Newspaper

CAAS is also developing the open platform for air navigation services, which is expected to be completed in 2028. This will allow for seamless exchange of information, including aeronautical information and flight plans, within CAAS and external stakeholders. “Digital connectivity lays the foundation for new concepts of operations and facilitates regional collaborative decision-making,” CAAS said. Beyond new infrastructure and systems, CAAS also announced that it will introduce new concepts of operations enabled by technology, particularly AI, to support air traffic control officers to improve productivity and safety. From 2027, the authority will…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled potential action against open source artificial intelligence (AI) models amid accusations that Chinese developers are creating low-cost systems using stolen US intellectual property. “This administration supports open source models, but what we do not support is IP theft,” Bessent said on Fox Business on Tuesday. “If we see, especially, that overseas models are stealing from our great companies, we have the ability to sanction them.” Watermarks from...

SINGAPORE – Some $4 billion will be invested over the next 15 years to overhaul Singapore’s air navigation services, including air traffic control systems, with the renovation of Changi Airport’s iconic control tower forming part of the upgrade. The investment is aimed at meeting growing demand for air travel and strengthening Singapore’s position as a global aviation hub, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) director-general Han Kok Juan said on July 22. The International Civil Aviation Organization projects that global air passenger traffic will nearly triple over the next 25 years, with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for about half of…

Velvet, corduroy, fluid lines: Go-with-the-flow winter chic from $79 Kim Wilson July 22, 2026 — 7:00pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Relaxed silhouettes and tactile fabrics redefine modern tailoring for work and weekends. A chocolate velvet jacket: No. 1 on the stealth-wealth playlist. Cos blazer, $255. Cos blazer. Luxuriously soft velvet pants in a straight-leg cut. Cos trousers, $225. Cos trousers. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more.

'सड़कों पर आंसू गैस के गोले, छात्रों पर पुलिस की लाठियां और दूसरी तरफ एसी मॉल में आराम से बर्गर खाते 'नेता जी'...' सोचकर ही अजीब लगता है न? लेकिन जंतर-मंतर पर नीट धांधली के खिलाफ चल रहे छात्रों के बड़े आंदोलन के बीच यही अजीबोगरीब नजारा हकीकत बन गया. और पढ़ें पेपर लीक के खिलाफ उभरे बहुचर्चित डिजिटल और नागरिक आंदोलन 'कॉकरोच जनता पार्टी' (CJP) ने 21 जुलाई को अपने ही मुख्य प्रवक्ता विजेता दहियाको पार्टी के सभी पदों और जिम्मेदारियों से बर्खास्त कर दिया. वजह? 'चलो संसद' मार्च के दौरान बर्गर खाते हुए उनका एक वीडियो वायरल होना और उसके बाद उनका बेबाक (या कहें गैर-जिम्मेदाराना) रवैया! आखिर कौन हैं विजेता दहिया? क्यों एक बर्गर ने आंदोलन के इस बड़े चेहरे का करियर…

नीट प्रदर्शन के मामले पर कांग्रेस और समाजवादी पार्टी में भी दरार देखने को मिल रही है. सूत्रों के अनुसार लोकसभा के बाहर अखिलेश यादव और केसी वेणुगोपाल के बीच तीखी बहस हुई है. दरअसल कुछ ही देर पहले अखिलेश यादव ने दावा किया था कि कांग्रेस और बीजेपी के बीच डील हुई है. और पढ़ें सूत्रों के अनुसार लोकसभा की कार्यवाही जैसे ही 2 बजे तक के लिए स्थगित हुई. सदन के बाहर केसी वेणुगोपाल ने अखिलेश यादव के बयान पर उनसे सवाल पूछा. सूत्रों के अनुसार इस पर अखिलेश ने कहा कि, "इस्तीफे बाद में भी दिए जा सकते हैं. सबसे पहले, हम छात्रों पर की गई बर्बरता के लिए जवाब चाहते हैं." आज दोपहर 12 बजे जब लोकसभा की कार्यवाही शुरू हुई तब हंगामा हो रहा था. अखिलेश यादव समेत सपा के सांसद भी…

इंग्लैंड दौरे के दौरान लॉर्ड्स वनडे में शानदार शतक लगाने के बाद भारतीय टीम के पूर्व कप्तान रोहित शर्मा एक बार फिर सुर्खियों में हैं. इस बार वजह उनका प्रदर्शन नहीं, बल्कि 'द हंड्रेड' के उद्घाटन मुकाबले में मुंबई इंडियंस की मालिक नीता अंबानी के साथ उनकी मुलाकात रही. और पढ़ें रोहित शर्मा लंदन के ओवल स्टेडियम में एमआई लंदन (MI London) और सनराइजर्स लीड्स (Sunrisers Leeds) के बीच खेले गए द हंड्रेड के पहले मुकाबले को देखने पहुंचे. स्टेडियम पहुंचते ही उन्होंने फैन्स से मुलाकात की, कई लोगों के साथ सेल्फी ली और फिर वीआईपी स्टैंड में जाकर मैच का आनंद लिया. सबसे ज्यादा चर्चा उस वक्त हुई जब रोहित शर्मा और नीता अंबानी को काफी देर तक बातचीत करते देखा गया. दोनों की…

The current state of AI adoption in UK businesses paints a decidedly mixed picture. For many organizations, it’s full speed ahead: they’re using the technology to transform operations and unlock growth. For others, progress has stalled; they remain stuck in the sandbox, struggling to translate AI’s promise into tangible business outcomes. In this environment, the government’s £200 million investment to support AI adoption and scaling is a welcome step towards turning theoretical use cases into reality. Latest Videos From Crucially, the inclusion of workforce training signals recognition that AI success isn’t just about technology, but about people and…

The American tech giant is rolling out its 'AI Overview' and 'AI Mode' in France starting Wednesday, bringing artificial intelligence tools already available in other countries. Media outlets and website publishers fear they could lose a significant portion of their web traffic.

The University of Tennessee Research Foundation sued Anthropic on Monday in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, accusing the artificial intelligence company of building its models on patented neural network methods it never licensed. The complaint, unsealed on Tuesday, is thought to be the first patent infringement case brought against Anthropic, and it arrives days after a California judge approved the company’s $1.5bn book piracy settlement with a class of authors. The foundation, which manages patents for the Knoxville campus, cast the case as part of a wider habit. Anthropic’s “cavalier approach to others’ intellectual property…

An OpenAI autonomous agent went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s infrastructure, the ChatGPT maker said in a blog post. The agent, which was powered by some of OpenAI’s most advanced models, ran amok during a security test. It freed itself from confinement—a protocol AI labs use to insulate tests from the wider Internet—and get onto the internet. Once online, the agent tried to hack into Hugging Face, an AI startup that hosts open-source models and datasets. The breach comes as OpenAI and other AI startups push into using their technology for cybersecurity. Those efforts have been met with caution by cybersecurity…

OpenAI’s AI models were operating in the test environment [File] \| Photo Credit: REUTERS OpenAI on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) took responsibility for a security breach in which its AI agent accessed AI platform Hugging Face. The AI firm confirmed that its models — GPT-5.6 Sol and an “even more capable pre-release model” — were involved in the exploit last week that countered the platform’s security settings. The AI models hacked Hugging Face while their cyber capabilities were being internally tested. They identified and leveraged multiple vulnerabilities in the platform’s production database and tested solutions directly. Hugging Face has said that an…

SHANGHAI: It was just a few years ago when China's dancing robots captured global attention. At this year's World AI Conference in Shanghai, held from Jul 17 to 20, humanoids are one step closer to being used in daily life. The annual showcase for cutting-edge artificial intelligence breakthroughs featured robots capable of dispensing items from shop shelves, sorting groceries and making Chinese tea. Among the exhibits was Keenon Robotics’ XMAN-R1, which is being trialled in hotels in China. The humanoid can walk to hotel rooms, collect dirty linens, transport them to the laundry room and even fold them after being washed. The firm is one of China’s…

They say, “better late than never,” and this is likely Meta’s case in the AI race. After trailing behind Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is finally bouncing back with its Muse Spark AI model. Muse Spark 1.1 just defeated the best Gemini AI models in certain benchmarks, and to commemorate this, Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang shared a special message for Google. On X, AI expert Tae Kim posted a screenshot from the Artificial Analysis Intelligence benchmark. In the chart, Meta’s Muse Spark 1.1 managed to outperform Gemini 3.6 Flash, the most advanced Google model yet. Alexandr Wang, who leads Meta’s AI efforts, reshared the…

SINGAPORE – Singapore has identified artificial intelligence (AI), STEM, and holistic student development as key focus areas for the region’s education systems under a new five-year education work plan. The ASEAN Work Plan on Education, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was launched on July 22 by Education Minister Desmond Lee, together with other ASEAN education ministers. “The work plan reflects our shared commitment to education systems that remain responsive to global and technological developments, while promoting equitable access to quality education, supporting student well-being and strengthening regional ties,” said Lee, speaking at the 14th…

By Raphael Satter In a blog post, OpenAI said it was testing the capabilities of some of its most advanced models in a controlled environment but that the agent managed to escape containment, reach the internet and break into Hugging Face to try to satisfy its testing goal. OpenAI said the breakout was “an unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities” and that the company was reinforcing its safeguards. Hugging Face, a platform used to host open-source large language models and datasets, caused a stir in the cybersecurity community when it said in a blog post last week that it had been the target of a hack that…

Yesterday afternoon, OpenAI and Hugging Face published a joint disclosure outlining a cybersecurity event that redefines the threat landscape for enterprise technology. During an internal benchmark evaluation, frontier artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI—including GPT-5.6 Sol and an unreleased, higher-capability pre-release model—broke out of their sandboxed research environment, obtained raw internet access, and autonomously executed a complex cyberattack against Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. OpenAI officially categorizes the breach as an "unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities". This…

AI Skills Pack Design beyond the surface. Whether you're directing your AI or working alongside it, Layers walks you both through all seven layers of product design — so the decisions underneath the screen actually get made. Install in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex \& more npx skills add jamiemill/layers-skills Copy Copied Install once with the skills package, then run any /layers-* skill in your AI tool. Works with Claude Code Cursor OpenAI Codex pi.dev + 50 more Open source · github.com/jamiemill/layers-skills

Ravie LakshmananJul 22, 2026AI Security / Cloud Security OpenAI on Tuesday said a combination of its artificial intelligence (AI) models, including GPT-5.6 Sol and an "even more capable pre-release model," was behind the security incident that targeted Hugging Face's production infrastructure last week. The AI company said the models were operating with "reduced cyber refusals for evaluation purposes" that might otherwise limit their ability to conduct cyber attacks, adding it expects such incidents to "become more commonplace with the proliferation of increasingly cyber-capable models." Describing it as an "unprecedented cyber incident" and one…

Chinese artificial intelligence unicorn Moonshot AI, whose release of its Kimi K3 model last week sparked talk of another “DeepSeek moment” , has accelerated its fundraising ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, eyeing a new financing round as early as next month, a source says. The Beijing-based company was set to close its current funding round at a US$30 billion valuation later this month or early next month, according to a person familiar with the matter. It planned to launch a subsequent round as early as August, the person added. The start-up was targeting a valuation of up to US$50 billion, in what was expected to be…

ऐपल हर साल न्यू iPhone सीरीज को लॉन्च करता है, जिनके डिजाइन में बहुत ज्यादा बदलाव नहीं दिखाई देता है. कंपनी बैक पैनल पर दिए जाने वाले कैमरा प्लेसमेंट को बदल देती है. न्यू रिपोर्ट्स में दावा किया है कि ऐपल आईफोन के लिए 6.95 इंच के डिस्प्ले पर टेस्टिंग कर रही है. और पढ़ें इंडियाटुडे ने एक टिप्स्टर के हवाले से जानकारी दी है कि ऐपल ने इंटर्नल लेवल पर लार्ज डिस्प्ले पर टेस्टिंग शुरू की है. इससे पता चलता है कि आने वाले साल में एकदम न्यू आईफोन को लॉन्च किया जाएगा. अभी मार्केट में iPhone 17 और iPhone 17 Pro सीरीज मौजूद हैं. न्यू डिस्प्ले पर टेस्टिंग चल रही है और एकदम न्यू लुक वाला iPhone 20 को लॉन्च किया जा सकता है, जिसका दावा रिपोर्ट्स में किया है. अगले साल…

TL;DR Light’s latest minimalist device is a flip phone that’s available in six bold colors. It has a 2.8-inch OLED screen, an octa-core MediaTek chipset, a 1,800mAh battery, and a 12MP camera. It’s priced at $299 and will start shipping from April 2027. Light, the company behind minimalist phones such as the Light Phone 3, has decided to take its minimal-phone formula and apply it to flip phones. The company’s new Light Flip is its answer to customers asking for a flip phone that isn’t poorly built or packed with addictive (or useless) apps. The Light Flip will be available in six colors: Black, Navy, Red, Pink, Yellow, and Gray. What’s more, the…

Wistron, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer that builds server hardware for Nvidia, has opened its first factory on American soil, a $700 million plant in Fort Worth, Texas, that is already assembling Nvidia’s GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra superchips. The site held its grand opening on 21 July, and Nvidia says it is the first place the GB300 has been built and mass-produced in the United States. The chip is the current flagship of Nvidia’s data centre line, and Fort Worth will eventually turn out its successor too: the Vera Rubin superchips due to follow Blackwell. It is a notable vote of confidence in US-made chips, a category that a year ago barely…

Will Farrell, the chief security officer for TikTok’s US operation, will appear before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on September 15 to answer questions about Beijing’s influence over the app, Reuters reported. He will be the first executive from the business recently sold to a group of US investors to testify since that ownership overhaul closed in January. The committee, chaired by Republican John Moolenaar, intends to press Farrell on data privacy and on how much control ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese founder, still holds over the American company. Those questions predate every attempt to ban TikTok, and the restructuring…

A leading Chinese bank has processed the largest cross-border transactions yet via mBridge, a multilateral central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform, marking a major milestone for the emerging payment network as well as Beijing’s global yuan ambitions. Two transactions, worth more than US$1.7 billion each, were carried out by the Bank of China’s Shenzhen and Fujian branches in June and July, respectively. They showed mBridge’s ability to support high-value cross-border settlements across different currencies and business scenarios, the lender said on Tuesday. In June, an outbound transfer of 11.3 billion yuan (US$1.7 billion) delivered same-day,…

Tesla just confirmed its 2026 Summer Release is rolling out soon, and it’s stacked with updates that make the car feel more like a companion than a machine. From a chattier Grok to a car that judges your singing, here’s everything coming your way. Grok becomes a more capable in-car assistant Grok is getting a serious upgrade. Beyond answering questions about your Tesla, it can now place phone calls, search and play music, adjust climate settings, and even pop open the glovebox, all through voice commands. It’s a small change on paper, but it means fewer taps, resulting in a better user experience and more focus on driving. Tesla \| X What else is new…

