EU agrees to open a new accession cluster with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine and Moldova will formally open cluster six of accession negotiations on 14 July. This leaves them with four clusters still blocked.

Would you host part of an AI data center in your home?

A solar and home energy storage company is expanding into AI data centers, but not by building one - instead, it's offering to pay its customers to put its compute units in their homes. Sunrun is launching a pilot program for a new "distributed AI compute" program that will

Automated Moderation Is Here to Stay—Accountability Must Keep Pace

This post is part 2 in a series about automated content moderation. Read the first post here . When whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked a set of documents from Meta in 2020, among the revelations was a jarring statistic: The company’s algorithms designed to detect terrorist

Metropolitan Police investigating donations to hard-right Reform party, UK media say

Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations.

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

LONDON, July 10 - Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's \"unilateral decision\" to create a body to control traffic through the waterway, the U.N. shipping agency's governing council agreed on Friday.

At least 11 people killed as wildfires sweep southern Spain

The deaths in Andalusia included foreign nationals, and high temperatures raised fears of more fires across Europe.

Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12 amid soaring temperatures

Twenty-three people missing and at least four Britons believed to be among those who died trying to flee blaze in Almería At least 12 people have been killed and 23 are unaccounted for after one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires broke out in the south-eastern province of Almería

Victor Marx wins Republican Colorado governor primary

Ministry leader Victor Marx is projected to win the Republican primary for Colorado governor and take on state Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) in the general to succeed outgoing Gov. Jared Polis (D), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Marx defeated state Sen. Barbara

Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona

The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona.

Jeffrey Wright: “America Wants to Be a Beacon of Real Freedom, Not Hypocritical Freedom”

The U.S. star, at Karlovy Vary to receive the President's Award on Saturday, also said that "this idea of genuine freedom [is something that] we take for granted" and film can express "common humanity."

Faces of Death is finally streaming on Shudder and it's the best slasher of 2026

Faces of Death is finally streaming on Shudder. Here's why Daniel Goldhaber's smart, bloody slasher is one of 2026's best horror movies.

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, July 10, 2026: Up nearly 3% since last Friday

How this country's faiths have coexisted for centuries

Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy.

Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply

Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species Act Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental

Luxury paper made in Italy from waste : a way to reduce pressure on forests

Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of coffee can help create eco-friendly paper? In Italy, a historic paper mill is turning agricultural and textile waste into raw materials to replace part of the cellulose traditionally sourced from trees.

Older adults know AI is slop. They just like it

AI-generated singers, children, and even virtual lovers are providing seniors with comfort and companionship.

Congress could have shielded Roe; now it must act to protect free speech

Whatever threats defamation cases might have posed to the First Amendment in the 18th century, the landscape is now completely different.

The Hunt For Naruto Live-Action Movie Cast Has Begun, According To Spider-Man: Brand New Day Director

Naruto author Masashi Kishimoto also gave the project his blessing, and stated that he 'cannot wait to meet' the live-action versions of his characters

‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease Entry/Exit System border checks

Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES).

8 indicted in White House UFC event attack plot

Eight men were indicted on federal charges Thursday for their alleged involvement in a planned drone and sniper attack on the White House’s UFC cage-fighting event last month. The indictment, which was returned in Ohio, charges the defendants in two separate plots, including

Warm Jupiter exoplanet transiting a sun-like star discovered

An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new exoplanet orbiting a sunlike star as part of the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS). The newfound alien world, designated NGTS-39 b, is a Jupiter-sized planet with an equilibrium temperature of about 519 K.

Amistad Summer: Anthony Hopkins And Morgan Freeman Ready Decca Debuts

Amistad fans rejoice! Next month, Anthony Hopkins and Morgan Freeman, lead actors from Steven Spielberg's 1997 historical drama, will release their own individual projects on Decca. It was announced today that Sir Anthony Hopkins signed to Decca Classics as a composer and will

Cranford Committee Meeting: One Man Sings Lizzo While Dressed As A Bong, Next Speaker Arrested After Singing Morrissey

Picture this: A man in a purple bong suit named Bongholeo approaches the podium at a town hall meeting. He is not alone. He's holding a crying baby doll named Bonholita, who is dressed as a red bong. Are you dreaming? No, you're just in New Jersey at the Township of Cranford

Four Tet’s Internet-Breaking New Wingdings Album Is Now Streaming

When Kieran Hebden isn't releasing mind-bending music as Four Tet, you might find him experimenting under his gloriously inscrutable alter ego, ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ . Last month, he released a new album under the alias on a limited-edition vinyl pressing capped at just

Tanker traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran clashes

By Ahmed Elimam and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 10 (Reuters) - Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the U.S. and Iran exchanged hostilities this week and renewed their arguments over who was in control of passage through the

Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners, officials say

Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 800 people were evacuated, including nearly 200 to temporary shelters.

