'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak

Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.

Take-Two CEO says the original Borderlands' art style overhaul cost a year of dev time and $50 million: 'Had we not done that, Borderlands wouldn't have been a hit'

Borderlands' distinct comic book aesthetic was the result of a last-minute bet.

Tributes flow after Australian shark attack victim named as father-of-two

Steven Mattaboni, 38, died on Saturday after a shark attack while spearfishing at Rottnest Island.

Trump says 'there won't be anything left' of Iran if it does not quickly agree to a deal with the US

Trump says time is running out for Iran to enter into a nuclear deal with the United States to secure a permanent cessation to hostilities, as the risk of a renewed US-Israel war on Tehran amplifies in the region.

Greene predicts 'political revolution in America' if US troops sent to Iran

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former ally of President Trump who has since sparred with him over multiple issues, on Sunday predicted “political revolution in” the U.S. if there are American boots on the ground in Iran. “If you send in U.S. military troops into

Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

Like Suez for the Brits, Hormuz spells doom for US empire

Empires rise and fall. They do not last forever. Imperial declines follow a gradual shifting of the economic tides, but are also punctuated and defined by critical tipping points. There are many differences between the Suez Crisis in 1956 and the US war on Iran today, but

Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards With Seven Wins; Cody Johnson Wins His First Entertainer of the Year Prize

The Academy of Country Music Awards were choosing Ella Langley every chance they got, as the “Choosin’ Texas” charttopper won all seven trophies she was nominated for before and during Sunday night’s ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The top prize of the

America’s Taiwan gap utterly exposed at Trump-Xi summit

The most revealing line of last week’s Trump-Xi summit was not delivered at the Great Hall of the People. It came afterward, aboard Air Force One, when the American president was asked by Fox News what he thought of the island that had dominated his two days of talks with Xi

As Trump hesitates, Israel prepares for renewed Iran strikes

A former senior Israeli intelligence officer warns that despite last year's campaign, Iran's nuclear infrastructure and missile production capabilities remain largely intact underground, while Tehran may now conclude that only nuclear weapons can deter future wars with Israel

For Lebanese, Israeli warplanes overhead – not Washington diplomacy – define reality

While officials in Washington describe an opportunity to extend and stabilize the cease-fire under U.S. mediation, a Lebanese government source and residents in the south say there is little belief in its durability, warning that neither Beirut nor the army expects a genuine

‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Episode 6: Did Rue Survive Alamo’s Attack?

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Stand Still and See,” Season 3 Episode 6 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. The great cliffhanger of last week’s “Euphoria” was what was to become of Rue (Zendaya) as Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) charged her with a polo

Quantum ghost imaging works using only sunlight in stunning new experiment

Scientists have achieved something that once sounded almost impossible: using ordinary sunlight to create quantum-linked photon pairs, a phenomenon normally dependent on precise laboratory lasers. By building a sun-tracking system that funnels sunlight through optical fiber

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

Australia’s ‘green Wall Street’ is failing to launch. Threatened species deserve better than the nature repair market | Euan Ritchie and Yung En Chee

One must ask why Labor is so comfortable continuing to ignore the wishes of the vast majority of voters Anthony Albanese’s government swept to power in 2022 and, among many promises made to voters, it firmly committed to end a decade of environmental neglect . Four years later,

Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks

Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.

From indemnity to indispensability: China’s 125-year reversal

When eight foreign flags flew over Beijing in August 1900, no one in the Forbidden City could have imagined that the city would, 125 years later, host the president of the United States as a guest of honor and the president of Russia just days afterward. The contrast is almost

Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump’s handle on economy: Poll

Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump, according to a new poll. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 44 percent of respondents said they see their “own personal financial and economic

White House touts deals on soybeans and rare earths after Trump-Xi summit, while China talks up tariff cuts

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week yielded new pacts, though the sides have provided differing details.

Philippines to convene court for Sara Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil

Sara Duterte's impeachment trial could either kill off her 2028 presidential hopes, or strengthen her position as lead contender to succeed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Earthquake hits south-west China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

There were two confirmed deaths with one still missing, and four people were taken to hospital.

