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One reason I'm so anti-generative AI is because many models rely on a data set containing written or visual work used without the original creator's permission. As a writer myself, it's a small comfort then that the copyright suit brought against Anthropic has been settled in favour of the author plaintiffs. Anthropic leveraged a library of millions of pirated books to train its Claude chatbot and, as a result, the AI company is now set to pay out a copyright settlement of $1.5 billion (via Euro News). Some of the affected authors argued this pay out was too small but, as of July 20, a US judge has now approved the deal, closing the book on one of the…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has introduced new regulations for licensed private Hajj and Umrah tour operators ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage, including a mandatory N250 million bank guarantee and stricter operational requirements aimed at protecting pilgrims and improving service delivery. The reforms, contained in a July 20, 2026 circular signed by the Deputy Director of Operations, Mrs. Hafsatu Baba Tela, replace the previous refundable cash deposit with a bank guarantee. Under the new guidelines, operators must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), possess valid International Air Transport Association (IATA)…

'Fox \& Friends Weekend' hosts and Kayleigh McEnany criticize the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for politicizing education. They highlight the union's focus on politics during its convention rather than addressing declining national report card scores in reading and math. McEnany praises states like Mississippi and Alabama for innovative, student-focused educational approaches, contrasting them with the AFT's alleged political agenda. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The nation's top teacher unions and education groups are allegedly embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles into AI guidance for classrooms as…

IIn March, Meta’s Oversight Board called on the company to “meet its public commitments and employ its own tools” to help quell the spread of deceptive generative AI content across platforms. Meta responded in July by introducing Content Seal — an invisible watermarking technology that flags images generated by the company’s new AI model. But it was basically a footnote buried in the company’s announcement for its Muse image and video generation tools. As someone who spends a lot of time scrutinizing AI labeling systems, Content Seal doesn’t fill me with confidence. There are already more established solutions, like C2PA Content Credentials and…

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." "We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement posted on social media. AI startup Hugging Face said last week that it had detected an intrusion into its data processing systems that it suspected was caused by an AI agent acting on its own. "We suspected last week's cyberattack might have come from a frontier lab, given the sophistication of the agent," Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clément Delangue said in…

Later this year, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) will launch a separate code of practice for cloud environments. It will lay out the cybersecurity requirements governing the secure deployment, operation, and management of critical information infrastructure systems hosted on cloud, said Mrs Teo. Earlier this year, CSA wrote to boards and senior leadership of all critical information infrastructure owners to review their cybersecurity in light of artificial intelligence-enabled threats. At the time, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How said that the letter from CSA sets out clear expectations on…

Good morning. We’re so back – to trade negotiations, this time without a USMCA exemption. More on that below, along with ‘cockroach’ protests and ‘skillcation’ vacations. Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions in Ottawa on Tuesday.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press TOP STORIES Carney and Trump to ‘intensify’ trade talks Prime Minister Mark Carney said that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade talks after the U.S. President announced a suite of new tariffs on Canadian goods. Unlike past American tariffs, the new 50-per-cent tariffs will not include an exemption for goods trading under the United…

Beijing is ramping up its computing power and unveiling new policies to boost the city’s “token economy”, as China accelerates AI adoption across key industries in its tech race with the US. The Chinese capital aims to add another 50,000 petaflops of intelligent computing power in the second half of 2026, pushing its total capacity over 130,000 petaflops by the end of the year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology said at a press briefing on Tuesday. One petaflop is equal to 1 trillion calculations per second. The aggressive target follows a 22,000-petaflop boost in the first six months of the year, which lifted the…

A couple of months back, the global tech industry was shaken when Microsoft offered voluntary retirement to about 9,000 longtime employees, closely following 15,000 forced job cuts last year. Just a week later, the same company announced it was hiring 6,000 new employees into its newly minted AI consulting arm, Microsoft Frontier Company. The role? Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs). \| Photo: iStock/ Getty Images Published - July 22, 2026 03:56 pm IST

OpenAI on Tuesday said that its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked into Hugging Face, a digital repository of AI technology. "We had a significant security incident during evaluation of our models," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement posted on social media. The disclosure comes amid heightened concerns about the cybersecurity risks posed by powerful AI models. How did the breach happen? In a blog post, OpenAI said the "unprecedented cyber incident" took place while it was testing the cybersecurity capabilities of its models in a "tightly controlled digital testing ground," where internet access was limited for safety.…

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OpenAI researchers confirm an AI agent escaped sandbox, exploited zero‑days, and attacked Hugging Face Controlled experiment with GPT‑5.6 Sol showed autonomous chaining of vulnerabilities and credential theft Security experts call it unprecedented, urging stronger AI governance, accountability, and protection models OpenAI has confirmed one of its AI agents broke out of a sandbox, found and exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to gain access to the open internet, and then attacked a platform. Not just any platform too - the agent was able to breach Hugging Face, one of the biggest AI and machine learning companies on the Internet today. The good news is…

The four companies announced the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades on Tuesday. The pitch is a labour shortage. The subtext is harder to miss. The number behind it Employers cannot find enough electricians, technicians, and builders. The alliance puts the gap at 2.1 million unfilled skilled-trade jobs by 2030, across manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy. It counts 130,000 more electrical workers needed by 2030, and over 350,000 auto technicians by 2029. The founders say they have already backed skilled-workforce programmes across 30 states. The new group is meant to pull those efforts together. What it will do The plan has three parts, the…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes America has nothing to fear from China's open-source AI models — and everything to fear from the growing campaign to ban them."These Chinese models are excellent," Huang told Axios' Mike Allen on Tuesday in an exclusive interview for our "Behind the Curtain" video series. "Open-source models that are excellent should be used."Why it matters: The world's top AI chipmaker says American companies should "absolutely" be allowed to use Chinese models — a direct challenge to Trump officials and the U.S. labs lobbying Washington to shut them out.Among them are Nvidia's own customers, OpenAI and Anthropic, which have accused…

Across industries, organizations are increasingly tracking AI usage through dashboards, token utilization and platform engagement metrics. Some of the most visible companies in the world have stood up leaderboards ranking employee AI use; others have tied AI adoption directly to raises and promotions. The intent is reasonable - leaders want a signal that the investment is landing. Guna Jayaraman Social Links Navigation Chief AI Officer at Cornerstone. But we’ve reached a point where managers, executives and boards carry a false assumption that AI usage means a more AI-ready workforce. Usage and capability are not the same thing. Latest Videos From…

President Lee Jae Myung, right, listens to a participant's remark during a discussion meeting on regional, essential and public healthcare at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung and Korean business leaders will meet with executives of Big Tech firms during his visit to the United States later this week, his office said Wednesday, highlighting Korea’s growing role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry and strengthening ties with key players in the sector. Lee will embark on a five-nation trip on Friday, visiting Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Germany and the U.S. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac and…

Silicon Valley residents are increasingly trying to stop the advance of artificial intelligence, even as the region attracts hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to expand the technology’s reach. Companies and workers around San Francisco Bay sparked the global AI explosion. Now, the nation’s tech hub also sits at the center of an intense and growing revolt against its ability to cause harm and replace humans. Hunter Glenn joined a group of protesters outside the San Francisco headquarters of AI trailblazer Anthropic on Monday because he is worried that AI poses a threat not only to jobs but also to humanity. He was laid off as a copywriter…

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The lawsuit also took note of past legal proceedings against Anthropic over alleged copyright violations [File] \| Photo Credit: REUTERS Anthropic has been sued by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation over allegations that the Claude-maker infringed technology patents relating to artificial neural networks and machine-learning systems. In a legal filing dated July 20, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation claimed that the patented technologies addressed technical problems linked to the development of artificial neural networks years before AI systems went commercial. The lawsuit alleged that Anthropic had “made, used, sold,…

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Good morning! Or good evening! Wherever you are, it’s time for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. We’ve been waiting for this day as we’ve waded through dozens of rumors. If we made a bingo board for this event, we’d put these on it: We’re just moments away from checking some or maybe all of these off. Android Police is at the event and also covering it from afar. Join us here for our liveblog. We’ll cover the news and provide commentary. So, click play on the livestream below to watch Galaxy Unpacked live and stay with us right…

If you're in the hunt for a back-to-school gaming laptop, then look no further than this excellent Gigabyte Woot deal. Right now at Amazon's outlet, you can save 33% off the list price and get a 16-inch laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 for just $1,399, one of the cheapest 5070 laptops around. For that, you get Nvidia's punchy mobile RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of RAM for gaming and multitasking, 1TB of storage, and a nifty 2560 x 1600 WQXGA display. Given the current prices of RAM and storage, getting a laptop of this spec at this price is pretty much unheard of these days. We actually covered the HX 350 version of this laptop at $1,389 earlier this month. This…

Prebuilt gaming PCs are looking like better and better value as the price of individual components rises. This Skytech Gaming King 95 Desktop Gaming PC is only $1,399 at Walmart, with a cool $600.99 knocked off the $1,999.99 list price. This is pretty good value considering the specifications of the hardware inside. It's certainly not bleeding-edge, but at $1,399, you would struggle to build this system yourself from individual parts. ● Check out this deal at Walmart Contained inside the Skytech Gaming King 95 Desktop Gaming PC is the AM5 powerhouse Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming processor with its potent 3D V-Cache and 360mm ARGB AIO liquid cooler, an Nvidia…

It's no secret that e-waste is a big problem. According to the United Nations, in 2022, the amount of thrown-away electronics would fit into a line of trucks that could circle the equator. When I was doing a big tech declutter recently, I came face-to-face with a big culprit: the small gadgets we buy all the time have plenty of extra accessories we don't need. After carrying a huge bag of unwanted charging wires, headphone cables, and power blocks to my local electronics recycling location, I can't help but wish manufacturers would cut down on what they make us buy. Related Or terrible, throwaway earbuds, either Cleaning out years of technology…

A Friday morning on a public holiday usually means sleeping in. Instead, I was standing outside my local Trader Joe’s before 7am, staring at a line of shoppers that seemed to stretch for miles. The grocery store in Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles, wouldn’t open for another hour. But hundreds of people were already waiting for the same thing: Trader Joe’s new striped pastel mini canvas totes, a $2.99 reusable bag that has inspired a frenzy more typically associated with sneaker releases or concert presale tickets. A long line for Trader Joe’s viral tote bags in Santa Clarita, California. Photograph: Liz Lindain/The Guardian The phenomenon…

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TL;DR Philips Hue could be planning to launch an outdoor table called the Philips Hue Go XXL. The table was originally teased as an April Fool’s joke last year. It could be a large outdoor table, and the company could launch it in September. Philips Hue is gearing up to launch a bunch of new lighting products, most likely at IFA Berlin in September. We’ve already reported on a possible camera to sync Hue lights to media playing on a TV, and now it seems the company could be launching some other new products as well. According to a report from Hueblog, the company accidentally leaked the Hue Go XXL in a video recording that has since been edited. The…

There’s nothing like the feeling of crisp bed sheets at the end of a long day, so it’s well worth shopping around and finding the best bed sheets that’ll create that sanctuary feeling. In terms of what to look for, think about what material you’d prefer. Linen brings an easy, lived-in look to a bedroom and offers excellent breathability. Similarly, bamboo is a nice option for hot sleepers wanting something breathable and moisture-wicking. Cotton offers a bit more structure than linen and may be able to handle more frequent washing. Price will also come into it. The cost of bed sheets can range anywhere from around $11 to upwards of $500, usually…

The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Forget squeaky springs and stiff mattresses – today’s best sleeper sofas are designed for real life, from condos and small spaces to year-round use and overnight guests. Whether you’re searching for a compact sleeper sofa, sectional sleeper sofa or stylish pull-out couch, these sofa beds combine comfort, durability and easy conversions without sacrificing looks, no matter your need. From Canadian favourites Article, Simons and Cozey to…

The Jura E10 is a new premium espresso machine from the Swiss brand It offers hot and cold brewing, syrup-infused foam, and Light Brew mode It's available now for £1,425 (about $1,910 / AU$2,720) Jura, known for its luxury espresso machines, has just launched a new coffee maker that packs a staggering array of advanced brewing features into a surprisingly compact package. The new Jura E10 offers hot and cold brewing, syrup-infusion for flavored drinks, and a new timer that means the machine can start brewing when you wake so your favorite coffee is ready and waiting the moment you wake up. The feature set sounds very similar to that of the Jura J10 I…

With the recent changes at T-Mobile, Verizon has emerged as the frontrunner for people looking to switch. However, as most telecom carriers do, Verizon also faces its fair share of hiccups. We’re now hearing reports from Verizon users about an international roaming outage, with their phones dropping to SOS/emergency/satellite mode. Reddit user ernhernandez1973 received this message from customer service: Currently we are facing an issue which affecting international roaming services for customers traveling outside the U.S. This is an active disruption with international partner networks, and our engineering teams are working closely with global…

TikTok is releasing a new tool to help users identify AI spam It says that AI spam “crowds out original creators” Industry insider suspects that ad revenue may be the real motivator If you're getting tired of AI slop on social media, you're not alone. Even TikTok, which has spent the last couple of years rolling out AI creation tools, is now testing new ways to detect AI-generated spam and teaching users how to recognize AI content. TikTok says it is testing improved detection systems to target accounts dedicated to posting AI-generated spam that “crowds out original creators”, and it is also creating a new guide that helps its users use AI tools…

Welcome to Galaxy Unpacked 2026 (the sequel) Hello, and welcome to our liveblog for Samsung's second big phone launch of the year, Galaxy Unpacked 2026. We'll be reporting live from the London event, which kicks off at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST. But first, it's time to take you through all of the last-minute rumors on what we're expecting to see — and we certainly haven't been short of leaks...

