2 Singaporeans die in Johor car crash: Reports
Kota Tinggi district police said the accident involved a Ferrari driven by a 34-year-old man, with a 33-year-old woman as the front passenger.
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Bahrain arrests - Bahrain's interior ministry said security services dismantled an organisation accused of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and arrested 41 of its suspected members. Sunni-ruled Bahrain, which has a
Saturday Citations: Psychedelic therapeutics; interoception and well-being; a hidden linguistic bias
This week, researchers reported that the human brain is capable of sophisticated language processing while in an unconscious state during general anesthesia. An informatics and computing professor found that the Climate TRACE consortium has underestimated vehicle carbon
What is the 'gray rock' method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?
If you're dealing with a relationship marked by conflict, criticism or manipulation—be it with a parent, co-parent or colleague—chances are you've come across the "gray rock" method on social media or advice blogs.
Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.
Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.
Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners in gambling crackdown
Some 275 people face charges of gambling and money laundering, a police official said.
Rubio describes Pope Leo meeting as 'very cordial' amid Iran tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a positive outlook on his meeting with Pope Leo XIV earlier this week, despite tensions between the White House and Vatican over the Iran war. “The holy father is a spiritual leader, first and foremost, I mean, that’s his role to play,
‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis
Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say Sweeping changes may be in store at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), the nation’s frontline emergency response coordinator, that experts
Scavengers Reign is leaving Netflix at the end of May 2026
This overlooked animated masterpiece still has one of the best worlds in science-fiction. Why you should watch Scavengers Reign while you can
The 12 Best Mortal Kombat Fatalities Ever
There are many ways to kill and embarrass your opponent in the long-running franchise, but these are the best of the best
New catalyst unlocks carbon-free ammonia heat for steel, cement and chemicals
A single-atom platinum catalyst lights ammonia at 200 °C and keeps it burning steadily at 1,100 °C with low NOx, generating high-grade, carbon-free heat for steel, cement and chemicals.
Zoned out: How today’s homeowners make housing unaffordable for everyone else
Policymakers have unintentionally built a system in which the voices most opposed to new housing have an effective veto. But that veto is based on fears both unsupported and unsupportable.
This very normal Half-Life mod lets you play as 'queen of spacetime' Max Caulfield, and it's convinced me that the next Life is Strange should be a full-on boomer shooter
Half-Life is Strange adds rewind powers and teen angst into Valve's FPS.
This organoid can menstruate—and shows how tissue can repair itself
Mini models of the uterus lining give insight into mystery of how it is shed without scarring
Inside the Unprecedented Growth of Hasbro’s Magic: The Gathering and Trading Card Game’s High-Stakes Pro Competition
For this week’s episode of “Strictly Business,” Variety was on the ground at MagicCon 2026 in Las Vegas, a convention centered not around slight of hand tricks, but Hasbro’s hit trading card game Magic: The Gathering. The three-day event featured 25,000 attendees engaging in
NTSB investigating reported pedestrian strike involving Frontier flight in Denver
Federal aviation authorities are looking into an incident at Denver International Airport after a Frontier Airlines flight reportedly struck a pedestrian on the runway late Friday night. Frontier Flight 4345 was scheduled to travel from Denver to Los Angeles International
Top climate research center at risk of cuts sues Trump administration
Universities that run the National Center for Atmospheric Research want to keep it from being dismantled
‘I could only stand and watch’: Indonesian guide recalls trying to save S’poreans on Mount Dukono
Mr Reza Selang tried saving the climbers, but a boulder pinned them, and he was forced to leave them behind.
‘I could only stand and watch’: Indonesian guide recalls failed rescue of Singapore hikers in exclusive Straits Times interview
Mr Reza tried saving the climbers, but a boulder pinned them. He was forced to leave them behind, a decision that deeply haunts him.
‘Bloody Tennis’ Director on What His Horror Film Says About Society: ‘Ruthlessness Is Rewarded, Not Compassion’ (EXCLUSIVE)
At the Cannes Market, sales agency The Playmaker will be showing a teaser for Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke to the German director about his debut English-language movie, which stars Sandra Guldberg Kampp (“Foundation”), seen in the first-look
New to hiring employees? Here’s how to review resumes without losing your mind
Not all resumes are created equal.
The most underrated version of The Addams Family deserves another shot
Before they leave Netflix, check out the underrated Addams Family animated movies, featuring the truest interpretation of the Charles Addams art style
Mixtape isn't 2026's only great music game
Gaming has an unexpected music trend in 2026 thanks to games like Mixtape, Wax Heads, and more.
As job scams rise in Europe, are recruiters becoming more transparent about vacancies?
Nearly one in three recruiters is hit by identity theft, according to new research, with Gen Zs falling victim to fake ads for job opportunities that 'feel too scarce to pass up' despite clear red flags.
The leader of NASA’s Psyche mission has tips for interplanetary team building
Lindy Elkins-Tanton, principal investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission, explains in her new book how lessons from interplanetary exploration can help people solve problems together
Conan Exiles whips out a massive Unreal Engine 5 upgrade that includes an 'enhanced endowment slider' to further improve player penises
Biggus Clickus.
Australia’s far-right party wins first Lower House seat
The result is in line with a surge of electoral support for far-right populist parties globally.
Australia's far-right party wins first lower house seat
SYDNEY, May 9 - Australian far-right populist party Pauline Hanson's One Nation won its first seat in the country's House of Representatives in a byelection on Saturday, a preliminary vote count showed.
US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
Iran questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position. US President Donald Trump had said on Friday that he was expecting Iran's
Kremlin says peace in Ukraine is still a very long way off
MOSCOW, May 9 - The Kremlin on Saturday said that the United States was in a hurry to clinch a peace deal to end the Ukraine war but that getting to any sort of agreement was a very long way off because the issues were so complicated.
Thailand orders crackdown on unruly tourists
Thailand’s Interior Ministry warned that those who break the law could be deported immediately.
‘In the Blue,’ Next Feature From Filmmaking Duo Delilah Napier and Lucy Powers, Boarded by Passages Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Uri Singer’s Passage Pictures has secured the rights to “In the Blue,” the next feature film from writer-director duo Delilah Napier and Lucy Powers. The pair’s feature “Floating Carousel” premiered this year at the Woodstock Film Festival, where it won the Ultra Indie Award
Is Bitcoin a good investment right now? What to know before you buy
Bitcoin's price has dropped 50% from its 2025 peak. Explore the risks and opportunities before you get back in.
'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is Sameer Abu Salah, 54, who had been working odd jobs in Israel's
Latest news bulletin | May 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Mom, I'm Gonna Be an Artist!
Art and protest at the Venice Biennale, consignment agreements, and artists share their mothers’ best advice.
What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
Seasonal models are predicting an El Niño climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more extreme weather.
