Raccoons spread into Japanese cities as farm damage mounts

The problem is also becoming increasingly visible in urban areas.

Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘I Will Always Love You’ at MTV VMAs

In Musgraves' first performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in five years, she honored the late legend

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Kacey Musgraves has been paying tribute to Dolly Parton a lot since the country music icon's passing a few weeks ago. Tonight, she did so onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards. After an intro featuring archival footage of Parton performing her classic ballad "I Will Always Love

Kacey Musgraves Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘I Will Always Love You’ Performance at MTV Video Music Awards

Kacey Musgraves led a touching tribute to Dolly Parton at the MTV Video Music Awards 2026, honoring the late country icon just a month after her death with a rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” The pre-taped performance began with footage of Parton introducing the classic

Thai court to rule on challenge to 2026 election legality

Raye Brings Her Search for Romance to 2026 MTV VMAs With ‘Where Is My Husband?’

The singer-songwriter introduced the performance with "I Will Overcome" before launching into "Where Is My Husband!," which is up for the coveted Song of the Year award at this year's show

What the smell of a soil can tell us about soil health

Farmers used to sniff their soil to gauge how healthy it was. According to ecologist Rosa Boone, you can deduce a great deal from its smell: "The fungi and bacteria present in the soil are important for soil health and are responsible for the soil's smell." Boone discovered

Madonna, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX Team Up for Star-Studded MTV VMAs Opener

In Madonna's first VMAs performance in 23 years, she brought extra star power, with bonus guest spots from Sombr and more

MLB, Trump administration mulling baseball game in National Park: Report

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Trump administration are considering hosting a baseball game in a national park, according to a new report. The Washington Post reported Saturday that MLB and White House officials told the outlet that the league had broached the topic of a

The surprising reasons China is sceptical of AI safety calls

For many in China, AI doomsday warnings feel remote and distinctly Western.

Madonna Opens MTV Video Music Awards With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, Plus Sombr, Debi Mazar and More

Madonna performed for the first time in 23 years at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, opening the show by bringing out special guests Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx to perform their respective duets. After a 20-minute telecast delay due to the NFL game, the pop icon began her

Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah explains what he'd change about each game: 'It's kind of filler'

A candid look at what one of the series' creators would like to have done differently.

‘Roseanne’ Star Michael Fishman Apologizes to Fans for the ‘Chaos’ of Roseanne Barr Feud: ‘I’m Gonna Keep Pushing Out Love’

Michael Fishman, who played D.J. Conner on the ABC sitcom “Roseanne,” has taken to social media after making headlines for feuding with his former co-star Roseanne Barr earlier this month. In August, Fishman said that the show’s 2018 reboot “was rightfully canceled” after Barr

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Over recent months, the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have become synonymous with geopolitical jostling. Whoever controls these narrow waterways governs the flow of maritime traffic from the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean – and with it, a vitally

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News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss

World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

Jeff Probst Says ‘Survivor’ Needs Diversity Despite Paramount’s DEI Rollbacks: ‘All Those Differences Matter in the Story’

Fifty seasons later, one key factor of “Survivor” remains the same: the show’s approach to diversity. Longtime host Jeff Probst told The New York Times that “nothing has changed” in the reality competition series’ approach, despite Paramount’s rollback of DEI initiatives to

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Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech

The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs

In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.

Jason Statham’s 113-Minute Action Thriller Blasts Back Onto Streaming

The Meg, starring Jason Statham, is an over-the-top action movie about a giant, thought-to-be-extinct shark causing all kinds of trouble

MTV VMAs 2026: See the Complete Winners List

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Trump rejects deal, Iran diplomat calls for ‘negotiated solution’

As US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s proposal for a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated that “there is no alternative to a negotiated solution.” “There’s always hope for diplomacy,” though the

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean prisoners of war disclosure

South Korea accused Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.

Thai PM Anutin’s support drops in latest poll as pressures rise

Only 13.8 per cent of people polled backed Anutin as prime minister in September, compared with 21.7 per cent in June.

