Ex-SriLankan Air CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid fresh bribery probe

His death comes as the authorities reopen an investigation into alleged bribery.

Malaysia, Singapore fine-tuning RTS Link co-located facility SOPs, says Home Minister

The RTS Link is expected to ease congestion along the Causeway once operations begin.

Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis

Sony sold just 1.5 million PS5 consoles in its most recent fourth fiscal quarter, down 46 percent year over year. The slump in PS5 sales comes after Sony raised the price of its PS5 consoles twice over the past year, pushing the price of the regular PS5 from $499.99 all the way

South Korea’s arms exports face competition as Japanese weapons hit the market

Japan’s lifting of restrictions on arms exports marks a significant shift from its post-World War II pacifist defence policy.

Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit ‘rice bowl’

A drought in Malaysia's “rice bowl” north has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz earlier this week

BEIJING, May 8 - China's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and expressed deep concern about vessels affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

Africa: Viral Video Exaggerates Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Falsely Urges Parents to Avoid Vaccination

[Africa Check] Viral video exaggerates vaccine side effects in children and falsely urges parents to avoid vaccination

South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

3 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Weather Market Uncertainty

Nintendo Announces The Switch 2 Is Getting A Hefty Price Hike Later This Year

Less than a year after launch, Nintendo reveals a $50 increase on the already pricey handheld

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There’s the fast of a drag racer. Purpose-built, difficult to steer, expensive and fragile. There’s the fast of the marathon runner. Beat by a sprinter every time, but able to keep it up for hours. And the fast of a well-integrated team. Communications, clarity, and respect

South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute

SEOUL, May 8 (Reuters) - South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid uncertainty over whether it had been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. • The ship's

Why some Europeans face deadlier heat and cold: Inequality map reveals who is most at risk

Regions with greater socioeconomic inequalities are more affected by cold weather, whereas areas with higher levels of wealth and urbanization are at greater risk during heat waves and lower risk during cold spells. This is shown by a study led by the Barcelona Institute for

Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit 'rice bowl'

Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.

Trumpworld Unnerved as Damning Leaks Expose His Worst War Blunders Yet

Officials have leaked word to The Washington Post that they believe Iran can survive Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for three to four months without experiencing severe economic pain. Also, Iran has kept far more of its missiles and drones than previously

Republicans clash over policy wishlist as they seek to boost their midterm message

Many GOP lawmakers are pressing for another budget reconciliation bill that could help address voters’ affordability concerns.

Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted

TAIPEI, May 8 - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament approved extra defence spending of $25 billion on Friday, or just about two-thirds of the amount sought by the government to bolster the armed forces in the face of a rapidly modernising Chinese military.

'No room for illegal activities’: Malaysia stresses security, efficiency for JB-Singapore RTS Link

Speaking to reporters on Friday (May 8), Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also pledged that Malaysia will adopt a more “proactive approach” to ensure immigration glitches do not recur ahead of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) launch.

Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman to Star in Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ for Anton (EXCLUSIVE)

Hollywood’s latest leading man Jonathan Bailey has booked a new film. Fresh from being crowned 2025’s box office king thanks to “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Wicked: For Good,” the actor is now teaming up with Oscar winner Natalie Portman (“May December,” “Black Swan”) for

Oceans near record heat again as El Niño conditions begin to build

The European Union's climate monitor said Friday that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions shift toward a potentially powerful El Niño weather pattern.

A century of change: Planet Earth through David Attenborough’s eyes as global treasure turns 100

Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice?

Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit

NAIROBI, May 8 - Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, its first in an English-speaking country.

Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?

Water purity varies across Europe, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic having some of the most polluted groundwater on the continent.

Universities in Qatar celebrate graduation week despite regional crisis disruptions

Education City students in Qatar turned war-time alerts and evacuations into a story of resilience, keeping studies online and now celebrating graduation.

Partial results show losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK in local elections

The votes are widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he was elected less than two years ago.

Pre-flight pints: Should alcohol be served at the airport before morning flights?

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has questioned why people drink at this early hour, but Wetherspoon owner Tim Martin has hit back against a proposed two pint limit at airports.