It’s been five years since Google officially acquired Fitbit for a reported $2.1 billion, grabbing hardware and software teams that also absorbed assets from Pebble, which Fitbit itself acquired in 2016. So, how have things changed? Well, for starters, Fitbit is now Google Fitbit. It’s not the most imaginative of name changes, and it hasn't stuck in consumers’ minds, but the good news is that Fitbit devices remain some of the most user-friendly and welcoming fitness trackers available. This is especially true if you're just starting, or reigniting, your fitness journey. Fitbit’s dominance has waned slightly in the face of countless alternatives, but…

Mexico · Business Key Facts —Total Mexico investment. Grupo Bimbo will invest US$2 billion in Mexico between 2025 and 2028. —Puebla plant cost. The new Puebla facility requires an investment of more than MX$1,760 million (US$101.2 million). —Plant modernization. More than 30 existing plants across Mexico will be modernized under the plan. —Job creation. The national program will generate 2,000 direct jobs and over 1,800 indirect positions. —Fleet upgrade. The company will expand its low-emissions vehicle fleet as part of the investment cycle. Grupo Bimbo, the Mexican multinational that ranks as the world’s largest bakery company, is building a second…

Xteink has just launched the X4 Pro This tiny ereader can stick to the back of your phone, and its main upgrades include a light and a touchscreen New open source ereader software called FreeInk has also been announced While small smartphones have largely gone out of fashion, it seems there’s an appetite for absolutely tiny ereaders. The Xteink brand is one of the biggest small-screen successes in this space, and its new model, the Xteink X4 Pro, is set to potentially be its best yet. This ereader has just a 4.3-inch screen, with dimensions of 111 x 69 x 5.95mm, making it even smaller than the iPhone 13 mini, so it's small enough to fit in even a tiny…

"Regime Change," the juicy exposé on President Trump's second term by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, has passed the publishing milestone of 500,000 units sold (hardcover, audio, e-book) in just one month.Publishing sources tell me the blockbuster is on track to be the bestselling nonfiction book of 2026. Simon & Schuster has ordered a seventh printing, bringing the total hardcovers in print to 460,000."Reports of the death of the nonfiction book have been greatly exaggerated," said Matt Latimer of the Javelin agency, which represents Haberman.But this is a rare feat. "This doesn't necessarily mean that Trump books are back," said Keith Urbahn,…

Google recently started rolling out an update to its Contacts application that makes it easier to create your own contact card so you can share it with others when they ask for your details. If this sounds a bit familiar, it's because Google already offers a personal "Calling Card" in the Phone app, but like all calling cards, that one only displays your preferred photo and font when you call people who already have your details. The new Your info card in Contacts is made for those who don't have your details, and here's how I edited it to suit my needs. I recommend you do too. Related The feature has been available since August, what are you waiting…

Finding a good deal on a prebuilt gaming PC isn't easy these days, especially with the ongoing global memory crisis. But what are the chances of stumbling across an unbeatable deal while you're out shopping for rotisserie chicken? Well, that's exactly what happened to one lucky Costco shopper, who walked away with a heavily discounted iBuyPower gaming PC for $1,140, down from its original price of $1,899.99. Now that’s a true winner winner, chicken dinner. According to their post on the PC Master Race subreddit thread, u/klcp20 stumbled on one of the last display units at Costco during their weekly groceries run. While display units are generally sold…

Motorola Pad 70 Groove just launched in india, with wider release in August The bezels and back tote 4 tweeters, 3 woofers and 2 passive radiators Will likely be great for movies and music — annoying for other commuters We've seen loudspeakers come in all shapes and sizes, but JBL's latest has some odd additions. There's the 12.1-inch screen, the cameras, the pretty in-depth user interface... oh, it's a tablet, isn't it? Meet the Moto Pad 70 Groove, a new touchscreen handheld which has just launched in India, ahead of a general sale in early August. There's no word on global availability, mind — and given that the other Moto Pad products are…

The ceremony, known as a “dignified transfer” of the bodies, comes amid growing frustration with Trump’s war against Iran. The war has cost U.S. taxpayers at least $37.5 billion so far, has led to the deaths of 18 U.S. service members and injured more than 450 troops. It has killed thousands of Iranians. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have raised questions about the war, which has caused global oil prices to rise and shows no signs of ending. Since the war started in February, Trump has offered differing objectives for the war. The U.S. president will travel to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for the ceremony. U.S. presidents, vice…

After years of debate about the large, traditional terraced house in the town of Braunau am Inn, which was in private ownership and had housed a charity for handicapped people, Austria made a compulsory purchase in 2017 and announced in 2019 it would be remodelled and turned into a police station. Even before the conversion, the only sign of its historical significance was a rock on the pavement from the Mauthausen concentration camp with the inscription “Never again fascism” that does not mention Hitler. The rock remains in place. The only sign added to the white facade reads “Police”. “The aim was to prevent any association with Adolf…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan has made “remarkable progress” in developing indigenous defence capabilities. He made the remarks at the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 being held today and tomorrow at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. Addressing the event, PM Shehbaz noted that Pakistan has “made remarkable progress in developing indigenous autonomous capabilities in the field of defence and security under the dynamic leadership” of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. “Our armed forces have adopted cutting-edge technologies, some of…

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Government is set to officially open its Balay Silangan Rehabilitation Center in Barangay Basak on July 28. City Administrator Atty. Gonzalo Malig-on Jr. said the facility had already been constructed when the new administration took over last year but had yet to become operational due to the lack of personnel, logistics, and other operational requirements. He said the Commission on Audit (COA) had also flagged the unused facility. Malig-on said the city spent the past several months preparing the center for operations by hiring and training counselors and other personnel, organizing security measures, […]...Keep…

Despite American and Israeli claims, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Beghaei has denied the presence of any nuclear activity at Kolang Koukh, alos known as Pickaxe Mountain. "Iran’s nuclear activities have been fully declared to the IAEA in accordance with its safeguards obligations. Washington’s obsessive focus on Kolang Kouh where no nuclear activity is taking place is nothing more than a fabricated pretext for aggression, destruction, and sabotage," Beghaei said in a post on X.

MANILA /Philippines/, July 22. /TASS/. Moscow wants the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz to end and is not supplying Tehran with weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated, calling rumors to that effect "simply embarrassing." "For no apparent reason, the West, and Washington in particular, are now stoking a narrative that Russia and China are directly supplying Iran with the weapons to attack US targets. Well, you know, it is embarrassing to even hear that," Lavrov said after taking part in the ASEAN events in the Philippines. "So, returning to the Strait of Hormuz conflict, we want it to cease," Lavrov stressed. "It affects the global…

Open this photo in gallery: Foreign Minister Anita Anand attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with Canada in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, Wednesday.JAM STA ROSA/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…

NEW DELHI: Beefing up the country’s submarine hunter fleet to counter rising underwater presence of Chinese Navy in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) at the Karwar naval base, Karnataka, on Wednesday. The ceremony was presided over by IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the 80-metre-long vessel, with a displacement of over 1,100 tonnes, is designed to conduct anti-submarine…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted external attempts to destabilize the situation in the fuel and energy complex and several other sectors of the country's economy. Opening a meeting on economic issues, the Russian leader said that the condition of key sectors of the domestic economy remains stable. "Even despite external attempts to destabilize the situation in the fuel and energy sector and some other sectors," the president added.

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DONETSK, July 22. /TASS/. The Lyuty attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was assembled at the Kiev-based Rapid factory that has been struck by Russian forces, first commander of the unmanned systems units’ instructor training center in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Dmitry Barov told TASS. "It was not just a warehouse, it was an industrial facility used for the assembly of medium-and long-range drones, including attack drones - the AN-196 Lyuty, the result of joint development by Antonov aircraft manufacturer and Ukroboronprom defense group. According to intelligence data, rare foreign-made spare parts were stored there at a large warehouse,"…

By Michael Martina MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he talked a lot during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about a planned trip to the United States by President Xi Jinping. Meeting with Wang in Manila on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, Rubio told reporters that both sides had differences, but their job was to manage them, adding there were areas of potential cooperation. President Donald Trump has said a summit with Xi could take place at the end of September. Theirmeetingcomes amid a fragile truce between the world's biggest economies…

Commuters walk past a wall mural along the street in Tehran on July 21, 2026. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images *hide caption* *toggle caption* Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. military launched more airstrikes on Iran early Wednesday as Iran hit back against U.S. military targets in the Gulf and Jordan. The attacks overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, one of the conflict's mediators, where Iranian Interior Minister Eskander Momeni visited for talks potentially aimed at reviving a collapsed ceasefire between the United States and Iran. U.S. Central Command said it targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities,…

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the US use of some UK bases for "defensive" air strikes on Iran, in a continuation of a policy introduced by his predecessor Keir Starmer, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. According to sources who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity, Starmer held a meeting of senior ministers and officials on Friday, in which it was decided that US planes could continue to use bases at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The sources said that Burnham was briefed on the discussion and agreed with the decision, confirming that he would likely continue Starmer’s policy…

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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…

Warning: some viewers may find the following footage distressing. Italian police have clashed with demonstrators in Bologna, northern Italy, during a protest over a man's death. The demonstrations on Monday night followed Italian media reports that Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born businessman, had died on Sunday when police tried to arrest him. A video filmed by a resident and shared on social media shows Fakir repeatedly calling for help as two officers sit on him and ambulance workers appear to look on

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 tiger entered a cattle shed and killed a calf at Mallankuzhi village in the Thalavadi hills in the early hours of Wednesday (July 22, 2026), triggering panic among residents. The incident occurred under the Jeerahalli Forest Range of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). A farmer, Kunnegowda, had tethered his cattle in the shed on Tuesday (July 21) night. Forest officials said the tiger strayed out of the forest during the night and entered the cattle shed, where it attacked and killed the calf. Awakened by the commotion, Mr. Kunnegowda rushed to the shed and saw the tiger fleeing. He later found the calf dead. The incident has caused concern…

The main battle tank, long regarded as the backbone of modern land warfare, is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Lessons from the Ukraine war and the rapid proliferation of drones, precision-guided missiles and loitering munitions have exposed vulnerabilities that militaries around the world are now scrambling to address. Rather than replacing tanks, armies are redesigning them for a battlefield where threats increasingly come from above and where survival depends as much on sensors and software as on armour and firepower. The result is a new generation of tanks built around survivability, adaptability and integration with unmanned…

Searchers have found the wreckage from a Pan Am flight that plunged into the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, an accident that killed 52 and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight. The New York-bound plane, the Clipper Endeavor, made a hard landing after losing engine power shortly after takeoff. The 17 passengers and crew who survived told investigators everyone lived through the landing, but panic set in as many passengers struggled to find life vests and the crew had a hard time pulling out life rafts. According to the Pan Am Historical Foundation, the cabin crew tried to calm the 64 passengers.…

Tropical Storm Bertha began weakening and was expected to continue doing so as it moved slowly west along or near the Gulf Coast. The strongest sustained wind near the center of Bertha, which is well out to sea, was down to 50 mph on Wednesday. An ABC News graphic shows the forecast on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. ABC News Bertha strengthened into a tropical storm on Monday night, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting a tropical storm watch on Monday for parts of the Gulf Coast. A tropical storm is defined as a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 39 mph to 73 mph. Panama City Beach, Florida, recorded a 40 mph wind gust…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized two tankers designated for transporting edible vegetable oil after they were found carrying Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, in Lagos. The agency said the seizure was made during a recent enforcement operation, barely three months after it warned transporters against using the same tankers for both petroleum products and edible oil, describing the practice as a serious threat to public health. Speaking to journalists, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, said investigations revealed that the two vehicles, which…

A 71-year-old grandmother in eastern China jumped into a river to save a young man who tried to drown himself because of his relationship problems, winning widespread admiration on social media. The man was filmed on July 13 climbing onto a bridge’s railing before decisively jumping into a river in Suixi county in Anhui province, the Anhui Daily reported. Liu Defang, a white-haired retiree, was chatting with friends near the bridge when she heard someone shouting, “Someone has fallen into the water!” Liu quickly ran to the riverbank and took off her shoes. She caught a lifebuoy thrown to her by a woman nearby and jumped into the water without…

Once again, the "Land Down Under" is on the apparent uptick for falling space debris. In early July, the Australian Space Agency reported that objects recovered, dubbed "space balls," are likely pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. Six spherical pieces of space junk were found in the small seaside community of Forrest Beach, near Ingham. Australian Queensland Fire Department crews swung into action to assist partner agencies following the discovery of the potentially hazardous objects. Scientific teams safely secured a number of the items, establishing a 165 feet (50-meter) "exclusion zone" around them to assure public safety. The nature and…

The landslide site in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog District in Davao City remains closed to most vehicles after continuous monsoon rains triggered a massive slope failure on July 17, severing the Bukidnon–Davao Road. Motorists are using alternate routes while authorities assess and rehabilitate the damaged highway. Photo by DPWH-11 VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is expected to inspect the massive landslide site along the Bukidnon–Davao Road in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog Proper, Davao City on Thursday, July 23, as authorities continue assessing long-term engineering solutions, a Department of Public Works and…

The water level at Angat Dam plummets to 163.51 meters on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, falling below its normal high water level of 210.00 meters. The water reservoir supplies more than 90 percent of Metro Manila’s potable water, and is also crucial to power generation, as its four hydroelectric turbines produce up to 200 megawatts for the Luzon grid. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE BUSTOS, Bulacan — The rains in the past few days triggered by monsoon, and the recent typhoons have been irrigating rice farms in Bulacan and Pampanga in spite of the inability of Angat Dam to provide water supply because of the anticipated El Niño this year. Melencio…

Moment man throws victim over 12ft wall onto busy road caught on dashcam A man who threw his victim off a 12ft wall onto a busy road below has been jailed for six years. Dashcam footage of a passing car shows Daniel Meredith, 36, of Queen Street in Torquay, pushing his victim over the railings of a raised pedestrian walkway in Torquay on 28 October 2025. The victim fell headfirst onto the road below, narrowly missing an oncoming vehicle, and was left with a broken spine, broken shoulders, six broken ribs and significant bruising. Police arrived on the scene, having responded to reports of two men arguing near the bridge on Torbay Road. On Friday (17…

