Without natural drinking water, residents of Italy's Aeolian Islands are mulling whether to build more desalination plants that will also cater to the large number of tourists, or continue bringing in water by ship.
A colossal budget, a stellar cast and based on one of the greatest stories in Western literature: Christopher Nolan's latest film "The Odyssey" should be one of this year's biggest blockbusters.
De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained tough.
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Sports
Sharks fly-half Vusi Moyo will debut for South Africa against Wales in a Nations Championship third round match in Durban on Saturday.
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To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content.
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The United States struck Iran Monday for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
July 13, 2026
A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two decades.
July 13, 2026
French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave.
July 13, 2026
Economy
Oil prices jumped more than four percent Monday after another flare-up between the United States and Iran that threatened their already fragile truce, while Seoul led losses in most Asian stock markets as tech firms suffered another selloff.
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Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on Xiaohongshu, China's massively popular lifestyle app.
Every summer, Alberto Gomez lives with a fear most people never consider.
American Football's NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.
Jose Contreras felt safe from deportation under a program launched years ago under Barack Obama, but the Trump administration expelled him anyway.
July 13, 2026
Sports
Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to sort out two-way star Shohei Ohtani's nagging knee trouble as their bid for a third consecutive World Series crown hits the halfway stage.
Steven Fisk rolled in a short par putt at the third playoff hole to top Taylor Pendrith and capture his second US PGA Tour title at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, hoping to play alongside the NBA all-time scoring leader next season.
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire.
July 12, 2026
- Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
- 'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
- Zverev vows to chase down Wimbledon champion Sinner in trophy charge
- England's Ecclestone glad to get 'one-up' on brother with five-wicket Lord's haul
- Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
- Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
- World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
- Sinner enjoying 'very rare' Wimbledon triumph