Five International Movies to Stream Now
This month’s titles include a Mexican comedy, a German magical-realist film, a queer Cuban drama and more.
Punjab’s property reform hits ground hurdles
: Land record gaps, disputes and outdated surveys create challenges for property transactions The government had made the Green Property Certificate mandatory from July 1 for property sales, transfers, and other land transactions. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: Just days after making the Green Property Certificate mandatory for property transactions, the Punjab government has relaxed the policy … Read more
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.
C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Why Trump’s Renewed Trade War Could Be Costly
[Households and businesses were already contending with an affordability crunch. A new round of tariffs could inflict more pain.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
Coca-Cola’s New Branding Reminds People of Marlboro
[After the soda company introduced a new brand design, some fans spotted similarities to the typeface used by the cigarette brand. Enter the font nerds.
Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story
A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.
Javed Akhtar laments decline of originality in the age of virality
Veteran Indian lyricist urges young writers to read more and resist the pressure to chase viral trends Indian lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar believes the internet has fostered a culture in which people are increasingly afraid to step outside their comfort zones, arguing that meaningful creativity is being sacrificed in favour of chasing trends. Speaking … Read more
PPP’s workers’ Lahore convention hits a snag as district administration withholds permission
Lahore PPP president Faisal Mir says he will stand his ground even if it means being arrested The Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) plans to hold a workers’ convention at the Greater Iqbal Park on July 25 suffered a setback on Friday after the Lahore district administration stopped preparations for the event, stating that the party … Read more