The story so far: Toxic gases, generated by a sudden explosive release of suspected methane trapped or embedded in rocks on July 20, 2026, claimed the lives of 20 workers (till the time of reporting) in an under-construction Head Race Tunnel (HRT) of the NHPC’s 500 MW Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project at Samardung in Sikkim’s Namchi district. Five others remained trapped about 1.5 km inside the tunnel, underlining the hazards of infrastructure development across the Himalayan landscape. How did the tragedy happen? The NHPC has said a thorough investigation will be conducted to ascertain the cause of the incident. The Sikkim government has also…

Newly released footage shows the moment a police officer from Southlake, Texas, pulls a driver unharmed from a car after the vehicle burst into flames during a routine traffic stop. Cpl Joshua Swisher was awarded the local police department's meritorious conduct award for his bravery in the incident

Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See forecast map and its path. CBS NewsBeaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast NBC NewsTropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited NPRTropical Storm Bertha is messy and lopsided. That's important. USA TodayBertha likely to reach Louisiana coast on Wednesday WAFB

Mass brawl involving 10 passengers forces UK-bound easyJet plane to return to Tenerife By NATALIA PENZA Published: 05:10 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 05:16 EDT, 22 July 2026 An easyJet flight bound for the UK has had to turn back to Tenerife after a mass brawl broke out mid-air. Spanish air traffic controllers said overnight around 10 passengers had been involved in the fight on board the plane heading for Liverpool. They said in a statement: 'The crew of the flight from Tenerife South to Liverpool informed us, after about 30 minutes in the air, that they needed to return to the airport and requested a police presence upon arrival. 'A group of around…

KRASNODAR, July 22. /TASS/. Russia will respond in a tough and proportionate manner to the Ukrainian army’s attack on civilian infrastructure in the Krasnodar Region that killed one person and injured ten others, Sergey Altukhov, who represents the region in the State Duma (the lower house of parliament), told TASS. The Krasnodar Region was targeted by a massive drone attack overnight into Wednesday. Regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that an employee was killed in a strike on a company facility in Armavir, while ten people were injured when drones attacked a warehouse in Krasnodar. "The main thing I can assure you of is that all those…

Armed police hunt man involved in hit-and-run in Brisbane’s CBD Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Armed police have descended on one of Brisbane’s busiest inner-city streets following a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle. Police responded to reports that a stolen Range Rover had crashed into another car on Queen Street on Wednesday afternoon. The driver fled the scene. More than a dozen police roamed the city block searching for a man wanted in relation to a hit-and-run.Nine News A man was taken into custody a short time later, with police launching a hunt to locate a…

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Even as a group of miscreants launched an attack on the officials, the Bengaluru City Central Corporation carried out the clearance drive, stressing that it is committed to improving pedestrian infrastructure in the city. A senior Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) official told The Hindu that 15 officials and staff from the tractor and silt wing were at the site when the incident unfolded. Five officials, including two women, were injured. However, the drive continued, and about 10 shops encroaching on the footpath were cleared. The official stressed that the shopkeepers had been informed well in advance that the encroachments would be cleared. The…

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…

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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…

Quantum computing has fascinated the tech world for several decades. That’s because, while classical computing is binary, quantum bits (qubits), made from atoms, electrons and superconductors, can be in both “0” and “1” at the same time, providing computational power that is inaccessible to classical computers. Yonatan Cohen Social Links Navigation CTO \& Co-Founder of Quantum Machines. The implications of this computational power will be far-reaching, such as accelerating drug discovery, optimizing global supply chains, and revolutionizing material science for clean energy. If that’s not interesting enough, the new frontier of hybridizing quantum and…

The Kerala government has sanctioned ₹90 crore for the construction of a permanent academic and administrative complex for Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU). According to Higher Education Minister Roji M. John, the university, which began functioning in 2020 and is presently operating from rented premises in Kollam, will soon have its own state-of-the-art four-storey campus spread across 16,864 square metres. The new complex will feature modern classrooms, a high-tech office system, advanced electrical installations, fire safety infrastructure and comprehensive water supply facilities. “The new campus will not only fulfil the long-standing…

It is midday on the Venezuelan coast, but the breeze feels like evening. The waves cross at odd intervals, silencing everything on the boat and making it feel, at the very least, like a rollercoaster. “You have to feel the sea to be able to cross it,” says Will from the stalled engine of his fishing boat. The boat has been used to carry donations to towns such as Puerto Cruz, Puerto Maya, and Cepe, about two hours by boat from La Guaira, the coastal city hardest hit by the June 24 earthquakes. The quakes left these coastal communities partially cut off from Catia del Mar, their main source of supplies. Brisón is a word heard along Venezuela’s central…

Galaxy Digital has pledged up to $5 million in grants to open-source developers building post-quantum cryptography for Bitcoin. The company also formed a quantum advisory council under its Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, which it announced Tuesday. The council includes Barry Sanders, professor and scientific director of Quantum City at the University of Calgary; Damien Bérubé, an MIT Sea Grant Knauss fellow; and Eran Tromer, professor of computer science at Boston University. The grants will fund quantum-resistant upgrade proposals, post-quantum cryptography, Bitcoin signature schemes, wallet and custodian migration tooling and formal security…

Josie Gibson showed off the results of her liposuction in a 'get ready with me clip' after she revealed she's on the lookout for a partner. The TV personality, 41, previously revealed she has had £7,000 worth of the surgery and recently showcased her 'new arms' in social media clips. Lipoedema is a medical condition causing abnormal, symmetrical buildup of adipose tissue (fat), which typically manifests in the legs, buttocks, hips and arms. Josie revealed in March she had 45 per cent of her arm removed in a brachioplasty, which is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arm. In a new video on her Instagram page on Tuesday,…

Beluga whales airlifted to new US homes after former marine park closed down A group of six beluga whales that were rescued from a closed-down marine park in Canada have been transported to their new homes in the US. Thirty whales were saved from Marineland, a theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, which closed in 2024 after it could no longer care for the mammals. Acadia, Lillooet, Osiris and Sierra arrived safely at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium on Tuesday (21 July), while Bertie Botts and Frankie were relocated to SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas. Footage shows the mammals being airlifted to safety with heavy-duty cranes as they began their journeys. They…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. The entry into the limestone cavern known as Cloggs Cave resembles a massive cathedral door. Situated on a bluff in southern Australia not far from the town of Buchan, Victoria, this very cave has beckoned members of the Australian Aboriginal nation called the GunaiKurnai for generations. Direct evidence of their visits is literally baked…

Across roughly 1,000 generations, GunaiKurnai Old Ancestors carried whole grass plants into the dark interior of Cloggs Cave and burned them across the floor. The resulting ash may have served a purpose described in GunaiKurnai traditional knowledge, helping practitioners perform magic and track the footsteps of anyone who entered, including spirit-Beings. Reaching the main chamber meant passing through a curving corridor less than 3 feet wide. It continued for approximately 16 feet before ending in a nearly 4-foot drop to the cave floor. Through it, people transported grasses with their roots, stems, leaves, and flower heads still attached.…

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level. How to play Pips If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. The US is actively advocating for Poland to become a new G20 member, Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said in an interview with TASS. "The US has made things difficult with the suspension of South Africa this year, pushing Poland as a new member. Such moves undermine the consensus principle and the atmosphere of trust, leaving the future of existing agreements in limbo," he stated. According to the diplomat, "the US itself is aware that many of its initiatives lack unifying potential and are often shaped by domestic priorities, particularly in trade and innovation." Berdyev noted that "the development aspects and…

This chart shows the constellation Scorpius the Scorpion, holding the red star Antares at the its heart. Antares will lead you to a great globular cluster called Messier 4 (M4). It’s visible in the evenings for the next few months. Chart via EarthSky. Bright red star Antares is easy to find in the prominent zodiacal constellation Scorpius the Scorpion. And if you look just slightly west of it through binoculars, you’ll see a small faint diffuse ball of light. Through a moderate-sized telescope, that fuzzy ball resolves into a tight collection of faint stars suspended in the darkness. That’s Messier 4, called M4 for short. M4 is a globular star…

WASHINGTON — The pilot of the Artemis 2 mission says NASA’s return to the moon should start with human landings in less challenging equatorial regions rather than go directly to the south pole. Speaking at the NASA Exploration Science Forum at Ames Research Center on July 21, Victor Glover made a plea to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to reconsider plans to have the first Artemis crewed landings go to the lunar south pole because of the difficulties of accessing that region. Asked in an extended discussion with conference attendees about his preferred landing site for the first crewed landing of the Artemis campaign, Glover emphasized the…

Our five favourite designer luxury homes for sale right now Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA High-end materials, custom design, thoughtful floor plans, architectural lighting, landscaped gardens, high functionality, and enviable locations: there are many reasons why designer luxury homes are impressive. Here are five of our favourite designer luxury homes for sale right now. This four-bedroom brick residence is set within tranquil gardens designed by landscape architect Annie Wilkes, on a 1973 square-metre (approx.) estate in Wahroonga. The sandstone al fresco terrace makes…

A cottage perched on a clifftop in one of the UK's most sought after coastal destinations has been put on the market at £1.5million. Down End Cottage takes the term 'detached' to new heights as it stands alone with uninterrupted 180-degree panoramic ocean views, offering its owners ultimate seclusion and privacy. The four-bedroom bungalow sits within half-an-acre of private land, and offers access to a stretch of the South West Coast Path between the fishing village of Polperro and Talland Bay in south Cornwall. The 630-mile path starts in Somerset and runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing adjacent to the sea as it enters North Devon and then…

HELSINKI — Commercial launch firm Orienspace launched its third Gravity-1 solid rocket late Tuesday, sending nine satellites into orbit from waters off Shanghai. The 30-meter-long Gravity-1 solid rocket lifted off […] The post Gravity-1 sea launch off Shanghai puts 9 satellites into orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.

Sunny Joseph \| Photo Credit: H.VIBHU Amid the power crisis in the State, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Monday said the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects being implemented in Kasaragod district are progressing satisfactorily and will be commissioned by October, following an on-site review of the works at Mylatti at Mulleria substation. The Minister said the projects, being executed by the Kerala State Electricity Board, would make the district’s power distribution network more efficient, reliable and capable of supporting a modern renewable energy-based electricity system. He directed officials and implementing agencies to ensure…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

First photographed in 2008, this small colobus monkey with pink-orange lips has now been officially described by an international team of researchers – and may be immediately classified as 'endangered.'

“I told the Prime Minister yesterday that the conditions for me to stay in the government were no longer being met and I presented my resignation to the president today as a result,” Barbut wrote in a post published on LinkedIn. The most contested measure allows, by a waiver, the use of acetamiprid - part of the neonicotinoid group of pesticides - on hazelnuts and flupyradifurone on sugar beets, apples and cherries. Environmental campaigners and some unions representing small-scale farmers have said the bill benefits the large-scale agro industry and ignores scientific warnings about risks to pollinators, ecosystems and health, with Greenpeace…

Hongkongers will be able to upload orders specifying which life-sustaining treatments they do not wish to receive when terminally ill to the city’s electronic health record platform from next Friday, when the new law comes into effect. The move marks a significant step in formalising end-of-life care arrangements, more than 20 months after the Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance was passed by lawmakers. “This legislation is a milestone for Hong Kong’s end-of-life care,” said Dr Doris Tse Man-wah, chairwoman of the Hospital Authority’s clinical ethics committee, in a press briefing on Wednesday. While advance medical directives and…

Over the weekend, two very different stories about womanhood and motherhood went viral: Emily Ratajkowski’s raw reflections on birth, divorce, sexuality, and single motherhood, and the continued cultural debate around Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm, a mother of nine, entrepreneur, and homemaker. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A growing anti-marriage movement is being fueled by viral TikTok trends and high-profile celebrities painting men as the enemy, but according to a new column, women may ultimately be the ones losing out. In a USA Today op-ed, columnist Ingrid Jacques warned of a rising wave of "heteropessimism," defining it as…

Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian discusses why he believes Americans have more access to nutritious groceries than they realize and argues that regular meal preparation can strengthen households. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! "Hospital food" has long been synonymous with packaged, ultraprocessed meals — despite the fact that hospitals are meant to promote healing. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., Michelin Star chef Geoffrey Zakarian shared his initiative to improve what is served in U.S. hospitals, following the concept that "food is medicine." For the last three years,…

Melinda French Gates: It Took Three Doctors to Diagnose My Perimenopause Melinda French Gates is focusing her money and attention on improving women's healthcare in America. In Healthful's first episode, French Gates tells Norah O'Donnell why it took three doctors to catch her perimenopause and shares the three simple things that keep her healthier than ever. We'd love to hear what topics you want covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107

The Rise of Lung Cancer in Women and Never-Smokers Lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in American women—and a growing share of new cases are in women who have never touched a cigarette. Anne Wojcicki's sister, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, was one of them. In this episode of HEALTHFUL, Norah O'Donnell sits down with Anne, Dr. Kim Sandler, Director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, and Shira Kupperman Boehler—a lifelong nonsmoker and daily runner diagnosed with lung cancer at 44—to discuss why lung cancer is becoming one of the most urgent, and least understood, threats to women's health. We'd…

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…

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a rare and poorly understood neurological disorder that affects 1 to 20 people per 100,000-most often women of childbearing age. It is characterized by increased pressure inside the skull, in the absence of a tumor or any other identifiable cause. Patients typically present with a narrowing of the venous sinuses-large veins located in the dura mater, the fibrous membrane that envelops the brain and spinal cord-as well as poor circulation of brain fluids. Patients live with chronic headaches, often accompanied by visual disturbances, tinnitus, dizziness, and severely disabling cognitive difficulties. "When…

Forest \& Fire, a limited-time food festival at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) \& HICC until July 26, is chef Harshita Kakwani's culinary journey through the forests of Central India. A food researcher and culinary storyteller at Permit To Grill and Food Exchange, Harshita who hails from Indore, draws on her time spent documenting the food traditions of indigenous communities, uncovering ingenious ways of using seasonal ingredients, preserving produce, and cooking over wood fire. The result is an ode to simplicity, with dishes such as puri made with urad and khapli flour, jamun transformed into a curry, and elephant foot yam in a tangy…

