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Dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands.
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Israeli military captures strategic Beaufort castle in deeper Lebanon advance
Israeli forces seized the Crusader-era stronghold after days of clashes with Hezbollah and are now within 5km of the city of Nabatiyeh. Senior officers warned a sudden political halt could leave forces exposed deep inside Lebanon
US to send only used nuclear subs to Australia in amended defence deal
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles branded the move as a “cost-effective” measure.
Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance even in people who aren't obese. In diabetic rats, omega-3 supplementation improved blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and inflammation by shifting immune cells into a more anti-inflammatory mode.
‘Only Murders in the Building,’ ’48 Hours’ Among This Year’s CrimeCon Clue Awards Winners
Hulu led this year’s CrimeCon Clue Awards, winning two major categories: “Only Murders in the Building” won the award for outstanding scripted series, while the streamer’s “Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted” landed the prize for outstanding docuseries. Those
Juice or whole fruit: should a morning glass count towards your 5-a-day?
Across Europe, getting enough fruit and vegetables remains a daily struggle for many. Could fruit juice help reach the target?
Why your grocery bill is still eye-watering — even though inflation is 'under control'?
Food inflation has fallen sharply from its 2023 peak — but European grocery prices are nearly a third higher than before the pandemic, and the reasons they stay high are structural.
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Europe’s innovation gap with US and China in focus at Panathēnea 2026
Access to capital, risk-taking and building global companies were central themes in Athens at Panathēnea 2026.
Los Angeles: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
The 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches at this summer’s World Cup.
Climate change is fuelling 'large marble-sized' hailstones and Europe isn't immune
Europe suffers huge economic losses due to hailstorms, but climate experts warn that rising temperatures is only making them bigger and more damaging.
Malaysia slams 'deafening silence' over scrapped Norway missile deal
Malaysia and Norway have fallen into a diplomatic dispute this month since the latter revoked export approvals for certain technologies.
Malaysia rebukes Norway over cancelled missile deal; calls out global ‘hypocrisy’ on war crimes
The US is exploring selling Malaysia missiles to fill the gap Norway's exit left, said the Malaysian defence minister.
Energy crunch fuels car pool growth
The world’s largest carpooling platform BlaBlaCar said soaring energy costs have pushed 600,000 additional drivers onto the app in 2026.
Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust
Residents have long protested that the hills are being torn apart by unchecked mining.
Watch: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnerships
The plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.
Tiger’s Nest Monastery: What to know about this iconic Buddhist landmark in Bhutan
A woman from Singapore died while making the trek on May 30.
007 First Light mods are here so you can play as Lenny Kravitz, Agent 47, or a French maid
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Australian researchers teach brain cells to play ‘Doom’
Researchers say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.
‘Totally hooked’: Hong Kong targets claw machine addiction
The colourfully lit machines, often seen drawing people, have come under regulatory scrutiny in May.
Zelensky expecting ‘big attacks’ from Russia soon
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is bracing for a major attack from Russia that he said he expects to occur within the next 48 hours, citing intelligence shared by the U.S. and European allies. “Today at night, or tomorrow at night, we will have, we think that we will
Justice Department asks for judge’s recusal from Georgia election case over Fani Willis event
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday asked a federal judge to recuse herself from overseeing the department's lawsuit against Georgia election officials, arguing that her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis raises questions about her
Ceasefires by other means
The week began with the ceasefire in Iran seeming more a negotiation over what the meaning of the war was in the first place, rather than a straightforward attempt at peace. It ended in a similarly surreal position. In between, Iran accused the US of continuing strikes.
US says it struck another vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three
May 30 - The U.S. military said on Saturday it had carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killing three men, the second strike in as many days.
Thick as Thieves is making changes, but not the one I think matters most
Though at least the stealth-em-up is adding rebindable keys.
Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese defence minister Koizumi Shinjirō.
Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.
UN adds Israeli and Russian forces to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict
The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian security forces for the first time to its annual blacklist documenting sexual violence during conflict, including allegations of rape against detained Palestinians. The report released Friday by the U.N. lists 77 government and
Morgan Wallen Does His Best Angry Billy Joel, Flips Over Piano
The country star was apparently upset with the instrument during a performance of "Sand in My Boots" onstage in Denver
New Zealand lacks billions ‘under the couch’ for greater defence spending: Finance Minister
She was responding to the US' accusation that New Zealand’s defence spending is not enough.
Capitol Hill suddenly silent on the destructive impact NIL has had in college sports
Finally, there’s a bipartisan initiative in Congress to fix the mad cash grab that’s plaguing college sports — but it has been greeted with a remarkable hush from the crowd.
Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration?
A new race to the moon is emerging between the United States and China. Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about landing and leaving, but establishing a base that allows for a sustainable presence and extended stays on the surface of our natural satellite. The
Lebanese Health Ministry: 16 killed, 34 wounded in Israeli strikes in past day
Since the current round of fighting began in early March, 3,371 people were killed and 10,129 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the ministry said. According to Hezbollah-affiliated sources on the ground, the IDF is trying to establish a foothold near the Litani River
Trump plans to appeal order that allowed importers tariff refunds
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump doesn't have the authority to impose higher import taxes on goods from nearly every other country.
ASEAN set to sign landmark regional digital economy framework agreement in November 2026
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement is targeted to be signed at the 47th ASEAN Summit later this year.
Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
Backrooms director Kane Parsons explains the birds, the portals, and his practical effects
The writer-director of A24's Backrooms, also known as YouTuber Kane Pixels, digs into the details.
Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future
The horror leaders also discussed the state of the genre during a PGA panel, with Blum saying, “There’s almost this feeling of the ’70s, of a new generation of young people making edgy movies that are connecting in theaters in a crazy way,” referring to 'Obsession' director
‘Love Island USA’ Dismisses a Cast Member for Using the N-Word — for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, “Love Island USA” has kicked an islander out of the villa after social media posts surfaced of them using the n-word. Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear in the reality dating series, which returns to Peacock on June 2. The news comes just two
How stamps and postcards helped India count its people
India's post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.
UK foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday, and then onwards to India later in the week, with the visits to focus on global issues from the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war to the recent Ebola outbreak. Cooper
How Putin became master of the image
From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
Trump calls out Pope Leo for meeting with ‘useless’ Chicago mayor
President Trump swiped at Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) on Saturday after the two met in Rome, saying someone at the Vatican should have advised the pope not to meet Johnson because he is “useless.” “Someone should explain to the Pope that the Mayor of