Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up

Tehran, Iran – Iran and the United States have offered clashing narratives over the fate of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as they continue to trade threats, even as they maintain contact through mediators.

Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father

Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, according to the billionaire X owner’s father, who was with the British far-right activist in Moscow as he encouraged anti-migration protests in Britain.

After the failure of Warcraft, Duncan Jones isn’t trying to make Rogue Trooper a franchise starter

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After the failure of Warcraft, Duncan Jones isn’t trying to make Rogue Trooper a franchise starter

Rogue Trooper (Aneurin Barnard) talks to Bio-Chips Bagman (Reece Shearsmith) and Gunnar (Jack Lowden) Image: Rebellion

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Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival reflexes from failing

Tiny worms reveal backup circuits that keep survival reflexes from failing
Artistic illustration of the gentle touch response in C. elegans. A fine hair-like probe activates touch receptor neurons involved in the animal’s escape reflex. Credit: The University of Hong Kong

A research team led by Professor Chaogu Zheng from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with scientists from Princeton University and Columbia University, has discovered how sensory-motor circuits—nerve circuits that turn sensory signals into reflex actions—remain reliable even when some genes or neural connections are disrupted.

Meet the 11-Year-Old Actress Leading Netflix’s New Take on ‘Little House on the Prairie’

She’s sitting atop the call sheet. She’s tackling an iconic character. She’s plastered across billboards in Hollywood. Oh, did we mention she’s only 11 years old?

Alice Halsey is taking on the Laura Ingalls mantle in Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie, which premiered July 9. “There’s never really been a billboard of me before, so this is insane,” the 11-year-old tells The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s mind-blowing.”

The Elder Scrolls Online's developer deserved better than to get sucker-punched by Microsoft twice in two years

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Despite being spread across the country, England's squad has a strong London feel.

In total, a record 10 players come from the capital, surpassing the Golden Generation of the 2000s – a crop of talented players led by Londoners like David Beckham, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard.

World Cup Boosts American, Delta And United, Now And Maybe Later Too

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American Airlines introduced a branded airplane for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The three global U.S. airlines all cite traffic gains from the 2026 soccer World Cup, played largely in the United States, and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Friday that the carriers may well continue to benefit.

Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes

Damascus, Syria – For many Syrians, the decades of rule by the al-Assad family – Hafez al-Assad from 1971 to 2000, then his son Bashar from 2000 to 2024 – were filled with oppression from the state and eventually more than a decade of civil war.

Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister

The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.

Moldova’s president has nominated a financier with no prior government experience as the country’s next prime minister, tasking him with restoring public trust and pushing forward the country’s bid to join the European Union.