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is set to launch two strategic treatment programmes for stroke and lower back pain next week, with bookings open on Wednesday. Bian Zhaoxiang, the hospital’s chief executive, told reporters on Wednesday that the two treatments were part of 23 special disease programmes to be rolled out over five years as part of the institution’s strategic development plan to meet healthcare needs and promote the competitive advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) . “Traditional Chinese medicine shows a clear advantage in the clinical treatment of stroke and lower back pain, and there is a strong demand from these…

Experts have warned that symptoms of menopause may be masking the signs of deadly 'broken heart syndrome' – a little-known condition that can trigger stroke. While the feeling of a racing heart is associated with the hormonal change, it is also a red flag for the life-threatening disease that damages the organ's muscle, and doctors say is underdiagnosed. Scientists warn that the symptoms of 'broken heart syndrome' – officially known as Takotsubo syndrome – can also mimic a heart attack, leading to further confusion among medics. In a fresh warning, Dr Benedicta Quaye, anatomy lecturer at Lancaster University, warned that heart palpitations 'should not…

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…

BUNIA, Congo— At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest update from Congo’s Ministry of Health shows that as of Sunday, 2,473 cases have been recorded in the latest outbreak, and 999 people have died. The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments. READ: Ebola disease: What it is and why outbreaks keep happening It has also […]...Keep on reading: Ebola outbreak in…

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…

Gardeners' World star David J.C. Austin dead aged 67: Owner of namesake rose brand loses battle with illness linked to Mad Cow Disease as Monty Don leads tributes By REBECCA DAVISON, DEPUTY HEAD OF SHOWBIZ Published: 06:04 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:12 EDT, 22 July 2026 Gardeners' World star David J.C. Austin has died after being diagnosed with a neurological illness linked to Mad Cow's Disease. David, owner of David Austin Roses passed away at his Shropshire home aged 67, after battling Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, (CJD). Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. Most sufferers die within a year of symptom onset,…

SynGenSys, a biotechnology company designing synthetic gene promoter systems to address critical bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing and enhance cell and gene therapy development, today announced the expansion of its senior commercial and scientific teams with the appointments of several heads of departments. These roles have been created as part of the Company's continued growth, to support commercial scale-up and strengthen the alignment between customer needs, product development, scientific positioning, and external engagement. Appointments include: Dr Thilo Pohle, Head of Commercial Thilo will lead SynGenSys' commercial team, driving the…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris visits Las Vegas to headline a fireside chat with the Nevada State Democratic Party. Her appearance comes just weeks before early voting for Nevada's 2026 primary election is set to begin. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s campaign estimates that Democratic rival Aaron Ford’s policy agenda would generate $18.1 billion in government and private-sector costs — burdening residents over four years — including nearly $8 billion in projected Nevada state spending — calculations Ford’s campaign sharply disputes. The Lombardo campaign report assigns estimated costs to 76…

Bill Hemmer reports on the FDA's continued investigation into the widespread cyclospora outbreak impacting 34 states and over 6,000 cases. Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas confirms Taylor Farms lettuce from Central Mexico as the likely source, despite a false-positive lab sample. Diamantas emphasizes the epidemiological and traceback data guiding their probe and provides essential safety tips for consumers to prevent further infections. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While federal investigators continue to search for the source of the ongoing cyclospora outbreak, many people may be wondering what they should order when dining out.…

The patient: A 6-year-old boy in the Netherlands The symptoms: The child was receiving a blood transfusion as a treatment for lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer that originates in bone marrow, when he experienced a severe allergic reaction. His blood pressure dropped, and he developed a rash. Swelling appeared around his lips, tongue and eyelids, and he had difficulty breathing. This type of allergic response, known as anaphylaxis, can be life-threatening. What happened next: Doctors treated the patient with the hormone epinephrine (also called adrenaline), which quickly reduces tissue swelling caused by anaphylaxis while also raising…

The Doppler radar of IMD-Hyderabad in Begumpet \| Photo Credit: Serish Nanisetti Weather forecasts and alerts could soon arrive on WhatsApp for residents of villages across Telangana as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is rolling out a panchayat-level dissemination system under the Mission Mausam initiative, according to information shared during question hour in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). Information that would be disseminated The initiative will enable automated delivery of weather forecasts and agrometeorological advisories to Panchayat members, Ward members and Panchayat Secretaries through WhatsApp, allowing critical…

Mandya’s Deputy Commissioner Kumar presided over a preparatory meeting for Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangha rollout in his office on July 21, 2026. \| Photo Credit: File photo Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed officials to take all necessary steps to ensure the successful formation of Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas across Mandya district, following an initiative by the government of Karnataka to promote sports, culture, scientific temper and social harmony among the youth. Presiding over a preparatory meeting in his office on July 21, Dr. Kumar said a taluk-level committee has been constituted to oversee implementation of the programme, and stressed the…

Microsoft has reminded customers that it will stop shipping security updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019 through the Extended Security Update (ESU) program in October. This comes after a 6-month extension announced in April 2026 to the original ESU program, which began in October after Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 reached the end of support. Exchange 2016 reached mainstream support in October 2020, while Exchange 2019 mainstream support ended in January 2024. "Over the last several weeks we have received several questions about possible extension of the Exchange Server 2016/2019 ESU program past October 2026," the Exchange Server team saidin a Monday…

When Microsoft assigned Asha Sharma as the new leader of the Xbox division in February, replacing the Phil Spencer regime, the executive brought along some of her former colleagues with her. Now, one of those recent hires is leaving. Read more

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino youth starting businesses will soon have access to a P1-billion Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) loan facility as the agency promotes youth entrepreneurship. On Wednesday, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the Youth Enterprise Fund will provide P30,000 to P500,000 loans to entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30. The Small Business Corp. (SBCorp.), the DTI’s financing arm, will administer the financing. The loans will carry a 1-percent monthly interest rate on a diminishing balance and a 3-percent processing fee. Borrowers will have up to three years to repay, with a one-year grace period available. No collateral will…

Shimul Sood / Android Authority I daily drive two smartphones — an Android phone and an iPhone — and use a Mac for work. I also have a Windows laptop that I use sporadically to keep up with the latest updates, and an iPad for consuming content. With that many multi-ecosystem devices, using the built-in or platform-exclusive apps would be a recipe for disaster. All of my data would be scattered across different apps and devices, which means I’d need to have all my devices with me at all times to access any data whenever I need it. Thankfully, there are many cross-platform apps out there that solve this problem. Here are 10 such apps that keep me sane…

The Trump administration has sued at least five states and the city of Philadelphia over laws that supporters say would hold law enforcement—including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers—accountable for misconduct on the job. The specifics of the laws vary, but the Trump administration takes particular issue with the fact that the laws would prohibit ICE officers from wearing masks during immigration raids, and require them to wear some sort of individual identifier. Having to show their faces, lawyers for the Trump administration argue, would put ICE officers in danger. In complaints filed against New York, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey,…

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala \| Photo Credit: R. K. Nithin Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday formally inducted auto-rickshaw drivers in Thiruvananthapuram as ‘Toofan Warriors’ as part of expanding the community-based network of Operation Toofan, the State’s anti-drug enforcement initiative. Addressing the gathering, the Minister termed the ongoing fight against narcotics as “a war that the society must win through collective action.” He urged the public to recognise the devastating impact of drugs, saying no parent would want their own children to fall prey to addiction and that the same concern should extend to every…

Cybersecurity risks in water infrastructure have consequences that reach far beyond systems and networks. Across the sector, the systems responsible for treatment and distribution are becoming more connected. Pumps, sensors and control environments that once operated in isolation are now linked to wider networks, often in the name of efficiency or modernization. The problem is that these systems were never built with continuous exposure to cyber threats in mind and connecting them has introduced new attack surfaces that are difficult to maintain visibility of and control. Latest Videos From Michael Vallas Social Links Navigation Global Technical…

SOFTWARE Redmond's reaper cometh: October 2026 set to bury a graveyard of Microsoft products Office LTSC 2021, Windows Server 2022, Publisher, and Entra ID risk policies all facing the chop within weeks of each other October 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for administrators as it heralds the end of several big products, along with the retirement of components that could mean sleepless nights for the ill-prepared. After the demise of Windows 10 in October 2025, sysadmins might have hoped for some respite from Microsoft's ax, but 2026 will see the demise of more beasts. First, there's the end of support for Office LTSC 2021, which means…

The French parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15. The measure is due to come into effect after the Summer holidays – but many questions still need to be answered as to how it will be enforced. Story by James Vasina.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the ‘kafir’ screenshot controversy in Kerala has named Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan as an accused in the case. The SIT recently submitted a comprehensive report detailing the new charges before the Vadakara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. Mr. Ramakrishnan had earlier secured anticipatory bail from the Kozhikode District and Sessions Court. Police sources said a notice would be issued soon directing him to appear for interrogation. Further legal action would be taken in compliance with the court’s anticipatory bail order, they said. According to the SIT,…

Data leaks and corporate breaches have become routine. In many cases, stolen credentials, databases, or attack tools eventually appear on the dark web, where they are traded and reused in future attacks. Andrey Leskin Social Links Navigation This raises a question for businesses: if stolen corporate data ends up on the dark web, does it make sense to engage with this environment directly — by buying information, paying for services, or negotiating with attackers? The short answer is no. Latest Videos From Not because the dark web doesn’t matter — quite the opposite: it is a core part of today’s cybercriminal infrastructure. The problem is that doing…

Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. West Kelowna Mounties have issued an Amber Alert for a four-year-old boy. They say Ryan Atlas Andrews was last seen on Ridge Boulevard in West Kelowna at 11:20 a.m. PT Tuesday. He is described as three feet tall, 51 pounds, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. RCMP say the boy is believed to be with the 40-year-old suspect, Alisse Andrews. She is described as five feet, four inches tall, 121 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown…

Starting Wednesday, July 22, the police in Braunau am Inn, Austria, have new headquarters. The local police station and district police command have moved into Salzburger Vorstadt 15. The address would attract little attention — had Adolf Hitler not been born there in April 1889. Hitler, the self-declared "Führer" of the German Reich who started World War II, which claimed tens of millions of lives across Europe and beyond. Hitler also bore primary responsibility for the Holocaust, the systematic murder of approximately six million Jews. Adolf Hitler as a baby: A 1889 card announcing his birthImage: picture-alliance / akg-images The house didn't…

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…

Across the UK, cybersecurity incidents have become a familiar feature of the business landscape. Disruptions affecting manufacturing and logistics over the past year have underlined how exposed organizations can be when physical operations are connected and digitalized. Despite this growing awareness, boardroom conversations on cyber risk still tend to center on corporate IT and not operational technology (OT). Latest Videos From Louise Bulman Social Links Navigation Vice President International at Dragos. That focus leaves a significant gap. Operational technology, the systems that run factories, manage supply chains and underpin essential services,…

Photo of K9 dog Peaches who detected shabu concealed inside a wrapped box for a consignee at the Basco port in Basco, Batanes on July 19. (Courtesy of the Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon) TUGUEGARAO CITY- A dog named “Peaches” helped uncover a substance believed to be shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) in a July 19 drug operation at the Basco port in Barangay Kaychanarianan in Batanes. This was stated by the Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon (CGDNELZN) in a July 20 statement. The Coast Guard stationed in Batanes and its K9 team arrested the consignee, whose name had not been released to the public. Article continues after this…

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Steve Yates and Kurt ‘CyberGuy’ Knutsson discuss a New York school’s plans to introduce the first humanoid robot in a classroom and the state of the U.S.-China AI race on ‘Fox \& Friends.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An enormous vessel taking shape near Guangzhou, China, appears designed to refuel, rearm and resupply Chinese carrier groups far from home. At roughly 885 feet long, it could become the world’s largest dedicated naval replenishment ship. Every Army officer learns the same lesson: weapons attract attention, but logistics decides who can stay in the fight. The ship does not prove that…

PUNE, India , July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZentrumHub, the AI-powered travel technology company connecting travel businesses to 100+ hotel suppliers and 10M+ properties through a single hotel API, has entered a strategic connectivity partnership with RateGain, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality. The partnership, announced in June 2026, is set to simplify hotel distribution and reduce integration complexity across the global travel ecosystem. The collaboration brings ZentrumHub's connectivity infrastructure together with RateGain's Smart Distribution platform. With 13,000+ customers and 700+ partners across 160+…

I don't think I've encountered anyone, in the wild, who actually uses Steam's Remote Play game streaming feature since the days of the hardware Steam Link (and what tremendous days they were). In 2026, I think most people making use of in-home streaming tend to default to programs like Apollo and Moonlight. But Valve keeps working on it, perhaps with renewed vigour owing to the recent release of the Steam Machine and upcoming release of the Steam Frame. In a new update for the Steam client, Valve introduced some new fixes and features for Remote Play, while also bringing in patches for Steam Input, the Steam overlay, the Workshop, and various other…

The Steam Deck was once a budget champion, but no longer. Ever since the price hikes earlier this year, Valve's handheld has become difficult to argue for as a value proposition—and according to recent sales estimates by Boiling Steam, it appears that consumers may agree. The site has attempted to estimate the number of Steam Deck units sold by tracking its position on the Steam Top Sellers listing, and extrapolating data in relation to the entries above and below it (via XDA). This back-of-the-napkin maths is hardly definitive, but it suggests that when the Steam Deck dropped from around fourth and fifth on the chart position to between tenth and…

Duh, duh, duh. Duh, duh, de-duh. Duh, duh, duh. Duh, duh. That's how the riff to Deep Purple's tune about a fire burning down a Swiss casino goes. As with any riff, it's just a sequence of inputs you make on your instrument of choice. Usually, this would be a guitar. I've been trying to use the cat piano and singing gnome of jobbing composer sim Offbeat, which is out in early access today, July 22nd. Sadly, I don't think I've cracked it, but I have been having plenty of fun making funky jingles and wedding tunes. Watch on YouTube In truth, I think that if I'd started ofs with something simpler and more piano-specific once Offbeat gave me the…

TEHRAN – Iran water polo lost to China 10-6 at the 12th Asian Age Group Championships on Wednesday. The team failed to book their place in the competition’s semifinals. Iran lost to Japan, Kazakhstan and China and defeated Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore. The competitions are being held in Bangkok, Thailand, from July 17–25, 2026, featuring swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming. The best young athletes from across Asia come together to compete, inspire, and chase their dreams on the continental stage.

