Survivors of Indonesia boat sinking rescued after days at sea
Survivors told rescuers they had been part of a group of 25 people earlier reported as missing.
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MIFFest Opens Ninth Edition in Kuala Lumpur, Earns ASEAN Records Recognition
The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown Shopping Centre, kicking off an eight-day showcase of international cinema and marking the festival’s official recognition from ASEAN Records. The opening ceremony drew filmmakers, industry
Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains
Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play Dino J Martins has never been able to resist the small things. The renowned entomologist and evolutionary
Scientists just discovered a lost branch of Australia’s marsupials
Fossils from Queensland suggest a newly recognized marsupial order may have survived in Australia for around 35 million years, rewriting part of the story of how the continent's unique mammals evolved. The discovery challenges the idea that Australia's marsupials all came from
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
His wife claimed he is being held in "illegal detention".
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US deaths in Jordan attack
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.
Wildlife holiday bucket list: The new ‘big five’ animals that travellers want to see
Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.
Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?
Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.
World Cup stadiums were ‘built for yesterday’s climate’. Should the games be moved?
Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel Climate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key
Rescuers find five survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia
The five, including a 7-year-old girl, were found clinging to a fish trap belonging to a local fisherman, Makassar search and rescue officials said.
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well
"Look how they massacred my boy."
Scientists identify the rare meteorite that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was likely an exceptionally rare CO chondrite from a distant region of the solar system. Its unusual chemistry suggests that planet-cooling dust and debris, rather than sulfur inside the asteroid, may have delivered the deadliest blow.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
A blockade at Hormuz, a crisis for all humanity
The current architecture of international relations faces a profound, non-linear crisis that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of regional military conflict. The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East — particularly around the region’s key maritime
Faith v therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
The Philippines has roughly one psychiatrist for every 200,000 people in the archipelago, according to the WHO.
Grab a free Steam game full of misery and decision-making for a limited time
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante seems like it lives up to its name.
Even as ground invasion looms, U.S. and Iran want wild-card Israel out of the fight
After several weeks of gradual escalation, there are growing signs that the war between the United States and Iran may intensify and expand. While both parties wish to exclude Israel, the Israeli government had yet to give the public any explanation, just like the June 2025 war
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead At 59
Jennifer Finch of L7 has died. The musician joined the Los Angeles punk band in 1986 as bassist and vocalist and played on five of their studio LPs, including 1990’s Smell The Magic and 1992’s Bricks Are Heavy , two of the grunge era’s essential and most influential albums.
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead at 59
Rocker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle — but war against Netflix is raging
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — but its war against rival Netflix is still raging.
In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O
1 dead, 7 hospitalised after tree falls near Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
The incident, which occurred at about 10.20pm, involved two vehicles pinned beneath a massive fallen tree.
Common antidepressant may ease long COVID’s crushing fatigue
A low-cost antidepressant may offer new hope for people struggling with long COVID fatigue. In a randomized clinical trial involving 399 adults, fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life compared with a placebo, making it one of the first
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
U.S. renews eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers killed
Iran's Mehr news agency said the U.S. carried out an attack near Sirik in southern Iran, adding that no casualties or damage to infrastructure have been reported, as intensifying attacks raise the possibility of a return to all-out war
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia: State media
Choe Son Hui and her party left Pyongyang for Russia on July 18.
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are "innocent".
Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease
Singaporean arrested in Indonesia after police raid Jakarta house used to produce etomidate vapes
He was recruited by another Singaporean to produce 500 etomidate vape cartridges a day, local authorities said.
US military unleashes retaliatory strikes against Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan
The U.S. military unleashed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday evening in retaliation for Tehran hitting two military bases in Jordan a day prior, during which two U.S. service members were killed, the U.S. Central Command announced (Centcom). The new wave of strikes began at
Students create chemical safety model for everyday exposures
In just one course, Georgia Tech student Diya Godavarti helped develop a tool that could improve workers' responses to chemical spills or open containers. Godavarti, then a second-year chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE) student, joined a course on chemical equity
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Arrested in Miami
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers Saturday afternoon in Miami, according to AP. The charges against the brothers were not immediately made public. This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. Back in
‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’
To paraphrase Aaliyah: Cast size ain’t nothing but a number. In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides. Still, a question may arise: How few people can you have in a musical
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel were killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcingthat two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