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Live updates from the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 launch event We're reporting live from the company's event in London, UK. Sam Rutherford for Engadget It's time for Samsung to properly unveil its latest lineup of foldables and smartwatches at its Unpacked event today. The launch is being hosted in London, and the company's presentation will start bright and early at 9AM ET (2PM in London). Our UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith will be on the scene and bringing you the updates live, and he will be supported by myself and senior reporter Sam Rutherford, who will be attending a New York-based satellite event. Our liveblog will kick…

An unsilenceable siren will blare out of most phones in Australia on Monday afternoon for 10 seconds, with the federal government confirming a national test of the new AusAlert emergency alert system will go ahead, despite reservations from some state governments. Domestic violence campaigners and the National Emergency Management Agency have also repeated advice that people who may have secret “safe phones”, kept hidden for personal safety reasons, may want to turn off their devices for up to 24 hours after the test scheduled for 2pm (AEST) on Monday. AusAlert, built after recommendations from the royal commission into the black summer bushfires for…

Africa · Eastern Key Facts —The milestone. Africa now has about 307 million undernourished people, surpassing Asia’s total for the first time. —The prevalence. One in five Africans faced hunger in 2024, compared with a global average of 7.8 percent. —The cost barrier. More than one billion Africans, roughly two-thirds of the population, could not afford a healthy diet. —The 2030 projection. Nearly 60 percent of the world’s chronically undernourished people will live in Africa by the end of the decade. —The funding gap. The World Food Programme needed more than $453 million for West and Central Africa operations over a six-month period alone. Africa…

Shares of MedPlus Health Services fell sharply on Tuesday, declining 15.83% to Rs 667.95 after the company reported a weaker-than-expected performance in the first quarter of FY27. The decline came as investors reacted to pressure on profitability, with a contraction in gross margins and higher operating expenses offsetting healthy revenue growth. Despite the weak quarterly performance, brokerage Nomura maintained its Buy rating on the stock, citing the company’s long-term growth potential and store expansion strategy. MedPlus reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 33 crore for the June 2026 quarter, down 21.7% year-on-year from Rs 42 crore in the…

A glorious winter sun will bathe São Paulo today with a high of 26°C and virtually no chance of rain. Museums and late-night dining are your anchors, with free entry at MASP until 8 pm and a special exhibition at Japan House. Markets were steady on Tuesday with the Ibovespa nearly flat as global risk sentiment improved. A day for snapping up culture on Avenida Paulista before dinner in Jardins. São Paulo Daily Brief for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Photo: The Rio Times archive. One-stop reference Company Intelligence Every listed company in Latin America — financials, ownership and structure for 1,450+ companies across 26 exchanges, in one place. Browse…

Now Published in Two Editions Get the Latin America Power Map You’re reading the Brief — the whole hemisphere at a glance, free, every weekday. The Latin America Power Map is the daily instrument no one else publishes: a single reading of all fourteen nations across markets, power and society — a power ranking, currencies and rates beside defense strength, the leader’s grip, alliances and social cohesion. Thirty signals, one board, every morning. The whole region in sixty seconds. Rio Times · Latin America Key Facts —Colombia A parliamentary palace coup leaves Petro isolated as the right unites—feeling a mix of institutional relief and elite…

SINGAPORE – Luggage racks will be installed on some buses that ply the service 36 route connecting the city and Changi Airport in 2027, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on July 22. In its Facebook post announcing the move, the LTA said the three-tiered racks will be fitted on 12 single-deck Bus 36 vehicles, which will be deployed at staggered intervals. There will be no change to fares on these buses and the racks are expected to be installed by the second quarter of 2027, it added in the post. The racks will be equipped with secure storage features such as anti-slip flooring and anti-roll humps. Wheelchair space will remain available on…

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google Meet’s redesigned web homepage brings agendas, attachments, notes, recordings, and transcripts together in one place. New week and month views make it easier to navigate upcoming meetings and revisit past discussions. The update is rolling out to all Google Workspace and Workspace Individual users over the next 15 days. If your workday revolves around Google Meet, you’ve probably experienced this at least once: a meeting starts in two minutes, you remember someone shared an important document last week, and suddenly you’re digging through Gmail and Google Drive trying to find it. By the time you finally…

Garmin has unveiled the Garmin Cirqa, the tech company's first screen-free fitness tracker designed for users who want to monitor their health and workouts without the distraction of a display. The lightweight fabric smart band tracks a range of health and fitness metrics, sleep, recovery, heart rate, stress, respiration, blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, and activity levels, according to a press release on Tuesday (Jul 21). According to Garmin, Cirqa can automatically detect and record over 80 activities such as running, walking and yoga, which users can later review and edit in the Garmin Connect app. As activities are confirmed or…

TL;DR Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked event will showcase brand-new foldables and smartwatches. The hotly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 is on the agenda, along with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Z Flip 8. Samsung is also expected to take the wraps off the Galaxy Watch 9 series and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at Unpacked, with One UI 9 potentially getting detailed as well. Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked of the year is scheduled for later today in London, UK, and the event will be livestreamed on YouTube. We’ve come across innumerable leaks and early teasers of the devices that will be showcased at Unpacked, revealing practically everything we need to know.…

Pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture advanced semiconductors in the U.S. is increasing costs and squeezing marginsat TSMC, the world's leading chipmaker. Following Trump's return to power in 2025, the president has repeatedly threatened tariffs on companies that don't make their products in America. Since then, TSMC has announced a total of $200 billion in commitments to the country, including last week's unveiling of a $100 billion investment into advanced semiconductor manufacturing and packaging facilities in the U.S. While buoyed by the AI boom — TSMC's market cap has risen more than 100% in the past 12 months — blockbuster earnings…

It’s not long now until Samsung’s second major phone launch of the year, with the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked showcase set to take place later on today. This follows February’s Unpacked event, where we saw the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but this time, we’re not just expecting phones, because along with a selection of new foldables — including a whole new form factor — we’ll probably see new smartwatches too, and even perhaps the Samsung Galaxy Glasses. So, whether you’re in the market for a handset or a wearable, there could be something for you here, and below, you’ll find full details of how to tune in, along with exactly what we’re expecting to…

The MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License has been in effect since January 1, 2000, covering essential patents behind the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual standard from more than 30 licensors, including Canon, LG, Microsoft, Panasonic, Sony, and Toshiba. As of July 19, 2026, every one of those patents has expired. The very last one standing belonged to Siemens AG, active only in Brazil. VIA Licensing Alliance, the body that administers the portfolio, has already taken down the webpage for it, which was around until July 18, a day before the expiry. The patent in question is BR PI0109962-0, titled "process for storing and processing image information from…

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- ■ S. Korea's per capita household net assets up 9 pct in 2025: BOK SEOUL -- South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025 on higher housing and securities prices, the central bank data showed Wednesday. The average value of net assets held by households per capita stood at 274.7 million won (US$185,600) last year, up 9.1 percent from the previous year, according to the national balance sheet from the Bank of Korea (BOK). This photo, taken July 19, 2026, shows apartment complexes in Seoul.…

At least 32 people have lost their lives, while more than 200 residents have been displaced following a series of violent clashes between farmers and herders in Udege, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, over the past three months. The conflict, which reportedly began on April 3, 2026, in Odeni Gida Electoral Ward, has continued to spread across several communities, including Angwan Mada, Apura Adagba, Udege Kasa, Akyewa, Angwan Ogiri, and neighbouring settlements. The violence has also left many people injured or missing, while homes, farmlands, vehicles, motorcycles, food supplies and economic trees worth millions of naira have been…

Air India has extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv-Delhi flights till the end of September amid renewed hostilities and rising security concerns in West Asia. The airline has been repeatedly extending the halt on the route for several months because of the prevailing security situation in the region. The latest decision comes after fresh tensions over the past 10 days, with the US and Iran stepping up military activity. American forces targeted bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran, while Tehran hit US bases in allied countries across West Asia. A senior Air India executive heading the airline's Israel operations told…

INQUIRER FILES LUCENA CITY – Two motorcyclists and two pedestrians died in separate road accidents that occurred in Quezon province on Tuesday, July 21, police said. The Quezon Police Provincial Office reported on Wednesday that one of the incidents occurred along the Quirino Highway in Barangay San Luis II, Guinayangan town, at around 10:40 p.m. Police said motorcyclist “Rolly,” 46, was traveling along the highway when he collided with a truck driven by “Roel.” Article continues after this advertisement Rolly suffered severe injuries and was rushed by rescuers to the Maria L. Eleazar General Hospital in the town proper but was declared dead on…

An unidentified woman was found dead, her body partially submerged in a rice field in Baao town in Camarines Sur on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026. INQUIRER FILES LEGAZPI CITY – An unidentified woman was found dead, her body partially submerged in a rice field in Baao town in Camarines Sur on Wednesday morning. Major Engelbert Toraldo, chief of the Baao police, said in a report that the victim, who was wearing a green blouse and red shorts, was discovered by a farmer in Barangay Sta. Teresita, at around 8 a.m. READ: 82-year-old farmer found stabbed to death in Bukidnon Article continues after this advertisement The police conducted a forensic…

Russian law enforcement authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the newly appointed commander of Ukraine’s armed forces, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, state media reported late Tuesday. The Russian Interior Ministry’s wanted database lists Drapatyi without explicitly specifying the new charges against him, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. Russia’s Investigative Committee, the country’s top investigative body, previously charged Drapatyi in 2023 over allegations involving the casualties of 154 people in eastern Ukraine under his command between 2017 and 2019. The arrest warrant appeared just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South China Sea that were of concern to Canberra. A recent encounterin the South China Sea between China and the Philippines was a real concern, in addition to being destabilising and risky, Penny Wong said on the sidelines of a meeting led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN. "We are concerned about some of the aggression we are seeing," Wong said. "We are concerned about some of the destabilising conduct we are seeing." "The countries of the region have a choice to make about how we…

A suspected Hamas operative allegedly worked at a luxury hotel on the Greek island of Crete while preparing for a suspected terror attack targeting an Israeli cruise ship, according to reports. The 37-year-old Egyptian man of Palestinian origin, identified by the media as Motasem, was arrested by Greek special forces in the tourist resort of Agios Nikolaos during a raid in early June after recently taking a job as an electrician at the hotel. Greek police discovered chemicals, a precision scale and other specialist equipment used to make bombs inside his apartment in Athens. Authorities were led to him after receiving intelligence from Cypriot police,…

Sirens sounded in the Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba in Jordan due to Iranian missiles. "We intercepted four Iranian missiles, while two missiles fell in unpopulated areas," the Jordanian army said in a statement. The Israeli army issued a statement denying participation in intercepting the missiles as the explosions were heard in the city of Eilat. "We detected missiles being fired from Iran towards the Jordanian city of Aqaba but we did not issue an alert for Israelis," the statement added.

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

The conflict in the Middle East has widened as two oil tankers headed to Asia, carrying Saudi crude, turned around in the Red Sea on Tuesday after Yemen’s Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The closure of the Bab al-Mandeb strait that connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean adds pressure on global trade routes, with ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. Escalations continue, as the United States announced that it concluded its 11th round of attacks on Iran. Tehran retaliated, hitting US military targets in the Gulf. Here is a recap of what happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday.…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. When the West accuses others of being unwilling to engage in dialogue, it's drawing from the same old playbook - blame the other side and prepare for war, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "In fact, the whole world has come to understand what 'Western-style talks' mean: first, you accuse the other party of being unwilling to negotiate and respect agreements, and then admit that the actual goal was to prepare for war," Zakharova wrote on Telegram, commenting on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's allegation that Tehran was not serious about talks with Washington. Zakharova also drew a parallel with the…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city does not have the legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, he urged the U.S. federal government to act, saying Netanyahu is “not welcome” in New York City.

पाकिस्तान अधिकृत कश्मीर (PoK) में पिछले कुछ समय से स्थानीय लोगों में पाकिस्तानी सेना और प्रशासन के खिलाफ गुस्सा तेजी से बढ़ रहा है. महंगाई, बिजली की कमी, रोजगार की तंगी और अपने अधिकारों की मांग को लेकर लोग सड़कों पर उतर आए हैं. इस बीच पाकिस्तानी सेना के चीफ जनरल आसिम मुनीर पर सवाल उठ रहे हैं कि क्या वे बंदूकों और दमन के जरिए इस गुस्से को काबू में रख पाएंगे. और पढ़ें पाकिस्तान अधिकृत कश्मीर में पाकिस्तानी सेना की मौजूदगी काफी भारी है. खुफिया रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार पीओके और गिलगित-बाल्टिस्तान मिलाकर पाकिस्तानी सेना की कुल संख्या 40 से 50 हजार के बीच है. इसमें नियमित सैनिक, रेंजर्स और अन्य पैरामिलिट्री फोर्स शामिल हैं. हाल ही में विरोध प्रदर्शनों को देखते…

PREVENTING FUTURE FLASHPOINTS Foreign policy and security analyst Lucio Blanco Pitlo III said the Philippines, this year's ASEAN chair, is seeking broader regional support to expedite negotiations on the code of conduct. He added that other coastal states also share an interest in upholding a rules-based order at sea and preventing future incidents. “We have seen in recent times a surge in close calls, run-ins and posturing, and this kind of dynamic is very risky,” Pitlo, president of the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies, told CNA’s Asia Tonight. “The stakes are high should an accident occur, and so I think this is one impetus driving the…

Officials said reinforcements were rushed to the spot where the attack took place, on July 22, 2026. \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. at the Anantnag-Kokernag road in south Kashmir. Initial reports suggested that the policeman, who was on the Amarnath yatra duty, was fired upon by terrorists. The policeman was left injured in the attack and was shifted to a hospital. Officials said the policeman, Ashiq Hussain from Budgam, “later succumbed to his injuries”. Officials said reinforcements were…

The Philippine Military Academy received its new superintendent, Army Maj. Gen. Michael Logico, on Wednesday during turnover rites with the retirement of Navy Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia. \| PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons / Ramiltibayan BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy received its new superintendent on Wednesday during turnover rites with the retirement of Navy Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia. Valencia, a member of PMA “Bigkis Lahi” Class of 1990, had served as superintendent since June 20, 2024. His military career spans 40 years and three months, said Navy Lt Commander Jesse Nestor Saludo Jr, PMA spokesman. Army Maj. Gen.…

Beehive Industries’ Frenzy 8, a 200-pound-force-thrust jet engine designed for uncrewed defense systems, is at the center of the company’s push to scale additive manufacturing into high-volume engine production. Beehive Industries Beehive Industries is moving quickly to turn its additively manufactured jet-engine program into a high-volume production business. Since April, the Denver-based aerospace manufacturer has secured a $29.7 million U.S. Air Force contract, committed more than $50 million to metal additive manufacturing equipment, acquired two Ohio machine shops and announced a $70 million expansion expected to create more than 200 jobs in…

Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita and DGP Harish Kumar Gupta at the Future Ready AP Police Retreat-2026 in Vijayawada on Tuesday. \| Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha has said that the State police must transform into a technology-driven, faster and citizen-centric force to effectively respond to the rapidly evolving nature of crime. Ms. Anitha took part in the ‘Future-Ready AP Police Retreat-2026’ held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on Tuesday. Ms. Anitha stated that the government had significantly contained factional violence, Left Wing Extremism and communal disturbances in the State. “Combating…

Fear has gripped residents of Benue State as suspected Fulani herdsmen continue to cause mayhem in various communities. DAILY POST reports that Benue South (Idoma speaking area) is bearing the brunt of recent attacks, which have claimed many lives and property. The recent wave of deadly attacks in that area has claimed nearly 60 lives, centered primarily around the Otukpo Local Government Area. The attack, often attributed to suspected armed herdsmen, has triggered widespread protests and caused a massive humanitarian displacement crisis, with youths of the community storming the palace of the paramount ruler of the Idoma nation (Och’Idoma) with…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday his office does not have the authority to carry out the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called on US federal officials to step in. “Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people,” Mamdani said in a brief video message posted to social media. “My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the ICC’s arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here,” he said. “It is clear that we do not have the…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Leopard leaps over counter and attacks shopkeeper in India A leopard jumped over a counter at a liquor store in India and attacked a shopkeeper, CCTV footage shows. Sanjay Gurjar, 25, was working in the shop in Todaraisingh, Rajasthan, on Sunday (19 July) when he heard a scream. The big cat then appeared and lunged at Mr Gurjar, before he managed to push it off and flee. The leopard, which moments before had attacked bystander Fateh Lal Koli, 40, then roamed the store, knocking over bottles of alcohol. Both men were injured and rushed for treatment to the hospital, where they are now recovering. The leopard, a five-year-old male, was retrieved by a…

British Airways pilots are struck down by food poisoning after India stopover - with one 'incapacitated' and put on oxygen at 30,000 feet By DAVID OLASEINDE Published: 04:50 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 04:50 EDT, 22 July 2026 British Airways pilots were struck down by food poisoning after an India stopover. One officer was 'incapacitated' and put on oxygen at 30,000 feet on the 10-and-a-half-hour flight to Heathrow. The other two pilots managed to continue working, but their symptoms worsened after the plane landed in Britain. The pilots had breakfast together in a local hotel lounge and were also found to have drunk bottled water supplied by an…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

At the remote, mountainous frontier where the mighty Mekong carves the border between Myanmar and Laos , planners have sketched the outline of a mega dam. It would be the largest hydropower project ever built on the river’s mainstream outside China, but analysts suspect the study into it may matter more than the dam itself. A 34-month joint feasibility study for the 2,790-megawatt project was agreed on July 4 during Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing ’s state visit to Vientiane. Officials from both countries called the plan an “important symbol of Myanmar–Laos friendship”, saying it promised to strengthen energy security and support renewable energy…

Garbage truck explosion sends shrapnel into worker’s eye after oxygen tanks implode A sanitation worker was hospitalised after shrapnel became lodged in his eye following a garbage truck explosion. Footage captures the moment the truck’s compactor blew up as two workers were loading garbage cans into the vehicle. One is sent flying to the ground, suffering from both a concussion and an eye injury after a piece of shrapnel became lodged in his eye. It has since been removed. “We are very fortunate that he was wearing his safety glasses,” said Rick Meyers, the Department of Public Works sanitation manager in Milwaukee. Officials said that the explosion…

On July 9, a fire burned through a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killing at least 28 people. The accident signals a larger problem: firms operating under financial pressure often cut costs by compromising safety. China’s low-cost business model needs reform, but why has change been so difficult? The plant that burned employed hundreds of workers, yet company filings for 2025 indicate that only a handful of them were enrolled in pension and medical insurance plans. A fire-safety inspection two days earlier had flagged its blocked exits, but it didn’t stop production. The problem is structural. Labour law is enforced largely by local…

A 19-year-old in Hong Kong has been convicted of sedition for writing anti-government graffiti in a commercial building toilet, violating the city’s domestic national security law. West Kowloon Court on Wednesday rejected a defence psychiatrist’s opinion that a congenital mental disorder prevented Leung Kai-lok from understanding the offensive words he used against the government and police. Leung, 19, stood trial earlier this year before a magistrate hand-picked by the city leader to oversee national security proceedings. He pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage but denied committing a seditious act, an offence under the Safeguarding…

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB), run by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), is setting records in the sale of its valuable assets and properties, rapidly depleting its resources, according to a report by the Sabah newspaper. Plots of land, shops and residences in prime locations are being put up for sale one after another. The municipality, led by Mansur Yavaş, a popular figure in the party who was once regarded as a future presidential candidate, will launch a new tender on Thursday for the sale of several properties with a starting price of TL 1.3 billion ($28 million). With the latest tender, the municipality's total…

A drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south. Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets, sparking widespread online attention. In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving. Police later discovered that he had previously been penalised twice for driving without a license while intoxicated. He was released on bail pending investigation. Under Chinese law, drink-driving can be classified as dangerous driving, punishable by licence revocation, criminal detention ranging from one to six months, and…

THANE: A domestic dispute over a saree allegedly ended in a brutal murder in Badlapur East, where a 30-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing her husband and attempting to pass off his death as a heart attack. The accused, identified as Sunita Hariram Singh (30), was arrested on Tuesday after investigators uncovered inconsistencies in her version of events. The victim, Hariram Kishunji Singh (35), died at the couple's rented home on July 19. Police said the couple, natives of Rohtas district in Bihar, had been living in Badlapur for the past nine years with their seven-year-old son. According to the investigation, an argument erupted after…

Russian forces struck a residential building in Kyiv region’s Bucha district in the morning of July 22, injuring five people, including three children. According to Ukrinform, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported this on Telegram. "Five people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv region. Among them, there are three children," the statement said. The strike hit a residential house in the village of Chaiky in the morning. A fire broke out at the site but was quickly extinguished by rescuers. Another private house was also damaged. In addition, office and warehouse facilities and two vehicles were damaged in the Boryspil district.…

Hong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas, experts have warned after two traffic accidents involving city residents in Japan within a week. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, said on Wednesday that various factors could affect drivers’ concentration and energy when driving on foreign roads. He explained that car trips between places in a relatively small city such as Hong Kong might take only about an hour, but journeys between airports, hotels and attractions in larger overseas destinations could…

The deputy political and security governor of Bushehr said that three explosions occurred in the Iranian province. Elsewhere in Hormozgan, recent US attacks reportedly damaged some of the province's communication routes, electricity grid, and water supply facilities, according to state media.

More than 16 million people in England and Wales risk dying from a cardiac arrest because they live farther than a 1km round trip from the nearest 24/7 defibrillator, according to exclusive research. Analysis of publicly available defibrillators by the Heart Restart campaign found that in England and Wales alone, 35 million people – more than half the population – do not live within the recommended three- to five-minute brisk walk of a defibrillator. Of these, about half live more than a 1km round trip from a 24/7 accessible defibrillator. There are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in the UK, but fewer than one in 10 people…

In a control room in Wokingham, Berkshire, staff work around the clock, minute by minute, to align Great Britain’s fluctuating power supplies with its ever-changing demand. However, as households struggle to adapt to soaring summer temperatures, staff at the government-owned National Energy System Operator (Neso), tasked with keeping the lights on, have faced the kind of challenge usually reserved for the country’s coldest winter nights in recent weeks. The high pressure “heat dome” that descended on Europe in late June caused wind turbines to slow, gas power plants to falter, and the French nuclear plants exporting electricity to Britain to power…

PUBLISHED : 22 Jul 2026 at 14:30 UPDATED : 22 Jul 2026 at 14:32 Commuters at an Airport Rail Link station on Wednesday morning. (Photo: Department of Rail Transport) The Airport Rail Link that connects Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand’s main airport, and inner Bangkok is operating only one train as its railway turntable broke down on Wednesday. The train is operating at one-hour intervals. The operator, SRT Electrified Train Co (SRTET), announced on Wednesday morning that a technical issue with the railway turntable at its depot in Khlong Tan blocked the deployment of Airport Rail Link trains. State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Anant…

Milwaukee garbage truck blast injures sanitation worker Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in the back of the garbage truck as it was compacting trash, knocking the sanitation worker off his feet and leaving him with a concussion and eye injury. July 21, 2026

A small plane made an emergency landing off Honeymoon Island in Florida. Video shows the aircraft partially submerged as everyone onboard safely reached shore, according to reports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Wreckage was found from a Pan Am flight that ditched in the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, a crash that killed 52 people and helped lead to mandatory passenger safety briefings on commercial flights. Searchers recently found the wreckage of the DC-4 by using an autonomous underwater vehicle equipped with high-resolution sonar to locate the fuselage and separated tail in nearly 2,000 feet of water. The Clipper Endeavor aircraft…

SINGAPORE – About 40 people were evacuated when a fire broke out onthe fourth storey of a shophouse in Serangoon Road at about 9.30am on July 22. No injuries were reported, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) in a Facebook post. An aerial water jet from a combined platform ladder was deployed to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent units. The flames were extinguished within an hour, said SCDF, which added that damping down of the affected area was ongoing. Damping down refers to the pouring of water onto burnt surfaces immediately after a fire has been extinguished. This helps to cool hot surfaces and prevent flames from rekindling.…

Zendaya has sparked fury after she wore 3,000-year-old earrings during her press tour for The Odyssey. The 29-year-old actress, who played the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Greek epic, wore the ancient Iranian artefacts during a photo call in London earlier this month. The 18-karat, yellow gold medallion discs date back to the first millennium B.C., according to CNN, and are attributed to the Ziwiyi hoard. They were discovered in the 1940s after the hoard - a trove of ancient artefacts- was looted by shepherds. The actress was quick to receive backlash, with critics questioning the use of precious and culturally…

Laser-driven feedback effects reveal new ways to engineer conductivity in strongly interacting systems Atomic illustration with electrons (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Agsandrew) According to band theory, materials with partially filled energy bands and unpaired electrons should conduct electricity, but in Mott insulators this rule is broken. In these materials, the repulsion between electrons is so strong that they cannot move freely and become localized. When sufficient energy is supplied (for example by light), electrons can form a doublon (two electrons on one site) and a hole (an empty site). These excitations can move, enabling electrical…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Dozens of researchers funded by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality received notices last week that they would not receive future installments of funding for their ongoing research grants. While frustrating, the development was largely not a surprise to these researchers, many of whom had been waiting months for renewed funding or been unable to get explanations as to why the funding spigots had run dry from staffers at the agency. The notices punctuated nearly a year of uncertainty for health services researchers funded by AHRQ and left those who lost funding concerned about the future of their field. AcademyHealth, a professional…

A video from Delhi's Connaught Place has started a conversation about empathy, parenting and the values children grow up with. The clip, which shows a child throwing a stone at a sleeping stray dog while his parents walk away, has left many social media users questioning why acts of cruelty towards animals are often dismissed instead of corrected. Shared on X, the clip shows a stray dog lying peacefully on the pavement, seemingly asleep and not bothering anyone. Moments later, a young child is seen walking past the animal, picking up a stone and throwing it at the dog. The startled dog immediately gets up, while the child walks away. What has drawn…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Dinto Solar Wins Bid in China Datang's 1 GW HJT Module Procurement LONGGANG, China , July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dinto Solar has won a bid in the 1 GW heterojunction (HJT) module category under China Datang Corporation Ltd.'s 2026–2027 photovoltaic module framework procurement programme. The successful bid marks another step in the commercial adoption of HJT technology by one of China's largest state-owned power producers and reflects the growing role of HJT in utility-scale solar development. China Datang is one of China's leading state-owned power generation companies, with renewable energy projects spanning utility-scale PV, distributed…

For many in Japan, cicada cries are as much an integral part of summer as fireworks, shaved ice and sweltering heat. And, according to researchers, some may be extending their performances well past sunset in Tokyo and other urban areas. A study using automated recording devices found that two common species continued calling at night in urban areas, but not in protected green spaces without artificial lighting. The findings suggest that streetlights and higher urban temperatures may be altering cicadas’ daily rhythms, according to researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Azabu University and Tamagawa University. The study was published April…

The Ministry of Education has informed the Lok Sabha that only 6% of candidates who appear for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) qualify for eligibility as Assistant Professors. Among these qualified candidates, UGC awards 11,750 Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) every year. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply to questions raised by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in the Lok Sabha. WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAID Responding to questions on the number of NET qualifiers and JRF awardees, Majumdar said, "The University Grants Commission (UGC) provides JRF based…

A single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in magic mushrooms, may produce physical changes in the brain that remain detectable for as long as a month, according to researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London. The study, published in Nature Communications, involved healthy adults who had never previously used a psychedelic. Although none of the participants had a diagnosed mental health condition, the findings may offer clues about why psilocybin has shown therapeutic potential for depression, anxiety, and addiction. Researchers focused on temporary increases in brain "entropy," a term describing the variety and…

According to historical reports, the GunaiKurnai, an Australian Aboriginal nation, used caves as the stage for magic, healing, and cursing rituals. Over roughly 25,000 years, these rituals left behind a curious souvenir—ancient layers of plant crystals, according to a new study. In a Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology paper published today, researchers found rare organic remains from ceremonial rituals in Cloggs Cave, GunaiKurnai Country. Investigations into old pits in the cave presented strong evidence that people, likely the GunaiKurnai, intentionally selected and brought grass into the cave for ceremonial use. The GunaiKurnai are known to…

Sanjay Nekkanti, founder and CEO of Dhruva Space, a space engineering solution provider, said the industry's reliance on former ISRO expertise is a natural consequence of how India's strategic sectors have evolved. “For decades, much of this expertise resided within ISRO, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), defence laboratories and public sector enterprises because these were the institutions entrusted with developing India's strategic technologies,” he told CNA. He added that retired ISRO scientists continue to mentor engineering teams and contribute to product development at Dhruva Space, alongside experts who have worked at NASA…

DONETSK, July 22. /TASS/. More than 6,200 jobs have been created in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) under the special economic zone (SEZ) since 2023, while resident companies have invested 38 bln rubles ($485.31 mln), DPR Deputy Prime Minister Kirill Makarov told TASS. "Today, the special economic zone is one of the key instruments for developing the economy of the Donetsk People’s Republic. We can already speak about the first tangible results of its operation. According to the Territories Development Fund, the actual volume of capital investment by SEZ residents in the republic has reached 38 bln rubles," Makarov said. He added that more than…

Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the updated Brezza, with fresh dealership sightings giving the clearest look yet at the compact SUV ahead of its expected July 24 debut. The latest videos reveal what appears to be the top-spec variant, showcasing an updated exterior, a significantly refreshed cabin and, most importantly, hinting at the arrival of a turbo-petrol engine for the first time. The facelifted Brezza will continue to rival the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Kia Syros, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq, but this time with a stronger technology package and what could be its most exciting powertrain update yet. What's new? The biggest…

