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The Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy.  Overall, Venice Immersive will present 68 projects from 26 countries, of which 30 will play in competition, and 35 will be out of competition. Among these are titles such as Nevatars, directed by Andy Serkis and voiced by Daisy Ridley and Kathleen Turner, and Galapagos: The Last Eden, directed by Anthony Geffen and voiced by Margot Robbie. Scroll down for the full lineup.  Other high-profile projects in the Venice Immersive…

The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, granted bail to former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, who faces charges of receiving gratification from the contractors of the tribunal while in office. The judge, Peter Kekemeke, granted him bail in the sum of N100 million and a surety with proof of a property in Abuja. He rejected the objection raised by the prosecution agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to grant the bail. He ruled that the commission “did not produce strong reasons why bail should not be granted” to Mr Umar. Although…

NEW DELHI: India’s higher education system has crossed a new threshold, with total enrolment reaching 4.50 crore students in 2023-24. The striking shift is that women gross enrolment ratio (GER) has risen to 31.2% compared to 28.9% for men, a trend that has continued for seven years, according to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE).The survey found that female students account for 49.7% of total higher education enrolment. GER for all students aged 18-23 years reached 30% in 2023-24, compared with 23.7 in 2014-15.The rise shows wider access to colleges over the past decade, though the country…

NewsFeedA large crowd crossed between Spain and Gibraltar in the early hours of Wednesday morning, celebrating the UK-EU treaty which dismantled border checks. The agreement means residents on both sides can cross using their government IDs.Published On 15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The US wants exports, jobs, strategic influence, and trusted infrastructure markets. Nigeria wants energy reliability, digital resilience, jobs, and projects that strengthen growth and stability. That overlap is where the real national interest and assistance story lies. That is why the latest moves by the US Trade and Development Agency, or USTDA, matter. The agency is not just funding projects. It is using early-stage assistance to shape which infrastructure gets built, who gets to build it, and what standards govern it. In Nigeria, that approach is now visible in energy, digital infrastructure, and health. On 9 July, at a Washington…

ToplineA 28-year-old man died after being struck by a truck while attempting to run away from an encounter with federal immigration agents in St. Augustine, Florida, marking the third fatality linked to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown this month after two deadly shootings by ICE agents in Maine and Texas during traffic stops.In this photo provided by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the eastbound lanes of SR 16 between Outlet Mall Boulevard and Inman Road in St. Augustine, Fla., are shutdown after a fatal collision.Associated PressKey FactsA Florida Highway Patrol official told various outlets that the incident occurred early…

Across Africa, commerce is increasingly social. Many businesses from tailors and caterers to jewellers, smartphone resellers, and event organisers operate primarily through Instagram and WhatsApp rather than traditional websites. While this approach helps them reach existing audiences, it can make discovery difficult for new customers. According to Tend, people often ask questions such as, “Who near me can do this?” or “Can I book them now?” The company says these businesses can be difficult to discover through conventional online search. “Some of the most established businesses globally are invisible to traditional internet search. They live on Instagram and WhatsApp. That’s…

The FIFA World Cup is reaching its final stages, with Spain already through to the championship match and England set to face Argentina for the remaining spot.Spain booked its place in the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France, while England and Argentina prepare for the semifinal at Atlanta Stadium.Here is what to know:What is the schedule for the second semifinal? England vs Argentina, on Wednesday, July 15 (19:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US What do we know about the finals?Spain booked a spot in the finals after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday’s first semifinal at…

People who regularly visit museums, theaters, concerts, and movie theaters may be doing more than enjoying themselves. A new study suggests these cultural activities are associated with a younger physiological age, meaning the body may function more like that of a younger person. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, add to growing evidence that staying socially and culturally active could play an important role in healthy aging. Cultural Activities and Biological Aging Everyone grows older, but the rate at which the body ages can vary from person to person. Physiological age reflects how well the…

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason — the Toronto Raptors re-acquiring Kawhi Leonard — remains on pause due to the NBA’s ongoing investigation into allegations the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap through a no-show sponsorship deal between Leonard and the since-shuttered carbon credits company Aspiration. The investigation into Leonard and the Clippers began 10 months ago and most anticipated a resolution before this offseason. But the start of the new league year came and went without any official updates on the investigation or a potential punishment for all parties. The Raptors and Clippers both released statements last week…