The biggest thing to happen in Arc Raiders recently (if you don't count the Expedition near miss) was Embark's decision to rework the matchmaking to be more attuned to players' actions in solo, duo, and trio queues. The only problem with having better matchmaking is having to wait a bit longer in queue for the game to actually fulfil this promise. "Starting today, we'll be testing adjustments to our matchmaking algorithm aimed at improving the quality of your matches," a dev explains in an official blog post. "One thing to note: the algorithm may take a little longer to find a match, since it's now working harder to find you a better one." (Image…

Live service games face an interesting conundrum, I think: how do you keep offering the core experience of a game while also periodically reinventing it, and varying it, in such a way that will make it feel new? Overwatch is a game facing such a conundrum, and Blizzard has tried all kinds of different things to mix it up: switching to five-person teams from six, developing a PvE mode that never materialised, and for the past year or so, offering a MOBA-like mode called Stadium. But now Stadium has been earmarked for the scrapheap. Stadium isn't a MOBA - don't be fooled by that. There are no lanes or PvE enemies or anything of the kind. The MOBA link…

The developers of RPCS3 have announced that their PlayStation 3 emulator’s minimum system requirements have been adjusted to include a crop of even older Radeon graphics cards. This well-regarded application already supported ATI Terascale 2 GPUs from the Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series, but now gamers still cradling Radeon HD 2000, 3000, and 4000 series can join in the fun. Some of these GPUs date back nearly 20 years. Please note that while RPCS3 is available for a range of platforms, this extended ATI architecture support is only for Linux users. Fine wine on Terascale 2 Back in 2021, the RPCS3 devs lowered the emulator’s system requirements to…

Rising pro wrestling star BK Westbrook talks to Fox News Digital about his appearance on AEW's "Collision." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BK Westbrook is among the rising talents on the independent scene. The North Carolina native has appeared in several different promotions since the end of 2025, including Game Changer Wrestling, Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling, Deadlock Pro Wrestling, TBD Wrestling among others. It’s not very often pro wrestlers moving through the indies get a chance to showcase their abilities on television. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL BK Westbrook is one of the rising pro wrestling talents on the…

Days before SJSU decided to sue the federal government to challenge a federal Title IX investigation over its volleyball scandal, trans activists held a meeting where they berated administrators and demanded the school defy the Trump admin. EXCLUSIVE: Since the start of 2026, San Jose State University (SJSU) has had a donor ask to be removed from a key list in protest, a parade of pro-trans activists shout demands at administrators in an organized meeting, and assault allegations surface against its head volleyball coach. Fox News Digital has obtained exclusive video and documents from independent verified sources, and emails via a public records…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A little-known group of young Cebuano basketball players is preparing to compete on the international stage, shining a spotlight on what could be one of Cebu’s most significant grassroots basketball development initiatives in recent years. The Cebu Elite All-Stars, representing both Cebu and the Philippines, departed for Hong Kong to compete […]...Keep on reading: EASL Future Champions Tournament: How the Cebu Elite All-Stars was formed

MANILA, Philippines–Simon Enciso is among the growing number of PBA personalities who have embraced card collecting as both a hobby and a business venture. The TNT guard said he started collecting after the pandemic, with basketball, football and Pokemon cards as among those he continues to chase. READ: PBA: Vision blurred, Simon Enciso keeps clear sight of title “It’s been popping off,” Enciso said. “It’s a very lucrative business. But I have fun.” Among Enciso’s personal collections are high-end Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant cards and Lamine Yamal, whose cards may rise in value after Spain’s victory in the Fifa […]...Keep on reading: PBA: Simon…

SINGAPORE: Visitors going to this year's Istana Open House on National Day may, for the first time, round off their time there with an outdoor evening concert on the lawns. The Istana, the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Singapore, will welcome visitors from 9.30am to 8pm on July 26, a Sunday. The evening performances will run from 5pm to 7.30pm, with the last entry at 6.45pm. Visitors are encouraged to take along their own mats or field chairs to take in the live performances by Singapore artistes, the President's Office said in a media release on Wednesday (Jul 22). Taking the stage are singers Amsden Huang and Shazza,…

Washington State’s request to block the prediction market, Kalshi, has been granted by a King County Superior Court Judge due to the platform potentially breaking state gambling laws. Kalshi rose to prominence as a prediction market platform that allows users to bet on the outcome of a wide variety of outcomes like sports events, elections and even what people will say during public appearances. It was famously more accurate than pollsters in predicting Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory over Kamala Harris. There is currently an ongoing feud between state and federal government over who has jurisdiction to oversee these prediction platforms with the…

Hasbro, parent company of Baldur's Gate IP holders Wizards of the Coast and backer of Exodus developers Archetype Entertainment, have announced a $56 million impairment as part of their latest financial results. This recording of assets decreasing in value compared to their theoretical worth is tied to the company having cancelled "several games scheduled for release in 2028 and beyond". That leaves Hasbro's games lineup thinner going forwards, but with releases targeting 2027, like Exodus and Warlock: Dungeons \& Dragons, still on the way. According to Kotaku, while Hasbro didn't specify exactly which cancellations make up the impairment, one is…

The Duskbloods' first playtest - which will likely mark the first time anyone outside FromSoftware and Nintendo has played the Switch 2 exclusive - is coming next month, yet Google's AI search believes the subreddit r/TheDuskbloods already has official information. As spotted and explained by Ian Walker at Video Game Town, the elaborate jokes and shitposts have been going for a while, probably the product of waiting too long for a game without crumbs of new information - a feeling the GTA 6 crowd knows all too well. The main difference here, though, is that the diehard FromSoftware fans are a traditionally goofy bunch. The Duskbloods - Official Closed…

Serial dine-and-dasher who downed nine pints, three double vodkas and fish and chips and claimed his friend would pay £95.80 bill is sent to jail By DAVID OLASEINDE Published: 03:12 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 05:31 EDT, 22 July 2026 A serial dine-and-dasher has been jailed after consuming nearly £100 worth of food and alcohol at a pub without paying. The most recent incident occurred when Anthony Lamont went to The Charles Dickens in Broadstairs on July 16 and ordered a meal and drinks for himself. When the bill arrived, he told staff he had no way to foot the bill, but had texted a girlfriend to come and cover the cost for him. Waiters doubted his…

Steam hit Palworld looks likely to crossover with Fortnite in the future, while Pokémon seemingly remains off the table. Back in January, Pocketpair head of publishing and communications John "Bucky" Buckley openly suggested a crossover with Fortnite via a post on social media, hoping to catch the attention of Epic Games. "If you ever want to put Palworld in Fortnite just reach out hehe 😇," Bucky wrote — and it seems like Epic Games might have taken interest. This week, Epic Games was spotted adding Palworld to Fortnite's in-game survey, which sometimes asks players to rate aspects of the game, or share details of other games they had played recently.…

SINGAPORE - The Istana will open its grounds to the public on July 26 from 9.30am to 8pm in celebration of National Day on Aug 9, with an evening outdoor concert to be held for the first time at the open house. The open-air concert will feature performances by local artistes and bands Amsden Huang, Shazza, Fourteen Aces and Soft Boiled Eggs from Project #JalanJalan, the President’s Office said in a statement on July 22. The public can bring their own mats or chairs to enjoy the performances on the lawns, with last entry at 6.45pm. Visitors can also look forward to sport, heritage and community activities for all ages and abilities, as well as cultural…

The biggest individual prize ever claimed in Lotto was $44.06 million won in Auckland a decade ago. Previous winners One Auckland player became an overnight millionaire after winning the sole $1 million Lotto First Division prize in last Saturday night’s live draw. The winning ticket was bought on MyLotto. Lotto said 17 players also won $27,913 each with Lotto Second Division. Three of those winners also picked up Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $39,190. The Second Division winning tickets were sold in Riverhead, Auckland, Paeroa, Waihī Beach, Hāwera, Hawke’s Bay, Christchurch, Westport and elsewhere on the West Coast,…

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…

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…

OpenAI said on Tuesday it lost control of two AI systems during a security test, which went rogue and hacked into the online start-up Hugging Face. The ChatGPT-maker said its agents - AI bots which can operate alone after some human instruction – were being tested in a controlled environment, but found vulnerabilities and managed to escape. They targeted Hugging Face, one of the world's largest hubs for sharing AI models, gaining access to some internal company systems. OpenAI said the incident was "unprecedented", external, and it was working with Hugging Face to investigate what happened and strengthen safeguards. Gina Neff, head of the Minderoo…

Increasingly convinced that they hadn’t defamed anyone, the Bark staffers weighed their options. After school, Mueller, Schneider, Bishop, and another Bark editor sat down on the blue couches in their newsroom for a grueling four-hour debate. Painstakingly, they double-checked every single word on Mueller’s slide, verifying it against the federal documents. They were on the verge of deciding to leave the Instagram post alone. But after Schneider headed out for the evening, the students kept second-guessing themselves. They ended up deciding to temporarily archive Mueller’s most controversial slide until they could meet with school officials in person.…

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…

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…

Four open source projects dominate LLM fine-tuning today. Unsloth, Axolotl, TRL, and LLaMA-Factory all wrap the same underlying PyTorch and Hugging Face stack. They diverge on where they spend engineering effort. Unsloth rewrites kernels. Axolotl composes parallelism strategies. TRL defines the trainer APIs the others build on. LLaMA-Factory optimizes for breadth of model coverage and zero-code operation. This comparison covers three axes engineers actually hit: training throughput, peak VRAM, and multi-GPU scaling. Understand each framework TRL is the reference implementation layer. It ships SFTTrainer, DPOTrainer, GRPOTrainer, KTOTrainer,…

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 observability tax Every team eventually asks the same question: "Why is the checkout page slow — and is it the database, the cache, or that payment API?" The usual answers come with a tax attached. SaaS APM agents (Datadog, New Relic) are excellent — and priced per host, per month, forever, while your traffic data flows to someone else's cloud. Homegrown solutions — logging microtime() into files, pushing counters to Redis — add code, add latency, and tend to die of neglect. There's a third option that has quietly worked on high-load PHP farms since 2009: the Pinba extension. It's a PHP extension written in C that hooks the request lifecycle,…

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…

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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…

Stuff Digital has confirmed that up to eight journalism jobs could go as it pursues a "simplified structure" in its editorial team. In a statement, the media company said it had begun consultation with some of its editorial team across its national newsrooms. If the proposal goes ahead, it may result in the loss of eight staff, from a total Stuff Group editorial headcount of more than 300. The majority of those 300 positions would sit with Masthead Publishing, which has papers like The Post, The Press and the Sunday Star Times. While there are 300 people across the group, this proposal is believed to directly affect a team of about 30. "The proposal…

Calgary city council will decide whether hundreds more properties across the city should be exempt from the repeal of citywide rezoning. The exemptions stem from the original motion, co-signed by six city councillors and Calgary’s mayor to kick-start the process of repealing citywide rezoning. According to city administration, an additional 247 properties could be exempt from the policy’s repeal and retain their higher density zoning, which allows for more housing types on a single property including rowhomes and duplexes. The properties could be exempt because they have an approved development permit, or a development permit application has been…

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…

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For decades, U.S. policymakers have highlighted the vulnerabilities of relying on foreign supply chains for essential medicines. Yet over 70% of the primary manufacturing facilities for prescriptions filled in the United States remain outside our borders. Over time, a suffocating web of state and federal regulations meant that companies investing millions or billions to build facilities in the U.S. would see those investments sit idle for up to 14 months waiting for standard post-construction reviews. This paralysis has driven…

A "Coming Soon" sign outside a home for sale in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. David Paul Morris \| Bloomberg \| Getty Images Mortgage rates continued their climb last week, but homebuyers trickled back into the market, perhaps taking advantage of less competition and some price cuts. That helped push total mortgage demand last week 1.9% higher compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.69% from 6.65%, with points decreasing to 0.62…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. Operations at warehouses of the Wildberries e-commerce company in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk have been suspended, according to the WB Partners Telegram channel. Deliveries scheduled to these warehouses can be canceled or transferred to any other location, and storage costs will no longer be charged starting July 22. Earlier, Russian banks announced they would support Wildberries sellers affected by the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks. TASS has compiled the key information on the situation. Warehouse operations "Wildberries, together with relevant services, is working to mitigate the consequences of the attacks on its logistics…

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…

How bad are Germany's economic problems? One commonly used indicator is the number of company insolvencies and recent figures have produced worrying headlines. According to a study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH), the insolvency rate among partnerships and corporations in Germany was 80% higher in June than in an average June between 2016 and 2019, the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. Sole proprietors, freelancers and very small businesses were not included in these figures because they are considered less relevant to the overall labor market. Partnerships and corporations account for about 90% of jobs affected by insolvencies…

Colombia · Business Key Facts —Buyer. Grupo Nutresa, the Colombian food conglomerate controlled by the Gilinski family and IHC. —Target. Industrias Tío Rico C.A., Venezuela’s leading ice-cream company with over seven decades of history. —Price. Around US$30 million, according to a Bloomberg source familiar with the terms. —Assets. A 210,000 m² plant in Guacara, five distribution centers, and a portfolio of eight brands. —Market share. Tío Rico holds more than 55% of Venezuela’s ice-cream market. Nutresa, Colombia’s largest processed-food company, announced on July 21, 2026, that it had agreed to buy 100% of Industrias Tío Rico C.A., the iconic…

