Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Studios bet on horror films to reanimate cinemas
By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (Reuters) -Vampires, zombies and the Grim Reaper are killing it at the box office. At a time when superheroes, sequels and reboots have grown stale among audiences, horror has emerged as an unlikely...

British GP: Max Verstappen to start on pole at Silverstone
Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri alongside on the front row. McLaren's Lando Norris qualified third with Mercedes' George Russell...

Queen Rania fashion highlights from Bezos wedding weekend
The Jordanian royal family were among the famous guests in Venice at the weekend, for the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Queen Rania stepped out in several eye-catching looks by Italian designers including Fendi and Armani Prive. For the...

Conflicts and Contrasts Make Jerusalem Endlessly Fascinating
This is part of Reason's 2025 summer travel issue. Click here to read the rest of the issue. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally identified as the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, is shared by half a dozen...

Bristol data and AI firm to create jobs after securing finance
A Bristol-based data and AI consultancy has secured a £200,000 loan to help accelerate its growth. DATA3 will use the cash injection from the British Business Bank's South West Investment Fund to increase its workforce. Founded in 2017 by tech...

This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 03/07
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 3 July 2025. Appointments Jeeves, a global financial platform for cross-border business spend, has appointed former Brex and SAP...

Joe Rogan Condemns Trump's Mass ICE Raids as 'Insane': 'Not Cartel Members, Just Construction Workers'
On-again, off-again Donald Trump supporter Joe Rogan criticized the current administration's mass deportation raids during Tuesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," labeling them "insane." In a conversation with Jordanian-American...

Weekly museum and gallery guide: Emirati and African artists in the spotlight
Trees bent by time, still standing as resilient metaphors of transformation. Photography as a measure of healing. Papier-mache tracing the arc from night to day. This week’s exhibitions explore how people and places weather change. The...
US Support For Israel Comes At A Staggering, Multifaceted Price
Via Brian McGlinchey via Stark Realities When asked about the cost of their government’s support of the State of Israel, some Americans will say it’s $3.8 billion a year — the amount of annual military aid the United States is committed to under...

Wax Balls, John Adams, and America the Beautiful
By Sandra Bost I have never been much of a history student. I made it through the high school quadfecta of social studies classes in the 80s because I was good at memorizing facts, and knew how to research and write reports (without Google or AI,...

Film Shorts // July 2-8, 2025
OPENING 40 Acres (R) R.T. Thorne’s science fiction-horror film is about a family of escaped Black slaves in 19th-century Canada trying to defend their territory from cannibals. Starring Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor, Michael Greyeyes,...

Warriors Trade Rumors: Three-Team Trade Sending Jonathan Kuminga to California Rival In Works, Dubs Landing 6'10 Croatian
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly working on trading Jonathan Kuminga to California-based rival, the Sacramento Kings. It's a three-team trade, which also involves the already-reported Dennis Schroder to Kings deal. According to NBC Sports...
Contaminated alcoholic beverages kill 9 in Jordan, 17 hospitalized
AMMAN, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from methanol poisoning in Jordan has risen to nine, with 17 others still receiving medical treatment, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said in a statement on Monday. The announcement followed an...

Sheikh Abdullah discusses Gaza with Israeli opposition leader
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has had a meeting with Yair Lapid, Israel's opposition leader, in Abu Dhabi. They discussed the potential for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and releasing Israeli...

NPFL top scorer Anas Yusuf headlines Nigeria’s 35-man provisional squad for 2024 CHAN tournament
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal machine Anas Yusuf has been named in Nigeria’s 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month. Yusuf,...

Effect of Social Anxiety Disorder on Specialty Choice Among Residents and Interns in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Following the completion of their undergraduate medical degree, professionals might pursue postgraduate medical education to further their training in a particular speciality that aligns with their personality traits.1,2 The process...

What’s streaming July 2025: New on Netflix, Prime Video and more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Movies Television Shopping Essentials Entertainment & Hobbies Adam Sandler returns with a sequel in 'Happy Gilmore 2' while Cate Blanchett stars in the hit film 'Black Bag' 'Happy Gilmore 2.' Photo by Netflix...

Victory Houston’s lavish Parisian bash brings in $1.8 million
Paris, anyone? Bien sûr que oui! Victory Houston transported more than 700 guests to Paris via 713 Music Hall for a glittery, Moulin Rouge-themed fundraiser that raised $1.8 million for cancer research and local initiatives. Presented by Sonic...

Obituaries for Saturday, July 5, 2025
Carol Ann Furtado It is with deep sorrow that the family of Carol Ann Furtado announces her passing on May 31, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 8, 1948, Carol dedicated her professional life to Human Resources, spending nearly five decades...

URI announces Class of 2025 Academic Excellence Award winners
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 26, 2025 – Each year, the University of Rhode Island presents Academic Excellence Awards to graduating seniors for their exceptional academic performance. Departmental faculty and deans select students for these prestigious...