Crunchyroll locks shop behind subscription tiers, angering anime fans

The Crunchyroll Store will only be available to Ultimate and Mega Fan subscription tiers, starting this summer.

From ocean to fairway: Luxury cruise line tees off with golf itineraries

Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses.

11,700 Free Photos from John Margolies’ Archive of Americana Architecture: Download, Use & Re-Mix

Many connoisseurs of architecture are enthralled by the modernist philosophy of Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and I M Pei, who shared a belief that form follows function, or, as Wright had it, that form and function are one. Others of us delight in gas stations shaped like

Techno-utopia or foreign enclave? Claims of Israeli citizens at Network School rock Johor’s Forest City

A “ghost town” gets buzz again – but at what cost to Johor?

Philippines holds first active shooter drills after school shooting killed three

Other nations in the region are also getting more prepared.

MPA, APSA Reopen Film Fund for Asia Pacific Screenwriters – Global Bulletin

SCRIPT SUPPORT The Motion Picture Association and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) have opened the 2026 MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, offering five $10,000 script development grants to filmmakers across the Asia Pacific region. The announcement came during MPA American Film

Death toll in latest Iran attacks on Hormuz vessels rises to two: Maritime group

The death toll from strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday rose to two, according to the International Maritime Organization, after Iran was accused of hitting two ships in Omani waters.“We are gravely concerned by the latest attacks on shipping in and

US strikes killed seven military personnel in southeast: Iran army

US strikes killed seven Iranian military personnel in the country’s southeast on Wednesday, the Iranian army said, as the two countries ramped up their fighting.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.They were killed in a missile

G7 urges halt to attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid, calls for wider arms embargo

BERLIN, July 15 (Reuters) - G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to stop all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid. They also called

India-UK trade pact takes effect, promising tariff cuts and services boost

NEW DELHI, July 15 - India and Britain's comprehensive trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and widening access for services firms and professionals in both markets.

NASA selects 41 space technologies for future Moon and Mars exploration

NASA has chosen 41 commercial technology projects that could solve critical challenges for future missions to the Moon and Mars. From powering lunar outposts to protecting spacecraft from Moon dust, the innovations are designed to push both space exploration and the commercial

South Korean court acquits defector over money transfers to relatives in the North

About 34,000 North Korean defectors live in South Korea, according to Seoul’s official data.

Where is the EU's population growing the most?

Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all.

S.Korean scientist behind global stem cell scandal stripped of top honour after 22 years

An investigation found that Hwang Woo-suk’s landmark stem cell findings were based on fabricated data.

India turns to AI to improve healthcare access

In the second part of a series on India's artificial intelligence push, CNA looks at how hospitals are using AI to detect eye diseases and analyse medical scans, while doctors stress the technology remains a tool, not a replacement.

'Food insecurity is on the increase', World Food Programme Director says

Conflict in Lebanon has "hit humanitarian operations" worldwide, says WFP Executive Director Carl Skau. "In the poorest countries, people are now eating less" as rising costs have reduced aid deliveries and disrupted supply chains.

'Lisbon is not a sauna': Environmentalists demand climate shelters throughout Portugal

On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves.

Timothée Chalamet Gets ‘Starstruck’ Meeting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at World Cup

The actor was rooting for France at the match at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night

Why Jared Kushner is crucial in the EU plan for Gaza

Donald Trump's son-in-law joined a high-level conference on Palestine, marking cooperation with the Board of Peace, which is essential for Brussels' strategy.

Africa: Climate Tech Overtakes Fintech As Africa's Top Venture Funding Sector - Report

[Premium Times] Climate tech's part in the venture funding became dramatically pronounced in 2025, when it alone contributed 40 per cent or $1.5 billion, compared to other years in the near-decade period under review, the study said. That was up from 13 per cent or $206 million

Indian missing after attack on ship off Oman coast is dead, family says

An Indian national who went missing after an attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman is dead, his father-in-law said on Wednesday.Heramb Karmarkar, 30, was a marine engineer on the Cyprus-flagged container ship that was attacked off the coast of Oman on

Malaysia to deport any Israeli involved in tech commune in Forest City as probe continues: Anwar

The Malaysian PM stressed that Malaysia does not recognise Israel.

