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The Guardian - World News

2026-07-08 11:00:34 (2 days ago)

Moana review – Dwayne Johnson’s demigod on autopilot in dull live-action remake

Johnson reprises his role from the original animation and has fine rapport with his young co-star Catherine Laga’aia, but the whole enterprise feels cynical and pointless

Disney’s animated super-hit Moana from 2016 – having been followed up by a dull sequel two years ago – now gets a competent but basically pointless and unexciting back-to-basics live-action remake. Screenwriter Jared Bush modifies his original script, Broadway stage veteran Thomas Kail makes his movie directing debut and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs are revived. Nineteen-year-old Australian Samoan actor Catherine Laga’aia takes the role of Moana, the headstrong teen daughter of a Polynesian chief; her wise and kindly grandma Tala, who recognises Moana’s heroic leadership destiny, is played by New Zealand actor Rena Owen.

Moana has to go on a quest to restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, the lack of which is causing an eco-crisis on her home island of Motunui. To do this, she must join forces with the swaggeringly arrogant demigod Maui, in which role Dwayne Johnson returns in his own actual person, which is almost as cartoonishly muscly and vast as the animated version. Maui has a spurious quest of his own, to retrieve the hook which is the source of his power and to do this he must confront his own nemesis. This is the giant crab Tamatoa, which as before is voiced by Jemaine Clement and is a character which is of course just a 3D animated version of the 2D cartoon original, like Heihei, Moana’s less-than-hilarious pet chicken.

Times of India

2026-07-08 11:00:24 (2 days ago)

Towering trees more than 200 feet tall may not be as vulnerable to drought as scientists thought, new study reveals how Southeast Asia’s dipterocarps efficiently move water

Recent studies unveil that massive trees in Southeast Asia possess remarkable adaptations in their water transport mechanisms. These trees, known for reaching impressive heights, can effectively draw water upward, defying the challenges posed by gravity. This groundbreaking research, focusing on Malaysia's dipterocarps, shows that taller trees feature broader xylem vessels, offering fresh insights into their resilience amidst climate change.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 10:59:16 (2 days ago)

Trump issues fierce warning to Iran before potential strikes

Former NSC director Rich Goldberg joins 'America's Newsroom' to analyze the president's warning that the U.S. will hit Iran hard following attacks on shipping vessels in the critical Strait of Hormuz.

France 24 - World News

2026-07-08 10:57:35 (2 days ago)

Patriot missile deal for Ukraine 'would be a gamechanger'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington would give Kyiv the "the right to make" Patriot air-defence missiles as he met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. Such a deal would be a "gamechanger" for the war in Ukraine, says France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani, even if it remains unclear if a deal is a actually confirmed.

Times of India

2026-07-08 10:54:05 (2 days ago)

Saudi Arabia executes man convicted of luring wife to desert and burning her alive

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-07-08 10:51:39 (2 days ago)

Denmark vows to defend Greenland after Trump reiterates US should control territory

Mette Frederiksen declared Greenland "not for sale" at the NATO summit, vowing to defend Denmark's sovereignty after Trump said the U.S. should control it.

New York Times - World News

2026-07-08 10:51:20 (2 days ago)

The Alluring Albanian Island Inspiring Ivanka’s Fantasy

A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 10:50:05 (2 days ago)

Sen. John Kennedy slams Graham Platner as a 'predator'

Sen. John Kennedy calls Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner a 'predator,' stating he should not hold power.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 10:49:04 (2 days ago)

Left blames Trump for USMNT World Cup loss

Fox News’ Kellyanne Conway and Tomi Lahren discuss sports fans blaming President Donald Trump for the USMNT's World Cup loss.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 10:48:07 (2 days ago)

Questions swirling around Elaine Chao’s China trip amid Sen. McConnell health scare

Elaine Chao, former Secretary of Labor and wife to Sen. Mitch McConnell, is in the spotlight after her trip to China to meet the country's vice president draws concerns.

Fox News - Video

2026-07-08 10:48:03 (2 days ago)

Left blames Trump for USMNT World Cup loss

Fox News’ Kellyanne Conway and Tomi Lahren discuss sports fans blaming President Donald Trump for the USMNT's World Cup loss.

BBC News - Science & Environment

2026-07-08 10:47:11 (2 days ago)

'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK

Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.