Jean-François Leroy, Champion of Photography at Its Rawest, Dies at 69
[His photojournalism festival, Visa Pour l’Image, brought to wide attention images of war and suffering. The French president called him “a great defender of reality.”
Europe’s largest carbon capture facility opens in Netherlands
From 2026, Yara Sluiskil will capture 800,000 tons of CO2 yearly for storage beneath Norway’s seabed Over 15 years, Yara expects to remove about 12 million tons of CO2 from the site. PHOTO: YARA.com Europe’s largest carbon capture facility opened in the Netherlands on Monday, developed by Norwegian fertiliser company Yara International. The carbon capture … Read more
Govt sharply hikes petrol price by Rs12.9, HSD by Rs3.72 per litre for Sept 8
The federal government on Monday hiked the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.9 and Rs3.72 per litre, respectively, for September 8. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs358.77 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs381.77 per litre for September 8. The latest … Read more
‘DHA wali maid’s’ new school-run reel for her kids has the internet in its feels
Content creator’s journey from domestic worker to online personality has opened new possibilities for her family Content creator ‘DHA wali maid’ has shared a new update on her children’s education, posting a video of her three children getting ready for and being dropped off at a new school in Lahore. The reel, shared on her … Read more
Alcaraz books Shelton clash
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Tommy Paul of the US during their US Open round-of-16 match. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets on Sunday to line up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton. … Read more
China readies humanoid robots for combat
China is accelerating research into military uses of humanoid robots and planning for wartime deployment A humanoid robot takes part in a wushu contest during the second World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China August 26, 2026. REUTERS At the World Humanoid Robot Games in China last month, robots … Read more
Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks
A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.
AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, UN rights chief warns
Calls for ‘cast-iron guarantees’ to secure AI, demands accountability on US immigration custodial deaths United Nations rights chief Volker Turk. Photo: Reuters/file United Nations rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a threat to humanity, and pledged to press AI firms to reduce risks that his office said included … Read more
Nazi-Looted Painting in Real Estate Listing Must Be Returned
The 18th-century painting “Portrait of a Lady” was stolen by a high-ranking Nazi in the 1940s. Last year, it surfaced in a real estate listing in Argentina.
Gaza Cinema Academy makes Venice Film Festival debut to support Palestinian filmmakers
The Gaza Cinema Academy has made its debut at the Venice Film Festival, introducing an initiative aimed at helping aspiring Palestinian filmmakers in Gaza develop their skills and tell their own stories. Established by filmmaker Ezzaldeen Shalhah and Palestinian director Mai Masri, the academy is intended to provide people in Gaza with opportunities to study … Read more