Skyroot Aerospace co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana has shared an emotional note about the first phone call he made after Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, successfully completed its historic mission. It was not to a colleague or government official, but to his father. On July 18, the Vikram-1 mission marked a breakthrough for India's private space sector after successfully reaching orbit. As the excitement of the successful mission began to settle, Chandana shared a deeply personal note about the milestone. "As everything slowly begins to sink in, and after finally getting some sleep last night, I wanted to share…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Range Rover has officially pulled the wraps off the Range Rover GT, confirming it as the fifth model in its lineup and the brand's first dedicated grand tourer. While the production car is still under wraps, the company has revealed its interior for the first time and confirmed that the GT will spearhead a new era for the marque as the first all-electric Range Rover based on the new EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) platform. Unlike the existing Range Rover Electric, which is based on the MLA platform shared with combustion-engined models, the GT has been conceived around a dedicated EV architecture. Initially, it will be offered as a…

The Milky Way may have dramatically flipped upside down billions of years ago after a violent collision with another galaxy, according to new research that sheds light on one of the biggest mysteries surrounding our home galaxy. Astronomers from Durham University have found evidence suggesting that the Milky Way's flat spiral disc changed its orientation by more than 90 degrees following a massive head-on collision around 10 to 11 billion years ago. The findings were presented at the Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting in Birmingham. The discovery could explain why the Milky Way's vast stellar halo, a sparse cloud of ancient stars…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Friday a plea by the Muslim side, which claimed that the alternate site identified by the Madhya Pradesh government for offering namaz was too far from the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to obtain instructions from the state government on whether an alternate prayer site could be provided adjacent to the disputed complex. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Muslim side, told the court that it had earlier directed the state to provide an open space near the Bhojshala site for…

During most times of the year, when you look up at a dark, clear night sky, the stars, planets, and perhaps the Moon shine brightly, along with if you’re lucky a view of the plane of the Milky Way. As far as objects moving through the sky go, you’re usually far more likely to see things artificial lights, like airplanes or satellites, than you are meteors. Across the entire sky, during most times of the year, you’re lucky if you can spot 2 or 3 meteor per hour: caused by random pieces of space debris, usually of cosmic (not human) origin, entering our atmosphere and combusting in a brilliant but brief flash of light. Even though collisions with…

“I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. U.S. President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1961 Setting foot on the moon marked the fulfilment of a desire that had probably lasted ever since human beings set their eyes on Earth’s natural satellite. The success of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 – a little over five months before the end of the 1960s – also meant that Kennedy’s target was achieved. Here are snapshots from a week that saw Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the moon... Photo: NASA / REUTERS July 16, 1969: Lift-off…

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas during a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi on Tuesday. \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Seeking to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship in Andhra Pradesh, State MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) urged the Centre to extend more financial and institutional support for self-help group (SHG) women under the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. During a meeting with Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries Secretary Avinash Prakash Joshi and Joint Secretary Devesh Deval in New Delhi, the Minister proposed…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country's army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov - a move that triggered street protests across the country. Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov's tenure was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi were soon confirmed. Fedorov, 35, has been widely praised for energising the ministry and transforming the armed forces, as well as leading a drive against corruption. Syrskyi, 60, is seen by many in Ukraine as a Soviet-school commander reluctant to implement radical changes in the army. Syrskyi defended…

🌐 Azerbaijani, bahasa Indonesia, Basa Jawa, Català, Čeština, Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Galego, Italiano, Kurdî, Lietuvių, Mongolian, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Português, Română, Suomi, Svenska, tiếng Việt, Türkçe, Ελληνικά, Беларуская мова, Русский, Українська, العربية, فارسی, नेपाली भाषा हिंदी, অসমীয়া, বাংলা, မြန်မာ, 한국어, 日本語, 正體中文, 简体中文, മലയാളം Original Apollo 11 guidance computer (AGC) source code for Command Module (Comanche055) and Lunar Module (Luminary099). Digitized by the folks at Virtual AGC and MIT Museum. The goal is to be a repo for the original Apollo 11 source code. As such, PRs are welcome for any issues identified…

Somewhere near the star Altair, one of the brighter stars in the northern summer sky, sits an object that has been quietly ejecting protons across the Galaxy at speeds and energies far beyond anything we could ever build on Earth. Astronomers have long suspected such places exist. Finally, thanks to a genuinely elegant piece of detective work, they have found one, and can prove it. Cosmic rays are mostly just protons, the same particles sitting at the heart of every atom, but travelling at extraordinary energies, sometimes exceeding what physicists call a peta electron volt, or PeV. To put that in perspective, that's roughly a thousand times more…

A satellite that can provide 24/7 surveillance of a third of the Earth’s surface relies on a rare mineral whose global supply is dominated by China, a new study has disclosed. It orbits 36,000km (22,000 miles) above the Earth and is able to stay in what is known as a geosynchronous orbit, which keeps it fixed over the same spot. This allows it to monitor both large areas of the planet and moving targets – something the United States has spent decades trying to achieve without success. China has near-total dominance of the global supply of GaN – a key component in active electronically scanned array radars, electronic warfare systems and…

For years, volunteers have craned their necks and tested their patience to peer into the crevices of the cliffs hoping for a glimpse of fluffy joy. Finally it all paid off as a puffling – baby puffin – poked its way into the sunshine, becoming the first to be spotted on the coast of Dorset in southern England for three decades. “Seeing the puffling was a great thrill,” said the marine ornithologist Richard Caldow. “Every chick matters. One puffling alone won’t save this colony but one is a whole lot better news than none.” This stretch of coast – the Purbeck coast near Swanage – is the last known regular nesting site for puffins on the mainland of…

The Trump administration is forging ahead with a controversial plan to collect the medical records of millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members. The Office of Personnel Management said in a notice posted last month that it will begin routinely collecting identifiable, personal health information on more than 8 million people — despite concerns from privacy advocates and Democrats, who have demanded the agency drop the plan. The notice will go into effect July 24, allowing OPM to begin its collection at any point afterward. In reaction to privacy concerns raised by insurers and others, OPM now says the identities of…

HAMILTON, Mont. — The Trump administration has stepped up arrests and public condemnation of federal scientists studying viruses as the world faces one of its worst Ebola epidemics. In June, Vincent Munster, an infectious disease researcher at the National Institutes of Health, was charged with bringing biological specimens into the U.S. without proper documents. Weeks later, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) ordered Anthony Fauci, Munster’s former boss, to appear before a Senate committee, alleging that he’d lied to Congress about the covid-19 pandemic’s origins. This spring, the FBI detained a former aide to Fauci, and federal officials banned a virus…

Aata Khari Recipe: शाम की चाय के साथ कुछ खस्ता या चटपटा खाने को मिल जाए तो मजा आ जाता है, लेकिन बाजार से खरीदे नमकीन-बिस्कुट रोज-रोज अच्छे नहीं लगते हैं. आमतौर पर लोग बाजार से खारी या नमकीन खरीदकर ले आते हैं, लेकिन अगर आप चाहें तो घर पर भी बेहद टेस्टी खस्ता खारी बना सकते हैं. खास बात यह है कि इस रेसिपी में मार्जरीन का इस्तेमाल नहीं किया जाता है और इसे बनाने में ज्यादा मेहनत भी नहीं लगती है. और पढ़ें घर पर बनी इस खारी की सबसे खास बात है इसकी कुरकुरी परतें और शानदार स्वाद. इसे आप एक बार बनाकर एयरटाइट डिब्बे में स्टोर कर सकते हैं और जब भी चाय के साथ कुछ चटपटा खाने का मन हो, खा सकते हैं. गेहूं के आटे से बनी खस्ता खारी अगर आपने एक बार बनाकर खा ली, तो आप…

Simulations reveal how disordered proteins cluster and form biomolecular condensates Chain of amino acids (Courtesy: iStock/Christoph Burgstedt) Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) do not form stable 3D structures. Instead, they remain flexible, adopt many conformations, and can interact with multiple molecules. Although proteins were once thought to require a fixed structure to function, many IDPs play essential cellular roles. Some IDPs can assemble into biomolecular condensates, membrane-less compartments that help organise processes such as gene expression and stress responses. Many IDPs contain prion-like low complexity domains (PLCDs),…

Health optimisation has gone mainstream. Sleep scores, wearables, supplements: more of us than ever are paying close attention to what’s happening inside our bodies and trying to get ahead of problems before they start. But for all the trackers and gadgets, the clearest window into your long-term health is still your blood. It’s where the early signals show up, often years before you’d ever feel them. Most people may only get their blood checked once a year, if that, at a routine physical. And the standard panel that comes with a check-up only covers the basics. This means it could skip the markers that matter most for longevity, like inflammation, a…

Walk into almost any U.S. hospital today and you will find AI doing some of the important work of medicine: drafting clinical notes, flagging sepsis, screening imaging, conducting prior authorizations, and answering patient messages. Adoption is moving fast, and the benefits are real. But there’s a problem. Most health systems are monitoring the safety and performance of these tools the same way they govern a new MRI scanner in 2010: a subcommittee, a checklist, a quarterly meeting, an approval or a rejection. The process could take six months or longer. That approach was already strained for older digital tools. For AI, it is dangerously inadequate,…

A long-awaited moment in preventive cardiology arrived last week, when enlicitide (which Merck is selling under the name Lipfendra) was approved by the FDA to lower blood cholesterol levels. As the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor — powerful cholesterol-lowering medications, that, until now, have only been injectable — enlicitide itself is an impressive achievement. It punctuates a story of pharmaceutical innovation that has glided from the stories of families enrolled in the Dallas Heart Study at the bedside, to drug targets discovered at the lab bench, all ultimately transforming care back at the bedside. It also comes at an opportune time. With new…

Neurological disorders are no longer limited to older adults or a small section of the population. Across India, doctors are seeing a steady rise in conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and other brain-related illnesses. Alarmingly, experts say stroke, which was once considered a disease of old age, is now affecting many people in their 30s and 40s due to unhealthy lifestyles and increasing rates of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, stress, and poor sleep. Despite this growing burden, access to specialist neurological care remains a major challenge. Most neurologists are concentrated in large cities,…

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Nu Skin India, the India arm of Nu Skin Enterprises, a global direct-selling beauty and wellness company operating in nearly 50 markets worldwide and driven by a strong purpose-led philosophy, has announced its partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support mid-day meals for government and government-aided school children in India. Through this collaboration, The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation has provided support of approximately Rs. 47.5 lakh, enabling 700,000 mid-day meals for more than 3,000 students during the project period. In addition, Nu Skin India will further strengthen the…

For years, Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu headed to the U.S. to list their shares, citing its deeper capital markets and higher valuations. Now, one American biotech firm is betting on doing the opposite. Axiom Biosciences, a San Diego-based developer of regenerative and genetic medicines, plans to go public in Hong Kong in 2027, followed by a secondary U.S. listing in 2029. The company says the "contrarian" move will open the door to sophisticated, biotech-focused investors while bringing it closer to clinical and commercial partners across Asia. "Some of the most important science in the world is being built in the United States, but…

From roadside eateries to large food manufacturers, Karnataka is stepping up efforts to reduce the use of industrially-produced trans fats — a major contributor to heart disease and other non-communicable illnesses. At a State-level sensitisation programme on eliminating industrially produced trans fats, held in Bengaluru on July 21, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) Commissioner said Karnataka would intensify surveillance, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with food safety regulations aimed at reducing trans fats in the food supply chain. The programme brought together Food Safety Department officials, food business…

As Tamil Nadu swelters through one of its harshest summers in recent years, many look to the sky hoping for relief in the form of an afternoon shower. But in the salt pans of Marakkanam, rain is the one thing workers cannot afford to wish for. Every spell of rainfall stalls salt production for days and costs them wages. So, even as they endure hours under a relentless sun that reflects off the white salt fields with blinding intensity, they hope for the heat to continue. It is a cruel irony that the weather which leaves workers dizzy, dehydrated, and exhausted is also what keeps their livelihoods alive. This year, temperatures crossed the 40°C mark…

On 21 July at 6.45 pm, as the streets of the national capital were under heavy pressure from two separate protests, an ambulance without sirens carried activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta. The protests were taking place simultaneously, with the Opposition outside the Prime Minister’s residence, and students at Jantar Mantar. The transfer came after what was described as a small victory for Wangchuk, who was shifted by the Delhi Police to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18, the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest. He had won his case in the High Court and was being moved to a hospital…

In a statement on Wednesday, presidential special assistant Dirgayuza Setiawan said that Nanik’s reform initiatives had saved hundreds of billions of rupiah as she took action against 414 problematic kitchens, formed 11 internal reform teams and refocused the national food initiative towards vulnerable populations. Her resignation comes as the flagship programme faces another round of budget cuts. On Tuesday, it was reported that Indonesia had further reduced the programme’s budget to 229 trillion rupiah (US$12.81 billion) from 268 trillion rupiah, with senior officials of the agency saying that further cuts are possible. The programme was originally…

It was close to being removed in 2022 when politicians voted to remove the 5% GST. The government began its free product scheme in October 2022, providing sanitary items in a range of locations including public toilets and government buildings. In exchange, it reversed its decision to remove the GST. Millar said there was no need to remove tax from products in the shops as people could get them for free instead. She said: "If you look at simple facts, simple maths, if you're spending £5 a month on sanitary products, taking GST off, if the saving was passed on, would save you 25 pence. "With free products, you're saving £5 because you're getting the…

This story contains graphic details of medical conditions. A global study has found New Zealand doctors are using too many antibiotics, risking the growth of superbugs. An Invercargill mum who suffered for months with an antibiotic-resistant infection says something needs to change. Jess Barnfather was infected with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) during a caesarean section at Dunedin Hospital in 2020. MRSA is a type of staph infection resistant to antibiotics like penicillin. She said it took four weeks in hospital and six months at home to recover. "It was probably the worst infection I've ever experienced in my lifetime," she…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

A large multi-omics study maps why epigenetic clocks capture different aspects of aging and shows how gene-expression scores may sharpen their interpretation. Study: How epigenetic clocks tick: unpacking the black box by deciphering biological pathways and transcriptomic signatures of accelerated aging. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal npj Aging, a group of researchers identified the biological pathways and gene expression signatures associated with widely used epigenetic clocks and evaluated how transcriptomic aging gene scores (TAGS) were associated with aging-related health outcomes. Background Why…

Health experts are challenging political parties to prioritise public health over industry profits at this year's election, calling for stronger laws targeting tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food to reduce preventable illness and ease pressure on the healthcare system. Health Coalition Aotearoa released its Prevention Brief 2026 on Monday, describing it as a blueprint for reducing preventable illness and improving health equity. The coalition said tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food accounted for one-quarter - or 350,000 - of healthy years of life lost in Aotearoa each year, while disproportionately affecting Māori, Pacific people, lower-income…

