Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations
The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.
Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom
[Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
Stolen Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse Works Are Recovered, Police Say
The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.
Why Europe Keeps Being Pummeled by Heat Waves
[The whole planet is warming, but changes in weather patterns could help explain why the continent is suffering so many bouts of severe heat.
Judge Rejects Suit Against University of Michigan That Sought Emails on Climate Law
A conservative group had tried to force the University of Michigan to hand over messages from a law professor who worked on “climate superfund” bills.
9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Google Doodle celebrates Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day
Google celebrates Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with a special Doodle highlighting the national flag Google has marked Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day by replacing its usual homepage logo with a special Doodle featuring the country’s green and white flag. The temporary design shows the Pakistani flag moving amid cloud-like letters spelling out “Google”, giving the search … Read more
Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline
[The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.
Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie.
[With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
Turkish official says agencies found no evidence backing assassination claims ahead of Ankara’s July NATO summit US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air … Read more