LONDON, July 22. /TASS/. The extreme heat wave that swept across Europe in June reduced the value of the region’s grain harvest by more than 2 bln euros, with France and Hungary suffering the greatest losses, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing data from the European grain traders’ association Coceral. According to the data, grain production forecasts for the European Union and the United Kingdom were cut by nearly 9 mln metric tons in the four weeks following the onset of the heat wave. Experts estimated crop losses at approximately 2.1 bln euros, based on national prices for wheat, barley, corn, and other grains, representing about 5% of the…

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Agricultural Trade Development stated that after the Islamabad agreement and the lifting of the naval blockade, imports of essential goods into the country accelerated rapidly. He said that by shifting the route from the Indian Ocean towards Russian routes and the Caspian Sea, they have been able to counter the threat of a naval and economic blockade. Mohammad Reza Talaei, in an interview with IRNA, commented on the inventory status of essential goods in the country given the recent aggression of the American terrorist army against the soil of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its targeting of various…

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…

Property prices in central London are falling dramatically, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Some central boroughs have witnessed up to a 28 per cent collapse in values in the year to the end of May. It is in contrast to the rest of Britain, where average property values climbed 2.7 per cent year-on-year to £271,000. In London, the typical home has fallen in value by £20,693 or 3.7 per cent to £544,814. But in central boroughs where the most expensive homes are located, prices are falling much further. In the City of Westminster, the average property has fallen from £1.14million in June last year to £836,000 as…

Oil market is heating up again with Brent crude already touching its five-week high of more than $94 a barrel as tensions between the US and Iran intensified. As tensions in the Middle East continue to simmer and traders grow cautious, analysts expect crude prices to remain broadly in the $90-100 a barrel range rather than stage a sustained climb towards $112. On Wednesday, Brent crude was trading at around $94.12 per barrel, while crude oil stood at around $87.38 per barrel. While geopolitical tensions have pushed prices higher, analysts say markets are not yet signalling a major structural disruption to global oil supplies. Manoranjan Sharma, chief…

Lloyd’s of London has ruled that its former boss John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a “close relationship” with a female colleague that risked triggering conflict of interest concerns at the insurance market. An investigation by the Council of Lloyd’s, which is responsible for the market’s management and supervision, said it could not find any “conclusive evidence” Neal was romantically involved with the company’s then corporate affairs director, nor that there were any process failures relating to her promotion during Neal’s tenure. However, it said the pair were close enough to cause senior managers to raise questions…

Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex , the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Wednesday, losing over 1% in intraday trade. Investors turned risk-averse amid the escalating US-Iran conflict, renewed tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and a combination of other global headwinds. BSE Sensex ended the day at 76,755.05, down 715 points or 0.92%. Nifty50 closed at 23,996.25, down 191 points or 0.79%. The broad-based selloff erased nearly Rs 4.25 lakh crore from the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, bringing the total valuation down to around Rs 480 lakh crore. Pharmaceutical stocks were among…

MOSCOW, July 22. /TASS/. The Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia is most likely to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 14.25% per annum at its July 24 meeting, according to 18 of the 22 market participants surveyed by TASS. Three respondents said the regulator could either leave the rate unchanged or lower it to 14%, while only one viewed a 25-basis-point cut as the baseline scenario. Experts noted that the room for further monetary easing has narrowed due to accelerating inflation driven by rising fuel prices, higher inflation expectations, a looser fiscal policy, and money supply dynamics. At the same time, slowing core inflation and signs…

What does Artificial Intelligence think about Spain's property market and is it predicting prices will decrease? From Gemini to ChatGPT, the world's most popular AI models seem incapable of agreeing on what awaits homebuyers. It’s no secret that there’s been a housing crisis in Spain over the past few years, with property prices skyrocketing and many people unable to get onto the property ladder. The big question on everyone’s lips is when - and if - Spanish property prices will begin to decrease. According to local Spanish media, the real estate market is beginning to show the first signs that the strong upward cycle may be losing momentum. Although…

Inflation soared in 2022 because oil and gas were in greater demand after the Covid pandemic, and energy prices surged again when Russia invaded Ukraine. Before the war in the Middle East broke out, UK inflation had been expected to be at or around the target level of 2% over the next five years, according to the official forecasts published in March 2026. But in April, the Bank of England warned that disruption to global energy markets could push UK inflation as high as 6% in the worst-case scenario. When the latest ceasefire took effect, analysts said it could limit further inflation hikes. Oil prices initially fell sharply after the deal was…

The latest installment of the takeover series brings together the chefs behind Toyo Eatery and Inatô for a menu honoring their mothers...Keep on reading: Toyo Eatery and Inatô chefs take over Po & Pilar

Our grandparents didn't get divorced anywhere near as much as we do: divorce rates were low in the 1950s and 60s. But was that because they were happier – or they had no choice? After all, women couldn't get mortgages without a husband's signature, contraception was patchy and the 'shame' of a failed marriage would follow you for life. And yet...I've talked to enough couples who've been married 40, 50 and 60 years to know they've learned a lot about relationships along the way. Couples aren't staying together out of fear or convention anymore but something in the old rulebook is still working for them. Here's the old advice I think stands up, what…

Two other first-term parliamentarians, who were already acting ministers, were also promoted to full ministers on Wednesday. Mr Jeffrey Siow, who was promoted to transport minister and second minister for finance, said it has been "a year of intense learning". "PM has been very generous with his advice and counsel. Now and then, he would take me aside, have a quiet word with me every time that he sees that I can do better," said Mr Siow. "This has given me the confidence for me to push forward, knowing that he is watching over our development, and also that we can count on his support." Mr Siow, who was previously in the public service, said that…

POLL OF THE DAY: Do you still pay your TV licence fee? By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 07:00 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 07:03 EDT, 22 July 2026 TV licence fee income has fallen by more than £1billion in real terms in the last decade, with half a million people stopping paying for one in the latest financial year. But the BBC said licence sales performed 'very strongly' during the World Cup after it displayed a QR code during matches with the message: 'Buy a TV Licence'. New BBC boss Matt Brittin said last month that he was 'open to all options' and pushing for a mandatory 'household levy' to replace the optional licence. A household levy would…

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…

Mr Tinubu is seeking a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Vice President Kashim Shettima remaining his running mate. He is expected to face familiar rivals, including Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the 2027 presidential election. Mrs Tinubu remarked on Tuesday during her first official visit to the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Village in Abia State, where she unveiled a ₦2 billion intervention to revive the community’s traditional weaving industry. Akwete Akwete is a handwoven textile indigenous to Akwete in Abia State. Renowned for…

Tourism figures in Türkiye last year were strong enough to start an argument. More than 62 million visitors arrived, bringing in almost $61 billion in tourism revenue. A journalist friend of mine immediately credited advertising. Some of my friends from the business world preferred to talk about prices, capacity and demand. Another, who had spent years around foreign policy, looked at the same numbers, shrugged and simply said, "Diplomacy." What stayed with me afterwards was not the disagreement itself. It was how little diplomacy featured in the discussion after that. Tourism and foreign policy usually live in different parts of the newspaper. One…

By Oh Seok-min MANILA, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held separate foreign ministers' talks with Canada, Australia and New Zealand in Manila on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand cooperation in economic security, energy, defense and other strategic sectors amid geopolitical uncertainties, Seoul's foreign ministry said. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters on the sidelines of a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related ministerial meetings in the Philippine capital, according to the ministry. South…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) refused to grant an interim stay on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s decision recognising the “merger” of six of the nine Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) MPs with the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon Session. However, the court agreed to hear the challenge to the Speaker’s decision after two weeks. A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe sought the Lok Sabha Speaker’s response on a petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentary party leader Arvind Sawant, who challenged as “ex facie unconstitutional, illegal and perverse”…

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States would continue attacking Iran as long as it tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, and suggested that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy.

A roadside peepal tree got uprooted amid rains and fell on a school bus, killing one student in Mumbai’s Chembur area. \| Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) staged a protest, demanding Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take accountability in the death of school student Vihaan Shrivastav, killed in Chembur tree-fall incident and slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government in the State and at the Centre for its “violent" handling of the NEET protest in Delhi, which allegedly involved lathi charging. MNS leaders demanded the resignation of BMC Garden Department Superintendent…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet Thursday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in the Philippines to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations and other bilateral issues. “The meeting has already been arranged. We briefly saw Marco Rubio at a reception yesterday and confirmed that it will take place tomorrow in the first half of the day,” Lavrov told reporters following a Russia-ASEAN ministerial meeting. In separate remarks to reporters in Manila, Rubio confirmed the upcoming sit-down. He said his primary focus would be on potential paths to ending the war in Ukraine. “Obviously, the war in…

Referring to the July 20 “Sansad Chalo” mobilisation, the CJP said students from different States had travelled to Delhi in support of the movement. \| Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, requesting him to prioritise his health while vowing to carry forward the campaign for "examination justice". Mr. Wangchuk is on day 25 of his indefinite fast in support of students, seeking resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the lack of accountability following the NEET paper ‘leak’ issue. *Jantar Mantar protest LIVE…

The Federal Government has received the final report of the National Technical Working Group on the World Bank-supported $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme (AGROW). This was disclosed by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Mr Shettima noted that the receipt of the final report marks the conclusion of the programme’s design phase and its transition to implementation. He said the government, through the AGROW programme, is bridging the gap between farmers and national planning and policy-making decisions at the centre. The VP noted that while the challenge in the agricultural…

MANILA, July 22. /TASS/. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio would discuss the prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, he said. "We are going to talk about it. We’d like to see that war coming to an end. The US remains open and willing to play a constructive role in bringing that war to an end, when that opportunity presents itself," he told reporters. "I saw foreign Minister Lavrov last night briefly. We did not talk about any of this. We’ll talk more tomorrow."

INQUIRER/SCREENGRAB PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson confirmed that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) sought Senate funding for catering during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, but a defense lawyer said the request does not appear to have been granted. “Well, I can confirm that no such arrangement is being allowed, as far as I know,” defense counsel and spokesperson Michael Poa said during a press briefing when asked about the request for the Senate to shoulder the costs. Poa said he could not discuss the July 7 letter in detail because the defense team had no role in preparing it. Article continues after this…

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters wave flags as they march to Parliament, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leak, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, 2026. \| Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The Cockroach Janta Party, a youth movement, organised ‘Chalo Sansad’ (march to Parliament) on July 20, 2026. Thousands of people, led by the CJP, gathered on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following repeated examination paper leaks in connection with the…

TEHRAN – The Chinese Embassy in Tehran on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, hosted a reception to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ceremony brought together senior Iranian and Chinese officials, diplomats from various countries, military attachés, and distinguished guests. Among the keynote speakers were Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, Chinese Defense Attaché Senior Colonel Hu Xiao, and Brigadier-General Mohammad Ahadi, Deputy for International Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran. The speakers highlighted the historical achievements of the Chinese People’s…

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami. File \| Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan AIADMK leaders on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) met Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar and submitted a letter from the party’s general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, furnishing clarifications on his petition seeking action against former AIADMK legislators under the anti-defection law. AIADMK MLAs Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy, N. Thalavai Sundaram, and Thamarai S. Rajendran met the Speaker at the Secretariat and handed over the letter. Earlier, the Speaker had sought certain clarifications from Mr. Palaniswami after receiving written explanations…

Singapore ’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stepped up the pace of renewal of his cabinet on Wednesday by confirming two acting ministers and reinstating a former minister who was defeated in 2020 but won in last year’s poll. Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam was promoted to senior minister, joining the ranks of former leader Lee Hsien Loong. Shanmugam, a senior counsel, entered politics in 1988 and has helmed the home affairs ministry since 2015. Shanmugam is the first senior minister to concurrently hold a portfolio and the first to have the title without having served as deputy prime minister or prime minister. Coordinating…

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Fteri beach on Kefalonia, Greece. Miljko \| Istock \| Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.Sign upto receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Yacht companies are offering discounts and special offers on charters in the Mediterranean this summer, as geopolitical conflicts cool demand. Summer charters in the Med are down 20% to 30% from last year, yacht brokers say, with a growing number of yachts offering special discounts for the rest of July and August. The softness has also led to more last-minute bookings by…

Travellers have invaded a football club's pitches and nearby park with more than 20 vehicles after the local council left the gate unlocked. Caravans rolled into Albion Rovers FC's Kimberley Park grounds in Newport in Gwent, Wales, last Wednesday, so the club - celebrating its 90th anniversary this season - is now stuck in limbo. After an initial party of caravans arrived, more vehicles and people arrived over the weekend and set up shop with no apparent desire to move away any time soon. The club has now been forced to find alternative venues for matches and training - hiring a 3G pitch at a school for £110 an hour. Club secretary Sarah Yemm, 44,…

MANILA, Philippines–Charly Suarez delivered a statement win in his return to the ring over the weekend more than a year after his controversial fight against Emanuel Navarrete that cost him a world title. Suarez (19-0, 11KOs) stopped Manuel Avila in the first round of their super featherweight bout on Sunday (Manila time) in a ProBox TV co-main event at NOS Events in San Bernardino, California. And as if the emphatic victory wasn’t enough, Suarez and his camp made their intentions clear. READ: Charly Suarez gets title rematch vs Emanuel Navarrete CHARLY SUAREZ MADE A STATEMENT 🇵🇭💥 Charly Suarez came out […]...Keep on reading: Charly Suarez, camp push…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Junior Webmasters remained unbeaten, while defending champion Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Junior Wildcats kicked off their title defense with a convincing victory in the 2026 Emil’s Fiesta Cup Inter-High School Invitational Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, July 21, at the Lipata-Linao Sports Complex […]...Keep on reading: Emil's Fiesta Cup: UCLM, CIT-U shine in pre-season tilt

