Why a 50% harvest collapse won't leave shelves short of Champagne
France’s Champagne region is facing an extraordinary harvest collapse. Yet consumers should not expect the number of bottles reaching shops to halve — at least not yet.
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Privacy screens and sculpted headrests: What's new in premium economy?
Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Sue D4vd for Wrongful Death
The singer's mother and his managers have been accused of negligence in failing to protect a minor
UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch with 177 flights axed
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."
Iran attacks US base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk
By Enas Alashray and Idrees Ali CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at abase in Jordan used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday, after the U.S. said it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, in a
‘Have some shame’: Philippines slams China after memo mishap
The bizarre incident was captured on video at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on Sept 8.
How Asia is redefining what BRICS really means
Washington will watch this week’s BRICS summit through the lens of China, Russia and de-dollarization — and miss the more consequential story: Asian priorities on development, technology, energy and connectivity are quietly reshaping what BRICS has become. India has long argued
Mao, Cultural Revolution cast long shadow over China 50 years on
BEIJING, Sept 9 - China on Wednesday marked half a century since the death of Mao Zedong, founder of the People's Republic, who brought roughly a quarter of the world's population under Communist Party rule and whose spectre still haunts China's future.
Descendants Of The Sun to get Indonesian film remake starring Dian Sastrowardoyo in 2027
The Indonesian remake of the iconic K-drama will star renowned actors Dian Sastrowardoyo and Reza Rahadian.
Forget 'GTA 6,' The Greatest Miami Action Crime Series Ever Made Is Streaming For Free Right Now
A visually distinct series that changed television forever.
China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slows
As Chinese electric car sales slow and share prices tumble, several of the automakers are ramping up humanoid robotics development.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace Combat 8, and even some unannounced games
Also hinted are a new Thief Dark Project campaign, and a possible new Balatro.
Lucy Dacus to Reissue Debut Album ‘No Burden,’ Shares Unreleased Song
"No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye" leads the 10th anniversary reissue of No Burden which arrives on Dec. 4
Croatia on wheels: the great Adriatic motorhome route
On a 25-day road trip we travel along a coastline of striking contrasts, from Roman cities and Venetian towns to pebble beaches, islands and roads overlooking some of Europe's most spectacular scenery.
60 Years Later, the Best 'Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Quote Is Still an All-Time 'Peanuts' Classic
The 1966 TV special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, written by Charles Schulz is full of classic lines. Here is the most iconic.
GPS collars reveal secrets of the power struggle between lions and hyenas in the wild
Hidden deep in the bush, ranging over huge territories at speeds humans can't match and through terrain not even the most rugged vehicle can handle, hyenas and lions are hard to study. Now, new research using GPS collars to map the movements of individual animals has revealed
A European Central Bank rate hike is all but certain, the reasoning less so
The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday, with investors pricing the move at near-total probability, but the decision is more awkward than the numbers suggest as inflation is being driven almost entirely by energy with underlying
Jon Stewart Uses Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer to Troll Donald Trump and His ‘Human Printer’ Aide
Jon Stewart returned to “The Daily Show” desk Tuesday night and used the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” to troll President Donald Trump and his most dedicated aide, known to some as “the human printer.” After attacking Trump
Shaheen wins Democratic primary for New Hampshire House seat left open by Pappas
Stefany Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan in the bitter Democratic primary for outgoing Rep. Chris Pappas’s (D-N.H.) seat with 90% of precincts
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
Kang Kon destroyer flexes North Korea’s blue-water ambitions
North Korea’s commissioning of the Kang Kon signals that its naval modernization is moving beyond fleet renewal toward a broader effort to reshape deterrence and strategic competition in Northeast Asian waters. On September 6, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned the
Search ongoing for Singaporean missing after diving incident in Palau: MFA
The ministry is offering consular assistance to the missing person's family.
Australia sees no threat to US ties after White House criticism of social media reforms
SYDNEY, Sept 9 - Australia said on Wednesday it sees no risk to its relationship with the United States after reports that the Trump administration criticised Canberra's plans to target social media algorithms, which critics say would curtail free speech.
Charlotte food bank receives 270,000 eggs as part of NC Attorney General's settlement with producers
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D) announced Tuesday that a Charlotte food bank received 270,000 eggs as part of his antitrust settlement with three of the country’s largest egg producers. Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte accepted the donation,
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
The algorithms powering our social feeds: Amusing or addictive?
Australia could soon give citizens the choice to opt out of them under new legislation.
US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Jordan
US military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on a Navy warship. Iran struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles in retaliation, the Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday. Jordan's army said it shot down 18 missiles from Iran
Grooming-related messages reach almost two-thirds of children
Nearly two-thirds of Australian children surveyed in a recent study received at least one form of grooming-related communication from a stranger online in the past year, while almost one-third reported receiving direct requests for sexual information or interactions.
Helicopter crash in Sarawak kills pilot and 4 medical staff on ‘flying doctor’ service
An Air Accident Investigation Bureau team is expected to arrive in Miri at 2pm on Wednesday (Sep 9) to assist with investigations.
Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10-day average, data shows
SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from nine a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 12, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday. The figures could change as some ships typically switch off their
Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay's most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% in 2025, according to researchers at William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School.
Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens
Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on I
Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American
America undependable? That’s not the problem
Last week I was in England at a symposium with many Europeans and others from around the world. The main takeaway? Nonstop gratuitous insults of Donald Trump, America, and Americans – underpinned by complaints that America is “undependable” and “unpredictable” and can no
Trump banning Canada's dairy products, motorcycles and many alcoholic beverages
President Trump on Tuesday signed executive orders to ban the sale of Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic beverages in the U.S., as the trade war between the two countries continues. The bans take effect on Sept. 29, with Trump signing the orders on the
A vicarious calibration model enables quantitative applications of Fengyun-3 satellite ocean color data
Ocean color remote sensing is a vital tool for monitoring global ocean carbon sinks and primary productivity. However, the on-orbit calibration accuracy of satellite sensors is insufficient, and weak marine signals account for only approximately 10% of the signals received by
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says
TAIPEI, Sept 9 - Any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a bigger impact on the global economy than World War Two, and the upcoming U.S.-China summit is an opportunity to avoid miscalculations, the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa dies aged 89
Hand-picked by Beijing to run Hong Kong after the 1997 handover, the former shipping tycoon oversaw a rocky tenure until he stepped down in 2005.
Louis Messina, Taylor Swift’s Tour Promoter, Urges Judge to Reject Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement: ‘I Could Go Out of Business Like Other Promoters Who Have Fallen Victim to Live Nation’
You might think that the man who promoted Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as well as all of her other global outings, would be powerful enough not to feel intimidated by Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Yet Louis Messina wrote in a submission to a federal judge that he, too, is
Why does Southeast Asia keeps breathing the same haze—and can ASEAN do more to stop it?
Southeast Asia has spent decades trying to tackle haze from forest fires. Yet every few years, the region finds itself breathing it again. The transboundary environmental problem has become a recurrent phenomenon in the region.
Malaysia’s Pardons Board to meet on Sept 11, Najib’s early release on agenda
The Board will decide on Najib Razak's release even as UMNO holds national congress.
Search resumes for missing Indonesian journalists on volcano mission
The journalists were on a mission to capture photos of the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.
South Korea says monitoring North Korea border incursions, maintains readiness
SEOUL, Sept 9 - South Korea's military said on Wednesday it was closely monitoring North Korean activity, including incursions across the military demarcation line separating the two Koreas, and maintaining a firm state of military readiness.
'Zelda' 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Consoles Sell Out Everywhere, With One Exception
What to know about the Zelda Switch 2 hardware pre-order situation at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target (and how much things cost)
The Ukraine negotiations and Ukraine’s future
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner wound up their visit to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow the day prior. The US special diplomatic duo met with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, respectively. Both offered solutions that the Russians seemed to like, and the