Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
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Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well
"Look how they massacred my boy."
Scientists identify the rare meteorite that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was likely an exceptionally rare CO chondrite from a distant region of the solar system. Its unusual chemistry suggests that planet-cooling dust and debris, rather than sulfur inside the asteroid, may have delivered the deadliest blow.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
A blockade at Hormuz, a crisis for all humanity
The current architecture of international relations faces a profound, non-linear crisis that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of regional military conflict. The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East — particularly around the region’s key maritime
Faith vs therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
The Philippines has roughly one psychiatrist for every 200,000 people in the archipelago, according to the WHO.
Grab a free Steam game full of misery and decision-making for a limited time
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante seems like it lives up to its name.
Israel may be dragged into a U.S.-Iran fight again as threat of ground invasion looms
For now, Trump and Tehran prefer to have Israel watch from the sidelines, while experts warn of ground invasion: airstrikes in southern Iran may be part of preparations for an American ground offensive around the Strait of Hormuz
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead At 59
Jennifer Finch of L7 has died. The musician joined the Los Angeles punk band in 1986 as bassist and vocalist and played on five of their studio LPs, including 1990’s Smell The Magic and 1992’s Bricks Are Heavy , two of the grunge era’s essential and most influential albums.
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead at 59
Rocker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle — but war against Netflix is raging
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — but its war against rival Netflix is still raging.
In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O
1 dead, 7 hospitalised after tree falls near Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
The incident, which occurred at about 10.20pm, involved two vehicles pinned beneath a massive fallen tree.
Common antidepressant may ease long COVID’s crushing fatigue
A low-cost antidepressant may offer new hope for people struggling with long COVID fatigue. In a randomized clinical trial involving 399 adults, fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life compared with a placebo, making it one of the first
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
U.S. renews eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers killed
Iran's Mehr news agency said the U.S. carried out an attack near Sirik in southern Iran, adding that no casualties or damage to infrastructure have been reported, as intensifying attacks raise the possibility of a return to all-out war
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia: State media
Choe Son Hui and her party left Pyongyang for Russia on July 18.
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are "innocent".
Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease
Singaporean arrested in Indonesia after police raid Jakarta house used to produce etomidate vapes
He was recruited by another Singaporean to produce 500 etomidate vape cartridges a day, local authorities said.
US military unleashes retaliatory strikes against Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan
The U.S. military unleashed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday evening in retaliation for Tehran hitting two military bases in Jordan a day prior, during which two U.S. service members were killed, the U.S. Central Command announced (Centcom). The new wave of strikes began at
Students create chemical safety model for everyday exposures
In just one course, Georgia Tech student Diya Godavarti helped develop a tool that could improve workers' responses to chemical spills or open containers. Godavarti, then a second-year chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE) student, joined a course on chemical equity
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Arrested in Miami
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers Saturday afternoon in Miami, according to AP. The charges against the brothers were not immediately made public. This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. Back in
‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’
To paraphrase Aaliyah: Cast size ain’t nothing but a number. In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides. Still, a question may arise: How few people can you have in a musical
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel were killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
White House official defends Argentina’s use of Falklands banner
The White House's World Cup task force head defended Argentina's national soccer team after they displayed a banner asserting the country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands, long a source of tension with the United Kingdom, after their semi-final win over England.
Christopher Nolan Says It Will Be ‘At Least’ Three Years Until He Makes Another Movie After ‘The Odyssey’ Pushed the ‘Limits of My Own Stamina’
Christopher Nolan recently told “Today” that after giving it his all for “The Odyssey,” it will be “at least” three years until he makes another movie. “I definitely hit the limits of my own stamina and everybody’s stamina, I think,” Nolan said. “I mean, it’s ‘The Odyssey,’ of
‘Manhunter: The Final Cut’ Shows Why Director’s Cuts Are Almost Never an Improvement. But It’s Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time
If you’re a movie buff, a cinephile, or whatever else you want to call it (I called my 2016 memoir “Movie Freak”), one of the greatest pleasures to be had is when a film grabs hold of you and won’t let go. That’s happened to me a number of times, with movies like “Nashville”
Ontario premier slams Trump wildfires criticism: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’
Ontario premier Doug Ford on Saturday blasted the criticism leveled at the Canadian government by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over its handling of raging wildfires as “totally unacceptable.” “We’re trying to get through this,” Ford told reporters