SINGAPORE –New air traffic controller recruits will receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus as part of a hiring drive to support growing air travel demand and prepare for the opening of Changi Airport Terminal 5. An undergraduate scholarship has also been introduced to woo young controllers, and a management associate programme and an air traffic control specialisation with a local university will be rolled out to attract more Singaporeans to the profession. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) plans to increase its workforce of air traffic controllers by about 40 per cent, from around 500 today to about 700 by the mid-2030s. The recruitment drive…

SINGAPORE: To meet rising demand for air travel and prepare for the opening of Changi Airport Terminal 5, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will expand its air traffic control workforce by about 40 per cent over the next decade. CAAS said on Wednesday (Jul 22) that it aims to grow its pool of air traffic controllers from about 500 currently to around 700 by the mid-2030s, as part of a wider S$4 billion (US$3.1 billion) upgrade to Singapore's air navigation services over the next 15 years. To attract more Singaporeans into the profession, CAAS also announced a S$20,000 sign-on bonus for all new air traffic control officer recruits. The…

Scrutiny surrounding Network School intensified after allegations surfaced that Israeli nationals were among its participants and had entered Malaysia using passports issued by other countries. Malaysia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel and bars Israeli passport holders from entering the country. Authorities have said they have not uncovered any travel document offences thus far. Last Saturday, Balaji said the Network School would enter a “remedial period” to address issues raised by authorities while continuing operations in Johor. However, Johor authorities later said they found that the organisation had breached licensing conditions…

Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor and defrauding a woman of N500,000 with a promise to secure employment for her children at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday in Calabar. According to the police, Ekpeme was apprehended by officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South Local Government Area following a petition submitted by Mrs Edemawan Samuel. Samuel reportedly accused the suspect of presenting himself as a medical doctor and…

खान परिवार के चिराग सोहेल खान इन दिनों अपनी पर्सनल लाइफ को लेकर हेडलाइन्स में बने हुए हैं. रियलिटी शो 'अलायंस' में सोहेल की एक्स पत्नी सीमा सजदेह संग बढ़ती नजदीकियां चर्चा में हैं. तलाक के बाद भी दोनों का खूबसूरत बॉन्ड हर किसी का दिल जीत रहा है. अब शो में सोहेल खुद सीमा के लिए अपनी फीलिंग्स का इजहार करते दिखे. और पढ़ें एक्स वाइफ पर दिल हारे सोहेल 'अलायंस' के एक लेटेस्ट एपिसोड के दौरान, सोहेल ने ये स्वीकार किया शो ने उन्हें और सीमा को सालों बाद एक-दूसरे के और करीब ला दिया है. उन्होंने यह भी खुलासा किया कि वो आगे चलकर सीमा के साथ और ज्यादा समय बिताना चाहते हैं. जैद दरबार संग बातचीत के दौरान सोहेल ने कहा कि इतने साल साथ रहने के बावजूद, उनके बीच कभी ऐसा…

OpenAI has revealed an autonomous AI agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”. The company behind ChatGPT said Hugging Face had detected and contained the agent – an AI tool designed to carry out tasks without human assistance – which had entered its systems. “We consider this incident to be an unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities,” OpenAI said. The company warned that it expected this type of incident to become more commonplace as models – the technology that underpins AI tools such as chatbots and…

HYDERABAD: A woman cabin crew member of a private airline alleged that she was raped by a cab driver on July 20 while she was en route to the airport. Police registered a rape case and arrested the accused on Tuesday. He was sent to judicial remand. According to the police, the incident took place at an isolated spot near an under-construction school close to the airport. On the pretext of attending nature's call, the accused allegedly took a detour to the isolated location. "He stopped the car near the under-construction school and got out. A little while later, he suddenly opened the rear door and forced himself upon the victim," an official from…

Former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has come under the Enforcement Directorate's scanner in the alleged municipal recruitment scam. The central probing agency has summoned Mitra to appear for questioning at the CGO Complex in Kolkata at 11 am on July 29. Before issuing the latest summons, the ED had also asked Mitra's wife, Archana Mitra, and their two sons, Swaroop Mitra and Shubhrup Mitra, to appear on July 22 and 23 with bank documents. According to ED sources, the summons was issued after the agency scrutinised financial transactions in which the names of the family members surfaced. The ED suspects that several…

MANILA, Philippines — Police tried to restrain and handcuff a photojournalist while he was covering a protest in Pasay City, prompting a media group to condemn what it called the "harassment" and "intimidation" of photojournalists. Media reports and footage of the incident showed Bullit Marquez being accosted by cops, with another officer blocking him with a riot shield. His camera was also seen on the ground. Marquez said his camera the attempted arrest broke his camera. He was later released after another photojournalist, Maria Tan, intervened on his behalf. In a DZRH interview, Marquez said police tried to block him from taking photos of a…

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed that the loss or non-presentation of ransom money in court cannot save a kidnapper from conviction, provided the prosecution proves that a ransom demand was made for the victim's release. In a decision authored by Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, the high court's First Division upheld the kidnapping-for-ransom convictions of Jose Olbato, former Police Officer III Clayton Patingan and their co-accused. The Supreme Court sentenced all the accused to reclusion perpetua, or up to 40 years in prison, without eligibility for parole. They were also ordered to pay a total of P300,000 in civil…

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized approximately 7.875 kg of non-hallmarked gold jewellery worth around ₹10 crore during a raid on a jewellery shop in Warangal district of Telangana \| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized approximately 7.875 kg of non-hallmarked gold jewellery worth around ₹10 crore during a raid on a jewellery shop in Warangal district, Telangana, for allegedly violating the mandatory hallmarking provisions under the BIS Act, 2016. The search and seizure operation was carried out by officials of the BIS Hyderabad Branch Office under the directions of P.V. Srikanth, Director and Head…

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India EbixCash World Money Limited today became the first Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) entity in India to be granted a perpetual RBI licence with an expanded scope of permitted activities — a regulatory milestone no other AD-II player in the country has achieved. The upgrade follows a landmark revision to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) framework in May 2026, under which the Reserve Bank of India opened trade remittances of up to Rs. 25 lakh, and family maintenance remittances, to AD-II entities for the first time. For an industry where trade remittance has been the exclusive preserve of…

Ravie LakshmananJul 22, 2026Supply Chain Attack / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a NuGet typosquat that's unlike the typical information-stealing malware distributed via package registries: usual info-stealers: it's designed to rig live game results on Digitain. The package, named "Newtonsoftt.Json.Net," masquerades as the Newtonsoft.Json library and is a trojanized fork. Seven versions of the package have been published to the NuGet repository: 11.0.4, 11.0.5, 11.0.7, 11.0.8, 11.0.9, 11.0.10, and 11.0.11. The package has been downloaded about 1,200 times to date. The package has been unlisted by its owner MagicalPuff96, meaning…

FILE - Phones are kept for charging at a Doctors Without Borders informal camp in Mardyck, northern France, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Nicolas Garriga/AP *hide caption* *toggle caption* Nicolas Garriga/AP PARIS — France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids. Both chambers of the Parliament voted in favor of the measure, a flagship initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron's second term. The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools. Several…

Sam Altman-led OpenAI has admitted that its AI models were responsible for the hacking attempt that targeted AI platform Hugging Face last week. Sharing an official statement on the incident, the chatGPT-maker said that the incident took place during an internal test designed to measure advanced cyber capabilities. “Last week, Hugging Face disclosed a new kind of security incident after they detected and contained an AI agent that compromised their infrastructure, something we expect to become more commonplace with the proliferation of increasingly cyber-capable models,” OpenAI said. “After investigating, we now know that this particular…

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Bang Yi Khan police arrest Vietnamese drug suspects at a residence in Bang Kapi district of Bangkok on Tuesday. (Photo: Metropolitan Police Bureau) Six Vietnamese nationals were arrested at a Bangkok house as metropolitan police expanded investigations into Tokyo-bound crystal methamphetamine concealed in tamarind paste. The arrests were made on Tuesday when police raided a residence in the Khlong Chan area in Bang Kapi district, according to Pol Maj Gen Theeradej Thammasuthee, the deputy Bangkok police chief responsible for drug suppression. The operation followed the discovery of 2 kilogrammes of crystal meth, commonly known as "ice", after a woman…

OpenAI says its AI models, including GPT‑5.6 Sol and a pre-release model, hacked into the Hugging Face artificial intelligence repository while being tested in a sandboxed testing environment. As the company explained, instead of focusing on finding a solution for the ExploitGym public AI cybersecurity benchmark on their own, the AI models tried to cheat by stealing the test solutions by hacking Hugging Face after inferring that they could get the test solutions directly from its production database. In one of their attempts, the OpenAI agents chained zero-day vulnerabilities and used stolen credentials to find a remote code execution attack vector…

I was keen to find out what the younger generation think, so spoke to a group of students. Jess Rolf, 23, says having children was "never something she worried about", and trying to build a settled life was "very stressful with the cost of living and the job market". "I'm from Lincolnshire and people my age back home are buying houses with their partners and talking about starting families. "I don't think that's on the cards for me." Charlotte Ward, 26, has said planning ahead is difficult. "A lot of people our age are quite disenfranchised. "You put all your energy into school, university and work, then wonder, 'do I want to bring somebody else into…

SINGAPORE - An alleged member of a money laundering syndicate targeting Singapore bank accounts was charged on July 22 with engaging in a conspiracy to help others retain crime benefits. Singapore authorities had earlier issued a warrant of arrest against Tan Kian Hoa, who is a Malaysian, before he was detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on July 20. He was handed over to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) the next day. In March, Tan, 28, allegedly worked with a group of people including Tey Jia Yee and Wong Hoo Ping to commit the offence linked to the benefits of an undisclosed criminal activity. Money was then transferred out of multiple…

Crypto casino billionaire’s father’s mansion in ‘suspicious’ fire Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A luxury beachside trophy home owned by the father of Australia’s youngest billionaire caught fire just weeks after a local council approved a $30 million renovation of the property. The $16 million, 15-bedroom, 15-bathroom estate owned by Jamie Craven, a convicted fraudster and father of crypto casino kingpin Ed Craven, went up in flames on Tuesday night, with police treating the incident as “suspicious”. The Sapphire Beach trophy home owned by Jamie Craven caught fire on…

With a little under one month left until the launch of Soulslike Mortal Shell 2, one of the game's physical versions can no longer be pre-ordered. Stock of the £55 ($70) PlayStation 5 Revered Edition is completely depleted, publisher Playstack announced. Making matters worse, the Revered Edition is exclusive to PS5. In fact, Sony's platform is the only way to get a physical copy of Mortal Shell 2 at all, which is quite ironic given that it's Sony who's eager to get rid of discs entirely. "Demand for the PS5 physical Revered Edition of Mortal Shell 2 has exceeded expectations and unfortunately supply across a number of retailers has now been fully…

Another senior Xbox executive has left the company. Jared Palmer has quit Xbox just two months after being appointed vice president of engineering and a technical adviser to chief executive Asha Sharma. He has joined artificial intelligence startup Cognition, where he will lead the company's engineering organisation. Palmer's departure follows a series of high-profile leadership changes at Xbox. Long-time Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer retired in February 2026 after 38 years at Microsoft, while Xbox President Sarah Bond also left during the same leadership reshuffle. Palmer announced his exit in a post on X, writing: "Personal update: I've joined…

Pauline Hanson has described domestic violence as “wrong” but a “two-way street”, and that women being abused should not put up with it, drawing condemnation from advocates who have accused the One Nation leader of victim-blaming. On Wednesday, Hanson told radio station 4BC domestic violence in Australia was a scourge but that society was under “so much pressure”, when asked to call out the issue. “It is wrong but it’s also a two-way street. I’m not saying that it’s just men, women can lose their cool as well. Society is under so much pressure … Everyone is under so much pressure and it’s really hard,” Hanson said. “Domestic violence is a scourge but…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

The QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings are out, and this year, four Indian cities have secured places among the world's top 150 student destinations. The annual index, compiled by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluates 150 cities across six indicators: university rankings, employer activity, affordability, desirability, student mix, and student view, offering a comprehensive picture of the world's best places to study. This year, Delhi has been recognised as the world's most affordable city for students, while Mumbai has emerged as India's highest-ranked student city, underlining the country's growing appeal as a higher…

Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson's film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress for allegedly harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025. In the posts, Wilson accused MacInnes of retracting her complaint of sexual harassment against a film producer so she could further her career - a claim MacInnes denied. In court on Wednesday, Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, saying the imputation that MacInnes had changed her story about the incident was not defamatory. The judge ordered MacInnes to…

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: An aerial photo taken with a drone shows a group of white tents, constructed in a parking lot at the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, serving as a mass COVID-19 vaccination center on March 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The site, which opened at full capacity today, expects to vaccinate 6,000 residents-per-day. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images The WNBA will host its 2026 All-Star Weekend on July 24-25 in Chicago. While the main events will take place at Wintrust Arena and United Center, fans can expect plenty of festivities throughout the city. Wintrust Arena will host the State…

PAX Aus has revealed an eclectic lineup of gaming and gaming-adjacent guests will be on deck for PAX Aus 2026 this October. Leading the list is Austin Creed, formerly known to wrestling aficionados by his WWE superstar Ring name Xavier Woods. A lifelong gamer, Creed is the host of popular gaming YouTube channel UpUpDownDown. Also appearing will be award-winning Australian composer and sound designer Mick Gordon, whose incredible work on the likes of 2016’s Doom and the follow-up Doom Eternal – as well as the much-loved MachineGames Wolfenstein series – has earned him enormous praise. Gordon will be taking fans on a tour behind some of this music.…

Former head of Burnout developer Criterion Games Fiona Sperry is doubling down on 2025’s Wreckreation by announcing a sequel is on the way. The news may come as unexpected, considering the lukewarm response to the original, and the fact that the entire team at developer Three Fields Entertainment was placed on notice of redundancy in the immediate wake of Wreckreation’s release, with no further support from publisher THQ Nordic forthcoming. Wreckreation 2 is technically being developed by a new studio called When Tides Turn, although this studio is reportedly staffed by veterans of Three Fields Entertainment. Prior to Wreckreation, UK-based Three…

A few minutes in traffic were apparently too valuable to waste. A man was filmed pulling out his laptop and getting back to work while sitting on a motorcycle, leaving social media users stunned. The video circulating on X has left users questioning just how far the demands of modern work have begun to spill into everyday life. The clip shows a man seated on the back of a motorcycle stuck in slow-moving traffic. At first, it appears to be an ordinary traffic jam. Seconds later, however, the passenger unzips his backpack, pulls out a laptop and begins working while waiting for vehicles to move. Although it is unclear what he was working on, viewers…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

