India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
A survey estimates 85 per cent to 90 per cent losses in the key Alphonso growing hub of Maharashtra.
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Collaborative education for solving climate challenges
Research published in the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering has found that universities that bring together environmental engineering and landscape architecture students in joint projects produce stronger design outcomes and better-prepared graduates for the
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad seeks relevance as foreign ministers meet in New Delhi
By Aftab Ahmed, Michael Martina and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, May 26 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. will meet on Tuesday in New Delhi in an effort to regain momentum in the Indo-Pacific-focused group known as the Quad that critics say
Sonny Rollins, Jazz’s ‘Saxophone Colossus,’ Dies at 95
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the “Saxophone Colossus” who was schooled by bebop’s legends as a prized sideman and became their peer as a formidable leader, improviser and composer, has died, according to a social media post from his family. No cause of death was cited; he
Karol G Enchants at 2026 AMAs With Ethereal ‘Ivonny Bonita’ Performance
The Colombian star was honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence following her set
U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
The new U.S. military action threatens to complicate a shaky ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end a months-long war.
Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore-based microdrama distributor RisingJoy has struck content licensing deals with more than 50 apps and platforms across 30-plus countries, the company said, as it positions itself for a broader role spanning original production and co-development. The expansion arrives
Sombr Sings Aching ‘Homewrecker’ Hit in a Rainstorm During AMAs Performance
The musician is one of the most nominated artists of the night with seven total nods including New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Summer, and more
Lisa Rinna Says Spencer Pratt ‘Could Be’ Next L.A. Mayor: ‘I’m a Reality Person — You Wouldn’t Want Me as Mayor’
Lisa Rinna has starred in her own reality series and she has guested on many others, but she is no supporter of fellow reality star Spencer Pratt’s campaign to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. Rinna weighed in on L.A.’s fractured mayoral race as she stopped to speak with
Sabah to punish fish bombers damaging coral reefs
There were two craters believed to have been caused by fish bomb explosions in the reef restoration area.
Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite
Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney says Adam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fuel. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions Read more from the BHP files investigation here Get our breaking news email
Sombr Makes It Rain at the American Music Awards With Splashy Version of ‘Homewrecker’
The American Music Awards may have been taking place in Las Vegas, but Sombr paid inadvertent tribute on Monday night to his hometown of New York City — which was drenched with rain for most of Memorial Day weekend — by performing a high-powered version of his hit “Homewrecker”
Quad foreign chiefs to discuss energy security, push for leaders’ summit
Since the Iran war began, fuel price surges have underscored vulnerabilities in energy security.
American Music Awards Photo Gallery: See EJAE, Rei Ami, Katseye, Sombr, Karol G, Teyana Taylor and Other Stars on the Red Carpet and Backstage
The American Music Awards are drawing some of the biggest stars in music to Las Vegas to perform present or collect honors on the three-hour CBS/Paramount+ telecast, and Variety has photographers on the carpet and backstage to capture all the looks heating up Memorial Day
Hootie and the Blowfish Hit Big on Their Return to the AMAs Stage With Medley
The Nineties hitmakers performed a medley of “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You” at the 52nd American Music Awards
BTS Bring ‘Hooligan’ Music Video to Life at the American Music Awards
The South Korean superstars took over Vegas with an appearance at the AMAs amid their four-night stint at Allegiant Stadium
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas prices
The key risk is the heat triggers stronger demand in China, the world’s No. 1 liquefied natural gas buyer.