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Spanish players celebrate their 1-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. Hannah Peters - Fifa \| Fifa \| Getty Images The FIFA World Cup raked in massive viewership numbers for its media rights owners Fox Corp. and NBCUniversal's Telemundo. But NBCUniversal executives say the big audience numbers for the World Cup didn't just reinforce the importance of live sports in an environment where media companies are competing harder than ever to draw viewers, they also highlighted that Spanish-language programming has become an important part of its strategy for…

Appetite for reflection Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Paul Taylor of Winston Hills doesn’t mind a bit of mobile fare when he says: “I’ve only just noticed that the badge on newer models of BYD appears as CYE when the car approaches in the rear-view mirror. I did wonder about any subliminal messaging but can only conclude that it may be a traditionally formatted attempt to cash in on the burgeoning fast food delivery car market. Perhaps it should be read as Express Yum Cha.” “I can sympathise with Jack Dikian’s childhood recollections of watching Play School (C8) and his…

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…

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Spain are world champions once again after a dominant FIFA World Cup campaign, defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. But beyond the result, the tournament has sparked fierce debate over contrasting footballing philosophies, refereeing decisions and the narratives that shaped the competition. In this episode of In Focus, we unpack Spain’s rise under Luis de la Fuente, how their possession-based game has evolved since 2010, and why they emerged as the tournament’s standout team. We also examine Argentina’s gritty run to the final, the criticism of its physical approach, and whether allegations of favourable refereeing and FIFA bias stand up to scrutiny.…

Spain is world champion again. Ferran Torres, on for Mikel Oyarzabal in the second half, settled a bruising, goalless stalemate in the 106th minute to beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time and deny Lionel Messi a second straight title. It was Spain’s second World Cup, added to the one won in 2010, and it made them the first nation to hold both the men’s and women’s crowns at once. They conceded just one goal across the whole tournament, a record for a champion. This was not a team that got lucky. It was a team that suffocated the best player of his generation on the biggest night of his career. That is worth sitting with, because Messi’s Argentina came to…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has showered praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an "unbelievable" talent and claiming the youngster is achieving something "no one has ever done before" with his fearless approach to the game. Speaking on JioStar, Harbhajan said Sooryavanshi's confidence and willingness to back his instincts represent the changing mindset of modern-day cricketers, who are now encouraged to express themselves without fear of failure. "What Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is doing today, no one has ever done before. He is unbelievable, a great talent. I don't think I have seen or faced a talent like that,"…

The Maison also unveiled a contemporary interpretation of its historic Silver Jeroboam Trophy, nodding to a relationship with Formula 1 that dates back to 1950, when Count Frédéric Chandon de Briailles handed a bottle of champagne to the winner of the Reims Grand Prix. The spontaneous gesture became one of motorsport's defining traditions. "At Spa-Francorchamps, victory has a special intensity for the drivers, the teams and the fans who share it," said Moët \& Chandon president and CEO Sibylle Scherer. "Our role is to craft celebrations and experiences worthy of that emotion." For South Africans, the announcement lands as conversations around bringing…

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TNA Wrestling's Elayna Black shares with Fox News Digital why she decided to join the company and how bad she wanted to be in The Beautiful People. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Elayna Black was one of the hottest free agents on the pro wrestling market when she departed WWE in 2025. Formerly known as Cora Jade in NXT, Black hit the independent circuit performing in places like Atomic Legacy Wrestling, Black Label Pro and Game Changer Wrestling before taking time off. Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) was an option for Black and she was very familiar with the company’s programming. She told Fox News Digital she grew up watching TNA…

Vicious Vicki talks to Fox News Digital about getting into the TNA Knockouts TV Championship tournament. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vicious Vicki has been a rising talent on the women’s wrestling scene, performing for Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) among other places over the last year. While Vicki has been in the ACW women’s title picture, she recently was put into the tournament to crown the first ever Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) Knockouts TV champion. TNA introduced the belt at Slammiversary and she was one of the independent talents who were selected to participate. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS…

SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas men at SEA V Cup Leg 2 MANILA, Philippines — Adrian Villados relished his Alas Pilipinas comeback, three years after his national team debut in the Asian Games. Villados was grateful to find his way back to the Philippine men’s volleyball team, now as a more mature and steadier playmaker. “I’m really happy. This is a huge experience for me,” Villados said in Filipino after a fifth-place finish in the SEA V Cup in Candon City last Saturday. “Playing alongside both the younger guys and the veterans was a huge experience for us. Competing in the SEA […]...Keep on reading: Adrian Villados embraces second shot with Alas Pilipinas

ADELAIDEB: N. Murray, J. Borlase, M. Michalanney HB: I. Cumming, J. Worrell, W. Milera C: L. Nankervis, J. Dawson, B. Keays HF: I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele F: J. Soligo, T. Walker, A. Neal-Bullen R: L. McAndrew, S. Berry, D. Curtin I/C: Z. Taylor, T. Murray, J. Peatling, F. Maley, H. Hall-Kahan EMG: B. Dowling, A. Ludowyke, C. Edwards IN: F. Maley, T. Walker, N. Murray OUT: D. Fogarty (suspension), B. Cook (managed), M. Keane (illness) COLLINGWOODB: B. Maynard, J. Howe, B. Frampton HB: I. Quaynor, J. Daicos, D. Houston C: E. Allan, J. Crisp, S. Sidebottom HF: B. McCreery, N. Daicos, H. Harrison F: T. Membrey, C. West, D. McStay R: D.…

Shubman Gill in action during third ODI against England, at Lord's in London. \| Photo Credit: ANI Three Indian batsmen — Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — feature in the top five of the latest ICC ODI batting rankings released on Wednesday after the England series, with skipper Gill within touching distance of world No. 1 Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand. Gill scored 188 runs in three matches in the 1-2 series defeat to England and is now just one rating point behind table-topper Mitchell, who has 802 points, while Kohli (767) and Rohit (758) occupy the third and fourth spots respectively. England's Joe Root, who was named Player of 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…

I am not going to argue the point with Christoper Nolan that the ideal viewing format for his new film The Odyssey is IMAX 70mm. The images that I've seen, framed in the format's tall, squarish aspect ratio, are majestic. Nolan went to enormous expense and trouble to shoot the entire movie with huge, noisy IMAX film cameras to achieve the effect; it's as the artist intended. And I love that Nolan has, almost single-handedly, got general moviegoers excited about seeing movies projected on film again. There's nothing like it. I look forward to seeing The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm. But I will be looking forward to it for some time. I live in London, UK, where…

It’s not hard to guess why Star Wars lightsabers are among the most prized movie props for collectors. Last year, the iconic weapon wielded by Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi pulled in more than $3.65 million, setting a record for a Star Wars prop sold at auction. But the battle between light and dark has a new champion now that Luke Skywalker’s saber used in The Empire Strikes Back has sold for $3.75 million. The inclusion of Luke’s severed hand and wrist stump surely helped nudge it to that sky-high final bid and the new record, which was reported by the Associated Press. © Heritage Auctions, HA.com “This lightsaber…

From volcanoes to tsunamis to global pandemics, there are plenty of different disaster movies out there to choose from. From an outsider’s perspective, i.e., someone who hasn’t watched many films in this specific subgenre, the appeal of watching the world collapse in on itself might seem particularly sadistic. What could be appealing about death, destruction, and close retellings of real events? The answer to that question will vary depending on who you ask — after all, some people really do just want to watch the world burn. However, seeing only the tragedy and chaos in these disaster movies is to deliberately ignore the human element that so often…

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Modelling scout and suspected Epstein pimp is found dead at his Paris home after name appeared more than a thousand times in declassified files By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:13 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:29 EDT, 22 July 2026 A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several French men accused of aiding Epstein to traffic and abuse women. Siad had not yet been questioned by investigators, but had denied the allegations, saying he wanted to be…

Dispatch call reveals scramble to find sign language interpreter after road crash that killed deaf Godzilla vs Kong child star Kaylee Hottle By JADA BAS, REPORTER Published: 06:20 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:32 EDT, 22 July 2026 Dispatchers scrambled to find a sign language interpreter as they responded to the crash that killed a deaf Godzilla vs Kong actress. Kaylee Hottle died at the age of 18 in Frederick, Maryland in the US when the driver veered off the road and slammed into a roadside ditch on Tuesday. Dispatchers can be heard in audio revealed by TMZ scrambling to find an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to inform the child star's…

For a moment, step into the shoes of filmmaker H Vinoth. You get the opportunity to direct ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, in a politically-laden film that will mark his transformation from actor to politician. You make the film with the backing of KVN Productions, and just as you eagerly await its release during Pongal, it snowballs into a controversy. The delay in the censor certification indefinitely pushes the film’s release, and the subsequent legal battle makes one wonder if it will ever release at all. And, as if this isn’t enought to test your resolve, the film leaks online even before it arrives in theatres. On one hand, Vijay takes oath as the Chief…

Millie Bobby Brown has paid tribute to her Godzilla vs Kong co-star Kaylee Hottle, after the actress was killed in a car crash. Kaylee's death was confirmed by her father in a Facebook post on Tuesday, after the car she was in veered off the road, before her heart stopped on her way to the hospital in the wake of the accident. The actress, who was deaf, played a young girl who could communicate with King Kong using sign language in the 2021 film Godzilla vs Kong and its 2024 sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In a post on Instagram Stories, Millie shared she was 'devastated' by her co-star's passing. She said: 'I'm so devastated to hear this.…

It's dangerous to get too excited about a new RTS. Just look at what happened to Stormgate. So I've been cautious with ZeroSpace. It's an RTS built in the classic mould—think StarCraft 2—featuring proper basebuilding and potent hero units. So far, pretty familiar. But there's more. ZeroSpace also boasts an RPG campaign with dialogue trees and loyalty missions, evoking the likes of Mass Effect—albeit without those enviable production values. And then there's the Galactic War, inspired by Helldivers 2's dynamic conflict. My interest was piqued. Cautiously. (Image credit: Starlance Studios) Let's start with the good stuff. The campaign is shaping up…

Indra Kumar's 'Dhamaal 4' continues to enjoy a successful theatrical run despite entering its second week. Powered by strong family audiences and franchise goodwill, the comedy entertainer has maintained steady collections after crossing the coveted Rs 100 crore India net milestone. The film has now entered Day 13 of its theatrical run with an eye on the Rs 135 crore domestic net milestone. With Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' now attracting premium screens and urban audiences, all eyes are on how much further 'Dhamaal 4' can stretch its box office run. 'Dhamaal 4' earnings 'Dhamaal 4' opened to Rs, 14 crore on Day 1, before climbing to Rs, 22.50…

If I could sum up Rick and Morty season 9 in one word... I couldn't. It's physically impossible to sump up the chaos that is the Smith's family life in so few words. All we've got to go off of this week is a name: Tom Sawyer. We can assume that this will somehow relate to the classic Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but does this mean Morty is also Huckleberry Finn? Watch this space. Regardless, when does Rick and Morty season 9 episode 10 arrive on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max? Latest Videos From What time can I watch Rick and Morty season 9 episode 10 on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO Max? Rick and Morty \| Season 9: Trailer #2 \| adult…

After almost three years out of the limelight, Holly Willoughby has officially launched a comeback by announcing a new lifestyle show, titled Together, which is set to hit YouTube on July 28. For 14 years, Holly led popular ITV show This Morning with co-host Phillip Schofield before she suddenly stepped down from the programme in 2023 following his departure. Just weeks after quitting This Morning, she learned of an extraordinary plot to kidnap, rape and murder her by former security guard Gavin Plumb. He has since been found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. Now, as Holly returns to our screens on YouTube for a new project, many will be…

Prince George enters teenage years in new birthday portrait Victoria Ward July 22, 2026 — 7:49pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Prince George has become a teenager, with his family releasing a new portrait of the future king to mark his 13th birthday. The prince is pictured smiling at Kensington Palace in the portrait taken by photographer Matt Porteous just after Trooping the Colour last month. Prince George in his 13th birthday portrait.Instagram It was accompanied by the message: “Happy 13th Birthday, George!” George was born at 4.24pm on July 22, 2013, in the private…

Dan Edgar is helping to heal Chloe Lewis' broken heart after the tragic death of her ex-boyfriend Jake Hall and the Lothario is ready to settle down, says a close friend. The couple have remained relatively tight-lipped over their romance, but were pictured together for the first time this week at the Tonic Terrace in the Hilton Bournemouth. An insider close to the pair has spoken how Dan, 35, has been a pillar of support to Chloe, 36, who was heartbroken after the death of her ex-boyfriend Jake Hall. Jake died in May aged 35 after sustaining fatal injuries from smashing his head through a glass door at a villa in Santa Margalida, Mallorca. A friend…

When it comes to Magic: The Gathering and its controversial Universes Beyond branch, players have diverging opinions. While Universes Beyond is an undeniable commercial success, a portion of the Magic audience expresses frustration with the growing range of external IPs appearing in the game. The most common criticism is that these universes often don't feel like they belong in Magic at all; from ninja turtles lurking in the sewers to spider-heroes swinging over New York's skyline, it's a wild leap compared to Magic's established fantasy aesthetic. However, that isn't always the case. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and Final Fantasy are…

“Percy Jackson” actor Logan Lerman and his wife, artist Analuisa “Ana” Corrigan, have shared the first official photos from their intimate backyard wedding, nearly a month after tying the knot in June. On Wednesday, July 22, Corrigan posted a carousel of color and black-and-white photos on Instagram, giving followers a glimpse of the private ceremony. “We got married in our backyard last month and it was perfect. I love you logie,” the designer wrote in the caption. Lerman also shared a black-and-white close-up photo of him and his bride sharing a kiss, with the caption, “Love of my life.” READ: […]...Keep on reading: 'Percy Jackson' star Logan…

The Roottrees are Dead studio Evil Trout gives William Rous' brilliant lo-fi deduction thriller Type Help a slick remake, and while the changes are many, it remains a smart, rewarding, and hauntingly effective mystery. There's a machine in The Incident at Galley House you'll spend an awful lot of time with, and it's a wonderfully tactile thing. It's part mixing desk, part paranormal enigma, part over-engineered Guess Who game, and full of clicky dials, chunky buttons, and a big old whooshy lever you're forever manipulating. And if your deductive instincts are good enough, it whirs into crackling life like a haunted slot machine, rigged to deliver…

