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Shinee's Taemin, Katseye, Bini: Asian and Asian-adjacent music acts shine at Coachella 2026
This year's Coachella music festival, happening from Apr 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 (Singapore time), features a slew of Asian artistes and acts with Asian heritage taking to the stage.
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
WASHINGTON, April 12 - The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/, jeopardizing a
French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists
A Paris court will deliver its verdict on Monday in the case of cement conglomerate Lafarge, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to maintain its business in war-torn Syria. The ruling follows a 2022 case in the United States in which
‘Titaníque’ Broadway Review: Cult Musical Docks Uptown With Its Campy Outrageousness Intact
Oh, Mary, what has Broadway become? You might think playful outrageousness is now the norm with this month’s wave of musical openings that take audiences into the extreme realms of parody, play and interactivity. The opening of the cult hit “Titaníque”— the musical spoof of the
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Ends With Tribute to Angus Cloud, Eric Dane and EP Kevin Turen
The Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria” paid tribute to three key members of the show who died after Season 2. The new episode ends on a black screen reads “In Memoriam” and takes a moment for each of the three names: actors Eric Dane and Angus Cloud, as well as executive producer
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Kicks Off With Rue Transporting Drugs in Her Intestines, Cassie on OnlyFans and a Wild Stripper Party
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from the Season 3 premiere of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Though it’s been four years since we last got a new episode of “Euphoria,” and five years have passed in the world of the HBO show, Season 3 begins
How ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Keeps Fezco Alive After Angus Cloud’s Death
First-time actor Angus Cloud was an immediate standout when “Euphoria” premiered on HBO in 2019, and built that momentum even further in Season 2. His character, drug dealer Fezco, ends up in a climactic shootout when his home is raided by a SWAT team, creating one of the
Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
Anyma to Perform Surprise Set With Marlon Hoffstadt at Coachella After Canceled Performance on Friday
Anyma is set to perform a back-to-back set with Berlin-based DJ and producer Marlon Hoffstadt at Coachella’s Do Lab on Sunday night, kicking off at 10:45 p.m. PT. The news comes after his Friday night set was scrapped due to severe weather conditions. The Do Lab posted the
Suspected gas explosion in South Korea injures 15
Explosion at the three-story commercial building believed to have been caused by a gas leak.
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an already fragile ceasefire, experts say. President Donald Trump, in a social
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for foreign policy after the religious leader criticized
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. President Donald Trump
Ex-CIA Director: ‘I think the 25th Amendment was written with' Trump 'in mind’
Former CIA Director John Brennan said Saturday that he believed the 25th Amendment “was written with” President Trump “in mind,” comments that come after multiple Democrats pushed for Trump’s ouster following his intense threats toward Iran. “I think the 25th Amendment was
‘The Great Experiment’ Review: A Fascinating Archival Chronicle of America Enduring Trump’s First Term
Beginning with mass protests on one end of the political spectrum and ending with riots on the other, the four years of Donald Trump’s first presidential term added up to a substantial chapter of U.S. history, with or without the possibility of a reprise. At the halfway mark of
‘Paddington the Musical’ Leads Olivier Awards With Seven Wins
“Paddington the Musical” swept the Olivier Awards 2026 on Sunday, claiming seven prizes at the Royal Albert Hall in London, including the Cunard best new musical award for writers Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale. Rachel Zegler won best actress in a musical for Jamie Lloyd’s
Video of Pakistani detainee escaping from Malaysian jail during transfer goes viral
The clip shows the man breaking away from a line of inmates getting down from the back of a truck.
Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
‘DTF St. Louis’ Creator on Who Killed Floyd and That Heartbreaking Finale: ‘All the Sweetness in the World Can’t Save’ Him
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from “No One’s Normal. It Just Looks That Way from Across the Street,” the series finale of “DTF St. Louis,” now streaming on HBO Max. “DTF St. Louis” is not a conventional murder mystery, and its April 12 finale did not
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced on Sunday that he would be suspending his campaign for governor — just over 48 hours after initial reports alleging that the congressman, and one of the frontrunners for California governor, had twice sexually assaulted a former aide. "I
Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 13, 2026)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Trump congratulates Rory McIlroy on winning 2026 Masters
President Trump on Sunday congratulated Rory McIlroy for winning the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. McIlroy won the tournament Sunday, donning the tournament's signature green jacket for the second year in a row. "Congratulations to Rory
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
Uruguay hosts DEA summit that warns of new drug trafficking routes in South America
Uruguay hosted the 2nd Regional Coordination Meeting of the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Southern Cone Division, a conference held on April 9–10 in Montevideo that brought together representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
‘Percy Jackson’ Star Walker Scobell Skipping Prom Because Fans Sent ‘Death Threats’ to ‘Every Teenage Girl Who Could Remotely Be Associated With Me’
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” star Walker Scobell wrote on his Instagram Story Sunday that he will be skipping his high school prom because many of his prospective dates have received death threats from obsessive fans. “Just to let everyone know, I will not be attending
US oil benchmark jumps 8%, surpasses US$100 after failed US-Iran talks
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.
Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who has recently faced sexual assault allegations, over allegations of hiring a nanny illegally. In a statement to The Hill’s broadcast partner NewsNation, a spokesperson for U.S.
Britney Spears Voluntarily Checks Into Rehab Facility
The move comes just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
Peru closes a troubled election day and begins a lengthy count with outcome uncertain
More than 10,000 polling centers closed in Peru on Sunday after a ten-hour voting day disrupted by logistical failures that forced authorities to extend the schedule by one hour, to 6:00 p.m. local time. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) reported that 99.8% of
Britney Spears Checks into Rehab Facility After DUI Arrest
Britney Spears has voluntarily checked herself into a rehab treatment facility after she was arrested on a DUI charge last month, Variety has confirmed. Spears was handcuffed by the California Highway Patrol around 9:30 p.m. on March 5, and she was booked the following day at
Cyclone Vaianu leaves North Island clean-up underway in New Zealand
Power companies continued to report unplanned outages, while some roads remained closed.
From Jurassic Park to dreams of AI doom, pop culture shapes science more than we like to admit
The relationship between science and pop culture often looks like a one-way street: scientific discoveries inspire films, television and novels, particularly in science fiction. But the relationship really goes both ways, and extends beyond sci-fi.
The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
