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Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in south-western Japan has risen to 34 as rescuers continue searching damaged buildings, including a shopping centre affected by an explosion. The disaster has caused extensive disruption in Kumamoto Prefecture and left authorities racing to find any remaining survivors. The earthquake struck Kyushu on Tuesday and was initially…
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South Korean shares surge after chip stock rout
South Korean shares rose sharply on Friday, partly recovering from a three-day technology-led sell-off that erased hundreds of billions of dollars from the country’s stock market. The rebound was led by major chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, as stronger results from Amazon and Microsoft renewed investor confidence in heavy artificial intelligence investment. The Kospi…
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Ex-Royal Marine is feared missing after an avalanche on one of the highest mountains in the world
Former Royal Marine and record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The incident has prompted a search operation, though severe altitude, weather and terrain make any rescue difficult. The avalanche hit the 8,047-metre mountain in the Karakoram range, which is the world’s 12th-highest…
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Helicopter rescue considered for 10 climbers uncontactable on Broad Peak
A ten-member international climbing team led by Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born former Royal Marine and record-breaking mountaineer, is feared missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. The climbers have not made contact since the incident, raising serious concern and prompting plans for a weather-dependent helicopter rescue. The avalanche struck around midday on…
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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti roasts the SEC as ESPN starts their promotional campaign already: ‘we don’t whine’
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticised the SEC’s perceived tendency to complain about scheduling and playoff selection, saying his programme does not “whine”. His remarks come as debate over college football scheduling and conference strength begins well before the 2026 season, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the SEC and other major conferences. The immediate context is…
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NFL legend Rob Gronkowski has simple advice for Caitlin Clark: ‘Keep shutting up the haters’
Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski praised Caitlin Clark’s handling of the intense online debate surrounding her and advised her to “keep shutting up the haters” through her performances. His comments add to the wider attention on Clark, whose career has become a frequent subject of public discussion. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Gronkowski said Clark…
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
India’s strawberry industry, concentrated in Maharashtra’s Mahabaleshwar region, is profitable but remains dependent on plant varieties developed and patented in the US and Europe. Farmers face high annual costs for replacement plants and significant weather-related risks, while researchers hope domestic breeding could reduce reliance on imports and produce crops better suited to Indian heatwaves. About…
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This New PS5 FPS Will Depict a Harrowing and Often Overlooked Part of WW2
Chinese studio Hoothanes has announced The Defiant, a PS5 first-person shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, a major but comparatively underrepresented part of the Second World War in Western games and media. The game matters because it aims to explore a conflict marked by severe atrocities and could broaden the historical perspectives typically shown…
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Universal Music posts €3.3bn revenue, restricts India releases
Universal Music Group reported strong second-quarter revenue growth while introducing a paid-streaming release window in India. The policy, which keeps new domestic and international music off free, advertising-supported tiers for 72 hours, is intended to encourage subscriptions in a market UMG considers under-monetised. Revenue rose 10.5% year on year to €3.294 billion ($3.795 billion), though…
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UMG’s new releases in India will go exclusively to paid streaming subscribers for first 72 hours
Universal Music Group will make new releases in India available only to paid streaming subscribers for their first 72 hours from the end of August. The company says the policy should improve artist compensation and help develop a more sustainable music market, while free, ad-supported listeners will receive the releases after the initial window. The…