A man waiting at an airport boarding gate questioned why so many passengers rush to stand in long queues even before boarding begins, saying the habit reflects a deeper sense of anxiety rather than necessity. The video was shared by Instagram user Shresth Ojha, who recorded his observations while waiting to board his flight. In the clip, Ojha panned the camera towards a long queue of passengers already lined up at the boarding gate before turning it towards himself. Looking at the crowd, he wondered why so many people felt the need to stand in line when boarding had not even been announced. "Just have a look at this queue. What are Indians so afraid…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (Ujjivan SFB), one of India’s leading small finance banks, today announced that it has secured the 8th position among Top 100 India’s Best Companies to Work For 2026, marking a significant leap from its previous ranking and reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most admired workplaces. In addition to this achievement, Ujjivan SFB has also been recognized among the Top 25 in India’s Best Workplaces in BFSI 2026 and the Top 10 in India’s Best Workplaces in Health \& Wellness 2026, reflecting the Bank’s commitment to building an environment where people can grow, thrive, and perform at their best. For Ujjivan SFB,…

Gen Z are among those least likely to understand corporate jargon, report claims Younger workers are struggling to fit in, in a remote work world Leaders should prioritize inclusion, not fancy jargon New research has claimed younger workers are feeling increasingly disconnected from their workplaces, with the average Gen Z worker understanding just 5.3 out of 24 common workplace phrases. More broadly, the average worker of any age identified seven out of 24, with around half (48.8%) understanding five or fewer, revealing a shift in how workplaces communicate, the report from CareerMinds found. This comes amid ongoing transformations, with AI…

I lint-scanned 36 popular MCP servers. A third of them are failing your agent. 2026-07-21AgentsMCPEngineering Your MCP server can be 100% spec-compliant and still be unusable by an agent. The Model Context Protocol spec tells you how to transport tools: JSON-RPC framing, capability negotiation, schema shapes. It says nothing about whether a model can actually use what you serve — whether it picks the right tool out of your catalog, fills the arguments correctly, or burns 8k tokens parsing your schemas on every single request. I integrate first- and third-party MCP connectors into a production AI agent for a living, and I kept seeing the same failure:…

“First make the change easy, then make the easy change.” - paraphrased from Kent Beck You're working on a new feature, but the existing code wasn't written with future changes in mind. Trying to force the feature in directly gets complicated fast. One change leads to another, and before you know it you're already a few files deep fixing things you never planned to touch. Prefactoring (short for "preparatory refactoring") is the practice of reworking existing code to make it more suitable for an upcoming change before you actually implement the new functionality. Instead of cleaning up code as an afterthought or trying to force a new feature into an…

Design systems operate under one of the following governance models: centralised, federated, or hybrid. All approaches have different benefits and drawbacks, swaying the decision-making scales depending on organisational priorities, maturity, size, and resourcing. Not all decisions are made the same, as one of these models stands to upend what design system teams care about most: cohesion, consistency, and a high bar for excellence. Yes, I’m talking about federated design systems. A federated system (also known as decentralised) operates with no centralised ownership. Instead, it relies on feature teams maintaining it, most often as a side-track to…

The same expressions rendered from 14px to 64px. 14px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65} 18px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65} 24px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65} 36px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65} 48px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65} 64px {b:30,70,20,90} {l:20,50,30,80,10} {p:65}

Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) präsentiert ihre neue Start-up-Strategie, um mehr privates Wagniskapital für junge Unternehmen zu mobilisieren. Larissa Kögl von POLITICO „Technologie \& KI am Morgen“ analysiert die Pläne, die unter anderem erleichterte Kündigungen für Top-Verdiener und direkte Staatsinvestitionen in Rüstungs-Start-ups vorsehen. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview bewertet der Digitalpolitiker Daniel Bettermann (SPD) die Start-up-Pläne seiner Koalitionskollegin. Er lobt den neuen Fokus auf kapitalintensive Scale-ups und technologische Souveränität im Verteidigungsbereich. Die im Koalitionsvertrag geplante 24-Stunden-Gründung sei…

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown. An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous…

Chinese regulators moved on Tuesday to improve the quality of credit ratings for panda bonds – a yuan-denominated asset class that has seen a surge in interest from foreign sovereign and institutional investors this year as a key tool to bolster Beijing’s yuan-internationalisation push. Credit-rating agencies must adhere to the principles of independence, objectivity and prudence, according to a circular posted to the website of the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors. The self-regulatory body, under the central bank, oversees the interbank market, where most panda bonds are traded. Under the new rules, rating agencies…

House prices rising fastest in Groningen, slowest in Amsterdam July 22, 2026 Photo: Depositphotos.com See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google House prices are climbing fastest in Groningen and slowest in the Randstad, figures from the national statistics office CBS and the Land Registry showed on Tuesday. Homes in Groningen province cost 7.9% more in the second quarter than a year earlier – the biggest rise in the country – while in Noord-Holland prices went up just 2.4%. House prices rose 4.2%…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Brent crude is expected to trade in the $80-90 per barrel range over the next month, while a sustained move above $90 would require major disruptions in the market, experts interviewed by TASS said. "We believe the baseline scenario for the next month is that Brent will fluctuate within a broad range of around $80-90 per barrel. For prices to remain above $90 per barrel, the market would need more than just alarming headlines - it would require truly significant events, such as strikes on oil infrastructure, a prolonged disruption of shipping routes, or substantial supply interruptions," analyst at Finam Financial Group…

Brazil · Business Key Facts —Foreign inflows into B3. R$42.56 billion (US$8.4 billion) in net foreign inflows hit Brazil’s stock exchange in January and February 2026. —Brazil-focused ETF demand. About US$3.4 billion flowed into Brazil-focused ETFs over three months, with net inflows above 20% of starting assets. —Manager fundraising. Capital Strategies raised nearly R$3 billion (US$592 million) for Brazilian managers in 12 months, with a similar pipeline ahead. —Key draw for investors. Cheaper valuations, a weaker US dollar, and falling local interest rates are pulling global money back to Brazilian equities. —Sectors in focus. Banks, commodities,…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has asked US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide Islamabad with a USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility to help strengthen the country’s economy, according to a media report. The request was reported by Dawn, which said Pakistan’s embassy in Washington confirmed the development but did not share further details. An official readout issued by the embassy said Aurangzeb had sought US support for Pakistan’s road-to-market strategy, which is based on improved access to international capital markets, higher foreign exchange reserves and better sovereign credit ratings. The readout,…

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso weakened to its record-low level on Wednesday as a resurgent dollar and renewed Middle East tensions fueled demand for haven assets and weighed on emerging-market currencies. READ: Peso seen weakening to 63:$1 by end-2026 The peso fell by 0.5 centavos to close at 61.75 against the dollar, matching the record-low finish it set on May 18. READ: Peso at risk of hitting 64:$1 level–MUFG The latest decline extended pressure on the currency as investors sought safety amid re-escalating geopolitical risks and a stronger US dollar. /pai INQ...Keep on reading: Peso tumbles to record low as Middle East tensions boost…

Profits at Norway’s state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three months to the end of June, as earnings were boosted by the jump in oil and gas prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. Equinor benefited from a decision to ramp up oil and gas production since the start of the conflict, filling a gap in the market after a slump in oil flows from the Gulf amid the throttling of shipping traffic through the strait of Hormuz. Equinor also profited from the jump in oil prices. Fears over a drop in global supplies left Brent crude prices swinging between $75 and more than $100 a barrel between April and June this year. That compares…

Brazil · Business Key Facts —Amount raised. R$1.5 billion (US$296 million) via local letras financeiras. —Issuing entity. Mercado Crédito SCFI, the group’s Brazilian finance company. —Maturity and cost. Two series at 2 and 3 years, paying CDI plus 0.39% and 0.47%. —Total demand. Orders reached roughly R$3.3 billion (US$651 million). —2026 Brazil capex plan. Mercado Livre earmarked R$57 billion (US$11.2 billion) for the country. Mercado Livre, Latin America’s largest e-commerce and fintech platform, raised R$1.5 billion (US$296 million) in Brazil’s local debt market on July 21, 2026, pulling in nearly double the demand it needed. Mercado Livre Raises…

As the conflict involving Iran intensifies, the focus of the renewed US military campaign has shifted to the country's southern coast, particularly the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas. Washington's objective is to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, drones and fast attack boats. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Before the conflict, nearly 20 per cent of global oil and gas supplies passed through these waters. Any disruption has immediate consequences for energy markets and international trade . Bandar Abbas, located on Iran's southern coast along the…

Asian shares traded mixed on Wednesday after Wall Street rallied, even as higher oil prices and inflation concerns kept investors cautious. Gains in US technology and chip stocks linked to the artificial-intelligence boom helped lift sentiment, but markets also weighed the risk that rising energy costs could lead central banks to keep interest rates higher. In Asia, Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.2 per cent to finish at 66,115.60, Australia's S\&P/ASX 200 added 0.3 per cent to 8,823.00, South Korea's Kospi rose 0.7 per cent to 6,797.70, Hong Kong's Hang Seng dipped 1.1 per cent to 24,866.67, and the Shanghai Composite slipped less than 0.1 per…

The four largest US technology companies are on course to spend close to $700bn on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, and the cost is starting to show up in the one figure that is hard to dress up: free cash flow. An analysis by Reuters, found that combined capital spending across the major cloud operators is set to overtake the cash their core businesses generate. Wall Street’s consensus for this year’s AI capex has climbed from roughly $485bn in January to about $730bn by July, on the figures Reuters compiled. The sharpest early warning came from Amazon, whose free cash flow fell to $1.2bn on a trailing 12-month basis in the first…

The NYK Venus container ship, operated by Nippon Yusen KK, moored at the Oi Container Terminal in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Bloomberg \| Bloomberg \| Getty Images Japan exports in June grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, rising 19.3% from a year earlier, powered by shipments of semiconductor equipment and a weak yen. Exports growth beat expectations of an 18.6% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and was higher than the 16.8% seen in May. Shipments to Asia rose 22.7%, most notably seeing a 46.4% jump in exports to Taiwan compared to the same period last year. Exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, increased…

UK inflation dropped by more than expected in June to 2.6%, in a boost for Andy Burnham’s plans to reduce the cost of living. The new prime minister has pledged to bring down the cost of living to give households more disposable income and improve the outlook for the economy, announcing a winter VAT cut on electricity bills and lowering the cap on bus fares in England. Last month’s consumer prices index reading outdid economists’ forecasts of a slide from 2.8% in May to 2.7%, amid a fall in the prices of fuel, particularly diesel, helped by the unstable truce in the Middle East conflict. The Office for National Statistics said clothing also dropped in…

When global index provider MSCI warned in January that Indonesia risked being demoted from emerging to frontier market status, it unleashed a wave of volatility, sell-offs and wild trading swings. Six months on, Jakarta’s investment chief argues the real story is not about whether the country can earn investors’ trust. “For Indonesia, this is not about short-term market status,” Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told This Week in Asia in written replies to questions. “It is about building a deeper, more credible, and more investible capital market.” MSCI’s warning centred on what it characterised as opaque shareholding structures and suspicions of…

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

TOKYO, July 22. /TASS/. Trade turnover between Japan and Russia increased by 15% in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, reaching 670 bln yen (about $4.1 bln), according to TASS calculations based on statistical data published by Japan's Ministry of Finance. The total value of Japanese imports from Russia increased by 10.9% to 456.6 bln yen ($2.8 bln). Imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose by 0.3% compared with January-June 2025. Purchases of Russian coal increased by 15.8%. In addition, according to TASS calculations, Japan purchased about 1.53 mln barrels of Russian oil in May and June, at an average…

Rio Times Global Economy Briefing The Big Three Wall Street snaps losing streak on tech rebound The S\&P 500 closed up 0.89% near 7,509, snapping a three-day slide as semiconductor stocks surged on stronger Korean and Taiwanese export data, stabilising global risk appetite after an AI-driven rout. Oil breaks above $90, stoking inflation fears Brent crude hit $91.24, up 2.26%, driven by Middle East supply threats including Houthi rebel escalation, feeding into global inflation risks that complicate the Fed’s rate path and squeeze Latin American importers. Brazil’s Selic anchors real as carry trade thrives With the policy rate at 14.25% after cautious…

Africa · Western Key Facts —2027 Launch Confirmed. ECOWAS heads of state reiterated at their July 2026 summit in Sierra Leone that the ECO will launch in 2027. —Multi-Speed Rollout. Only member states that meet economic convergence criteria and are deemed “ready” will adopt the currency in the first phase. —Ghana in Core Group. Ghana is explicitly cited alongside Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, and The Gambia as a potential first-wave adopter, pending compliance. —Convergence Gaps Remain. As of 2024, only Cape Verde and Benin met all four primary convergence criteria, raising questions about the 2027 timeline’s realism. —Two-Track Currency…

The enrolment of male students dropped by 2.2% between 2022-23 and 2023-24 while that of female students increased by 1.8%. \| Photo Credit: lakshmiprasad S Even as issues around education have momentarily taken centre-stage amid the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk in Delhi, the reports based on the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for two years released together after inordinate delay by the Union Ministry of Education (MoE) earlier this month has largely gone unnoticed. Importantly, the strange trend that has gone unreported is the inexplicable decline in the total number of students enrolled…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks on Wednesday during a regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), where top diplomats voiced concern about renewed Middle East hostilities and tension in the South China Sea. The two were expected to discuss a possible US summit between their leaders flagged for the end of September by President Donald Trump, with Rubio saying on Sunday it was still anticipated. Rubio and Wang did not speak to the media as they entered the room. The meeting comes amid a fragile truce between the world’s biggest economies that could be complicated by…

MELITOPOL, July 22. /TASS/. The appointment of Mikhail Drapaty as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian armed forces highlights Kiev's ongoing struggle to find capable leadership. According to Anton Bibarov-Gosudarev, chairman of the Zaporozhye Region’s Civic Chamber, this choice reflects a troubling shortage of qualified personnel at the top levels of Ukraine’s military hierarchy. Bibarov-Gosudarev remarked, "The personnel decisions made by Kiev’s leadership reveal a significant dearth of suitable and competent candidates. It’s not as if previous commanders like Valery Zaluzhny or Alexander Syrsky demonstrated exemplary judgment, but Drapaty’s…

VIDEO MANILA, Philippines – Senator-judge Raffy Tulfo asked National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag during Vice President Sara Duterte trial on Wednesday, July 22, whether then-President Rodrigo Duterte would have ordered an arrest if former Vice President Leni Robredo had made statements similar to those attributed to individuals accused of threatening public officials. Tulfo, however, clarified that he believes Robredo “would never do that,” citing her character./ dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte \| July 22, 2026 Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. The US chairmanship of the Group of Twenty (G20) has been up and down, like a rollercoaster, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said in an interview with TASS. "I can hardly give a monochrome description. US actions are more like a palette of assessments, a multicolored one. In general, its chairmanship reminds of an amusement ride, a rollercoaster ride," the diplomat pointed out. Berdyev emphasized that the G20 was established as an economic forum focused on growth and stability, but over time, under the influence of Western countries, it "has picked up dead weight, lost its clear focus and…

French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with details; UPDATES throughout with latest; TRIMS) By Oh Seok-min MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday reaffirmed close coordination on North Korea policy, underscoring their commitment to deterrence against Pyongyang and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi agreed to strengthen cooperation during their trilateral talks held on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related…

