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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.

Eggs back in India school meals after outcry

The issue erupted in June after the BJP state government removed eggs from meals in some state-run schools.

Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial

MANILA, July 30 - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one of the charges she is facing is that she has amassed unexplained wealth while in office.

China's top leaders set to hold October meeting on internal governance, pledge measures to support economy

The top decision-making body of the ruling Communist party, the Politburo, acknowledged "difficulties and challenges facing the economy" at its meeting.

Africa: Cotton Farmers Could Earn From Soil Carbon Credits

[Bird Story Agency] A scheme tested in Uzbekistan could let African cotton farmers earn twice over, once for the fibre and once for the carbon stored in the soil beneath their fields.

Spain inflation rises to 3.5% in July on fuel and electricity prices

Rising fuel and electricity prices push inflation up to 3.5% in July, while core inflation also edges up by 0.1 points.

A Guide to Every Major Film Adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey Before Christopher Nolan’s Movie

If you plan on shooting your own adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, bear in mind how much rests on your choice of leading man. In order to play Odysseus, an actor must summon a real gravitas, but also a still-smoldering vitality: here is a man who led the Greek army to defeat Troy,

Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints

Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.

The trillion-dollar question behind corporate net-zero pledges

Corporate climate spending now steers trillions of dollars in transition finance worldwide. Does it drive genuine climate action? Research shows that accounting flexibility alone can make a company's reported emissions vary by roughly a factor of two—enough to appear either as

Giorgio Armani Series in the Works From Fremantle-Owned Lux Vide and Iconic Designer’s Fashion House (EXCLUSIVE)

The life and career of Giorgio Armani is set to be the subject of a high-end TV series produced by Italy’s Lux Vide, which is collaborating with the fashion house founded by the iconic designer known for his close ties to Hollywood. The still-untitled Armani biopic series —

Cameroon: Paul Biya is absent. Where is the opposition?

With Cameroon President Paul Biya now more than 50 days into his stay in Switzerland, his opponents do not seem able to capitalise on the situation to build a broad political movement. Here’s a rundown of their positions.

China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time

This marks a key milestone as the country moves towards clean energy.

The world’s top 10 cities for street food have been revealed

Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.

Virtual job interviews don't let people shine, says Burnham

Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says.

China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October

BEIJING, July 30 - China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in October to discuss party self-governance, state-run Xinhua news agency said on Thursday, citing a Politburo meeting.

Inside the lobbying fight threatening Congress’ college sports overhaul

Congress’ yearslong attempt to regulate college athletics has yet to cross the finish line amid contentious battles over media rights, antitrust concerns, student pay and more.

How John Thune is trying to manage Trump’s summer squeeze

“He thinks I can wave the magic wand,” the Senate GOP leader said. “I wish it were that easy.”

Hundreds evacuated as wildfires sweep Turkey's western and southern coasts

Active fires in Antalya's Kaş district and Muğla province forced evacuations and highway closures as extreme heat fanned blazes across six provinces.

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s struggling wine industry

A massive wildfire has been raging across the Bordeaux region for almost a week now, impacting the tourist season. These forest fires are emitting toxic smoke with harmful effects on all living beings, including the vineyards.

Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy to Lead Adaptation of David Nicholls’ ‘You Are Here’ for BBC and Starz

Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy are to lead the TV adaptation of “You Are Here,” the bestselling novel by “One Day” author David Nicholls. The 8-part series — which was first announced by Variety earlier this year — has been green lit by the BBC and Starz, with Lenny

8 Oversold Stocks That Could Be Ready for a Major Rebound

Meet the astronomer digging into the Milky Way's 'fossils'

Amina Helmi's passion for the Milky Way is clear as soon as one steps into her small office at the University of Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands.

‘Balcanica,’ Starring Matilda De Angelis, Picked Up by M-Appeal Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-based sales outfit M-Appeal has picked up international sales rights to Nicola Sorcinelli’s “Balcanica,” starring Matilda De Angelis, which will have its world premiere in competition at the 23rd Giornate degli Autori, also known as Venice Days, held alongside the 83rd

Mubi to Release ‘La Mesías,’ From ‘La Bola Negra’ Cannes Best Director Winners, in the U.K., Germany, Canada, Australia and Beyond (EXCLUSIVE)

“La Mesías,” the multi-prized series created by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, behind the Cannes best-director winning “La bola negra,” will be released by Mubi in U.K., Canada, Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria and Australia, streaming exclusively from Sept. 3. A

China protests over New Zealand foreign minister's jibe at Chinese-born lawmaker

July 30 - China made a diplomatic protest to New Zealand on Thursday after Foreign Minister Winston Peters characterised a Chinese-born lawmaker as a \"loudmouth\" whom he urged to \"go back to your own country\" during a debate in parliament.

