'Nature' webcams: Spain's digital window on wildlife

Live broadcasts from national parks and protected areas are booming in Spain. What began as a scientific and educational tool has become a new form of digital leisure.

How Iran’s drone-making machine keeps flying under fire

Iran’s drones may have survived not because US and Israeli strikes failed, but because Iran built a war machine designed from the start to keep fighting after the bombs fell. According to recently disclosed US intelligence assessments, Iran is rapidly rebuilding its military

Thai beer Singha heir’s sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

Celebrities and public figures in Thailand have taken to share their own experiences of sexual abuse.

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital.

Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered. The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93

TOKYO, May 25 - Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings said on Monday. He was 93.

Scientists supercharge natural killer cells to fight aggressive cancers

Scientists at McGill University have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s natural killer (NK) cells, helping them break through the defenses tumors use to stay alive. By temporarily blocking two proteins, researchers turned these cells into far more effective cancer

Death toll rises to three after Philippine building collapse, with 17 still missing

Two workers pinned under the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way, but later died of their injuries.

Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterol

Scientists at UT Southwestern have uncovered a surprising new “master switch” that helps control how much cholesterol the liver sends into the bloodstream. The newly identified protein, HELZ2, works by shutting down the genetic instructions needed to produce apoB — a key

Trump's former COVID adviser: US equipped to handle response to Ebola outbreak

A former adviser to President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic said Sunday that the U.S. is equipped to handle an Ebola outbreak. “The U.S. right now does not have a confirmed head of the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)], it does not have a confirmed head of

Expedition to Hess Rise in the Northwest Pacific begins

Located in the middle of the North Pacific, between Japan and Canada, lies one of the world's largest oceanic plateaus, the so-called Hess Rise. The plateau is roughly T-shaped and extends over a length of about 1,000 kilometers. Due to its distance from the nearest mainland,

Death toll rises to three, with 17 still missing after Philippine building collapse

The was approved as a 9-storey condo-hotel, but a swimming pool was being constructed on the 10th floor.

‘Euphoria’ Episode 7: After a Shocking Death, Cassie Makes Moves and Rue Has a Spiritual Awakening

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Rain or Shine,” Season 3 Episode 7 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. Once again, Rue Bennett ends an episode of “Euphoria” in peril — but one of her high-school classmates is even worse off. Zendaya’s character has had a

Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs

Typography for his signs is now named after him, ‘Shuetsu-tai’.

With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat

To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform her daytime prayers. Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for

Paralives launch times and release date

Here's when we can finally get our hands on the latest life sim.

Malaysian delivery riders trapped in cross-border loan shark web

He advised riders to be more cautious before accepting any job offers or side tasks.

Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to start with

All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 24.

One of the first games made in the Build Engine is about to be delisted

Witchaven and its sequel have gone on sale ahead of their removal.

Secret Service director: Thoughts with bystander shot after gunfire exchanged near White House

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said Sunday that his thoughts were with the bystander shot amid an exchange of gunfire between officers and a gunman near the White House on Saturday. "I want to recognize the quick and decisive response demonstrated by our Secret Service

Kate Mansi to Exit ‘General Hospital’ After Three Years

Actor Kate Mansi is bowing out of “General Hospital” after three years in the role of Kristina Corinthos Davis. It’s understood that Mansi’s final episodes will air in June. News of Mansi’s departure was first reported Sunday by Soap Opera Network and confirmed by soap

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

This tiny blue octopus from the Galápagos could curl up in your hand and shows how much deep ocean remains unexplored

The Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador are home to more than a thousand plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth—things like marine iguanas and giant tortoises. In a new paper in the journal Zootaxa, scientists have announced the discovery of the newest

Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 - Three people were killed and one was injured in an accident during lifeboat maintenance work at a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas on Sunday, the firm said.

Photographer at World Surf League finals in New Zealand bitten by ‘shark or sea lion’

Wildlife attacks during surf events are rare but not unprecedented.

Here’s Where to Watch ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Online for Free

“Rick and Morty” returns for season nine. If you’re looking for ways to watch the animated series when it airs or when it’s available to stream, we got you covered with the best ways to watch online — including ways to watch for free. When Does ‘Rick and Morty’ Air? If you’d

Chipotle rival Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen closes all US restaurants

Australian chain once planned to open 'hundreds, if not thousands' of US locations in 2020 debut

The Pennine hills are full of holes—here's how they're helping fight climate change

Thousands of holes are appearing in the Pennine hills, as part of efforts to improve carbon storage by restoring damaged peatland.

CBS Suspends Takedown Notices on Bootleg YouTube Uploads of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show After Outcry

Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS had been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who were uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert’s recent return to hosting an episode of the public access series “Only in Monroe.” But the reason wasn’t as nefarious as one might think: It’s

'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce

More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

New university in Johor mooted to boost state sports

The vision is in line to elevate Johor as a regional sports powerhouse in South-east Asia.

Cooling poverty is making extreme heat more dangerous for millions

Imagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there's a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a cold drink in hand. Now look up.

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

Uber weighing higher bid for Germany’s Delivery Hero: report

Delivery Hero confirmed on Saturday it had received a takeover offer from rival Uber, valuing the company at 33 euros per share.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

New Zealand tightens English standards, widens philanthropy options for visas

The changes cover the Accredited Employer Work Visa and the Active Investor Plus Visa Growth category.

Trump pitches Paxton to Texas voters: 'He will never let you down'

President Trump again promoted Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in a Sunday social media post, saying Paxton “WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!” “TEXAS, REMEMBER! Ken Paxton was a GREAT Attorney General, probably the best in the Country. He was also

Oil slips to 2-week low as US-Iran talks continue, but no peace deal yet

Oil slips 5% on hopes of US-Iran deal

Oil prices fell to a two-week low on optimism that the US and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal, even though they remained at odds over key issues.

Scotland’s ‘green datacentres’ policy ignores emissions impact of AI, analysis shows

Definition of green facilities made in 2022, before release of ChatGPT, says Action to Protect Rural Scotland A Scottish government policy designed to encourage datacentres to build in Scotland could lead to a massive volume of carbon emissions being ignored, according to an

Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home

India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.

Lola Young Performs Her James Blake Collab For The First Time Then Joins His Set At Radio 1’s Big Weekend

On Friday, Lola Young shared a new song, “ From Down Here ,” her first since releasing her hit album I’m Only F**king Myself . On Saturday, she sang it live for the first time at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Country Park. The post Lola Young Performs Her James Blake

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