Over 13,000 bush fires recorded in Malaysia from January to April
The number is nearly double the total recorded throughout 2025.
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Researchers studying ChatGPT conversations surprised to find one power user churning out thousands of Doki Doki Literature Club pregnancy fics
We've discovered the Spiders Georg of AI fanfic.
'This was something new': What people in Greenland told us about learning to live with wildfires
After several quieter years, wildfires have returned to western Greenland.
Xi says he is ready to work with Kim for ‘stable’ China-North Korea ties: KCNA
The exchange follows a rare visit by Xi to North Korea in June.
Pakistan probes syndicate suspected of smuggling human placenta
Officials uncovered 500kg of what is believed to be human placenta during a raid.
Australia’s New South Wales third state to confirm H5N1 bird flu case
A migratory seabird found near a coastal town returned a positive result for the virus.
Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth
In the four years since her father was fatally stabbed near the entrance of their home in northern Israel, 10-year-old Shireen has carried the burden of grief on her tiny shoulders. "I loved him so much, I felt safe with him," Shireen, whose name has been changed, told AFP in
At Khamenei's funeral, Iran's new leaders inherit his legacy of destruction and ambition
Most of Iran's population has known no leader other than Khamenei, whose mass-mourning ceremonies began Friday. That same public is waiting to see who is actually making decisions, and whether the new leaders will succeed in turning Iran into one of the world's central players
Johor polls: Can durian sweeten voter turnout?
July falls within the state’s main harvesting period with polling day on July 11.
The Ghost in the Shell is a true love letter to cyberpunk anime fans
The franchise’s latest reboot debuted its first episode at Anime Expo, offering a fresh take on one of anime’s most influential cyberpunk worlds.
Sun Valley has spawned some memorably awful megadeals — it’s a complete joke now
Maybe the best incubator of the worst deals in Wall Street history is happening once again this week in Sun Valley, Idaho.
California founder fired for ignoring his company’s own return-to-office mandate
William Nieporte ran the firm Bramshill Investments with two high-school classmates for about a decade before they fired him in 2022.
Paul Pelosi involved hit-and-run crash, could face misdemeanor charges
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband is facing possible misdemeanor charges after he was involved in a hit-and-run in California on Friday that left a car with “major” damage, according to multiple reports. The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement
How proteins are inserted into cell membranes
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have—in collaboration with colleagues from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich—analyzed the complex biochemical processes that bacteria use to insert proteins into their cell membranes. They explain
‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Was Offered Roles in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ but ‘Couldn’t Get Out’ of Filming ‘ER’
“The Pitt” star Noah Wyle recently told the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast that he missed out on roles in “Saving Private Ryan” and “Good Night, and Good Luck” because he couldn’t get out of filming the long-running medical series “ER.” When asked if he had any roles that got
India to summon Meta over child sexual abuse content
A BBC investigation had revealed the presence of child sexual abuse material on Instagram ads.
How and when did Helaena Targaryen die in House of the Dragon?
Phia Saban has won hearts with her portrayal of Helaena Targaryen, but with House of the Dragon being a Fire & Blood adaptation, danger lies ahead.
Trump, Bessent preview new currency bearing his signature
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday showed off the new U.S. currency featuring President Trump’s signature, which is set to enter circulation soon in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bessent reposted an image shared on Trump’s Truth Social account of the $100
Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study
The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy," new research warned Wednesday.
Seven Games To Download From PlayStation 3’s Storefront Before It Closes
Do not allow yourself to miss some of the most essential games from one of PlayStation's most uncanny eras
North Korea’s Kim observes naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests: State media
The tests were conducted on July 3 as part of an assessment of the newly built warship's combat systems.
North Korea's Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says
SEOUL, July 5 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air defence systems aboard the naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media KCNA reported on Sunday.
The Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s Trump op-ed from 2016
The Atlantic on Saturday republished Vice President Vance’s essay, originally published exactly 10 years ago on July 4, reviving some of the more biting comments Vance made about President Trump prior to becoming his second vice president. The original article ran days after
Watch live: Donald Trump to give major speech as America celebrates 250th anniversary
President Trump is expected to hold a "long" speech on the National Mall Saturday evening as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, even as record heat threatens to upend the festivities. Military flyovers, events at the Great American State Fair and a massive fireworks show are
AI is rewriting China’s filmmaking rulebook, but the script isn’t finished
More than 95 per cent of China's new microdramas in the first quarter of 2026 were AI-generated, compared with near zero a year ago. CNA speaks to the industry's key cast about the new plot twist.
Sunday shows preview: After America 250, GOP shifts focus back to Trump's agenda
Millions of Americans turned out to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this weekend, even as sweltering heat gripped much of the country and forced the nation’s capital to scale back its festivities. A heat dome engulfed more than two dozen states and Washington,
Vin Diesel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Fast Forever’: ‘We’ve Been Grinding’
Vin Diesel took to Instagram on Thursday to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final film in “The Fast and Furious” franchise. It hits theaters on March 17, 2028. “I’m on set. People are grinding. Incredible crews are working,” said Diesel in the
Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
Black Clover anime's return sets the stage for its most ambitious arc yet
Black Clover season 2 reunites Asta and the Black Bulls for a dangerous new era that anime fans won’t want to miss.
White supremacist group marches on mall
Masked demonstrators were seen marching through Washington, D.C.’s Eastern Market neighborhood on Saturday as the nation celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence. Dressed in khakis, white face coverings, sunglasses, and caps bearing the logo of white supremacist group
The Pain in You and the God in You: Carl Jung on the Relationship Between Psychological Suffering and Creativity
When AI first began colonizing language — which is still our best instrument for bridging the abyss between us, a container for thought and feeling that shapes the contents — I asked chatGPT to compose a poem about a solar eclipse in the style of Walt Whitman. It returned a