तृणमूल कांग्रेस के सांसद कल्याण बनर्जी को पूरे मॉनसून सत्र से सस्पेंड कर दिया गया है. उन्होंने संसद की कार्यवाही के दौरान टीएमसी की बागी महिला सांसद के लिए आपत्तिजनक बात कही थी. इसके बाद लोकसभा में उनकी शिकायत की गई. अर्जुन राम मेघवाल ने कार्यवाही का प्रस्ताव रखा. इसके बाद कल्याण बनर्जी को सत्र की शेष अवधि के लिए निलंबित कर दिया गया. और पढ़ें लोकसभा ने एक महिला सदस्य के खिलाफ असंसदीय भाषा का इस्तेमाल करने की वजह से TMC के कल्याण बनर्जी को मॉनसून सत्र के लिए निलंबित करने का प्रस्ताव पारित किया गया. बता दें कि मॉनसून सत्र का बुधवार का दिन भी हंगामे की भेंट चढ़ गया. इसके चलते लोकसभा को गुरुवार तक के लिए स्थगित कर दिया गया. राज्यसभा में फिलहाल कार्यवाही…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. The process of Moldova's withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is underway, and the parties now need to determine which of the organization's economic agreements Chisinau will remain part of, CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev told TASS. "Representatives of the CIS Executive Committee and member states have already met several times. They discussed Moldova's notification of its withdrawal from the CIS. Our main task now is to determine which treaties and agreements Moldova will remain a party to and which it will leave. This work is already underway. Experts will decide which agreements and treaties…

MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting. She also reaffirmed Canada's support for international law in addressing tensions in the South China Sea during meetings with Southeast Asian counterparts in Manila. Anand said Ottawa remained committed to protecting civilian lives and critical infrastructure in conflict zones, while also expressing concern over the latest confrontation between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Anand said Canada…

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info) By Park Boram SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will embark on a five-nation trip this week that will take him to three South American nations for talks with their leaders, the presidential office said Wednesday. The president will depart Friday first for San Francisco where he will make a two-day visit for a meeting with the heads of global tech giants, including OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, according to presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom. "Through meetings with tech giant CEOs, the president will emphasize South Korea's full…

A new photograph of Prince George has been issued by Kensington Palace to mark his 13th birthday. The photo of the prince was published on social media with a message which read "Happy 13th birthday, George!" alongside a party popper emoji. The picture was taken at Kensington Palace last month straight after the Trooping the Colour ceremony, by photographer Matt Porteous. George, the elder son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is second in line to the throne. It is a big year for Prince George, who as well as entering his teens, will also start secondary school in September. The prince will follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and go to…

Dr N.K. Ram after his arrest by the Crime Branch in Kannur recently. \| Photo Credit: S.K. Mohan The Kerala High Court has directed the investigating officer and the Special Judge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, Thalassery, to produce the documents proving that all pre-arrest formalities were followed in the arrest of Dr. M.K. Ram, the prime accused in the death of Nithin Raj, a first-year BDS student at Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy. The Single Bench of Justice A. Badharudeen observed that “serious allegations" were raised against the investigating officer in the matter of release of the…

NCP chief Sharad Pawar. File. \| Photo Credit: PTI NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday (July 18, 2026) slammed the Centre for its "irresponsible" handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk’s agitation, claiming the government remained a bystander rather than addressing the genuine demands of students. Speaking to reporters in Baramati, Mr. Pawar asserted that while the government moved to hospitalise Mr. Wangchuk as the situation became "uncontrollable", the protest would continue regardless of the action against the activist. *Read live updates from the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar here* Mr. Wangchuk was shifted to the Safdarjung Hospital in…

The Social Democratic Party, SDP has approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division, seeking an order staying the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that recognised Salawu-Adeniyi Mustapha Olaitan as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election, pending the determination of its appeal. The application, contained in a Motion on Notice filed before the appellate court, also seeks to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from taking any steps to implement the judgment until the appeal is heard and determined. Court documents showed that the appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1011/2026, arose…

July 22, 2026 — 6:41pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Pauline, if we have both been victims of domestic violence, why aren’t we on the same page? There is no “two-way street” when it comes to domestic violence but hidden within the controversy of Pauline Hanson’s words are two ideas that deserve to be judged. Sadly, in some landscapes of thriving populist chauvinism, these ideas can be adopted unchallenged. Domestic violence survivor Orly Lavee. The first is that women can perpetrate domestic violence. They can. Men can be victims. Same-sex relationships can be violent.…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers. —File photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta \| INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte may face a separate legal action after her impeachment trial if the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) continuing investigation produces additional evidence on her alleged plan to have the president killed. Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, House impeachment adviser and spokesperson, suggested this possibility in an interview on Monday over the One News program “Morning Matters.” “But what I can say is that we will consider all possible legal actions that may happen after the impeachment trial,” Barbers said…

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy and other officials at a video conference held on July 21, 2026 \| Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy directed officials to ensure that Booth Level Officers (BLO) do not insist on submission of hardcopies of Enumeration Forms (EF) if electors have submitted the forms online. The BLOs should also not insist on Aadhaar cards for submission of EFs. Necessary assistance has to be provided to voters and their issues have to be addressed promptly. Link to submit EF online A link to submit the EFs online is available on the Telangana CEO’s website. People…

TEHRAN - Iranian representatives took part in the second Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) Women in Sport Seminar, held in Taipei from July 19-20, bringing together delegates from 25 Asian nations to discuss the future of women's participation in Paralympic sport. The two-day seminar, hosted by the Chinese Taipei Paralympic Committee, focused on key topics including gender equality, women's leadership, and increasing opportunities for women with disabilities in Paralympic sport. The event followed the successful inaugural edition held last year. Representing Iran were Maryam Kazemipour, Vice President for Women's Affairs at the National Paralympic…

A poll worker assists an Arizona voter at a polling location in Phoenix as people cast their ballots on Tuesday. Ross D. Franklin/AP *hide caption* *toggle caption* Ross D. Franklin/AP Arizona voters have picked their party nominees for governor and two competitive congressional races, as the primary election outcome provides perspective on how voters are thinking in a key swing state. Trump-backed candidates prevailed over other Republicans in the race for governor and a key U.S. House seat. GOP voters also chose candidates for governor and secretary of state who have openly opposed the 2020 presidential election results in a state that has been at…

Socialite won’t be prosecuted over claims she spiked friend’s drink with MDMA at Mount Buller Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun will not be prosecuted on allegations she used illicit drugs to spike a friend’s drink at a Mount Buller hotel, with the charge dismissed in court. Tossoun, 34, of Brighton, told Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday she accepted responsibility for possessing amphetamines, but the charge of introducing a drug into the body of another person was “struck out” in the court system. Amy Tossoun at Flemington Racecourse in…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has suffered an ankle ligament injury, dealing a significant setback to Beşiktaş ahead of their UEFA Europa League second qualifying round clash against Danish outfit Midtjylland. The Turkish giants confirmed the injury in an official statement released on Tuesday, following the Nigerian midfielder’s medical examinations at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital. According to the club, an MRI scan revealed ligament damage in Ndidi’s ankle, with treatment already underway under the supervision of Beşiktaş’s medical team. In its statement, the club said: “Following an ankle injury, our player Wilfred Ndidi underwent an MRI at…

Outback priest’s alleged victim claims sexual abuse made him ‘feel like a king’: trial Updated July 22, 2026 — 6:55pm,first published 4:36pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA A senior Catholic priest on trial for allegedly sexually abusing Aboriginal teenagers while he worked in an outback diocese argues that while his methods of “pastoral care” were unorthodox – including getting his parishioners to strip off their shirts and wrestle – they were accepted in places like Broome. Christopher Saunders appeared in WA’s District Court on Wednesday for the second day of his trial…

Fishing and tourist boats line the shores of Barangay Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales before sunrise as operators prepare to ferry visitors to nearby island and cove destinations. The municipality will host this year’s Association of Tourism Officers of Central Luzon Convention, where it aims to showcase its tourism attractions and development initiatives (Photos by Joanna Rose Aglibot) SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—This town will host this year’s Association of Tourism Officers of Central Luzon (ATOCEL) Convention next week, as the municipality showcases its growing tourism industry and forges stronger partnerships with tourism stakeholders across the…

Argentina star praised for defying his team-mates and watching Spain's World Cup trophy lift - amid heavy criticism of national team's disgraceful post-match conduct By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:09 EDT, 21 July 2026 \| Updated: 04:53 EDT, 22 July 2026 Argentina star Jose Manuel 'Flaco' Lopez has won plaudits for appearing to be the only player to acknowledge Spain's World Cup trophy lift after suffering a 1-0 defeat on Sunday. The Albiceleste were unable to retain the trophy after their barnstorming victory in 2022 and instead reacted poorly, with many of the players refusing to acknowledge Spain's win. The team was captured…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Football fans watch fireworks during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday (local time). AFP-Yonhap The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Monday after Spain claimed the title, capping an unprecedented 39-day tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Expanded from 32 to 48 nations across 104 matches, the event raked in record revenue. FIFA generated $430 million in revenue from broadcast rights alone — up from $340 million during the 2022 Qatar tournament — while total revenue reached an estimated $13 billion. The commercial windfall funded a $727 million total payout to…

Prince George has celebrated becoming a teenager with a new official portrait. It shows the rapidly growing future King George VII wearing a suit after Trooping the Colour last month and was issued by his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, on their social media accounts with the message ‘Happy 13th birthday, George!’ It was taken at Kensington Palace by one of the couple’s favourite and most trusted photographers, Matt Porteous, and marks an important new stage in the young royal’s life. In September he will become a boarder at Eton College, marking the start of his senior school experience. He will be following in the footsteps of his father,…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

As the fifth anniversary of the takeover approaches in October, Newcastle clearly have work to do on and off the field. Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan set out to be "number one" while chief executive David Hopkinson's aim was to be "in the debate about being the top club in the world" by 2030. But Newcastle need the infrastructure to match. An announcement is awaited on plans for a new state-of-the-art training ground after a site was identified in Woolsington near Newcastle Airport. The club have stressed the importance of taking time to make the right decision when it comes to either expanding St James' Park or building a new stadium, which will be key…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Giddey leaks: Bulls superstar breaks the news of gun NBL recruit Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey has broken the news of a major NBL signing, with NBA forward Luke Travers set to reunite with Melbourne United. Giddey tweeted on Wednesday night that Travers has “inked” a two-year deal with United, although that news came ahead of an anticipated announcement on Thursday. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Luke Travers drives past Celtic Baylor Scheierman during an NBA pre-season game in 2025.AP Giddey and Travers share the same agent, and Giddey posted a…

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli visited Premanand Maharaj's Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan again on Wednesday morning. Videos of the couple seeking blessings surfaced online months after their previous spiritual visit following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win. Several clips circulating on social media showed the couple arriving at the ashram amid tight security. Both Anushka and Virat kept a low profile by wearing face masks, and were seen walking barefoot on muddy roads before leaving the ashram with prasad. For the visit, Anushka wore a simple white salwar suit, while Virat was dressed in a T-shirt and trousers. The couple were…

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa retires after 22-year career The 41-year-old, who played in six FIFA World Cups, announces he will retire from both club and country. Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026 Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history, has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a distinguished 22-year professional career. Ochoa, who turned 41 last week, had previously stated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his last tournament although speculation had swirled about whether he might sign with a new club to extend his playing days. Recommended Stories list of 3…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Russia remains among the world’s top five countries in terms of the volume of aquatic biological resources harvested, the Federal Agency for Fisheries (Rosrybolovstvo) told TASS. "Overall, Russia continues to rank among the world’s top five countries by catch volume," the agency said. Rosrybolovstvo added that Russia’s fishing industry continues to deliver stable results year after year. "It fully meets the needs of the domestic market and ensures the fulfillment of export objectives," the agency stressed. For example, salmon catches increased by more than 40% in 2025, reaching 335,600 metric tons. At the same time, pollock…

Real Madrid and Brazil winger, Vinicius Junior has become the subject of widespread discussion on social media after unveiling a noticeably different appearance after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old reportedly underwent a chin harmonisation procedure in Goiânia, Brazil, shortly after the Selecao’s Round of 16 exit from the tournament. Photos circulating online showed Vinicius with a more defined jawline and sharper facial profile, prompting fans to react to his dramatic transformation. According to reports, the cosmetic procedure was carried out by renowned dermatologist, Dr Alessandro Alarcao, who reportedly travelled from Miami to perform…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano guard Gab Cometa delivered a stellar all-around performance, powering the Basilan Steel to a 93-86 victory over Sarangani 10ACT in the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season on Tuesday at the Orion Sports Complex in Bataan. Cometa, a former Benilde Trailblazer, earned the ‘Best Player of the Game’ honors after posting a […]...Keep on reading: MPBL: Gab Cometa shines with triple-double as Basilan downs Sarangani

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has responded to the speculation regarding the future of Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez with the national team following the loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The Albiceleste came very close to achieving their dream of defending the title, reaching back-to-back finals this year. Regrettably, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against a superior Spanish team, which effectively dashed their hopes. In the wake of this disappointment, rumors began to circulate about the future of 39-year-old Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez within the squad. Lionel Scaloni was asked about this matter during an…

Falconets striker, Janet Akekoromowei has sealed a move to Portuguese champions Benfica, DAILY POST reports. Akekoromowei linked up with Benfica from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit, Bayelsa Queens. The 18-year-old was the Most Valuable Player in the NWFL last year. Akekoromowei was previously linked with Spanish giants Barcelona but the move fell through after she sustained an injury, while on international duty in February. She was part of Falconets squad to the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia and played three matches during the tournament. The striker has also been capped at full international level by Nigeria.

