Former Malaysian spy Blossom Wong, who sported cheongsams on missions, dies at 87
She was known for her bravery in handling several high-risk operations, including undercover assignments.
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Ukrainian drones spark new blaze at Russian port of Tuapse
May 1 - A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at Russia’s Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, local officials said, as residents complained of an environmental catastrophe and demanded more help from Moscow.
What celebrity worship says about self-worth
In today's celebrity‑ and influencer‑driven culture, psychologists are increasingly interested in why people form strong emotional connections with famous figures, finding that celebrity admiration is closely linked to how clearly people understand themselves.
Japanese man arrested after wife's remains found in zoo incinerator, officials say
The victim once told her relatives that her husband was threatening to "burn you until no trace of you will be left," public broadcaster NHK said, citing investigative sources.
Berkshire shares struggle into annual meeting. Can Abel rekindle enthusiasm without Buffett center stage?
For the first time, the 95-year-old Buffett won't be the central figure on stage, marking a new era for one of investing's most closely watched rituals.
‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation
Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive.
'This animal has given us a sense of identity’: Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital
The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050.
Dyson finally made a better robot, but a worse vacuum
I'm deeply conflicted about the Dyson Spot + Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop. It's the company's best robotic floor cleaner to date, with excellent mopping performance, good navigation and obstacle detection, and a multifunction dock that takes much of the busywork off your
Friday the 13th Part 2 was reviled by critics, but it turned Jason into a household name
The introduction of Jason as the franchise lead changed Friday the 13th franchise
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings. Several markets were shut in Europe and Asia for the May 1 holiday, including in France, Germany, Hong Kong and
How do close binary stars form?
Our sun is a bit of an outlier in the general stellar population. We typically think of stars as being solitary wanderers throughout the galaxy. But roughly half of sun-like stars are locked in with more than one companion star. If there are two, it's known as a "binary"
White House UFC cage fights on Flag Day signify America at half-staff
President Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day, which has sparked outrage among many Americans who believe it is inappropriate to have a violent event on the anniversary of the U.S. flag's adoption.
I’m a Hollywood Writer. It’s Not Over for Us
Don't believe every apocalyptic thing you hear about AI
How to convince Jerome Powell to leave the Fed? Take away his parking spot
Powell confirmed he will stay on as a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors after his term as chair expires, citing “legal attacks" on the central bank.
Cassidy takes fire over Trump’s surgeon general swap
In today’s issue: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is facing the fury of President Trump and his MAHA allies after the president blamed him for having to withdraw his controversial surgeon general nominee, Casey Means. Cassidy was already in the fight for his political life, facing
No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.
Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears
The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.
ALTDeer enters the global stage with P2B listing and long-term Web3 vision
The Web3 mining ecosystem is becoming increasingly crowded, but few projects attempt to differentiate themselves through long-term infrastructure rather than short-term hype. ALTDeer is positioning itself firmly in that minority, announcing its official listing on P2B Exchange,
Africa: African Union Advances Continental Infrastructure Agenda At 5th Stc-T&e Session in Johannesburg
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC) concluded the Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E) today in Johannesburg, bringing together Ministers and experts from across the continent to accelerate
Africa: AU Chair Welcomes Election of Pan-African Parliament Bureau
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the successful conclusion of the elections of the President and Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, Republic of South Africa.
What is the Kardashev scale, and can we climb it?
The Kardashev scale is an interesting but flawed gauge of a civilization’s growth
Steam Deck restocks or a pile of Steam Frames and Machines? Either way, Valve's been importing a whole heap of 'game consoles'
What's in the box?
'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections
How Russia’s imperial view of the Caucasus still shapes its policy today
Russia’s contemporary policy in the Caucasus is often described through the language of security, peacekeeping and regional stability. Yet its deeper roots lie in an older imperial habit: treating the region as a strategic frontier to be managed, reorganized and kept within
US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy is ramping up its AI capabilities to hunt for Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, a recently awarded contract shows. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. Navy is
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump this week lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
ATHERINOLAKKOS, Greece, May 1 (Reuters) - More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said. The
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza showcase war experiences through outdoor exhibition
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza have staged an impromptu open-air exhibition, turning war-damaged walls into a gallery. For many, the works are deeply personal and were created after fleeing their homes.
EA now lets you pre-order battle passes in Battlefield 6 for exclusive rewards, because of course it does
Permission to grind for the rewards I'm paying for, sir?
Africa: Afcon 2027 - Teams to Train in Wildlife Parks
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is aiming to deliver the most iconic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in history, with Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, confirming plans to integrate elite training facilities directly into the country's world renowned national parks.
Transcript: Fiasco for Trump as GOP Memo Warns of Midterm Bloodbath
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 1 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Public polls are starting to
Dyson put someone else’s motor in its robot vacuum
Dyson, a company built on engineering high-speed motors, has confirmed to The Verge that its newest robot vacuum doesn't use a Dyson motor. The recently launched Spot & Scrub Ai robot vacuum and mop was "co-engineered," Nathan Lawson McLean, senior design manager at Dyson, told
What is the AI compute crunch, and why are AI tools hitting usage limits?
Rate limits on Claude and other tools could hint at a deeper squeeze on the chips, power and data centers needed to run advanced AI. Researcher Lennart Heim explains
Zelenskyy in Gabala: Azerbaijan’s autonomy and the limits of Moscow’s regional reach
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Azerbaijan placed Kyiv’s wartime diplomacy inside a wider regional shift, in which Baku is acting with increasing independence and Moscow’s assumed authority in the South Caucasus is becoming harder to sustain. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to
Iran digs out missiles as Trump weighs next move, NBC reports
Iran is accelerating efforts to retrieve missiles and munitions buried underground or under rubble during the ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel, officials say, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, 'We know what military assets you are moving and where'
Workers' health isn't the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds
As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns for fear of negative consequences.
India heatwaves set to last longer than usual amid power grid strain
Temperatures surged beyond 40 deg C in April in India.
Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches
An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.
Alienware AW2726DM review
Alienware's surprisingly affordable, but still pretty excellent, QD-OLED gaming monitor.
Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war’s heat
TOKYO – India and Indonesia aren’t often at the center of the global financial zeitgeist. But as the rupee and rupiah lead Asian currencies down and down, events in Mumbai and Jakarta speak to the ways the Iran war is imperiling economies everywhere – and at an accelerating
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
Plus: Is job security now a 'romantic' notion within the video game industry?
Making black versions of Noctua's beige fans is 'less like painting a wooden fence... and more like changing the colour of a carbon-fibre Formula 1 part'
I love me some hardcore engineering.
Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse
By Humeyra Pamuk, Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Tolba WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Friday Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral arrangements it makes for the Strait of Hormuz, in a sign of deep mistrust on all sides as
Oak trees use delaying tactics to thwart hungry caterpillars
An infestation of caterpillars can make an oak tree postpone when it opens its leaves next year by three days, wrong-footing the insects when they attack again
Critical Role actors confirm they are ready for character deaths in Campaign 4
Critical Role is no stranger to character death, but will Campaign 4 prove to be the bloodiest yet?
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns
The exhibition’s international jury quits, Banksy strikes again, and a conversation with artist-activist Tania Bruguera.
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