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Internet built Backrooms, does Hollywood effectively own them now?

As A24 turns the internet-born Backrooms phenomenon into a blockbuster, fans are debating who truly owns collaborative online storytelling

SpaceX lowers IPO valuation target to at least $1.8 trillion

SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion in its IPO, potentially making it the largest public offering in history

Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania

Romania asked NATO for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law

Trump to meet with aides on proposed Iran deal, may lift Hormuz blockade

Trump says he will take a final call on a potential Iran deal after Situation Room meeting, outlining conditions including reopening the Strait of Hormuz

'Crazy love for Israel': Netanyahu calls India huge power, praises support

The remarks came amid fragile geopolitical situation in West Asia, with Israel facing security challenges on multiple fronts and seeking to strengthen ties with partners beyond its traditional allies

Strait of Hormuz exposes China's vulnerability in Indian Ocean: Report

The report says the Indian Ocean Region is re-emerging as a key strategic theatre after decades of relative calm following the end of the Cold War

Satellite images show China building launch pads near nuclear missile silos

The images reveal more than 80 pads for possible use by China's expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers and air-defence batteries

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during firing test

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test, and all personnel have been accounted for

Indian-American Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee competition

Judges determined that Shrey, a 14-year-old Indian-American student from California, spelled 32 words correctly during the spell-off, as against Ishaan Gupta's 25 words

Cuba's fuel crisis leaves nearly 3 mn people facing daily water shortages

Water system is one of the sectors most affected because it is one of the country's largest energy consumers, said Antonio Rodriguez, president of the state-run National Institute of Water Resources

'We're not there yet, but very close': Vance on US, Iran peace deal

The Trump administration has several times said a deal to end the fighting was close, only to have Iran dispute or downplay the claims

US, Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz: A test of 'who will blink first'

The American blockade and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water

US-Iran draft tentative plan to end conflict: All you need to know

US and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement; yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain

Vietnam emerging as Asia's rising power by balancing US-China rivalry

According to the Lowy Institute's 2025 Asia Power Index, Vietnam recorded the second-largest increase in overall influence in the region; it now ranks seventh in Asia for economic relationships

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in suspected 'act of terror'

The 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national attacker had come to the authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing propaganda of the Islamic State group

Trump's pressure campaign brought Iran to the table: US Treasury secy

Speaking about the potential US deal with Iran, Bessent stressed that it depends on President Donald Trump, who is resolute on his demand against Iran's nuclear programme

'IDF to take 70% of Gaza': Netanyahu directs military to expand control

Netanyahu's remarks come as earlier reports indicated that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had already issued maps to aid agencies showing control over approximately 64 per cent of Gaza

US Treasury Secy Bessent confirms steps toward $250 bill featuring Trump

If passed, Wilson's bill would mark an extraordinary recognition for a sitting US leader and comes as Trump has sought to place himself at centre of this year's seminal Independence Day commemorations

Carney calls for new partnership with US ahead of Trump's decision on FTA

Carney said in a speech at the Economic Club of New York that there should be a 'true partnership' that re-imagines cooperation in specific sectors challenged by global competition

US labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organisations

The two gangs -- First Command of the Capital, or PCC, and Red Command, or CV -- likely have more than 50,000 members combined