UN News] Armed conflict, insecurity and environmental pressures are threatening ancient cities, historic castles and one of the world's greatest wildlife migrations.
Africa: Cyberattacks and the Digital Divide Are Creating New Barriers to HIV Services
[UN News] Cyberattacks, data breaches, online harassment and other forms of technology-facilitated violence are becoming significant obstacles to HIV prevention and treatment, according to a UNAIDS specialist who says digital security has become inseparable from the fight
West Africa: Fragmented Security Allows Terrorists' Cross-Mobility Across Lake Chad and Sahel
[ISS] As Islamic State affiliates extend their reach, states must find ways to share intelligence and cooperate, despite political fractures.
Commission approves €54 million Luxembourgish state aid for road and rail transport firms facing increased fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a €54 million Luxembourgish State aid scheme to support road transport and rail freight companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek
The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...
Beyond flying taxis: China’s low-altitude economy targets practical uses, including emergency response
Despite the technological advances, industry players say regulation remains one of the biggest obstacles to wider adoption.
Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine
From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.
South Korea to write nuclear non-proliferation into submarine law
The ministry plans to issue a legislative notice for the proposed Bill as early as July 29.
US begins review of its military presence in Europe
The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.
Younger Italians warm to nuclear power as Meloni pushes revival four decades after Chernobyl
Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.
Africa: Angola's Russia Spy Trial Signals a New Phase of Information Warfare in Africa
[Daily Maverick] Angola's legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa's approach to information warfare, challenging external narratives and asserting national sovereignty over digital influence.
Africa: African Foreign Ministers Arrive in Addis Ababa for AU Executive Council Session
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign ministers and senior officials from across Africa are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 49th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council.
How false information spread about the Berlin Pride attack amid suspect manhunt
Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.
Commission invites comments on draft new rescue and restructuring state aid guidelines
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft of new Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial undertakings in difficulty (‘Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines'). The new version will align the existing Guidelines with
White House prepares for high-stakes talks with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
The meetings will showcase Washington's foreign policy balancing act as it tries to broker peace in Ukraine, despite being the instigator of military action in the Middle East.
The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.
UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks
NICOSIA, July 28 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres begins a fresh effort on Tuesday to coax Cyprus' rival sides back into peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock. His first visit to the island as U.N. chief comes amid signs the sides may be ready to
Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain
Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.
Spain breaks tourism records while one in three Spaniards cannot afford a holiday
As Spain nears a record for foreign tourists, OCU tells Euronews that "holidays should not be a luxury" as rising living costs force many families to skip a break.
Africa: 'Science is Not the Problem' - UNAIDS Says Political Choices Now Threaten HIV Response
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The global HIV response stands at a defining moment, with health leaders warning that decades of progress are at risk as international funding declines and prevention programmes are scaled back across some of the world's hardest-hit
Jon Stewart Calls for an End to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘It’s an Act of Submission’
"Memorializing the collegial and cozy relationship between the press and those that they cover is, at best, a very bad look in normal times," the host said of the annual event
Commission proposes more than €410,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed car industry workers in Finland
The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €410,310 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 235 workers dismissed by Valmet Automotive in Finland. Valmet Automotive is a contract manufacturer for the car industry, dependent
Johor and Melaka could get up to 40% less rainfall during Northeast Monsoon due to El Nino: MetMalaysia
The Northeast Monsoon season in Malaysia typically begins in late October or early November and ends in late March.
Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences
The law targets online scam operators, with sentences of 10 years to life in prison, as well as capital punishment.
iPhone 17 Pro prices: How Europe compares with the US and the world
The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.
Locarno Films About (In)Famous People: From an Ex- Florida Prison Inmate to Albert Serra on Ingrid Caven
The Swiss fest also features a doc on Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio, the stories of filmmakers who chronicled life in Lebanon and Germany, and a fiction feature on Heinrich Himmler's massage therapist.
Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a renewed Interim Regulation to detect child sexual abuse online
The Commission welcomes the 23 July adoption by the Council of a proposal to reinstate the interim derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. The Council adoption includes the amendments that the
79 Bangkok entertainment venues ordered shut following citywide checks
The campaign aims to improve safety and boost public confidence in entertainment venues in the city.
Thailand to enforce alcohol sales ban during Buddhist holidays on July 29, 30
Alcohol sales are largely prohibited throughout major Buddhist holidays.
High-wire artists walk cables across Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley
Four high-wire artists rehearse above Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley ahead of the 65th Israel Festival, paying tribute to Philippe Petit's 1987 crossing.
Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different.
Iran's foreign minister discusses security of Strait of Hormuz with Saudi, Omani counterparts
DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts on Monday evening, according to a statement published on his Telegram channel on Tuesday. The
Malayan tigers actively breeding at new reserve in Pahang
The current findings set an important benchmark for measuring future conservation efforts.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Reactions: Tom Holland Has ‘Never Been Better’ in a Sequel That Ditches ‘Multiverse Tedium’ and Delivers a ‘Grounded Spider-Man Tale’
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling Tom Holland’s fourth standalone movie “a grounded Spider-Man tale” that is “thrilling, heartfelt and confidently character driven.” Fandango correspondent Erik Davis shared a