Schumer on Trump election board firings: 'Brazen attempt to seize control'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Thursday blasted President Trump’s decision to fire members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, accusing the president of making a “brazen attempt to seize control of our elections.” “Donald Trump said Republicans

‘Fruit Gathering’ Director on Exploring ‘Conditional’ Female Connection and Bringing the First Myanmar Premiere to Karlovy Vary

In “Fruit Gathering,” director and writer Aung Phyoe consciously avoided exploring the “social” impact of the relationship between two suppressed women, creating a sense of alienation but also deep intimacy. The film, which is premiering at the Karlovy Vary festival as part of

Indian police arrest dozens after violent protests over rape, murder of 11-year-old girl

July 10 - Indian police said on Friday they had arrested dozens of people for violence and vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state.

Study finds politically salient immigration issues can lead to higher industrial pollution

A joint research team led by Professor Narae Lee from the School of Business and Technology Management at KAIST, in collaboration with Professor Heli Wang from Singapore Management University (SMU), analyzed immigration-related legislation and environmental data across the

The fallout from Graham Platner's exit and what's next: Join Friday's Whole Hog

The Maine Senate race was thrown into turmoil after Graham Platner suspended his campaign as the Democratic nominee after facing sexual assault allegations. The discussion will break down the political fallout, what his exit means for the race, and who stands to benefit. Plus,

Trump fires election board Democrats

President Trump fired the remaining Democratic members of the independent Election Assistance Commission on Thursday, the White House confirmed to The Hill. Trump fired the remaining Democrats on the commission, Benjamin Hovland and Thomas Hicks, while Republican Christy

The South is democracy's front line, and the left must send reinforcements

Sustaining this work takes an investment the South has never been given.

Live updates: Iran reportedly developed plot to target Trump; housing bill reaches veto deadline

Iran was developing a plan to kill President Trump, which Israeli intelligence shared with the U.S. earlier this week, according to reports. Trump himself said on Wednesday, as he departed the NATO summit in Turkey, that he was a target. The plot was first reported by the Wall

The biggest problem with solid-state batteries may finally be solved

Researchers solved the mystery of how soft lithium dendrites crack the hard ceramic inside solid-state batteries, triggering short circuits. The breakthrough could help engineers build safer, longer-lasting batteries for smartphones, electric vehicles, and other electronics.

Silver prices today, Friday, July 10, 2026: Down 4% since Monday

Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

Watchdog blows the whistle on America’s biggest AI villains

With backlash against the artificial intelligence industry growing throughout the US, one government watchdog has created a database to help keep tabs on the people it describes as the biggest “AI villains.” The Revolving Door Project on Thursday launched a webpage that tracks

Bacteria turn dissolved uranium into stable compound in 130 days, study finds

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), together with Wismut GmbH and scientists from the University of Granada in Spain, have demonstrated for the first time that bacteria can convert uranium dissolved in water into a stable chemical compound when they

Peering into materials down to the nanoscale in the COCOON lab

A new Tufts University imaging facility is doing something that most microscopy centers in the world cannot: allowing scientists to examine a butterfly wing, a living tissue or a microchip and reveal its physical structure, molecular chemistry and elemental composition across

‘Learning to Breathe Under Water’ Review: A Shark in the Roof Covers a Hole in the Heart in an Empathetic Crowdpleaser

A 25-foot fibreglass model of a shark — or its rear half, at least — adorning the roof of an otherwise ordinary terraced house in suburban Oxford, England, the Headington Shark is the kind of local curiosity that makes any casual passersby think, “There must be a story there.”

Shein wins Chinese approval for Hong Kong IPO

Shein’s last private fundraising round in May 2023 valued it at US$66 billion.

Neon Circling U.K. Distribution Launch

Indie distribution darling Neon is said to be eyeing a launch in the U.K. According to sources, the U.S company — which also has an international sales operation — is considering planting a flag across the Atlantic, with former Studiocanal U.K. boss Danny Perkins reportedly

Germany puts the squeeze on Lime and Bolt with tougher e-scooter liability rules

Rental scooters represented around one-fifth of insured e-scooters in 2023 but accounted for roughly 40% of claims.

From AI to greenlash: How is climate disinformation evolving?

Experts say climate disinformation is evolving to increasingly focus on picking apart green policies. In the background, other developments include a surge in AI-generated content of natural disasters.

Gold prices today, Friday, July 10, 2026: Gold finally opens higher this morning

Indonesia is rewriting the emerging-market inflation playbook

For over three decades, the standard playbook for taming inflation has remained virtually unchanged. Faced with surging prices, central banks invariably resort to hiking interest rates. The ripple effects are swift: demand cools, consumption slows and inflationary pressures

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

Meta AI Can Now Use Your Instagram Photos Without Consent. SAG-AFTRA Urges App Users to Opt Out: ‘Take Action to Protect Your Likeness’

SAG-AFTRA is urging its members and all Instagram users to take action against Meta’s new Muse Image model, which has been woven into the Instagram app and makes public accounts susceptible to AI generations of their content. Per Wired: “All someone has to do is tag your