Tropical cyclones give rise to unique type of heat wave in Japan
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have categorized a unique, previously unclassified type of heat wave in Japan, so-called "moist heat waves" which are accompanied by an approaching tropical cyclone. These heat waves are accompanied by high humidity and/or heavy
Power bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia
Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Energy bills for households and small
IS-linked group set to return to Australia, minister says
A group of seven women and 12 children linked to Islamic State fighters are bound for Australia after years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said on Tuesday. The so-called "IS brides" are Australian nationals and left the Roj camp, controlled by Syrian Kurdish forces,
Canada's Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday denounced the "appalling treatment" of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as "unacceptable," in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel's far-right National Security Minister
US forces conduct strikes in Iran, Centcom says
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Monday said U.S. forces fired "defensive strikes" in southern Iran amid discussions to bring the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran to an end. These strikes were intended "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces" —
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Taiwan tracks second Chinese ‘combat’ patrol in a week, sends ships and jets to monitor
Beijing operates its warships and warplanes around Taiwan on an almost daily basis.
‘Forever Your Maternal Animal’ Review: Valentina Maurel Makes a Hangout Movie for the Arthouse Crowd
About halfway into “Forever Your Maternal Animal,” a striking confession appears almost out of nowhere. The two main characters in the film, sisters in their early twenties, are sitting in a mall restaurant when the younger one says she has sex with the spirits who visit her
American Music Awards: The Complete Winners List
The full rundown of who won what at Monday night’s awards ceremony
Japan baseball Giants manager Abe arrested for alleged assault on daughter
He was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter.
Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home
SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - A group of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to the Islamic State militant group have made travel plans to return home, authorities said on Tuesday, in what would be the second such Australian group to leave a Syrian refugee camp this
Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Second group of Australian women linked to ISIS to return home
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government was not assisting their travel.
‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Review: A Lush, Poetic Film Rooted in Real Memories
For his first narrative feature, Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo — who’s previously made documentaries — chooses a personal memory piece. “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building” draws from the filmmaker’s own life, and in particular from the time when he turned 11 and
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?
The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.
What to know about the emerging US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials are in Qatar for talks amid efforts between the U.S. and Iran to bring about an end to the nearly three-month long war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a risk that hostilities could resume if neither side agrees to the latest emerging proposal. President
Ancient anesthetic reveals Ming China's sophisticated medicine
Microscopic analysis of residues on surgical scissors and tweezers from a 1348–1411 CE tomb in Jiangyin, China, finds the first evidence for the controlled application of a highly toxic chemical as anesthetic, highlighting the sophisticated medicine of the Ming dynasty.
EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum as part of antitrust investigation: report
The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, according to the report.
Trump outlines options for disposal of Iran's enriched uranium
President Trump on Monday outlined options for the fate of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile if both countries sign on to a peace agreement currently under negotiation with Tehran. "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States
Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
OTTAWA, May 25 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been "appalling" and described the situation in Gaza as "catastrophic," Carney's office said in a statement. "The
Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
Jewelry, watches and cash in golf bags seized in Zapatero case in Spain
Spain's National Police found 286,070 euros in cash at the home of businessman Julio Martínez Martínez, a friend of former prime minister Rodríguez Zapatero and alleged front man in the court investigation.
Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe
Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days More than 350 French towns have recorded their highest-ever temperatures for May as France and the UK set national heat records amid an extreme early-summer heat event
Supermassive black holes can render exoplanets uninhabitable at great distances
The thinking around exoplanet habitability is mostly concerned with a planet's distance from its star. Too close, and any surface water is boiled away into space. Too far, and surface water is frozen. Both are severe limits on the prospects for life. Habitability depends on an
Commentary: Strait of Hormuz disruptions create a ‘fossil premium’ for consumers
The Iran war has shown how deeply dependent the world is on fossil fuels beyond electricity and transport, says Alvin Ee of the Energy Studies Institute, NUS.
Cambodia's new conscription law takes effect in wake of conflict with Thailand
The legislation replaces a 2006 statute that was never implemented and was brought in following recent border tensions with Thailand.
US, China escalate quantum race with rival investment drives
Shares of key Chinese quantum computing companies have surged about 20% over two trading days after Washington announced a US$2 billion funding package for nine US firms, as investors bet that Beijing would respond with its own push to keep pace in the global race for quantum