‘Like my lover’: Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions

Users are archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations.

Why Iran shut Hormuz after decades of holding back

US forces have struck hundreds of Iranian targets – including in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas – over three consecutive nights in a bid by the US president, Donald Trump, to regain some modicum of control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has also inscribed the US as

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

Trips have grown 6 per cent since the Iran war began at the end of February.

Sudan's war economy fuelling 'self-perpetuating' conflict, UN human rights office says

OHCHR called on the parties to the war, and corporations involved in the value chain of Sudanese commodities, to ensure compliance with international law.

Why young jobseekers struggle to find roles abroad that fit their expertise

A new EU report sheds light on how young people moving within Europe find work, and examines how well their jobs match their qualifications and skills. So, you’re looking for opportunities in another European country, but you’re finding it difficult to secure a job in your

Shared commitment to advance EOSC through new EOSC Nodes and EOSC projects

The European Commission welcomed the 28 EOSC Nodes of the EOSC Federation build-up group to their fifth in-person meeting on 7 and 8 July and representatives of 34 ongoing and forthcoming Horizon Europe-funded projects on EOSC to the fifth annual coordination meeting of EOSC

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

WELLINGTON, July 15 - New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said on Wednesday.

Keeping cool at work, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties

Braced for another scorching summer, the Tokyo govt is encouraging staff to ditch jackets and ties.

Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over

Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “Rebellion,” is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board. Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own

Vietnam probes diamond smuggling ring linked to major jeweller

Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills

The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.

Bangladesh solar incentives could skip smaller consumers; further reform needed, say advocates

The country currently relies on imports of natural gas to produce about half of its electricity.

US-China moon race could turn into a lunar land grab

Sixty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union were embroiled in a race to the moon, which the US won. The 21st-century lunar contest, with China stepping in for the Soviet Union, has many similarities but also key differences. The Apollo astronauts planted the stars

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 15, 2026

[allAfrica] EU Bans Sudan Gold Imports to Curb War Funding

Iran’s IRGC says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed till US ends ‘acts of aggression’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States ends its “acts of aggression” while warning that other regional oil export routes could also become targets.Fighting between the United States

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy

The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession.

Gibraltar and Spain end border checks as territory's Chief Minister says 'Europe is back'

Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors

The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. It charged that the Shamkhani network remains a key force behind Iran's oil

Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth

Four nearby white dwarf stars have been discovered hiding in plain sight beside brighter red dwarf companions. Hubble's ultraviolet observations finally revealed the long-hidden stellar remnants, including one just 25 light-years away that took nearly three decades to confirm.

Farmers, fair markets and consumers: new report highlights the role of EU competition rules in agriculture

The European Commission has published its periodic report on the application of EU competition rules in the agricultural sector. The report shows that these rules give farmers opportunities to work together, strengthen their position in the agri-food supply chain and contribute

Goldman Sachs Just Beat Q2. Here's What It Really Means For Banks And The Economy

Africa: Xenophobia - South Africa Returnees Recount Ordeals

[Vanguard] Nigerians, who recently returned from South Africa on account of the xenophobic attacks in the Rainbow country, have recounted ordeals, appealing to the Federal Government to urgently introduce rehabilitation and reintegration programmes to help them rebuild their

Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealands’s Black Mandala has acquired five horror features for its international sales slate: “The Tree House,” “Babybacks,” “The Driftless,” “Saturnalia” and “The Shug,” spanning psychological terror, survival horror, Midwestern folklore, supernatural giallo and British

China’s savvy pivot in courting Muslim Indonesia

Beijing’s long courtship of Indonesia’s Muslim communities reached a new milestone this month, when the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), the nation’s top body of Islamic scholars, traveled to China. The five-day “Digital Silk Road” program brought MUI council members to Guangzhou