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George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'

New Delhi, July 28 -- George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring "Star Wars" music filling the room. T... Read More


To host UN climate talks, Brazil chose one of its poorer cities. That's no accident

New Delhi, July 28 -- When world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, scientists and activists go to Brazil in November for the United Nations' annual climate negotiations, poverty, deforestation and... Read More


Islamic State-backed rebels attack a Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34

New Delhi, July 28 -- Islamic State-backed rebels attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo on Sunday, killing at least 34 people, according to a local civil society leader. Dieudonne Duranthabo, a... Read More


At least 3 killed and others injured in train derailment in southern Germany

New Delhi, July 28 -- A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing at least three people and seriously injuring others, authorities said. Federal and local police said t... Read More


Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack

New Delhi, July 28 -- A man accused of entering a Walmart in Michigan and randomly stabbing 11 shoppers before being detained by bystanders in the store parking lot is expected to face terrorism and m... Read More


In Syria's Sweida, the stench of death still lingers days after sectarian bloodshed

New Delhi, July 28 -- The stench of decaying bodies hangs heavy in the streets of the provincial capital in Syria's southern province of Sweida, where fighting recently erupted. Once bustling roads no... Read More


'Fantastic Four: First Steps' scores Marvel's first $100 million box office opening of 2025

New Delhi, July 28 -- Marvel's first family has finally found box office gold. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," the first film about the superheroes made under the guidance of Kevin Feige and the Wa... Read More


Extremist rebels capture remote but key town in central Somalia

New Delhi, July 28 -- The extremist rebels of al-Shabab seized control of the central Somali town of Mahaas on Sunday after an assault involving explosions and a ground offensive, according to witness... Read More


Naomi Osaka announces she is no longer working with coach Patrick Mouratoglou

New Delhi, July 28 -- Naomi Osaka and coach Patrick Mouratoglou are done working together after less than a year, the four-time Grand Slam champion announced Sunday on social media. "Merci Patrick," ... Read More


Israel's military says airdrops of aid will begin in Gaza as hunger grows

New Delhi, July 28 -- Israel's military announced that airdrops of aid would begin Saturday night in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys, after increasing a... Read More