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Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium or Britain.
Municipal workers forced to halt electricity project as separate attacks target farmland in Nablus, Ramallah, Jenin US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) speaks with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026. REUTERS US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers … Read more
Major music industry groups unveil new labelling system for AI-generated content they hope becomes widely adopted British artist Harry Yeff (also known as Reeps100) rehearses a song which uses artificial intelligence to render the human voice. PHOTO: AFP Several major music industry organisations on Friday unveiled a labelling system for content created with generative artificial … Read more
We think and dream and fuss and project entire worlds into existence. Meanwhile, the earth’s orbit continues and the sun goes on shining.
A speedboat carrying 36 people overturned near the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. Local media reported that 15 people had died and that the others had been rescued.
A pioneer of Op Art, he became a global sensation, creating sculptures, paintings, toys and public works that delighted the eye and confounded perception.
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.
Typhoon still potent risk due to moisture held within rain bands spanning size of France People ride electric scooters in the rain as Typhoon Bavi approaches, in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China evacuated more than 600,000 people on Saturday ahead of Typhoon Bavi hitting the major eastern city of Wenzhou … Read more
Indian actor opens up on Hollywood debut, what it really takes to break into industry Indian actor Disha Patani is expanding her international footprint with Holiguards Saga — The Portal of Force. Ahead of the film’s release, Disha spoke about sharing screen space with Kevin Spacey, and being directed by him in the film. She … Read more
The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U.S. and Iran.