Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Have Fallen by the Wayside as Iran War Drags On
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
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Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include martial arts masters, veteran snipers and dirty cops.
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security
The former Awami League lawmaker has been living in the US since Hasina’s government was toppled Bangladeshi cricketer and former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan. Photo: file Bangladeshi cricket great Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he is ready to return from a two-year exile, face trial on charges including … Read more
A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
Tracking Down Julie Delpy’s Jacket From ‘Before Sunset’
We help a reader track down a quilted garment worn by Julie Delpy in the film “Before Sunset.”
He’s stuck in war with no exit in sight
Caught between an emerging interim Strait of Hormuz deal being negotiated by Iran and Oman People walk past an anti-US billboard on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/File With President Donald Trump’s war against Iran now in its sixth month, this week’s flurry of threats and diplomacy has underscored the ever-tighter … Read more
Sabahat Bukhari says healthy on-set flirting can build self-confidence, on-screen chemistry
Actor Sabahat Bukhari shared her view that healthy flirting on set could help build self-confidence and on-screen chemistry. Appearing on a podcast, Sabahat discussed the importance of building good relationships and complimenting one another on set which she said created a more comfortable working environment and improved on-screen performances. “People have hit on me many … Read more
US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says
‘Online presence vetting’ used to ensure applicants are eligible for visa under US law, State Dept spokesperson says A general view of a United States State Department sign outside the US State Department building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States State Department will vet the social media accounts of foreign journalists applying … Read more
Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Japan Hospital Mid-Surgery
Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.