‘Resilience to environmental extremes’: Queen bees survive winter by breathing underwater

Queen bees can breathe underwater, allowing them to stay alive over winter as melting snow floods their burrows.

Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote

Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.

EU’s largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?

Top EU countries and US states appear one after the other in economic size rankings. However, US states surpass the top EU economies in GDP per capita, both in nominal terms and purchasing power.

Anyma Says He’s ‘Truly Devastated and Deeply Sorry’ Following Canceled Coachella Set: ‘I’m Working on a Solution’

Electronic musician Anyma is speaking out after his Coachella set was canceled due to severe weather condititions early Saturday morning. “I’m heartbroken,” the DJ, whose real name is Matteo Milleri, wrote in a statement shared to his X account Saturday evening. “I don’t have

Iran has weakened US in the great power game

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” Napoleon Bonaparte’s maxim may well have been in the minds of policymakers in Moscow and Beijing these past weeks, as the US war in Iran dragged on. And now that a 14-day ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is in

Philippines asks Facebook to curb fake news, warns of legal move

The content includes fabricated documents about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and senior government officials.

Nine Inch Noize Performed a Full Set for the First Time at Coachella

The set was composed entirely of remixes from Trent Reznor's deep catalog

'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Colman Domingo Sets the ‘Vibe’ in ‘SNL’ Monologue, Jokes About ‘Creepy’ ‘Euphoria’ Viewers

Colman Domingo made his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut Saturday night — and if you’re not sure where you know him from, he’s got a few guesses. Probably several. Kicking off his monologue, Domingo acknowledged that after three decades in the business, his resume can be a

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Makes ‘Urgent’ Calls to Tiger Woods in Rehab, Post-Epstein-Statement Melania and Draft Fan Pete Hegseth

James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump opened Saturday’s “SNL” with a series of increasingly ridiculous “urgent” phone calls to Tiger Woods (Kenan Thompson), Melania Trump (Chloe Fineman) and Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost). First up was Woods, who Trump rang up from the Oval Office to

Wizards of the Coast is uploading the old Dungeons & Dragons cartoon if you'd like a reminder of what the 1980s were like

Watch the first 11 episodes right now.

Historic Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington, but sources say hopes for agreement remain low

There seems to be a gap between Benjamin Netanyahu's declarations on a possible peace agreement with Lebanon and the circumstances under which they were made: American and international pressure to halt strikes in Lebanon to allow talks between the United States and Iran to

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

The measures include the full resumption of flights between the two sides and permission for individuals from Shanghai and Fujian province to visit Taiwan.

Sombr Rocks Coachella in Lace and Leather With Help From Billy Corgan

The pair performed “Speed” and “1979,” and the rest of the set roared with undeniable rock star energy

U.S. seeks Iran 'affirmative commitment' on nuclear weapons after Pakistan talks end without deal, Vance says

The Vice President said he would return to Washington without a deal, emphasizing that the U.S. had clearly outlined its conditions. 'We have made very clear what our red lines are,' Vance said, 'Iran has chosen not to accept our terms'

How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

1000xResist developer added a video sequence 'out of desperation' but now they're bringing FMV back for their next game

Prove You're Human will mix 3D graphics and full-motion video to bring its two worlds to life.

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader’s visit

A mechanism will be established to ease inspection standards for food and fishery products.

Vance says no headway in ceasefire talks: 'I think that's bad news for Iran'

Vice President Vance, speaking to reporters after a marathon day of negotiations with Iran, said no progress was made toward a peace agreement, which he added was "bad news for Iran." Coming amid a 14-day ceasefire in the war, Vance called the 21 hours of negotiations with the

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

"We further expect China to abandon threats against Taiwan or military pressure. I believe this would help ease cross-strait tensions," said Raymond Greene, the de facto ambassador as head of the American Institute in ‌Taiwan.

Cyclone lashes New Zealand’s North Island, hundreds evacuated

Cyclone Vaianu brought winds exceeding 130 kph and heavy rain before it was expected to make landfall.

Cyclone lashes New Zealand's North Island, hundreds evacuated

SYDNEY, April 12 - A cyclone battered New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, cutting power to thousands of residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate, as officials warned conditions would worsen through the day.

Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a "final and best offer". Vance signalled that he was still giving time to Iran to consider the offer from the United States, which on Tuesday

Getting steamy: Tourists flock to ‘jjimjilbang’ as they embrace S. Korea’s sauna and scrub culture

Korea’s bathhouse culture is drawing more tourists, driven by factors such as dramas and K-pop.

Addison Rae Gets Coachella Screaming With Thrilling Set

The singer delivered her first full-length performance at the music festival and welcomed Maddie Ziegler to the stage

China should abandon threats against Taiwan and talk to its leaders: US diplomat

"I believe this would help ease cross-strait tensions," said Mr Raymond Greene.

What Was Up With Susan Sarandon’s Coachella Monologue as an Elder Sabrina Carpenter?

Who could’ve guessed that the biggest water-cooler moment from night 1 of Coachella 2026 would not be a musical cameo or a particularly galvanizing moment from one of the evening’s headliners, but… a seven-minute monologue by a legendary Hollywood actress in her late 70s? Talk

'Purple Rain, Purple Rain': Israelis in the north are strong, but will they stay as war heightens?

'If another 4,000 leave we'll reach the point of no return,' says one resident of a community near the towns of Metula and Kiryat Shmona. Reservists on duty are doing all they can to keep it that way

Pokémon Go Tinkatink Community Day event guide

Tinkatink Community Day is happening in Pokémon Go on April 11. We list all the perks and bonuses in our guide.

Football fans are being taken for a ride by the NFL — the DOJ could stop that

Nobody should be surprised that the Justice Department has opened an investigation into the NFL’s antitrust exemption — but it’s far from clear how this game will end.

Three dead, five missing as fishing boat catches fire in Malacca Strait

The cause of the fatal fire is under investigation.

Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files

Many who support the president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi handled the Epstein files.

Jack White Tears Through a Hit-Laden Last-Minute Set at Coachella

The guitar hero revisits the desert fest to deliver a career-spanning retrospective

India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it

Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.

Israel expected to demand Lebanon take tough action against Hezbollah, especially in country's center

Hezbollah has entrenched its hold on central Lebanon in recent months, from where it has fired extensive rocket barrages at Israel. Israeli negotiators hope to cripple the militia's governing power and financial assets

China preparing delivery of new air defense systems to Iran, report says

China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in the next few weeks, following over a month of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's military and missile capabilities, CNN reported Saturday. The outlet cited three people familiar with recent U.S. intelligence

‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ Review: A Missing Brother’s Cold Case Heats Up In Canadian Found-Footage Horror

Though it was not entirely without precedent as the progenitor of faux-found-footage horror, few films have been more widely imitated than 1999’s “The Blair Witch Project” — if only because its premise was so, well, economical. With no pressing need for FX, sets, name actors or

Costa Rica receives first group of deported migrants under third-country agreement with US

SAN JOSE, April 11 - Costa Rica on Saturday received the first group of migrants from other countries deported from the United States under an agreement signed in March between the two countries, local authorities said.

US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain

By Ariba Shahid, Asif Shahzad and Parisa Hafezi ISLAMABAD, April 12 (Reuters) - Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran's government said early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan

Netflix: The $7.4 Billion You Won't Find In Its Debt Line — But Maybe You Should

Inquiry-based biomimicry course inspires students to design solutions by learning from nature

Research and innovation in Texas A&M University's biomedical engineering department often centers around clinical impact on patients. Beyond the lab, however, some faculty are finding breakthroughs in the classroom.

Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.

44-year-old burger chain’s franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.