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The 2026 MTV Music Video Awards kicked off on Sunday, with music’s biggest names flocking to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles to show off their very best (and most extravagant) fashion on the red carpet. The VMAs has always been known for its viral fashion choices – including

Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack

Couple was seriously injured after attack on 19 September and are mourning the death of their French bulldog A bear attack last weekend has left a California couple seriously injured and mourning the death of their French bulldog, who tried to protect them from the animal. In

2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Taylor Swift, Lisa, Raye and More

The 2026 MTV VMAs are in full swing, and music’s biggest stars are showing up and out on the red carpet. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, this year’s Video Music Awards promises audiences a jam-packed program, including a performance from Madonna (her first at the show in more than two

Indonesia’s disaster mitigation masterplan hinges on enforcement, community preparedness

A string of disasters has prompted Indonesia to draw up a mitigation masterplan. Experts tell CNA that one of the challenges is ensuring the capabilities are consistently connected and maintained across a country of more than 17,000 islands.

Choreographer Shows Acrobatics Behind Resident Evil Film’s Weirdest Monster

While the practical effect didn’t pan out for Zach Cregger’s final product, there were humans behind the 'human tumbleweed' seen rolling through the movie

GOP rep believes Iran was involved in thwarted terrorist plan on US air base in the UK

Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Sunday the Iranian government was “clearly” involved in an alleged terror attack authorities in the United Kingdom thwarted earlier in the day. “The simple answer is that clearly Iran was involved, but of course that is going to be investigated

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to have private White House dinner with Trump

President Trump and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet on Sunday evening at the White House after the artificial intelligence industry leader raised concerns about the technology's risks. The two will meet for dinner at the president’s residence, two sources familiar with the

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In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Co-Director Explains It’s ‘Very Difficult’ to Evolve Marvel Characters, but ‘We Need to Surprise Ourselves’ and ‘Audiences’

“Avengers: Doomsday” co-director Anthony Russo has opened up about the pressure that comes with evolving the franchise’s iconic superhero characters, explaining that finding the balance between moving the story forward and honoring those already-beloved characters can be “very

Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Who is responsible for limiting global warming to 1.5°?

Even if industry rapidly becomes more sustainable, households will still need to change their lifestyles to meet climate targets. Industrial ecologist Stephanie Cap warns that households cannot do this alone: Businesses and governments must create the conditions to make these

Despite controversy, Malaysian scholars’ nativist views draw support

Some believe the country’s multi-ethnic character has diluted Malay historical primacy.

Dems vow to confront Israel on violence against Palestinians: ‘Out of control’

If they flip the House, Democrats say they’re ready to confront Israel on human rights. The issue has long challenged the party, pitting staunch Israel defenders against more liberal lawmakers critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Democratic leaders have taken pains

Famed Rock Producer Blames Video Games For Giving Us Taylor Swift

In a new pot stirring interview, rock n roll crank Todd Rundgren says men would have continued dominating the radio charts had they put down the controller

Engram is a sampler that turns broken AI hallucinations into music

Music startup Thoughtful Things has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its first instrument, Engram. It's a sampler and groovebox that uses AI to mangle incoming audio and even hallucinate completely new sounds. This isn't Suno in a box, though. This isn't a

Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says

Sept 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office and the UAE's foreign ministry.

Robert Pattinson Says It Would Be “Tough” for His Batman to Interact With Other Characters in James Gunn’s DCU

The actor plays Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’ 'The Batman' and the upcoming sequel.

Manchin: 'If character means anything, you can't vote for Ken Paxton'

Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday took aim at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in the Lone Star State's Senate race, deriding his “character.” During an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt on “The Hill Sunday,” Manchin was asked

Neil Patrick Harris to Star in ‘Damn Yankees’ Broadway Revival

A revival of “Damn Yankees,” starring Neil Patrick Harris and Julianne Hough, will open next spring on Broadway. It’s the first Broadway revival of “Damn Yankees” in more than 30 years. Following last fall’s run at D.C.’s Arena Stage, this revised production features a book by

Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights

The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.

Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections

Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption.