Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

Mohsen Rezaei appointed as secretary of Iran's top security body

DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran has changed its secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, appointing former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as second-in-command on the body that coordinates the country's security and foreign policy. Rezaei is more of an

Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact

DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran sees no reason to be concerned that a new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia is directed against Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday. Baghaei said the pact showed a shift in regional countries'

Indonesian president nominates acting head to lead central bank

Destry Damayanti has been nominated as the sole candidate for the job, said a presidential spokesman.

Alessandra Sanguinetti on Her Dreamy, Grounded Directorial Debut ‘The Illusion of an Everlasting Summer’

In the Argentine Pampas, cousins Guillermina and Belinda cannot wait to grow up. When they are not swimming in the river and dancing through the long, breezy afternoons, they re-enact funeral ceremonies and feign surgery on dead animals. This quotidian desire to accelerate the

‘Cockroach party’ says Modi government broke India protest promise

The party reiterated it will remain a pressure group rather than enter electoral politics.

Marco Perego, in the Presence of Wife Zoe Saldaña, Tells Locarno Pro: Don’t Produce Indie Film for the Money

...but trust the vision of the director and stay out of their creative way, said the man, who had three Cannes competition titles this year and who described himself as "a disruptor."

Australia tightens curbs on two Northern Minerals shareholders ordered to divest

The move comes amid worries that China-linked parties were seeking control of the rare earths miner.

From Zermatt to Les Arcs: Europe's top 10 ski resorts for 2026, according to Trip.com

Trip.com’s ranking of Europe’s best ski resorts for 2026 include picks in Switzerland, France and Austria, each offering experiences on and off the slopes and sweeping alpine views.

Sri Lanka arrests Rajapaksa party chief over alleged death threat

Sagara Kariyawasam said Inspector General of Police could be killed if he continued to be partisan.

Give me one reason

When your project, proposal or resume is rejected, it’s tempting to try to understand why. Scrutinize the rejection letter and turn the short sentence into a paragraph or an essay, then play it over and over in your search for how to do better next time. If you can simply

‘Baby Shark Boy’ grows up: YouTube sensation to make K-pop debut

Park Geon-roung will release his first digital single, WAVE, on Aug 20.

Bertoldi’s “The New Evil Empire”: Mapping the Alliances Threatening the West

Published in Italy in July 2026 by Armando Curcio Editore, The New Evil Empire: An Alliance Among Extremists (Il nuovo impero del male. Alleanza tra estremisti) is the first book by Alessandro Bertoldi, Executive Director of the Milton Friedman Institute, as well as a

US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official

Washington wants its partners to shoulder more responsibility for their defence.

Balearic Islands tighten security on land, sea and air ahead of eclipse

The Army, Fire Service and Maritime Rescue will coordinate operations for travel between the islands, which lie in the path of this century’s only total astronomical event.

Balearic Islands tighten security by land, sea and air ahead of total solar eclipse

The Army, Fire Service and Maritime Rescue will coordinate operations for travel between the islands, which lie in the path of this century’s only total astronomical event.

‘Brave New Love’ Review: Infidelity Isn’t the End in an Unusual, Open-Minded Marital Drama

“I would never fall in love if I was in a good relationship.” So says one participant in the women’s church group where Copenhagen-based wife and mother Kate (Kathrine Thorborg Johansen) confesses that she’s been having a three-year affair with another man, and doesn’t much

Sadhguru, Graphic India Team on Animated Epic ‘Shiva: The Adiyogi’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian yogi and mystic Sadhguru is teaming with Graphic India on “Shiva: The Adiyogi,” an animated feature retelling the origin story of Hindu God Shiva as the first yogi. Sadhguru and Sharad Devarajan share story credit on the film. Graphic India is the studio behind India’s

AfCFTA’s most valuable export isn’t in a container. It’s on the silver screen.

African governments don’t realise the commercial power they have been handed with the African Continental Free Trade Area when it comes to movie production. And the time to capitalise is now.

Watch Eddie Vedder Busk in Dublin in Honor of Glen Hansard

The Pearl Jam frontman performed in Hansard's usual spot on Grafton Street alongside Murdo Mitchell and several other musicians

One of Kyiv's deadliest single attacks kills 12 in central Russia while five are killed in Ukraine

Kyiv has delivered one of its deadliest attacks since the beginning of the war, killing 12 people and wounding 39 in a strike in Tatarstan, deep inside Russia. Near the front line in the Kharkiv region, Russian strikes killed five in Ukraine.

Harry Potter fans force cable diversion of multimillion pipeline project to protect Dobby’s ‘grave’

It has been revealed that Harry Potter fans succeeded in diverting a multimillion-pound power link between the UK and Ireland after they pointed out the project would disturb a memorial to Dobby the House Elf.

Women shaping the blue economy in the spotlight at Malta Sustainability Forum 2026

The Malta Sustainability Forum (MSF) 2026, organized by APS Bank, brought together experts to explore the growing role of women in the blue economy and the opportunities for greater inclusion across Malta’s maritime sectors. The discussion examined the challenges and

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Thousands of youth march on legislature in India to protest alleged job exams wrongdoing

BHUBANESWAR, India, Aug 10 - Police said they used water cannons to disperse thousands of youth protesters as they marched on the state legislature in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand on Monday to protest against alleged wrongdoing in the state's civil services examinations.

China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.

Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand

The protesters are demanding the cancellation of several examinations conducted by a private company.

Ex-Thai MP accused of shooting local official and driver: Police

Former Thai MP Chalong Riewrang was arrested and taken to the police station, said the Nonthaburi police chief.

South Korea, US to conduct military drills amid evolving North Korea threats

SEOUL, Aug 10 - South Korea and the United States will conduct major joint military drills from August 17 to 27, incorporating exercises to counter drones, GPS disruption and cyberattacks as they adapt to North Korea's evolving capabilities, officials said on Monday.

‘Tear Gas’ Is a Fiction Film Shot Inside Georgia Anti-Government Protests. And It Is “an Act of Resistance”

Writer-director Uta Beria discusses the inspiration for his Locarno-premiering movie, the challenges of shooting it and the importance of standing up for freedom of expression, no matter the consequences.

Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll

With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.

European Health Insurance Card: Keeping you safe while travelling abroad

Have you ever injured yourself while surfing in France and needed stitches? Sprained your ankle while hiking in Poland? Needed to see a doctor because of your pre-existing diabetes while on holiday in Greece? Perhaps not, but in case something like this does happen while you’re

The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028

Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.

‘Primo Viaggio,’ Presented Last Year at Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development, Has Wrapped and Heading for Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Less than one year after the producers met at the Locarno Film Festival’s Alliance 4 Development co-development platform, “Primo Viaggio,” produced by Italy’s Sacher Film and France’s Halley Production, has wrapped after shooting on location in Naples, Málaga and Marseille

‘Letters From the Silenced Country,’ Documentary About Oppression in Belarus, Boarded by Filmotor Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmotor has picked up world sales rights for “Letters From the Silenced Country” by Belarusian writer-director Andrei Kutsila, which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The partly animated documentary, screening in the Venice Open – Out of Competition section,

Protest in India state intensifies over alleged corruption in job exams

Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.

Amazon: Stunning Earnings Reaffirm Thesis

Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor

Western Europe experienced its hottest June–July on record as climate change fuels a historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

Patriot interceptors ‘on the way’ to Ukraine: another Trump con

Trump’s big con convinced too many that Patriot interceptors were coming to Ukraine The actual reporting of war and politics these days in most media outlets can be incredibly weak. The system often seems broken – reporting White House-inspired narratives that have no basis in

Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant

Sony Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are planning to invest around $6.3 billion (€5.4bn) in a joint venture to produce advanced image sensors in Japan, according to Nikkei.

Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar Launch Excel Origins, Initiative to Discover Filmmakers Under 30, as India’s Excel Entertainment Marks 25th Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)

Excel Entertainment is marking its 25th anniversary with the launch of “Excel Origins,” an initiative from co-founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar dedicated to discovering, developing and backing the next generation of Indian filmmakers under 30. Sidhwani and Akhtar were

Copernicus: Highest July global ocean surface temperatures as exceptionally hot, dry conditions fuel wildfires in Europe

In July 2026, prolonged hot and dry conditions in western Europe led to the spread and intensification of extreme wildfires. The month also saw the highest sea surface temperature (SST) ever recorded for July across the extra-polar oceans, partly fuelled by developing El Niño

Usher Addresses Claims He Used a Lookalike Onstage: ‘They Can’t Clone This’

Fans speculated that the singer employed a body double for his concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Police seek charges against Bangkok bar owner for deadly fire

Thai police are seeking to charge the bar's owner with six offences, including negligence causing death, serious injury, harm and fire, as well as criminal mischief and running an entertainment venue without a licence.

Philippines weighs social media ban for minors as school violence, online extremism fuel alarm

But experts warn that blanket bans could backfire, arguing that stronger platform safeguards, counselling and parental involvement may be more effective.

China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man’ Holds No. 1 as ‘The Odyssey’ Storms Previews

Christopher Nolan's epic took $6.9 million from Imax-only previews before its Friday release, while Sony's superhero sequel pushed its 12-day total past $185 million.

South Korea's Lee wants military airbase relocated by mid-2028 for chip cluster

SEOUL, Aug 10 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday urged the Defence Ministry to relocate a military airbase in Gwangju city by mid-2028 in order to accelerate the construction of a semiconductor manufacturing hub in the area.

Korea Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Bests ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

“The Odyssey” sailed to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Aug. 7–9. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed epic generated $10.3 million from 1,333,569 admissions over the

Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures

The prime minister, who turned 79 on Monday and has been in office since 2022, has had recurrent shoulder and back problems.