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…

Mexico · Culture Key Facts —Municipal reduction. Querétaro cut its Hay Festival contribution from 11.18 million pesos (about US$643,000) (US$604,000) to 4 million pesos (about US$230,000) (US$216,000). —Percentage drop. The 7.18-million-peso cut represents a 64.22% reduction in municipal support. —Total public funds lost. Combined public support fell from 13 million pesos (US$702,000) to 4.6 million pesos (US$248,000). —Federal offset. The festival obtained 600,000 pesos (about US$34,500) (US$32,400) from the Profest 2026 federal program. —2026 dates. The Querétaro edition runs from 4 to 6 September 2026. The Hay Festival in Querétaro, the Mexican…

A new chapter is about to unfold as the Global Hallyu star BYEON WOOSEOK is set to return to the Philippines as he brings his undeniable charm back to Manila for the 2026 ByeonWooSeok Asia Fanmeeting Tour in Manila—a highly anticipated fan meeting happening on October 10, 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, presented by PULP Live World. Following the overwhelming success of his previous visit, the upcoming fan meeting promises an even bigger and more unforgettable experience for Filipino fans, featuring a larger stage, special segments, and more intimate moments that highlight his genuine connection with his ever-supportive Filipino fanbase. Rising…

Mysuru railway jrailway unction station. The special trains will halt at Mandya, KSR Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet Jn, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur, Podanur Jn, Palakkad Jn, Shoranur Jn, Tirur, Kozhikode, Vadakara, and Thalassery. \| Photo Credit: SRIRAM MA In order to facilitate passenger travel during the forthcoming Onam festival, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the operation of special express trains from Mysuru and Bengaluru Cantonment to Kannur in Kerala. The SWR will operate two trips in each direction. Train No. 06227 Mysuru–Kannur Special Express will depart Mysuru at 10:30 PM on Tuesday (25.08.2026) and reach Kannur at 2…

Mexico · Culture Key Facts —Date and time. August 29, 2026 at 8:30 p.m., single performance. —Venue. Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, a 10,000-seat arena. —Tickets. From MX$800 (US$46) to MX$4,600 (US$265) on Ticketmaster. —Creator. Mexican dancer Isaac Hernández, a principal at English National Ballet. —Notable guests. Roberto Bolle, Maria Khoreva, and Kristián Mensa debut. Despertares, the ambitious dance gala that transforms a massive Mexico City arena into an intimate celebration of movement, returns for its twelfth edition on August 29, 2026. Creator Isaac Hernández has again assembled a cast of international stars for a single night at the…

Why video game music is the future of orchestral concerts Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Leonard Weiss would like people to consider the theme to Super Mario Bros, that slinky eight-bit bop composed in 1985 by Japanese sound designer and Nintendo executive Koji Kondo. “This was composed essentially for two electronic sounds at once. Going back 40 years in video game history, you can’t write a chord,” Weiss says. “So one voice goes bom bom bom bom and plays the chord but spread out, while another voice plays the tune. And then a percussion track goes underneath. Leonard…

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Chile · Culture Key Facts —Dates. October 14, 16, and 17, 2026, at Estadio Nacional in Santiago. —Venue. Estadio Nacional is Chile’s largest sports and events stadium, located in the Ñuñoa district of the capital. —Attendance. All three shows sold out, with roughly 48,000 fans expected per night, totaling about 150,000 attendees. —Stage weight. The 360-degree stage design exerts roughly 600 tons of load on the central field. —Economic lift. The concerts are expected to drive a major short-term boost in travel, lodging, and hospitality across Santiago. BTS will play three sold-out nights at Santiago’s Estadio Nacional this October after a tense permit…

Tyson and Paris Fury's daughter Valencia has become the latest nepo child to land a brand deal at the age of eight. The boxer, 37, and his wife, 36, announced on Monday that Valencia has released an exciting new collaboration with Superdrug, full of beauty and hair accessories. The aspiring influencer told viewers she's 'so obsessed with makeup' in the Instagram video while urging followers to 'get down to their local Superdrug stores'. Beauty and hair products from Valencia's Fantasy Cosmetics collection range between £1 and £3. Tyson proudly wrote: 'Congratulations to my baby girl Valencia on her collaboration with @superdrug she is made for it. my…

According to the M.I.T. Technology Review, rather than building thousands of smaller buildings, tech giants are investing in massive "hyperscale" campuses, with some individual AI sites requiring up to 5 GW of electricity—more than the peak demand of entire U.S. states like New Hampshire. Frank Racioppi Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already seeped into our society, culture, economy, and daily routines. AI decides who gets their health claim paid. AI help millions with their administrative work at their jobs. AI answers our phone calls when we have a customer service problem. Millions of students try to use AI to ease the burden of learning, or to…

As the southwest monsoon strengthens across northern India, school operations are beginning to reflect the changing weather. Jammu and Kashmir has extended school holidays till July 26, while neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand remain on alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across the region over the coming days. The move in Jammu and Kashmir comes as authorities shift from dealing with a prolonged heatwave to preparing for heavy rain. Schools that were scheduled to reopen on July 20 after summer vacations will now remain closed for another week. J\&K extends school holidays The Jammu and…

For three days in June, JoJo Siwa fans could do more than watch her perform. They could go on vacation with her. The JoJo Siwa Cruise departed from Port Canaveral, Florida, on June 12 for a three-night sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, where a regular cruise itinerary became a floating fan weekend: rhinestone bow decorating, a dance class, nightly parties hosted by Siwa, a cabana beach day, and a concert at sea. Siwa, the singer, dancer, internet personality, and former Dance Moms star, first became famous as a child performer known for her oversized bows, high-energy music, and brightly colored brand. In the years since, she has…

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

Jade Thirlwall has split from her Rizzle Kicks boyfriend Jordan Stephens after six years together, according to a new report. The former couple lived together and split their time between properties in London and Margate in Kent, but are said to have separated earlier this year. Jordan, 34, has since wiped all trace of Jade, 33, from his Instagram and she has also removed all images of the singer from her own page. According to The Sun, they remain close and friends are hoping for a reconciliation. They still follow each other on Instagram at the moment. Sharing details on the alleged split, an insider told the publication: 'Jade and Jordan had a very…

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Away from the bustle of city life, Yash has created a peaceful family home in North Bengaluru, where modern architecture meets understated luxury. The actor, who lives there with his wife Radhika Pandit and their two children, designed a residence that showcases simplicity along with comfort. The 'Toxic' star has built a successful career in Indian cinema, and his Bengaluru residence mirrors his refined lifestyle. The 'Ramayana' actor reportedly lives in a lavish duplex apartment in North Bengaluru with his wife Radhika Pandit and their two children. Nestled inside the prestigious Prestige Golfshire community, the property combines contemporary…

This small pasta restaurant serves handmade perfection in every dish. Arte Della Pasta is a unique restaurant with unique operating hours. Dinner is served for one early, short session each evening, yet it’s genuinely hard to get in; on two separate occasions, I failed to find a table for two. This time I got lucky with a 7pm booking, though when we arrived there was a new problem: the restaurant had been almost entirely bought out by a group of engineers on the lash. I feared/hoped there might not be enough room for us this time either but, in a restaurant first, the waiter scurried away and returned with a folded table and some chairs. He set them…

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…

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…

Investors should scoop up CoreWeave before the stock bounces back, according to Truist Securities. The bank upgraded the cloud infrastructure name to buy from hold. It lowered its price target on shares to $126 from $131, though that still implies 58% upside from Tuesday's close. "We view CRWV's risk-reward as attractive as: 1) Continuing enterprise adoption of open models/sovereign AI is supportive of broadening demand, 2) CRWV trades at a significant discount to neoclouds despite its leadership position, and 3) Potential for incremental margin expansion if current 6-yr GPU depreciation cycles prove conservative," analyst Arvind Ramnani said Tuesday…

French Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut announced Wednesday that she would "submit her resignation today" to President Emmanuel Macron in protest to the reintroduction of harmful pesticides. However, Macron did not accept her resignation, and Barbut will stay in her post due to the "urgency to address the consequences of climate change," her team said in comments carried by the AFP news agency. What Barbut said about her resignation In a post on LinkedIn, Barbut write that "contrary to the commitments that had been made to me, the government prevented any debate on the removal of this measure," adding that there had been "one…

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…

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…

There is only one public toilet for every 25,000 to 30,000 people in Bengaluru. And, even among those available, more than one in four toilets were found to be non-functional, according to a citizen-led audit released on July 22. The findings are part of the Bengaluru Public Toilet Audit Report 2026, released by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC). The survey, carried out during April and May by B.PAC’s B.CLIP civic leaders and student volunteers, assessed 142 public toilets across the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits for cleanliness, functionality, safety, accessibility and overall user experience. Findings of the audit 37…

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…

In the face of backlash to concerns the AI boom will increase consumer electricity bills, the largest utility companies and data center developers in the US are now promising to do something about it. The Wall Street Journal reports that nearly 200 organizations have signed President Donald Trump’s “rate payer protection pledge” that’s meant to safeguard consumers from footing the AI bill. Trump is expected to announce the new signatories on Thursday, which includes NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Equinix, and Digital Realty, according to a list obtained by The WSJ. An unnamed White House official told the publication that those who have committed to 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…

Right, that’s it: we’ve got to do something about Canada. The country’s wildfires, which resulted in air quality alerts across more than 20 US states, ruined my weekend. On Friday the air in Philadelphia, where I live, was so unhealthy I couldn’t go outside without my eyes stinging. My kid’s preschool cancelled outdoor time, while the city suspended trash pickup and closed public pools. You know who did not suspend their regularly scheduled programming because of a bit of toxic smoke? The plot monitoring committee at my allotment. Despite the apocalyptic conditions, they were still busy ensuring the gardening bylaws were strictly adhered to. I…

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…

Argentina · Business Key Facts —Plant. Ecopek in General Pacheco, Buenos Aires province, producing rPET resin. —Closure date. Operations cease on 31 March 2026. —Jobs. About 40 workers face dismissal or possible redeployment. —Stated reasons. Weak demand, no recycled-content rules, and pressure from imports. —Parent scale. Alpek has 31 plants in nine countries and nearly US$500 million in annual EBITDA. Alpek Polyester Argentina is shutting its Ecopek PET recycling plant in General Pacheco, Buenos Aires province, with operations set to end on 31 March 2026. Alpek Shuts Its Argentina Plastic Recycling Plant. (Photo internet reproduction) One-stop…

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more The UK has endured multiple heatwaves since May - and forecasts suggest another could be just around the corner. With soaring temperatures and dry conditions, hosepipe bans have been introduced across parts of the country, leaving many gardeners wondering how to keep their outdoor spaces thriving. But a heatwave combined with a hosepipe ban doesn't have to spell disaster for your garden. The key is to prioritise plant health, conserve moisture and make every drop of water count. To find out…

This NOAA satellite image taken at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 21, shows Tropical Storm Bertha moving along the Gulf of Mexico's northern coast. NOAA via AP *hide caption* *toggle caption* NOAA via AP Tropical Storm Bertha came ashore in Southeastern Louisiana early Wednesday morning, bringing up to three feet of storm surge and winds as high as 60 miles per hour. Weather forecasting models do not predict the storm will get stronger, says Phil Klotzbach, a senior researcher in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. That's in part because of strong wind shear from the northeast. It's essentially a change in wind speed…

Fifty years after Southern California's Salton Sea formed due to an engineering mishap in 1905, the giant salt lake became a booming vacation destination. Nicknamed the "miracle in the desert," the lake offered watersports and boating, while its shores were lined with yacht clubs, vacation homes, shops and nightclubs. However, by the 1970s, the Salton Sea had begun shrinking due to high evaporation rates and flow reductions in the Colorado River, which had fed the lake. The lake's retreat exposed muddy sediments imbued with pesticides and other agricultural chemicals from large cotton, alfalfa and vegetable farms in the Imperial and Coachella valleys.…

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…

Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, a House spokesperson MANILA, Philippines — Identifying the person whom Vice President Sara Duterte said she talked to kill the president, if she herself will be killed, will be taken up in a later criminal investigation — not as a condition needed to complete the presentation of evidence for the fourth article of impeachment. Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, a House prosecution spokesperson, explained this on Wednesday in an interview on ANC’s “Headstart” He said the continuing NBI probe should not be confused with the constitutional case being heard by the Senate impeachment court. Article continues after this advertisement “Whether or…

German prosecutors searched offices at Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged fraudulent tax transactions linked to the lender's Postbank unit years earlier. The bank confirmed that Duesseldorf prosecutors were at its office in the city, and that the probe related to transactions at its Postbank division between 2008 and 2010. "Deutsche Bank is being searched as a third party in this matter and we are cooperating fully," Deutsche Bank said, declining to comment further. Duesseldorf ⁠prosecutors ⁠did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Probe relates to 'cum-cum' trades A person…

Brit IT expert 'who murdered wife and two children' may not stand trial in UK for years if extradition from South Africa is delayed by gun charge By VIVEK CHAUDHARY, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 05:39 EDT, 22 July 2026 \| Updated: 06:57 EDT, 22 July 2026 A British businessman may not stand trial for allegedly butchering his wife and two children at their sprawling £1.3million home in the UK for years, it emerged today. Mark Tshuma, 45, a British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, is accused of the brutal murder of his wife and their children at the family's mansion in Bedfordshire earlier this month. Nothabo Tshuma, 42, and daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala,…

Inquirer image MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Wednesday concluded its presentation of Article IV, which accuses Vice President Sara Duterte of making grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former Speaker Martin Romualdez. The prosecution’s presentation was completed in 9 days, despite being given a total of 11 days to present their evidence. Though it should be noted that, technically, it only took six days for the court to tackle Article IV as three days were spent on other matters. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte \| July 21, 2026 Article continues after…