Mel B, Jacob Collier, Padma Lakshmi, Natalie Dormer Join Lineup of Speakers at SXSW London

Mel B, the former Spice Girl and a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” musician Jacob Collier, TV host Padma Lakshmi, actor Natalie Dormer, best known for “Game of Thrones,” U.K. TV hosts Ant and Dec, and Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, are among the latest

Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch: ‘Human Creativity Must Remain at the Center’

Sony Group Corporation and its PlayStation division have outlined an AI strategy built on the principle that human creativity must anchor every application of the technology, with both companies’ chief executives pointing to proprietary tools and measurable commercial returns

Aerial footage shows widespread tornado damage across Mississippi

Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction after tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi, damaging hundreds of homes.

White House lashes out at ‘sick’ Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for AI post of dead Donald Trump

The White House has called Mark Hamill a “sick individual” after the Star Wars actor posted an image of Donald Trump in a grave on social media.

Newsletter: Another Trump ultimatum, another fragile trade truce for the EU

Also in this newsletter: Europe Today speaks to the EU's Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius as he's set to sign the EU's first defence loan deals under the €150-billion SAFE programme in Poland and Lithuania.

Where is the MV Hondius? Follow live the position of the hantavirus ship

Here you can follow the journey of the cruise ship MV Hondius from Cabo Verde to the Canary Islands, where it will anchor and begin the process of extracting the infected and passengers.

Police arrest bus driver in fatal Fukushima highway crash, search operator

Police are investigating possible violations over unlicensed commercial operations.

Εuronews report in Ayia Napa: Tourist traffic in Cyprus down 30-40% but with signs of recovery

Concerns remain for tourism in Cyprus due to the war in Iran, though there are smiles of optimism from the recovery trend of the last few days with an increase in bookings.

Péter Magyar's first cabinet crisis: the brother-in-law who had to go

Melléthei-Barna is a lawyer and a university peer of Hungary's next prime minister. He was one of the founding 10 members of the Tisza Party when it was formed in 2020 and served as the party's legal director.

Elon Musk faces criminal probe in France as prosecutors escalate X's AI Investigation

Paris prosecutors have escalated an investigation of Elon Musk and his social network X to a criminal probe.

Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe

Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from atoms to stars — appear to sit within an incredibly narrow “sweet spot” that

South East Water boss quits after supply failures

David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

Falling tourist numbers: Why Berlin is losing its appeal

The German capital has significantly fewer overnight stays than just a few years ago. Visitors complain about rubbish, traffic problems and dwindling cultural offerings.

PESPod #27: Predicting the skills of the future

The latest episode of PESPod, the podcast of the European Network of Public Employment Services (PES Network), explores how PES are helping jobseekers and employers prepare for the skills needed in tomorrow’s labour market. Across Europe, the triple transitions of

Around 200 foreigners detained over suspected online scam operation, say Batam authorities

Indonesian authorities say those rounded up are mostly Chinese nationals, with the rest from the Philippines and Vietnam. They were reportedly involved in illegal activities such as romance scams and phishing schemes.

Africa builds momentum and challenges Europe and Asia in global tourism race

The war in the Middle East is shaking up the global tourism map. While some destinations are losing ground, Africa is emerging strongly as the new player in the sector.

Why more and more Israeli and American Jews are seeking German citizenship

A German passport as protection in uncertain times: Driven by fear, pragmatism and a changing relationship with Germany, growing numbers of Israeli and American Jews are applying for German citizenship.

Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

Doctors are struggling to contain a surge in infections that have killed more than 300 children.

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Inside KFDA, the arts festival that unites Belgium's Flemish and French-speaking communities

The Kunstenfestivaldesarts in Brussels is small in budget but big in ambition. Each year, it brings together Belgium’s Flemish and French-speaking communities while showcasing artists from around the world — a fitting opening to the European festival season.

Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU

[Daily Maverick] Ghana has asked the African Union to address 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues.

Africa: Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship Not 'Another Covid', WHO Says

[UN News] A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean poses a low global public health risk and is "not the start of another COVID pandemic", the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.