‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament

Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.

Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers

The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.

Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire

Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest

Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Ties Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey’s Records on Billboard Hot 100

The year’s biggest hit single, Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” has racked up its 14th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and has tied a record held…

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze Surf Back into Theaters for ‘Point Break’s’ 35th Anniversary – Film News in Brief

Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze are surfing back to the big screen in celebration of “Point Break’s” 35th anniversary. A new 4k restoration will be released by Resurgence Media Group,…

Variety Interview Studio Presented by Google TV Returns to San Diego

Variety’s Interview Studio will return to San Diego on July 24-25 in partnership with Google TV featuring  a lineup of in-depth interviews and conversations with leading talent and creators. “This event has become a defining fixture of…

Was the World Cup Final Halftime Show “Too American”? Rest of the World Seems to Think So: “Glib and Unsubtle”

The rule-breaking spectacle had Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performing in front of billions. But did the showmanship just put more people off?

Chloe Fineman Finds Her First Post-‘Saturday Night Live’ Gig

The performer will play a reporter in ‘Myron Bolitar,’ a new series based on Harlan Coben’s books about an NBA star-turned-sports agent.

The ‘Outsider Trading’ Problem

There are worse things you could do than drive to a Parisian airport and mess around with a temperature sensor on the airfield—for only a few minutes! But why do…