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Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.
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Gwadar’s missing cargo and fast-closing window
Nineteen years ago, on February 6, 2007, Pakistan signed away Gwadar Port’s commercial future for four decades. The government would build the roads, the airport, the expressway, and the breakwater. A private concession-holder would run the port, fill the Free Zone, bring in
Iran says latest US strikes have ‘rendered futile’ recent diplomacy
Iran has condemned the latest wave of US attacks on its territory, saying they had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the last few months.Their statement came soon after the US military announced a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, saying it aimed to
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China
HONG KONG, July 13 - Severe flooding in China's northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam and paddle-boarded along neighbourhood streets, videos on social media showed.
European operation dismantles €10 million illicit cigarette network in Spain
Fifty people have been arrested and six clandestine tobacco factories dismantled following a major international operation targeting the production and distribution of counterfeit cigarettes across Europe. European and national law-enforcement agencies have dismantled two
Japan says it must better combat foreign spies on its soil
Tokyo “must address this issue with even greater rigour”, said chief government spokesman Minoru Kihara.
Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens
The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.
Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
Gracie Abrams, 'The Odyssey' and silhouettes: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
From Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Gracie Abrams' third album to the Tate Modern showcasing the works of influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta - here's what to look out for this week.
Africa: Growing Social Alarm Across Africa Over the Damage Caused By Illegal Mining
[Agenzia Fides] Monrovia (Fides News Agency) - Liberia has announced the establishment of a task force to combat illegal mining. The new body, called the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT), has been created to strengthen inspections, improve enforcement of mining
East Africa: Somalia, Egypt FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Horn of Africa, Reject Recognition of Somaliland
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali Dhaay held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa, Somalia's foreign
Africa: Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Seal Iberian-Africa Trade Pact, As Experts Warn Ai Must Be Ethical in Migration Governance
[Vanguard] Nigeria moved to deepen economic and migration ties with Europe, even as experts at a major conference in Porto warned that artificial intelligence must be governed ethically to protect migrants and the Nigerian diaspora.
Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans
A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.
The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer
Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Srebrenica's lesson is prevention. Why isn't the world applying It to Kashmir?
Every year the international community gathers to remember the victims of genocide. The ceremonies are solemn, the speeches heartfelt, and the promise familiar: "Never Again", writes Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice. On 9 July 2026, the United
Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded
The BBC’s South East Asia correspondent visits the site where at least 27 people were killed during a bar fire in Thailand.
Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz tensions reignite supply concerns
Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday after the US carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated.
Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease
Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk
South Korean singles look for their dream match at Buddhist temple retreat
The most recent retreat drew a record 4,225 applicants for just 20 spots.
Residents evacuated as fire of 'exceptional scale' rages in Fontainebleau forest south of Paris
The fire, which officials described as "very virulent" and of "exceptional scale", began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital.
Cat food, pickled turnip, snacks: Bear keeps returning to raid the same house in Japan
Bears are increasingly encroaching on urban spaces across Japan.
Vietnam too slow, too timid to defuse its demographic time bomb
Vietnam is one of the most rapidly graying countries in the world, aging at a stage of development that leaves it far less room to adapt than many of its regional peers. Vietnam’s total fertility rate (TFR) fell from 2.11 children per woman in 2021 to 1.91 in 2024, the third
Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig's stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted
Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.
Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane Present Ravi Muppa’s ‘Incognito’ as New YouTube Shorts Channel Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteurs Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane have joined forces again to spotlight writer-director Ravi Muppa’s short film “Incognito,” the debut release on shorts-only YouTube channel titled Oh Flip Shorts that is launching July 15. The channel arrives courtesy of
Africa: Long Covid Patients Are Told Symptoms Are in Their Head - Here's How to Change the Narrative
[The Conversation Africa] Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal experience of long COVID, and clinical and research experience in chronic illness rehabilitation.
Africa: World Cup History - a Timeline of Africa's Greatest Moments On the Field
[The Conversation Africa] The history of African performances at the men's football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football governance structures heavily favoured European and
China to see unusually active typhoon season after Bavi passes
As many as six tropical cyclones would hit China this summer, according to forecasts.
‘We are doomed’: Why failing to deliver a single market is not an option for Europe
BusinessEurope’s new president urged the need to deliver the single market quickly: “If we do not give some hope for the future, the political world in Europe will suffer.”
Jay-Z’s Third Yankee Stadium Concert Plagued by Hours-Long Delay After Security Breach — ‘We Didn’t Want People to Get Trampled’
Jay-Z’s third and most hotly anticipated concert at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night was plagued by a nearly four-hour delay due to fans rushing the venue’s gates, with Jay finally taking the stage four hours after the concert’s listed start time (and around three hours after the
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Europe needs a shared story, not a single memory
For decades Europe has tried to answer a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to be European? Yet the answer has never felt entirely comfortable.
Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set.
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Ex-Malaysia minister Syed Saddiq remains free man after court upholds his graft acquittal
The apex court dismissed the prosecution’s final appeal to reinstate his previous conviction and sentence.
What Canada’s TKMS sub deal means for the Indo-Pacific
During the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara, Prime Minister Carney announced Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) as Canada’s primary supplier for 12 diesel-electric Type 212CD submarines over the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s Hanwha
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office
The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff, Stephen Chow's first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works.
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran expands Gulf retaliation
U.S. Central Command said the overnight operation struck dozens of Iranian military targets, while Tehran said its retaliation hit U.S. facilities in Jordan and Bahrain and disrupted two ships in the Strait of Hormuz
‘Indispensable’ Xiaohongshu app fuels Chinese tourism
Travellers use the app to discover new destinations and plan itineraries around photogenic locations.
US launches additional strikes in Iran amid continued hostilities: Centcom
U.S. forces on Sunday launched additional strikes on Iranian targets, as the two sides continue their resumption of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Sunday evening its forces hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's
Fire bomber planes battle Fontainebleau forest blaze near Paris
Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region on Sunday after a “very virulent” fire of “exceptional scale” erupted in the sprawling
Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
Seoul led losses in most Asian stocks, dragged down by market heavyweight SK hynix's 10 per cent plunge.
Bangkok pub blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.
Bangkok bar blaze: Some other significant fatal fires in Thailand
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition.