Indonesia to repatriate two Dutch men, including one on death row
The Netherlands requested on humanitarian grounds the return of the men, one of whom is on death row.
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Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
Dec 3 - Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the illicit trade, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Streamer Coalition Pushes Back on Australian Content Quotas, Citing Record $719 Million Investment: ‘Trying to Solve a Problem That Simply Doesn’t Exist’
Streaming platforms operating in Australia are already investing more in local content than traditional broadcasters, according to new data that the streaming industry says undermines recently passed legislation mandating content quotas for subscription services. Major
Latest viral Game Awards tease could be teasing any videogame with hellish imagery from the last 70 years of the medium, but it's probably Elder Scrolls Online
It's definitely not God of War.
Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo
Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting a major sex difference in aging biology. The therapy restored youthful
Global study examines culture of sustainability at universities
Under the title "Exploring Culture(s) of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review of Concepts and Pathways," the project Culture of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions (KuNaH) systematically analyzed the scientific literature on
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: Experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third attempt, and tragically it was fatal. Hughes crashed shortly after takeoff and died.
Netflix Slams Diddy’s Claims About ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’: ‘This Is Not a Hit Piece or an Act of Retribution’
Netflix came to the defense of its new docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” on Tuesday night after the film’s subject, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and his team attacked the project as a “shameful hit piece” that used “stolen footage that was never authorized for release.” A Netflix
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume on Dec 30, Malaysia says
Flight MH370 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished in 2014.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Flight MH370, a Boeing 777, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014.
Peru: Presidential candidate Belaúnde survives armed attack
Peruvian Presidential candidate Rafael Belaúnde of the Popular Freedom party survived an armed attack on Tuesday in Cerro Azul, a town 147 kilometers south of Lima, sustaining only minor scratches from broken glass.
Trump lashes out against Ilhan Omar, says he doesn’t want Somalis in the country
President Trump lashed out at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, calling the congresswoman “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the country. In a conversation about immigration policy, the president unleashed a pointed attack
Lula and Trump discuss organized crime and trade tariffs
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a 40-minute telephone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on boosting joint efforts to combat international organized crime and the further reduction of US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Colombian prosecutors want President's son arrested
Colombian prosecutors formally requested on Tuesday that Nicolás Petro Burgos, the eldest son of President Gustavo Petro, be placed in preventive detention on charges of alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Carl Rinsch Netflix Fraud Trial Begins: Was Sci-Fi Director a Swindler or Just in Over His Head?
“Our objective today is to figure out the nature of this project and what we must do to contain it.” The line is from the trailer to “White Horse,” which got its unofficial debut on Tuesday at the federal trial of director Carl Rinsch, who is accused of swindling Netflix out of
The silent violence of ableism in architecture
Outdated models of disability still dominate thinking in our built environment. Approaches grounded in old medical and charity models of disability have long reinforced a status quo trapped in hundred-year-old thinking—and it shows.
Restaurants, bars in Japan’s Tohoku region feel impact of bear attacks amid cancelled reservations
People have been cancelling their reservations ahead of the year-end party season.
Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation: MSF
A Doctors Without Borders official has pleaded for countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gazans in dire need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have already died waiting. "The need is really huge," said Hani Isleem, who coordinates medical evacuations
Can the US Build a Nuclear Powered Future?
After decades of sluggish growth, AI could help usher in a nuclear revival—but a major challenge remains The post Can the US Build a Nuclear Powered Future? appeared first on Nautilus .
Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett Lead Star-Studded Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025 Contenders
The Asian Academy Creative Awards has unveiled its 2025 National Winners, marking what organizers call the world’s largest showcase of Asia Pacific content with a record-breaking 331 contenders from 16 nations competing across 40 categories. Jacob Elordi will represent
YouTube to comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
Users aged under 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts from Dec 10.
South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
SEOUL, Dec 3 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout of the failed martial law bid by his predecessor a year ago, and the country needed to ensure the perpetrators were brought to justice.
YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban
SYDNEY, Dec 3 - Google's YouTube shared a \"disappointing update\" to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days.
A 1939 Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But the cycle of destruction can be stopped
Every year, government workers around Australia start fires in the bush. The idea behind these prescribed burning programs is that removing dry leaves and branches reduces the chance of bigger, more dangerous fires. Over many decades, prescribed burning has settled into a
Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal
A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has proven the efficiency of a sustainable process for extracting isoflavones from soybean meal that increases their bioavailability.
Matthew Perry’s Parents Write Emotional Statements for Doctor’s Sentencing: ‘Most Culpable of All’
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is due to be sentenced on Wednesday for his role in Perry's ketamine overdose death
Progressive James Solomon defeats McGreevey in Jersey City mayor's race
Progressive Jersey City Councilman James Solomon is projected to beat former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey (D) in Jersey City’s mayoral election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Solomon on Tuesday defeated McGreevey, who resigned from his post as governor in 2004 after revealing
Dems fall short of flipping deep-red House seat in surprisingly competitive Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps won after both parties spent significant effort in a district Trump won by more than 20 points.
Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels
The announcement comes days after a massive recall affecting thousands of the firm's A320 fleet.
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Special Election—But Just Barely
Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly beat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election Tuesday night to represent Tennessee 7th congressional district. Van Epps was leading Behn 53.5 percent to 45.5 percent, with 75 percent of votes counted, when NBC News declared Van Epps’s victory.
The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire
A week after the tragedy, the man's wife is still unaccounted for.
Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 - Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, in a vote count plagued by delays and allegations of
Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves way for new bioproducts
Despite being the third-largest producer and consumer of beer worldwide, Brazil depends almost entirely on hop imports. Less than 1% of the ingredient responsible for the bitterness, aroma, and flavor of beer is grown locally. However, a new project involving Brazilian
Fossil hunters find tracks of animals from about 3 million years ago, a first in South Africa
South Africa is well known for its fossil heritage, a record of plants and animals that tells us what the world was like long ago.
Republican wins closely watched Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, in a race that was seen as a key bellwether for Democratic voter enthusiasm ahead of 2026. Van Epps, a former
Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says
TAIPEI, Dec 3 - Taiwan is looking forward to re-establishing ties with former ally Honduras and has been in touch with both of the presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Wednesday.
David Matalon, Co-Founder of TriStar Pictures and Former Regency CEO, Dies at 82
He also produced 'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,' 'Color of Night,' 'Hear No Evil' and 'Breaking Up.'
Matty Healy Talks Songwriting And Two New 1975 Albums At Gateshead College
The 1975's Being Funny In A Foreign Language came out three years ago, and last month Matty Healy removed "Human Too" from the album because he didn't like it. Today the frontman visited England's Gateshead College to lead a songwriting workshop, and he also happened to mention
DNA from soil could soon reveal who lived in ice age caves
The last two decades have seen a revolution in scientists' ability to reconstruct the past. This has been made possible through technological advances in the way DNA is extracted from ancient bones and analyzed.
Celebrities are cloning their pets, but the procedure risks animals' health and well-being
Pets just don't live long enough. We spend time, emotion, energy and lots of money caring for them, all while knowing we'll invariably outlive them.
David Matalon, ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ Producer and TriStar Co-Founder, Dies At 82
David Matalon, a founding member of TriStar Pictures and producer of films like “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” and “Hear No Evil,” died on Dec. 2 in his Beverly Hills home, Variety has learned. He was 82. Born in 1943, Matalon began his career at Columbia Pictures International.
The glaring ‘hypocrisy’ behind Trump’s war on drugs
The Trump administration’s pardon of convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández raises questions about its war on “narcoterrorism.”
It turns out Saudi Arabia will own 93.4 percent of EA if the buyout goes through, which is effectively all of it
The other investors have tiny stakes, and the PIF has stakes in them.
Rand Paul: Hegseth is either 'lying to us' about boat strike or 'he's incompetent'
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sharply criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for defending a second military strike on survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug boat in September, after the secretary first dismissed the bombshell report as “fake news.” In
This year's Digimon Story Time Stranger may have looked like a traditional JRPG, but its commitment to raising weird little guys gave it an anarchic, constantly surprising energy that Pokémon couldn't match
Digimon's kitchen sink approach to monster designs and mechanics combine to create a Digiworld so much more fun than logging on IRL.
Elise Stefanik is Johnson’s latest challenge as he struggles to keep control of the House
The New York Republican took remarkable public shots at the speaker Tuesday.
What age is too young for a cellphone? Study links devices to obesity, depression
A new cellphone could have unintended, dangerous consequences for some children, a new study suggests.