The MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License has been in effect since January 1, 2000, covering essential patents behind the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual standard from more than 30 licensors, including Canon, LG, Microsoft, Panasonic, Sony, and Toshiba. As of July 19, 2026, every one of those patents has expired. TheContinue Reading
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what’s already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, Read MoreContinue Reading
Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade says he has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and has renewed his calls for all players under the age of 12 to be banned from heading the ball, Read MoreContinue Reading
We’ve owned and tested more than 13 items from Calpak, including duffels and backpacks. Here are the best items to shop from the travel accessory retailer., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The Traitor and Infantino, who heads football’s world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.Continue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that’s not how Modi works., Thousands of supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement have been camping in the capital, New Delhi, for more than a month to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a seriesContinue Reading
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on., United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the months-long US-led war on Iran is estimated to have cost about $37.5bn so far, asking for twice that amount to continue fighting. Hegseth providedContinue Reading
Oil majors are set to report second quarter earnings later this month that analysts expect to be the highest since 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent crude prices soaring. Exxon Mobil is projected to report roughly $15.7 billion in adjusted earnings, and Chevron nearly $10 billion, both close toContinue Reading
Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries., NewsFeed Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries, injuring 10 people, according to Russian officials. Ukraine has carried out several attacks on Wildberries and says its buildings are beingContinue Reading
The Democratic establishment has faced growing pressure to change its stance on Israel. It has finally begun to do so., Last week, more than 100 House Democrats voted to cut off military aid to Israel. Though the amendment failed because some Democrats and almost all Republicans voted against it, itContinue Reading
“Do you know something I don’t know?” the president demanded., Read MoreContinue Reading
commentary Christopher Nolan’s film reveals the fight over cultural ownership of ancient Greece Published July 22, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Zendaya and Samantha Morton at the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated summer blockbuster “TheContinue Reading