TAIPEI, July 5 - Taiwan's military has resumed \"anti-communist\" patriotic classes for its graduates after a quarter-century gap, the defence ministry said on Sunday, citing a rising threat from China as a senior official reported another rise in Chinese naval activity.
BEIJING, July 5 - ChinaAid, a Christian NGO, said on Sunday it welcomed the release of Zion Church Pastor Jin Mingri, who had been held in detention centres in the southern Chinese city of Beihai since last October and arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday.
With a cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Viola Davis, Gina Prince-Bythewood's feature adaptation of the 2018 YA novel is set to hit theaters early next year from Paramount.
President Trump capped off the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with a late-night speech delayed by inclement weather that blended the championing of American achievements and resilience with deeply partisan rhetoric about the perceived ideological threats facing the
If you’re looking for the coolest of coolcations, then a visit to Sweden’s capital city should be on your travel bucket list. In this guide to Stockholm, Mike Starling goes chasing sunsets, gets a taste of fika, and goes wild swimming on a charming island in the archipelago.
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Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.
Digital minimalism, but you still get WhatsApp.
Taiwan is now racing to restore the decades-old reels to preserve a chapter of its culture.
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
Zion Church founder Jin was detained along with other church members on Oct 10, 2025.
Huge numbers of blackchin tilapia, a fish native to west Africa, are wreaking havoc among Thailand’s river ecosystems. Experts – and some chefs – are seeking sustainable solutions The menu at Kor-Tae seafood restaurant, in Thailand’s Samut Prakan province, is filled with Thai
Referring to his recent state visit to Pyongyang, Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the "enthusiastic and friendly" hospitality during the trip.
The number is nearly double the total recorded throughout 2025.
We've discovered the Spiders Georg of AI fanfic.
After several quieter years, wildfires have returned to western Greenland.
The exchange follows a rare visit by Xi to North Korea in June.
Officials uncovered 500kg of what is believed to be human placenta during a raid.
A migratory seabird found near a coastal town returned a positive result for the virus.
In the four years since her father was fatally stabbed near the entrance of their home in northern Israel, 10-year-old Shireen has carried the burden of grief on her tiny shoulders. "I loved him so much, I felt safe with him," Shireen, whose name has been changed, told AFP in
Most of Iran's population has known no leader other than Khamenei, whose mass-mourning ceremonies began Friday. That same public is waiting to see who is actually making decisions, and whether the new leaders will succeed in turning Iran into one of the world's central players
July falls within the state’s main harvesting period with polling day on July 11.
The franchise’s latest reboot debuted its first episode at Anime Expo, offering a fresh take on one of anime’s most influential cyberpunk worlds.
Maybe the best incubator of the worst deals in Wall Street history is happening once again this week in Sun Valley, Idaho.
William Nieporte ran the firm Bramshill Investments with two high-school classmates for about a decade before they fired him in 2022.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband is facing possible misdemeanor charges after he was involved in a hit-and-run in California on Friday that left a car with “major” damage, according to multiple reports. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have—in collaboration with colleagues from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich—analyzed the complex biochemical processes that bacteria use to insert proteins into their cell membranes. They explain
“The Pitt” star Noah Wyle recently told the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that he missed out on roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Good Night, and Good Luck” because he couldn’t get out of filming the long-running medical series “ER.” When asked if he had any roles that got
A BBC investigation had revealed the presence of child sexual abuse material on Instagram ads.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.
Phia Saban has won hearts with her portrayal of Helaena Targaryen, but with House of the Dragon being a Fire & Blood adaptation, danger lies ahead.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday showed off the new U.S. currency featuring President Trump’s signature, which is set to enter circulation soon in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bessent reposted an image shared on Trump’s Truth Social account of the $100
The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy," new research warned Wednesday.
Do not allow yourself to miss some of the most essential games from one of PlayStation's most uncanny eras
The tests were conducted on July 3 as part of an assessment of the newly built warship's combat systems.
SEOUL, July 5 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air defence systems aboard the naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.
The Atlantic on Saturday republished Vice President Vance’s essay, originally published exactly 10 years ago on July 4, reviving some of the more biting comments Vance made about President Trump prior to becoming his second vice president. The original article ran days after
President Trump is expected to hold a "long" speech on the National Mall Saturday evening as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, even as record heat threatens to upend the festivities. Military flyovers, events at the Great American State Fair and a massive fireworks show are
More than 95 per cent of China's new microdramas in the first quarter of 2026 were AI-generated, compared with near zero a year ago. CNA speaks to the industry's key cast about the new plot twist.
