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Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.

The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.

A consortium led by former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley holds talks about purchasing a 25% stake in Championship club West Ham.

India is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastructure. Tougher enforcement and compliance incentives will improve food quality across the supply chain. Global best practices are being examined for adaptation to strengthen standards. This initiative aims to significantly reduce food-borne diseases and improve public health.

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

Kathryn Ruemmler was blasted by family of late Virginia Giuffre after House committee transcripts were released Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A former White House counsel and former general counsel of Goldman Sachs, who has faced scrutiny over her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, told a House committee this month that some of the allegations made by one his most prominent accusers “lacked inherent credibility”, according to newly released transcripts. Kathryn Ruemmler’s name app

“Wonder Man” has been canceled at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively. The news comes despite the fact that Disney announced a Season 2 renewal for the show back in March, roughly two months after it debuted. According to sources, a writers’ room for Season 2 was never opened and the show’s writers have been released […]

Lottie Woad and Charley Hull feature in the best shots from day one of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Anne's.

Cincinnati wants to take in people fleeing climate disasters. Plus, the latest on fires in Europe.

The White House and President Trump's Board of Peace believe Hamas could sign an agreement in the coming days to begin disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, four sources familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: A signed agreement would represent a dramatic breakthrough in implementing Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan. But Hamas has yet to approve the deal, and Israeli officials and Western diplomats remain deeply skeptical that the group will follow through on its commitments.

Netflix continues with its slate of prestige offerings with an East of Eden series adaptation coming this fall alongside another classic adaptation: Dolly Alderton’s take on Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. The series has been brewing for almost four years, and a cast full of starpower has been assembled to bring the characters of […]

In its roadmap to increase the share of the Indian toy sector, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has zeroed in on construction toys, stories based on Indian heroes and innovators, traditional themes, AI-assisted toys and smart learning products as the ten emerging areas of growth.

Is the FDA taking inconsistent approaches to Duchenne drugs? And how will a new batch of drug executives shake up their companies? Find out on the latest episode of "The…

Kevin Warsh insists the Federal Reserve will do whatever it takes to reduce U.S. inflation to its 2% target, but investors aren’t buying it.

Residents in Bordeaux in southwestern France are doing everything in their power to stop a wildfire that’s been burning for more than a week. The flames are too spread out for professional firefighters to be everywhere, so for now, civilian volunteers are the only thing standing between the fire and a major French city.

Oregon's quarterback opens up on why he spurned a potential top-five NFL Draft slot and how he's preparing for his college football curtain call

Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.

World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after hitting a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.

Corporate insiders haven’t been this bearish in more than 20 years.

Marvel has changed its mind about Wonder Man. Despite a previously announced Season 2 renewal, the series has officially been canceled at Disney+, Deadline has confirmed. Season 1 launched with all eight episodes on January 27, bringing in 618M minutes viewed in its opening week, per Nielsen. That put it at No. 8 among streaming […]

"India's automobile manufacturers are independent listed companies with legal and regulatory obligations to their customers," the oil ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "They cannot conceal widespread vehicle defects without exposing themselves to warranty claims, product liability, regulatory action and serious reputational damage."

Tom Holland is swinging back into theaters this weekend as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but a plan is already being laid out for his replacement. The actor has been vocal in past interviews about wanting to be directly involved in passing the baton to his Spider-Man successor, but he revealed in a […]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a high-level video call with China's vice premier to prepare for the September visit of its president, Xi Jinping, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The call sets the stage for President Trump and Xi to sign future trade deals between the U.S. and China. Zoom in: The cordial video conference call between Bessent, Grier and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lasted more than an hour. "I emphasized that we expect Beiji

Rodriguez did not believe this day would ever come after spending nearly a full year behind bars in Mexico

When it's less about the product and more about the FCC.

England defender John Stones joins Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signs a two-year contract.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley (The Handmaid’s Tale) and up-and-comer Mileiah Vega (The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) have wrapped lead roles in The Let Go, a Colorado-shot, music-driven indie drama from writer-director Kristen Wolf. The Let Go follows Chick (Wiley), a resilient single mother determined to help her musically gifted 11-year-old daughter, Lyric (Vega), pursue her […]

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility has achieved unicorn status after a substantial funding round. This investment solidifies their leadership in India's electric commercial vehicle market. The company plans an initial public offering in the second half of this financial year. Their electric three-wheelers have seen significant sales growth and market penetration. Mahindra aims to deploy one million electric vehicles on Indian roads by 2031.

Monken said the chat was mostly swapping stories with a little Browns talk about Shedeur sprinkled into his time with Deion

The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.

In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, announced the 114 all-suite hotel, TownePlace Suites Latham Albany Airport, located at 5 Forts Ferry Road, Albany, New York, has completed renovation to its guest suites and public spaces. The refreshed design...

World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after a spectacular seven-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s been more then a decade since Josh Boone turned The Fault In Our Stars into a smash hit and he now has his sights set on another best-selling adaptation he’s ready to lace up for. Sources tell Deadline Sony Pictures and Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge Entertainment have tapped Boone to direct Fake Skating, a. […]

Stephen Jones said Williams is "at the top of the list" of players Dallas wants to keep, and the star DT says he'd "love to be here for the long haul"

How does the brain learn? Does it acquire new knowledge by creating new neural pathways or by strengthening existing connections? A new study from Bar-Ilan University offers evidence in favor of the latter, suggesting that learning is driven primarily by changes in the strength of existing neural connections rather than by expanding the brain's underlying architecture.

The INNOVATOR study will expand validation of Enlighten® across 12 cancers and assess whether capillary blood collection could enable a future laboratory-based test using samples collected at home. TORRES VEDRAS, Portugal, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Proteotype Diagnostics Unipessoal...

Southern Brave make it four wins from four in the women's Hundred as they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 24-runs at the Utilita Bowl.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is taking on the story of Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and the harrowing rescue of the crew of The Endurance when the ship he captained got encased in ice in the Antarctic and sank. Phil Barantini, who’s coming off the celebrated Netflix limited series Adolescence, will direct the film from a script by […]

A few years ago, the first ceramic finds came to light during construction work in the Burg district of the municipality of Hannersdorf. Geomagnetic surveys in subsequent years provided evidence of numerous kilns thought to lie hidden beneath the field. In a recent educational excavation led by Basema Hamarneh from the University of Vienna, archaeologists uncovered two pottery kilns. Another 100 kilns are thought to remain buried—an unprecedented discovery of a local production center for utilit

BALTIMORE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC ("1919"), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. ("Stifel"), is proud to announce its recognition as one of Financial Advisor Magazine's 2026 Top RIA Firms. Ranked No. 31 among more than 500 firms nationwide, 1919 has...

EXCLUSIVE: HBO is expanding its Bill Lawrence business in the wake of Rooster’s breakout success. In a competitive situation, the premium brand has landed for development Alan Opts Out, a half-hour comedy from Suburgatory creator Emily Kapnek, Lawrence’s Doozer and Warner Bros. Television where Lawrence is under an overall deal. Alan Opts Out is written […]

When trying to make more sustainable clothing choices, many consumers follow a simple rule: Choose natural fibers over synthetic ones. Cotton instead of polyester. Wool instead of acrylic. Linen instead of nylon.

ST. HELIER, Jersey and LONDON, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Petrus Legal Strategies (Jersey) Limited, Petrus Advisers Limited and funds advised by Petrus Advisers Limited (together, "Petrus"), which together hold between 3% and 5% of Iveco Group N.V. ("Iveco") common shares, today issued...