Crackdown in South-east Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
Scammers are drawn by Sri Lanka’s relaxed visa regime and reliable, high-speed internet.
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It's time for Garfield's official Magic: The Gathering crossover now
No, not Richard Garfield. The other one.
Lebanon says 18 killed, 124 wounded in Israeli strikes over past day
Israeli strikes hit wide swathes of southern Lebanon, alongside a noticeable presence of Israeli ground troops in several areas, local media reported. The IDF said it killed Hezbollah militants preparing to fire rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
China, which has stepped up cooperation with regional governments in recent years to crack down on scam networks, has acknowledged the geographical shift.
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek has no interest in writing Half-Life 3: 'I don't want to touch that with a 10-foot pole'
"Or even a grav gun separating me from that 10-foot pole."
War in Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - US aircraft carrier returns - The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday after a 326-day deployment, the
Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire
Many visitors have been wearing short skirts and revealing tops during the warmer months.
Kevin Warsh’s first challenge as Fed Chair is to fight inflation — while keeping Trump happy
Ben Bernanke’s Fed pulled off a miracle during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009. What might Kevin Warsh be forced to pull out of his hat as the central bank’s new boss?
Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ, ending the incumbent senator’s reelection bid after years of political fallout from his vote to convict President Trump following
Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian
Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.
Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky
President Trump threatened to pull his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Saturday, as she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ahead of a tough reelection fight. Trump railed against Boebert in a pair of back-to-back posts on Truth Social, calling her
Watch: Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Dara celebrates historic victory
Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show.
Kristen Stewart and ‘Full Phil’ Cast Get Lively 5-Minute Cannes Ovation Despite Mixed Response to Quentin Dupieux’s Absurd Comedy
Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson’s star power shone brightly inside the Palais at the premiere of their new film, the absurd father-daughter comedy “Full Phil” from French musician and filmmaker Quentin Depieux. Before the screening began, Depieux and his cast, including
Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point
Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan came second with 343 points for his track “Michelle” while Alexandra Căpitănescu, who was representing Romania with the song “Choke Me,” took home third
Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’
During a recent interview with The Times of London, Bob Odenkirk recalled his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit drama series “Better Call Saul.” “I went down and Rhea [Seehorn] and Patrick [Fabian] grabbed me and they were screaming, but [the crew members who noticed]
Keir Starmer Watches ‘Eurovision’ as Rivals Invade Home in ‘SNL U.K.’: ‘Eurovision’ Is the ‘Only Show Left With Any Integrity’
The cold open of the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16 saw the residence of Britain’s Prime Minister invaded by rivals from his own party, as well as a former resident. It started with Wes Streeting (played by Jack Shep), the former health secretary, being
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria wins as nail-biting final sees Israel finish second
Bulgaria is celebrating victory at the Eurovision 2026 grand final following a nail-biting final which saw Israel relegated to second place after a huge public vote decided the winner.
Lego racing game 2K Drive will be delisted next week, but online multiplayer won't shut down until next year
It released just three years ago.
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
Haberman: Trump ‘has seemed far less attuned to voters’ concerns lately’
New York Times White House Correspondent Maggie Haberman on Friday pointed to a disconnect between voters and President Trump after he told reporters he does not think “even a little bit” about Americans’ financial situations when dealing with Iran. “He has seemed far less
James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE)
Tom Francis, best known for appearing opposite Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s unconventional revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” may be ordering his martinis shaken, not stirred. The 26-year-old British actor, whose reputation rests primarily on his stage
Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, has died
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.
AI guardians: Bridging digital innovation and sustainability for cleaner water
Researchers have developed a new framework that uses artificial intelligence to monitor wastewater treatment in real time, ensuring environmental safety while maximizing resource recovery. This "twin transition" approach allows facilities to predict system health and optimize
Harry Styles Electrifies Amsterdam on Opening Night of ‘Together Together’ Tour: Concert Review
Amsterdam, one of the more low-key of Europe’s great cities, is an unlikely place to launch a tour as hotly anticipated as Harry Styles’ long-awaited “Together Together” global trek — especially when he’s only performing shows in one city per continent for this entire year.
‘Slow Horses’ Banner See-Saw Signs $50 Million Multi-Year Film Financing Deal With Entourage Ventures (EXCLUSIVE)
British-Australian indie powerhouse See-Saw Films has signed a multi-year strategic slate production financing partnership with Paris-based investment firm Entourage Ventures. Under the deal, Entourage will invest up to $50 million in equity over the next three years across a
‘Hardcore fans’ of Proton in UK, Australia hoping for brand’s return, but Malaysian carmaker has other plans
Proton enthusiasts are keeping the brand alive in the United Kingdom and Australia, but the Malaysian automaker says its focus is on regional markets.
Has Raye Already Busted Into the Pantheon of Great 21st-Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale
Adele was in the audience for the closing night of Raye’s U.S. tour this week at the Greek Theatre, which naturally led to all kinds of murmurings about torches being passed. One imagines Adele being the type to give up a torch only when it’s pried out of her cold, dead hands,
Has Raye Already Broken Into the Pantheon of Great 21st Century Entertainers? This Year’s Smashing Tour Has Told the Tale
Adele was in the audience for the closing night of Raye’s U.S. tour this week at the Greek Theatre, which naturally led to all kinds of murmurings about torches being passed. One imagines Adele being the type to give up a torch only when it’s pried out of her cold, dead hands,
Sunday shows preview: Trump returns from China as Iran war fuels economic anxiety
President Trump is back home following a high-stakes meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping that focused on trade, Taiwan and the spiking energy prices amid the war in Iran. Trump arrived on Wednesday and met with Xi the following day. He praised Xi, telling him
GOP senator blasts Hegseth for ‘careless decision’ on troop posture
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) offered harsh criticism for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday over reported changes at the Pentagon, including a shift in U.S. military posture around the globe and the exits of multiple senior military officers in recent months. “The careless
‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Miles Teller and Adam Driver Get Ensnared by the Russian Mob in a James Gray Film With More Atmosphere Than Plausibility
You can feel James Gray wanting to will something like a Lumet version of Greek tragedy into the tale of these brothers, and of Irwin’s blind loyalty to Gary’s huckster-psycho moves. But even the scene-to-scene skill of Gray’s direction can’t stop the movie from turning into a
‘Paper Tiger’ Debuts to Spirited Ovation as James Gray Tells Audience “Cinema Needs You More Than Ever”
Movie stars Miles Teller and Adam Driver were on hand for the Palais premiere.
Scarlett Johansson Doesn’t Pick Up FaceTime Call From James Gray During 7-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for ‘Paper Tiger’
Director James Gray tried to call Scarlett Johansson on his cellphone so she could bask in the 7-minute standing ovation for “Paper Tiger” at the film’s Cannes premiere on Saturday night. But the star, who couldn’t be on hand in the South of France because she is busy filming
Ncuti Gatwa Takes Aim at ‘Doctor Who’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘About 12 of You Watched Me… Maybe That’s Why I Kept Crying’
“Doctor Who” star Ncuti Gatwa took aim at the sci-fi show during his monologue as the host for the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16. In his monologue, Gatwa mocked the perceived lack of enthusiasm for the latest seasons of “Doctor Who,” and the curious
