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Weak 3.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Batu Pahat, Johor
The epicentre was located about 20km south-west of Batu Pahat, Johor, MetMalaysia said.
Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, but
Guild Wars 3 isn't the only new Guild Wars on the way: ArenaNet just announced a Guild Wars card game
Mistbound aims to give fans "a new way to play together."
Trump says 'multiple arrests' made at Reflecting Pool amid vandalism claims
President Trump claimed on Saturday that multiple individuals have been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as he seeks to deflect blame for ongoing water quality and maintenance problems stemming from a recent multi-million renovation
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Embracing Cinema’s Future: From AI to iPhone Moviemaking
As the line between film festival and tech expo continues to blur in China, SIFF ran filmmaking labs for work created by artificial intelligence, iPhone or virtual reality.
Tony Leung Reflects on the Rise of AI and His Hopes for the Future of Film
In Shanghai to head the Golden Goblet jury, the Hong Kong icon explains AI's threat to creativity, how to keep young audiences in movie theaters, and his late-career swerve into European arthouse cinema.
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland
By Humeyra Pamuk, Jana Choukeir, Ahmed Tolba and Steve Holland ZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Negotiators from the United States and Iran were set to start peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday, even as U.S. officials disputed Iranian claims about closing the key
Climate change boosts soybean production but worsens bean quality
A study published by Food Research International analyzed the triple effect of climate change on soybean quality—increased carbon dioxide (CO₂), high temperatures and drought. Using predictive modeling powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and based on experimentally verified
Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
Australia news live: Angus Taylor dismisses Labor’s ‘half-arsed’ tweaks to CGT reform; boy, 12, dies in Cairns crash in suspected stolen car
Follow live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ted O’Brien distanced himself from Pauline Hanson ’s suggestion that Australia shouldn’t give aid to Pacific countries that also take aid from China. He said it was a legitimate concern, but her
Amazon Prime Day: The best gaming discounts of the year officially start in 3 days
Massive discounts are coming with Amazon Prime day, which is joined by sales from Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more.
Bat rays employ a chemical cue to warn others of danger
Frightened bat rays produce a chemical cue to warn other rays of danger, a well-known anti-predator strategy for bony fish that has not been documented in cartilaginous fish until now. Oregon State University researchers found the behavior of bat rays changed when they received
Netflix Wins ‘Sesame Street’ Movie Rights
Rideback, the production company behind the billion-dollar live-action "Lilo & Stitch" and "Aladdin" movies, brought it to the studio and will produce.
Marmoush aims to emerge from Salah's shadow as Egypt's hero
Omar Marmoush once rejected the chance to play for Canada, but in Vancouver on Sunday will aim to become a national hero back home in Egypt by making World Cup history. The Pharaohs are powerhouses of African football with a record seven continental titles but are yet to win a
Crysis 2 had problems, but it got one thing right: destruction
Fancy a second helping of Crysis 2's big apple crumble?
Asia’s synthetic drug seizures hit new highs as scam links ‘deepen’: UN report
Methamphetamine and ketamine seizures in Asia reached record highs in 2025, but experts tell CNA that falling prices and expanding criminal networks suggest supply remains stronger than ever.
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
Vance leaves for Switzerland with Strait of Hormuz status unclear
Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland on Saturday ahead of technical-level talks on an interim ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran that aims to permanently halt fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. The discussions were initially
The team behind bullet hell FPS Luna Abyss just got laid off, less than a month after the game's release
Another deluge of layoffs in a year full of them.
The Witcher 4 dev still not convinced it's fully redeemed for Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 had a tumultuous launch, and CD Projekt Red's CEO still doesn't believe that the studio's redemption arc after that is over.
Soccer-U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing
By Nick Said HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) - The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the World Cup but for now the original plan remains in place despitethe team saying they would lodge a complaint with FIFA, Andrew Giuliani, executive
Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT. Here's how they work
As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is constantly sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with ancient debris from the formation of the solar system. For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth's thin atmosphere.
Sunday shows preview: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Trump MOU ahead of planned Switzerland peace talks
Vice President Vance left for Switzerland Saturday evening to join special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, for technical talks with Iran in hopes of reaching a potential nuclear deal. The U.S. and Iran this week reached a preliminary agreement
‘Minions & Monsters’ Director Pierre Coffin on His Tribute to Hollywood, the Exhausting Work of Voicing the Yellow Creatures and Crafting Comedy That’s ‘More Irreverent Than Some of the Competition’
Pierre Coffin thought he was done with the Minions. After nearly two decades inside the “Despicable Me” universe — the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time, with more than $5.5 billion worldwide across six films — the French animator had earned the right to feel worn
How the Iranian Guards business empire will win big if U.S. sanctions are lifted
The IRGC's empire spans Iran's infrastructure, energy, telecoms and shipping sectors, embedding the force deep inside the economy and positioning it to capture sanctions relief. 'The IRGC is the entity pulling all the strings behind the oil sector,' a former U.S. sanctions
Crane pair dances follow hidden rules, with performances revealing partner-driven timing
Animal pairs engage in mutual signaling by simultaneously performing a diverse repertoire of behaviors. A famous example is the sophisticated dance (mutual displays) performed by bird pairs.
How to Watch Oscar Collazo vs. Joey Canoy Boxing Title Bout Live Online
In a title bout for the championship, Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo takes on Filipino boxer Joey Canoy in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Collazo’s WBA and WBO strawweight title belts. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
Some Black Democrats are frustrated with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s (D-Fla.) decision to run in a South Florida congressional district home to a large Black voting population, sparking an intraparty clash that is poised to become a defining battle of the campaign season.