How do I look chic in my 70s … without looking like a try-hard? Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA I’m in my 70s: how can I look chic without looking like a try-hard? Oprah Winfrey keeps it cool with wide-leg track pants and sneakers.GC Images Back when The Golden Girls was prime-time viewing, there was an expectation that women of a certain age would adopt a uniform: a floral Osti frock, perhaps, or tartan trousers with a navy jumper and pearls and a set-and-forget hairstyle. The show ended in 1992 and this expectation ended when actresses such as Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett,…

Melanie C made the most of her newlywed status as she threw a wedding bouquet to her fans while DJing in Ibiza, just three days after she tied the knot. Sporty Spice, 52, tied the knot with model Chris Dingwall over the weekend in a 'perfect' ceremony in the Lake District. Days after her big day, Melanie flew to the party island to DJ at the Chinois Ibiza nightclub, and footage posted on Instagram showed the delighted star tossing a replica of her wedding bouquet. Melanie laughed as she slowly held up the bouquet and tossed it into the crowd, with several of them rushing to catch it. She and Chris tied the knot in a 'perfect' Lake District wedding in…

Hollywood star Zendaya came under fire for wearing 3,000-year-old Iranian gold artefacts as earrings at a London photocall for Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey, which critics called a misappropriation of one of the ancient world's most significant collections of objects. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The earrings — gold disc medallions dating to the first millennium BCE and attributed to the Ziwiyeh hoard, a collection discovered in northwest Iran in the late 1940s — were remounted with diamonds and 18-karat gold by London jeweller Glenn Spiro as part of his Materials of the Old World series. They are owned by Barron London, a Mayfair-based gallery…

Actor Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that a new Deadpool film is in the works at Marvel Studios, with the actor set to return. He shared the update during an appearance at Fanatics Fest 2026 over the weekend. "There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing behind the movies. I think there’s a few deep cuts missing from some of the comics," Reynolds said at Fanatics Fest in New York, as reported by Deadline. "There’s certainly some stuff that, you know, I love that Fabian Nicieza wrote that is incredible. Gerry Duggan, who was a friend, was an incredible comic writer," he went on. The actor added, "There’s stuff upcoming. There’s eventually, you…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' fourth season takes big swings Even if some of them are half-hearted. Paramount Even when Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is good, you're left with the nagging feeling that it could have been better. The show has always been uneven in quality and tone, which is distinct from its intentionally uneven storylines, dancing as it does between genres and tropes. Part of its mission statement has been to take big swings and push the edges of its format. But even if those swings weren't the best, it was made so confidently you were still sold on the overall product. But when that confidence started to ebb away across the third…

A still from ‘Other Mommy’ \| Photo Credit: Blumhouse Universal Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for Other Mommy, the latest horror film from Host director Rob Savage, with Jessica Chastain taking on one of the most unsettling roles of her career. Based on Josh Malerman’s acclaimed novel Incidents Around the House, the psychological horror follows eight-year-old Bela, whose already fractured home is upended by a mysterious presence she calls “Other Mommy.” The sinister figure looks exactly like her mother, Ursula, but its increasingly disturbing behaviour soon convinces the rest of the family that something deeply unnatural has entered their…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Cher Lloyd announced she had split from her hairdresser husband of 13 years, Craig Monk by posting a ring-free hand to her 2.6million Instagram followers on Monday. Telling a fan she had put her ring in the bin, a source close to her husband later told the Daily Mail that Cher should 'stop airing her dirty laundry in public'. The former X Factor singer, 32, had responded to a comment which asked: 'I have many questions, where is your wedding ring? What are we supposed to understand from your photos?' with Cher replying: 'It’s in the bin'. A friend responded: 'Realising the timing of me sending you my save the date….whooooops my bad. Onto greater…

Meenakshi Seshadri is all set to make her long-awaited acting comeback with the upcoming Prime Video series 'Nanavati vs Nanavati', reportedly directed by Vipul Shah . Just two months after relocating to Mumbai to revive her acting career, the veteran star has landed a pivotal role in the courtroom drama, which also reunites her with Jackie Shroff nearly 40 years after their iconic pairing in 'Hero' (1983). The series also features Bhagyashree, Ram Kapoor, and Anupriya Goenka, making it one of the most anticipated OTT projects featuring veteran Bollywood stars. Meenakshi Seshadri lands role two months after relocating Just two months after revealing…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's swansong, Jana Nayagan, has crossed the Rs 20-crore mark in domestic advance bookings, including blocked seats, just a day ahead of its theatrical release. According to reports, over 7 lakh tickets have been sold in India in three languages. The H Vinoth directorial has continued its impressive pre-release run despite a seven-month delay, an HD leak months before release and an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan has grossed over Rs 20 crore in India in advance bookings, including blocked seats. Excluding blocked seats, the film has…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Katrina Kaif has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after one of her prominent fan pages announced its closure over the actress' silence on the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protests against the alleged NEET paper leak and education reforms. The fan page, which had over 70,000 followers, accused the actor of failing to speak up on an issue affecting Indian students, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. While some users applauded the admin's decision, others defended Katrina's right to remain silent, arguing that celebrities are under no obligation to comment on every public issue. Katrina Kaif fan page's…

Singer D4vd remained stoic as gruesome images of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's severed remains were displayed in court on Tuesday. The singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains in connection with Hernandez's brutal slaying. His attorneys have maintained that the now 21-year-old did not cause the young girl's death, even though her remains were found in the front trunk of his Tesla. Disturbing images displayed in court on Tuesday showed Hernandez's bloody head and torso inside a body bag…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

After a blistering dispute that spanned continents and years, Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson has been found not to have defamed her co-star in a series of social media posts. The Pitch Perfect star was sued by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who played the lead role in Wilson’s directorial debut film The Deb. After the verdict on Wednesday, Wilson thanked the judge and the Australian legal system, saying the process had tested her and reinforced her belief in “standing up for what I believe is right, while continuing to create work that brings people joy”. MacInnes claimed Wilson defamed her in a series of social media posts that implied she was…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first male artiste to reach number 1 on Spotify’s newly Launched Global Music Video Chart. He achieved the feat as his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ topped the newly launched chart, making him the first African and first male artist to hit the milestone. Meanwhile, ‘Dai Dai’ also reached a new peak of number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart this week. The song is projected to enter the top 10 next week following Burna Boy and Shakira’s World Cup Final Halftime Show performance on Sunday. ‘Dai Dai’ remains the most-streamed music video of 2026 on YouTube…

Mithun Shyam \| Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Mithun Shyam, disciple of Padmini Ramachandran, presented an engaging Bharatanatyam recital at the Music Academy's Mid-Year dance festival 2026. He commenced with Thodayamangalam in ragas Kedara and Husseni, setting the tone for the evening. This was followed by a traditional alarippu in Sankarabharanam, set to Rupaka tala. The centrepiece of the recital was Veenai Sesha Iyer’s varnam ‘Devadhi deva’, choreographed by Padmini Ramachandran, and set in raga Shanmukhapriya, Adi tala. Preceded by a virutham in raga Revathi, the piece invoked Nataraja of Chidambaram through the Bhikshatanar episode from the…

Africa · Northern Key Facts —The death. Composer Hany Shenouda died on 20 July 2026 at the Armed Forces Medical Complex in Maadi, Cairo, following a sudden health crisis. —The legacy. He founded Al-Masryeen in 1977, widely considered Egypt’s first modern pop band, and launched the careers of Amr Diab and Mohamed Mounir. —The honour. He received Egypt’s State Appreciation Award in the Arts in 2023, one of the country’s highest cultural distinctions. —The soft-power asset. His six-decade career helped cement Cairo’s role as the Arab world’s music production hub, a pillar of Egyptian influence now under pressure from Gulf competitors. —The timing.…

Narelle Cowan and Aimee Lipley's gardens have a few things in common. Both have pretty plants, chairs for al fresco dining - and one of the UK's busiest motorways. About 75,000 vehicles travel over the elevated concrete monolith hanging about 45ft (14m) above their plot every day on the main route between London and south Wales. "I call it my free gazebo," said Aimee. "I love it under here, when it's raining you can walk to the shops without getting your hair wet." The two-lane carriageway in the sky was one of the first sections of the M4 and a relic of the 1960s freeway building boom after the explosion in post-war car ownership.

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young actress CNNAfternoon Update: Rebel Wilson wins defamation case; Brittany Higgins decries Hanson’s DV comments; and Milky Way splendour The GuardianActor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds ReutersRebel Wilson Triumphs In Explosive Court Battle With ‘The Deb’ Co-Star Charlotte MacInnes DeadlineRebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film BBC

Environment Minister ⁠Monique Barbut has stepped ​down in protest after French lawmakers approved ​controversial legislation allowing the temporary reintroduction of two pesticides accused of harming bees.

Spaniards are used to scorching summers and tropical nights, meaning that they know many ingenious unwritten rules to make their homes and bodies cool down at night so they can sleep better without needing air-con. One of the worst things about summers in Spain is that typically there’s no respite from the intense temperatures, with heatwaves arriving earlier and lasting longer, giving you the sense that you're trapped in a perpetual ola de calor (heatwave). It’s also often uncomfortably warm or hot at night too, which makes it very difficult to have a good night's sleep. Many places across the country have been experiencing torrid nights where the…

Burnham's bus shambles: Minister admits £450m funding for £2 fare cap 'not worked out yet' - a day after PM told Cabinet ALL policies must be costed By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 04:40 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 04:56 EDT, 22 July 2026 Another Andy Burnham cost-of-living announcement was at risk of descending into chaos today. The PM has been boasting about his decision to cap single bus fares at £2 across the country - instead of £3 typically now. But Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander extraordinarily admitted this morning that the 'detail' of where £454million of funding is coming from 'hasn't been worked through' yet. She…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Brazil · Business Key Facts —Location. Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block, Campos Basin, about 108 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state. —Well designation. 4-BRSA-140D-RJS, drilled in a water depth of 734 meters. —Operator stake. Petrobras holds a 100 percent operating stake in the block. —Reservoir type. A post-salt find, distinct from the basin’s prolific pre-salt plays. —Early indicators. Oil confirmed via electrical logging, gas indications, and fluid sampling. Petrobras has confirmed an oil discovery at the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block in the Campos Basin, the first concrete exploration result from the mature offshore region to make…

Environmental groups from Pangasinan have joined growing opposition to Pax Silica, a United States-backed artificial intelligence and semiconductor economic hub being developed in New Clark City. INQUIRER FILES CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Environmental groups from Pangasinan have joined growing opposition to Pax Silica, a United States-backed artificial intelligence and semiconductor economic hub being developed in New Clark City. In a statement, the Pangasinan People’s Strike for Environment (PPSE) said youth environmental advocates from five towns visited communities and schools in San Jacinto town to conduct a petition-signing campaign against Pax…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Defendants sentenced. Three executives received prison terms ranging from 12 to 14 years for active corruption and money laundering. —Heaviest penalty. Jesús de Oliveira Ferreira Filho was sentenced to 14 years, 7 months, and 15 days in prison. —Case origin. The convictions stem from a residual Lava Jato investigation into a cartel that rigged Petrobras contracts between 2004 and 2014. —Court. The ruling was issued by the 13th Federal Criminal Court of Curitiba on June 5, 2026. —Appeal status. The decision is a first-instance conviction and remains subject to appeal before higher courts. A federal judge in Curitiba has…

Reports of radioactive materials detected at a steel plant in Magalang, Pampanga have sparked concern among residents. INQUIRER FILES MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Reports of radioactive materials detected at a steel plant in Pampanga’s Magalang town have sparked concern among residents. Media reports and social media posts claim that authorities have discovered raw materials, by-products, and waste containing thorium isotopes at the Chuangxing Steel Incorporated plant in Barangay Navaling during a raid on July 19. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and the police served a court-issued…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inaugurated a National Working Committee to address human rights violations associated with climate change in Nigeria. A statement from the NHRC on Tuesday said the committee’s inauguration became necessary as “climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a human rights issue.” The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, urged Nigerians to view climate change differently. “It’s not just about rising temperatures. It’s about people. It’s about families losing their homes, farmers losing their livelihoods, communities being uprooted and vulnerable people falling deeper into…

Highlights Researchers Alika Maunakea and Ruben Juarez are conducting one of the largest studies on the long-term health effects of wild and urban fire exposure. The study, which follows survivors of the 2023 fires that burned down Lāhainā, may provide key insights that could help protect people exposed to future fires anywhere. To the researchers’ surprise, the study has become an important piece of health infrastructure in Maui’s rural areas. They hope to build a nonprofit to continue health monitoring and research, creating what they see as a new model in rural health. LĀHAINĀ, Hawai‘i — About once a month, Alika Maunakea and Ruben Juarez and their…

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she would “submit her resignation" to France President Emmanuel Macron following the French parliament's final adoption of a controversial measure on bee-harming pesticides to which she was opposed.

Key events Andy Burnham's new government faces questions on funding after announcing £2 bus fare cap in England Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham’s new government is facing fresh questions on how it will fund its new policies aimed at easing the cost of living, after the prime minister announced a £2 cap on single bus fares this morning. The cap on single bus fares in England will be in place from January, reducing the current cap of £3. The government said the measure is backed by £454m of funding, including money to allow devolved governments to take similar action. About £400m of that funding will come from…

India's soybean belt is sending out an early warning signal. The latest UPAg India Progressive Crop Area Sown Report for the kharif season, as of July 17, 2026, shows that farmers have planted 106.02 lakh hectares under soybean, down from 111.05 lakh hectares during the same period last year, a decline of 5.02 lakh hectares, or 4.52%. The crop's normal sowing area stands at 128.71 lakh hectares, indicating that planting remains well below the long-term average. While part of the shortfall could narrow as sowing continues, scientists say the numbers reflect a growing challenge facing one of India's most important oilseed crops: climate change-driven…

The world’s biggest meat company, JBS, faces a landmark legal challenge to disclose how its $6bn (£4.5bn) global expansion plan is compatible with responsibilities to the climate, nature and human rights. Courts in the Netherlands, where JBS is headquartered, will assess the petition filed by Greenpeace for information on whether the company is compliant with Dutch laws on “duty of care” as well as its own publicly stated commitments. Lawyers said the case opened a new frontier in the fight against climate change, potentially creating a precedent for legal challenges against the agriculture sector, which is the biggest cause of deforestation and a…

Georgie Falloon photographed in 2013, after she became a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. In March 2025, Georgie was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in the body’s connective and supportive tissues. Her husband, Jamie Falloon, said she received treatment in Auckland Hospital and in Australia, before being medically evacuated back to New Zealand and brought home with the help of Wellington and Masterton Hospital staff. “She knew what was coming but she never let it consume her,” Jamie told the Herald. She died on Sunday in her sleep after a “determined” fight with cancer, her obituary read.…

At the June meet-and-greet organised by the GLFC, half a dozen sea lampreys posed for the cameras at the Capitol. One of them even sucked on the palm of Representative Bill Huizenga, as per a CNN report. Among the few things the entire Congress agrees on, this is one: the invasive sea lampreys must go. For the American coasts that thrive on their seafood population, the invasive species, also known as 'vampire' fishes or the 'vampire' of the Great Lakes, has had a devastating impact on the lakes' trout, salmon and whitefish population. And thus, have inspired what scientists often call the 'forbidden experiment'. Arrival of sea lampreys Once the…

Dairy co-operative First Milk, which has a large cheese-processing plant in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, is trying to address the situation with all 700 of its farmers across the UK - including 200 in west Wales. The group has recently worked out the nutrient footprint of each farm - closely scrutinising use of bought-in feed and fertiliser. This data is used alongside new maps, produced with the help of satellite imagery, showing the risk of causing river pollution on a field by field basis. Farmers will be expected to adjust where they spread fertiliser and slurry accordingly, and introduce other mitigation measures to improve soil health and…

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political…

Are you worried about water quality this monsoon and thinking of switching to RO? Or already have one and wake up every morning to drink RO water, assuming it's the healthiest choice? Well, whichever side you're on, pause. And understand that the widespread perception that RO purifiers are the only way to ensure safe drinking water is misleading. According to a report by the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, reverse osmosis (RO) purifiers are not the right choice for every household. The institute says consumers should choose a water purification system based on the quality of their water, not marketing claims. So, when do you actually…