Ella Langley Strips Down ‘Be Her’ for 2026 ACM Awards

"Choosin' Texas" cleaned up in Single and Song categories, but Langley chose to perform her latest Dandelion single

Kacey Musgraves Breaks Her ACM Awards ‘Dry Spell’ With Cheeky First-Ever Performance

The seven-time ACM Award winner loaded up on sausage and double entendre as she performed the lead single from her latest album, Middle of Nowhere

Sony Pictures TV and ‘Heated Rivalry’ Streamer Crave Pact for Freddie Highmore-David Shore Drama Series

“The Good Doctor” team of Freddie Highmore and David Shore and Sony Pictures Television have reteamed for a new drama series, “I’m Not Here to Hurt You,” that has been ordered by Canada’s Crave streamer, home of the white-hot drama series “Heated Rivalry.” Crave and Sony

Steam week in review: metroidvanias are still coming thick and fast, but has the world moved on?

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 17.

NextEra discussing $66B deal for Dominion Energy: report

A tie-up between the two would create one of the largest power companies in the US by market value.

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil

MANILA, May 18 - The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be front and centre in the trial.

‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard and Denis Ménochet Class Up Guillaume Canet’s Lurid, Overlong Potboiler

What goes around mostly just goes around, goes around, and goes around once more in “Karma,” a sometimes engrossing but indulgently drawn-out affair given the veneer of luxury trash by all-in performances from Marion Cotillard and Dénis Menochet. Directed by Guillaume Canet

Red Clay Strays Deliver Heavenly Rendition of ‘Demons in Your Choir’ at 2026 ACM Awards

Backed by a full gospel choir, the performance showed why the Alabama band was worthy of their win for Group of the Year

Former defense secretary: US could face Cuban migration crisis

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of a migration crisis to the U.S. from Cuba, comments that follow President Trump recently threatening the island. “Does it matter to U.S. national security what happens on this island?” CBS News’s Margaret Brennan asked Gates on

Watch Miranda Lambert Debut ‘Crisco’ at 2026 ACM Awards

The country star marked her 20th ACM Awards with a new song that summoned smooth Urban Cowboy vibes

Scientists reveal the surprising truth about coffee and blood pressure

Coffee may give your blood pressure a temporary jolt, but that doesn’t mean it’s secretly wrecking your heart. Researchers say caffeine can briefly raise blood pressure by stimulating your heart and tightening blood vessels, especially in people who don’t drink coffee

Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Shania Twain Shouts Out Past Hosts Reba, Charley Pride in 2026 ACM Awards Monologue

"Tonight, the ACM Awards are choosin’ Vegas," Twain said to welcome fans to the show, which returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2023

Ancient lost ocean may have built Central Asia’s dinosaur-era mountains

Scientists have uncovered evidence that the vanished Tethys Ocean may have sculpted Central Asia’s mountainous landscape during the dinosaur era. Using decades of geological data, researchers found that distant tectonic activity linked to the ancient ocean appears to match

'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

Iran put to death over 2,150 people last year, a "staggering" increase that pushed recorded worldwide executions to their highest level since 1981, Amnesty International said Monday. Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of

Fluorescent RNA sensor gets 10 times more sensitive for water safety

Water is largely tasteless to humans. But to the microbial world, it is anything but. Bacteria that live in contaminated environments have spent millions of years evolving exquisitely sensitive molecular detectors—proteins that latch onto specific chemical threats and trigger a

Lainey Wilson Rips Through Frenetic New Single ‘Can’t Sit Still’ at 2026 ACM Awards

The reigning Entertainer of the Year delivered her first performance as a married woman following her nuptials in Tennessee last weekend

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unity

PARIS, May 18 - G7 finance ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will try to find common ground on tackling global economic tensions and coordinating critical raw material supplies, even as geopolitical differences threaten to test the group's cohesion.

Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Event: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway

There is one day every Tony Awards season when the campaigning quiets down. No one has won anything yet, no speeches have been delivered, and for a few hours the nominees simply get to celebrate being in the room together. At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s

Romney calls Cassidy’s defeat a ‘loss for the country'

Former Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Sunday described Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) defeat in the Louisiana Republican primary on Saturday as a "loss for the country." Cassidy lost the race in Louisiana's newly closed primary system following years of disagreement with President

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Wild ‘Hope’ Livens Up Sleepy Cannes

The big-budget sci-fi action allegory, which marks the first feature from South Korean director Na Hong-jin since 2016’s horror smash 'The Wailing,' received what may be the most enthusiastic and prolonged standing ovation of any film playing in competition.

V-P Sara Duterte’s trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy facing stagflation concerns.

‘Sheep in the Box’ Review: Kore-eda’s Sweet but Limp Sci-Fi Fable About a 7-Year-Old AI Humanoid

or all the fantasy simplicity of the premise, there’s no structure to it, and though the humanoid Kakeru increases in agency and brains as the movie goes on, it still never figures out who he is.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures dip from record-highs ahead of packed earnings week