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina for World Cup final scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.

K-pop giants BTS boycott 2027 Grammys after introduction of controversial new Asian pop prize

BTS, the best-selling musical act in South Korean history, will sit out the Grammy Awards next year. Their announcement is linked to a new Grammy category which fans have criticised as being an example of non-English language acts being "gatekept out of the main/general

Private equity is coming for the Indian Premier League

The cricket tournament has proved hugely profitable

Rain dampens France fire, as Spain reports 'almost no flames'

Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were "almost no flames" left after a similar blaze near Madrid.

China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’

China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.

‘Lost forever’: What does the future look like for a Mediterranean flooded with invasive species?

Scientists have designated the Mediterranean as a climate change “hot spot” – and warming waters are bringing aggressive new alien species.

Major incident declared in Suffolk as 90 firefighters tackle wildfire on heathland

Several people evacuated after ‘large-scale, wind-driven’ fire breaks out at Dunwich Heath near Leiston A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a large heathland fire on the Suffolk coast. Suffolk fire and rescue service was called to reports of a wildfire at

The Visionary Mystical Art of Carl Jung: See Illustrated Pages from The Red Book

Carl Jung’s Liber Novus, better known as The Red Book, has come to light in a complete English translation, published by Norton in a 2009 facsimile edition and a smaller “reader’s edition” in 2012. The years since have seen several exhibitions of the book, which “could pass for

‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens

Boom in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings put down to hot weather, strong winds and food scarcity in Europe He had just sat down to dinner in the garden when a speedy visitor whizzed by – a “grey lump with orange wings”, recalled Luke Burstow, from Sussex. It was a hummingbird

Nigeria 2027: Which running mate brings the most votes – Shettima, Amaechi or Kwankwaso?

Kashim Shettima offers Bola Tinubu continuity, Rotimi Amaechi gives Atiku Abubakar an experienced campaigner, while Rabiu Kwankwaso could open northern territory to Peter Obi. But personal followings do not always transfer neatly to the top of a presidential ticket.

Locarno Director Touts “Adventurous” Lineup for “Era of Algorithms” and Highlights Theme of Community

Giona A. Nazzaro also discusses actors as "living history of cinema," why he focuses on talent rather than celebrity factor, the importance of a sense of wonder and select films from the 2026 program.

China's AI IPO wave fuels retail frenzy as investors anticipate more listings

A wave of artificial intelligence listings is attracting renewed investor interest, as Chinese AI firms seek fresh capital to fund growth despite many still operating at a loss.

Twin Temple Bring Satanic Panic to ‘Daily Show,’ Will Officially Open for Jack White

The devilish duo, who were bounced from a country music tour over their satanic imagery, performed their song "Haunt Me"

Islamist militants kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, July 30 - A drone attack and ambush by Islamist militants at a police post in northwest Pakistan killed at least 10 officers, police said, the second such assault within a week.

Mumbai's mangroves under threat as city pushes ahead with major infrastructure projects

An upcoming 26km coastal road in India's financial capital is expected to affect about 45,000 mangrove trees, raising concerns over the loss of a natural defence against flooding and climate change.

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza's beekeepers struggle to start over

By Ebrahim Hajjaj , Dawoud Abu Alkas and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, July 30 (Reuters) - Standing on the roof of a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba gently lifts a honeycomb frame as bees buzz around him. "Bees require trees,

US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets

By Ebrahim Hajjaj , Dawoud Abu Alkas and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, July 30 (Reuters) - Standing on the roof of a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba gently lifts a honeycomb frame as bees buzz around him. "Bees require trees,

Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, July 30 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least three people, including two children, in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work towards full implementation of a U.S.-brokered Gaza

Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, July 30 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least four people, including two children, in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work towards full implementation of a U.S.-brokered Gaza

What are the deadliest countries for driving in Europe?

As holidaygoers hit the road for a summer break, three Eastern European countries and several popular tourist hubs are among the deadliest places to drive in Europe.

Shaboozey Taps Ciara Miller for ‘Cowgirl’ Performance on ‘Fallon’

The country singer's new album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales , is out Friday

‘September Afternoon’ Dives Into the Mundane: “In an Age of Arbitrary Extraordinariness, Plain Banality Is Stimulating as F***” (Exclusive Clip)

In German writer-director-editor Nicolaas Schmidt's first feature-length film, debuting at Locarno, "a couple refuses to accept that summer is over" before, well, "a contemporary cosmic catastrophe."