Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling ‘gaokao’
For most, the multi-day exam is the sole determining factor in admission to a Chinese university.
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Israeli military says it intercepted two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon
June 7 - The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Sunday, after sirens sounded in the areas of Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon as Iran war enters 100th day
At least five people were killed in two separate Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while 22 others were wounded, including three children, according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks came as the Iran conflict entered its 100th day.
Kosovo election: Frustrated voters head to the polls again amid political stalemate
Europe's youngest country has faced mounting public frustration since holding inconclusive elections in February 2025.
Police search for suspects after shooting incident injures at least 12 at music festival in Ohio
At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.
Johor polls an opportunity for voters to reject politics of hatred, says Anwar
The Johor state assembly was dissolved on June 1, paving the way for the election to be held.
Taiwan coast guard says it’s deployed vessels in response to China operation
It said the Chinese operation "violates international law".
Ariana Grande Setlist: Every Song Played at ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour’s Opening Night in Oakland
After a six-and-a-half-year layoff between tours, Ariana Grande has made a long-awaited return to the concert stage, with her “Eternal Sunshine” tour kicking off at the Oakland Arena Saturday night. Variety was on hand for the show and has the full setlist, below; a full review
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades
SEOUL, June 7 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen Han Seongsook, the country's minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.
South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country’s first female prime minister in two decades
She is currently Minister of SMEs and Start-ups.
Worried about the next heatwave? How southern Europeans keep their homes cool without air con
I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.
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Guadalajara: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.
Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus
By Lucy Papachristou YEREVAN, June 7 (Reuters) - Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago. Polls show Prime Minister Nikol
'Didn't eat for two weeks': Female hiker, 49, recounts ordeal of being lost in Malaysian jungle
Jaslinda Saludin was rescued on Saturday (Jun 6) by local villagers after going missing during an expedition to Gunung Batu Putih in Perak.
Pink sea cucumbers wash ashore, turning Thailand beach reddish-pink
A stretch of beach several hundred metres long appeared reddish-pink.
Heavy rain hits south-west Japan, disaster risk rises
Atmospheric conditions are likely to remain highly unstable across western Japan.
2 Americans fined $2,400 each for intruding into monkey Punch’s enclosure at Japanese zoo
The two allegedly trespassed into the enclosure and disrupted the zoo’s business on May 17.
Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future
Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet
Toronto: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
Canada's largest city will host six World Cup matches, including the co-host nation’s opening fixture.
Malaysian police finish probe into former anti-graft chief, NST says
Police are now awaiting further instructions.
Fringe no more: How far would Australia propel Pauline Hanson’s far-right One Nation?
She could make a prime ministerial bid in the next federal election in Australia.
India flyover school offers lifeline to street children
Beneath a busy flyover, a row of pastel-coloured shipping containers houses an unlikely school.
Walmart Placeholder Page Lists Gears Of War: E-Day For PS5 [Update]
The upcoming shooter is at the center of a battle over the future of Xbox exclusivity
Ursula K. Le Guin on the Meaning of Life
We are the survivors of immense and minute events — violent cosmic collisions and subtle genetic mutations, the deaths of innumerable suns and the births of innumerable cells, the splitting of continents and the splitting of atoms. Out of it all, we emerged as creatures muzzled
Facing settler violence, Palestinian farmers race to harvest
With pitchforks and a makeshift combine the size of a golf cart, Hamad Jazi and his nephews race under the blazing sun to collect wheat from their West Bank field. Israeli settlers have recently set fire to crops in the area, and Jazi fears his wheat could suffer a similar
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star
White House AI policy adviser to leave role at end of month
A top White House adviser on artificial intelligence confirmed Saturday that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month. Sriram Krishnan, a tech investor and senior policy adviser on AI, was a key figure in the Trump administration AI efforts,
Hideo Kojima Says He’s Not Interested In AI: ‘Maybe AI Could Create Art, But While I Live, I Don’t Think I’ll See It’
The Death Stranding 2 director recently appeared in an AI-generated promo for a new art exhibit
Deteriorating Japan castles face high costs, debates over renovation
The reconstruction of a wooden keep could cost as much as $157 million.
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil market
OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday to weigh higher production quotas in a bid to cap oil prices that have surged since the Iran war effectively choked off Gulf crude shipments. But even if the cartel members vow to ramp up output by thousands of barrels per day, analysts say
Sydney police hunt gunman who opened fire on venue staging underworld figure’s funeral
The purported leader of Sydney’s so-called “Coconut Cartel” was killed in May in Vietnam.
Emotions Spill Over at Town Hall of Industry Workers Opposed to Paramount-WBD Merger: “It’s the Death of a Great American Industry”
Writers, actors, crew members and small business owners expressed their opposition to the $111 billion transaction in Beverly Hills on Saturday: “It may be the final domino that knocks everything down.”
Mamdani: Democratic Party has ‘lost its focus on working people’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said Saturday that Democrats have lost sight of the important economic issues facing working-class Americans as the party works to rebuild itself after a devastating loss in the 2024 presidential election. “The party, as a whole, has lost
Armenia votes in test of Westward pivot away from Russia
The country is facing threats and allegations of interference from former imperial ruler Russia.
Play a demo of survival horror game The Sinking City 2 ahead of the full release in August
Come to scenic Arkham, but bring an umbrella.
Deep Impact is better than Armageddon, and it's streaming for free on Tubi
The 1998 disaster movie Deep Impact is a better movie than Armageddon, check it our for free on Tubi
Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white
Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students' classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students' lives outside of schools.
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state.
Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates how radiocarbon dating can reveal the maximum lifespan of Mediterranean hardwoods, uncovering hidden links between human history and long-term ecosystem dynamics. By analyzing mature and
Sunday shows preview: Trump faces GOP headwinds as midterms near
President Trump is sitting down for an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” following a turbulent week marked by new lows in his approval ratings and growing tensions with Senate Republicans that have spilled into public view. As midterm elections loom, the president has
The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.
Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.
'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
