Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
An explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.
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Europe's biggest beach: endless sand on Germany's North Sea coast
A sandbank the size of 1,400 football pitches: Kniepsand on the North Frisian island of Amrum looks like a slice of desert and shields the island, while its vast beach could give tourism further inland a boost.
Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage
The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.
City's living costs drive workers to food banks
It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.
At least two killed after massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of intelligence that Russia would launch a significant attack using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. It was not immediately clear if the missile had been used in the overnight attack.
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
Temperatures in several cities have hovered well above 45 deg C..
Heavy police presence outside White House after deadly shooting at security checkpoint
Secret Service officers and police sealed off streets around the White House after a person opened fire at a security checkpoint before being shot dead by officers, according to US authorities.
Gunman killed after shootout with Secret Service near White House, Trump says
Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.
Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé Among Athletes Fronting Monopoly and Panini Trading Cards World Cup Team Up
The merch rollout for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started, with Hasbro unveiling two new Monopoly collaborations with the global soccer tournament. The first is a collaboration between Monopoly and popular trading card manufacturer Panini. The “Monopoly Panini Prizm: FIFA World
‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ Lands Top Prize at 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards
“My Hero Academia Final Season” took home the top prize for Anime of the Year at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards, held on Saturday, May 23, in Tokyo. Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira were back for the fourth year in a row to host the event; guest
Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic
According to a study, Dhaka records an average speed of just 4.8 kmh.
Pee for the planet: How Football fans are tackling Sweden’s fertiliser problem using urine
Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.
Squeals of horror over price caps – but how are we going to fix our broken food system?
Global events and the climate crisis have left Britain’s food system dangerously exposed and in desperate need of an overhaul The news that the Treasury was asking UK supermarkets to cap price rises on essential foods was greeted with predictable squeals of horror this week.
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Frequent flyers: How many of these airline collectibles do you have?
From Lufthansa’s first class ducks to KLM’s miniature houses, these items are a hot commodity among aviation enthusiasts.
One dead, multiple injured after Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine
Twenty-one people have been injured, including a 15-year-old boy, with damage reported across all districts of Kyiv.
Johor declares Monday special holiday after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.
How to Live Fully: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Remedy for Our Resistance to Change
The most assuring thing about life is that we can change, that things can change, that they are always changing. The most maddening is that despite living in a universe that is one constant transmutation of energy and matter, despite living in bodies and minds whose cells and
Keep your GTA 6, the news I can finally play the console-exclusive DLC for Saints Row 2 from 2009 on PC is what I've been waiting for
Bless the modders.
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Initial state media reports said at least 90 people were killed.
Axios says proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during 60-day ceasefire extension
May 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran areclose to signing a dealinvolving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened,Iranwould be able to freely sell oil and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios reported on
Lack of clues slowing probe into brutal elephant killing, says Sabah state minister
The hacked elephant head and its tusks are likely buried far from the actual murder site.
Election rout creates uncertainty over who represents Japan’s opposition
The situation has emerged due to the CRA having the most seats among non-governing parties.
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked
Cyberattacks against Japan drastically down during Lunar New Year holidays: US cybersecurity firm
The phishing attacks were disguised as emails from big firms such as Amazon, Microsoft and PayPay.
Trump throws weight behind Japan’s Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
Mr Trump reportedly said Ms Takaichi is not the kind of leader who deserves criticism.
Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
TOKYO, May 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when Chinese President Xi Jinping criticised her in the Sino-U.S. summit this month, Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun daily said on Sunday, citing unidentified government sources.
Here’s Where to Watch the 2026 French Open Live Online
The best and brightest tennis players in the world, like Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and others, travel to Paris to compete during the 125th French Open at Roland Garros Stadium. For the Grand Slam tennis tournament, live matches are spread over
Lightning advance: Swathes of Hanoi demolished for development
Hundreds of thousands could be displaced to make way for construction, authorities say.
Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
Trump considers Iran compromise as Netanyahu's influence on him wanes
As Washington weighs a Pakistan-brokered cease-fire and renewed nuclear talks, Israeli officials fear Trump is sidelining Netanyahu after a war that lasted longer – and cost more politically and economically – than the White House expected
IDF forgoes defense system over ultra-Orthodox restrictions
Haaretz has learned the Israeli military avoided deploying a key defense system at a Lebanon outpost staffed by ultra-Orthodox soldiers because the unit operating it includes women
Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran. “I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran
Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated', dispute over strait reopening
(Corrects second bullet to specify Iran is disputing Trump's claim the strait could reopen) By Asif Shahzad, Michael Martina and Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, May 23 (Reuters) - A "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would
Nine-storey building under construction collapses in the Philippines, 19 feared trapped
Officials said the building's walls and scaffolding had buckled, likely trapping people in a pile of debris.
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site
Initial reports suggest 24 people were rescued from the rubble.
Nine-storey building under construction collapses in the Philippines, dozens feared trapped
Officials said the building's walls and scaffolding had buckled, likely trapping people in a pile of debris.
Jackbox's first externally published game looks like the shot in the arm the stealth genre needs, and it'll be out this year
Ha ha, get it, because it's called My Arms Are Longer Now.
Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven with a second left of the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday. In the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Verhoeven had rocked the
‘No nonsense’ Wall Street titans playing nice with Mamdani are part of the problem
Jamie Dimon and David Solomon — maybe the two most powerful bankers in New York — are invariably described as “tough,” “no nonsense” and “hard-charging.”
The Log from the Sea of Cortez: John Steinbeck’s Forgotten Masterpiece on How to Think and the Art of Seeing the Pattern Beyond the Particular
"Everything impinges on everything else... Everything is potentially everywhere."
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
Qinyuan, a quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
Preliminary findings showed the company operating the mine had committed "serious" violations.
A 23-year-old D&D CRPG just got patched to add achievements and fix a bug that stopped you from earning XP
Time to go back to The Temple of Elemental Evil.
Ebola resurgence sparks global concern, travel restrictions: What to know
The resurgence of Ebola in central Africa is prompting international concern, with health officials issuing urgent warnings and travel restrictions as an outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain spreads. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global public health
With John Lennon as Muse, Palestinian Rapper Tamer Nafar Tells Stories of Past and Future
The DAM co-founder weaves family history, hip-hop, and political witness into an album shaped by loss and endurance
Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop flooding. Is this climate adaptation or a costly folly?
Indonesia plans to build a "giant sea wall," more than 500 kilometers long, to defend Java's north coast from rising sea levels.
