Travel rush under way at start of 5-day stretch in Japan’s Golden Week holidays
People faced congestion as they headed to their hometowns or departed for vacations.
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Where to Watch Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani Boxing Live Online
In a title bout for the undisputed super bantamweight (junior featherweight) championship, Japanese fighter Naoya Inoue takes on fellow Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Inoue’s IBF, WBC and WBO World Super Bantam title belts. At the end of
Chinese national dies after falling from a height at KLIA Terminal 2; probe under way
Investigations showed that the woman was scheduled to fly back to China on May 2.
Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision
Republican governors in two southern states are calling state lawmakers back for special sessions next week to consider new congressional maps following a landmark Supreme Court decision that narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Alabama lawmakers are set to
US 'troubled' by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader's conviction
WASHINGTON, May 1 - The U.S. State Department said on Friday that Washington was \"troubled\" by a Cambodian appeals court's decision that upheld a 27-year sentence for former opposition leader Kem Sokha for his treason conviction.
Bill Maher Grills Gavin Newsom Over Suing Fox News: ‘You Are Imitating’ Trump
During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” in 2025, the titular host took pains to grill his governor on what he felt were the many needless layers of bureaucracy in the Golden State — namely, that he was forced to pay for two roof
Hot Docs: Marjolein Busstra’s ‘House of Hope’ Palestinian Resistance Pic Takes Top Jury Prize
The Netherlands-Palestine documentary nabbed the best international feature prize on Friday night in Toronto.
‘The store looked almost identical’: Pharmacies in Malaysia warn of fake websites that impersonate them
In one instance, a customer was hospitalised after consuming a counterfeit product.
Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis
The waste issue could strain Bali’s image and tourism sector, the backbone of the local economy.
Over 70% say first-ever constitutional change in Japan needs broad consensus
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has pushed to bring about a change to the post-war supreme law for the first time.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
The Japanese leader will hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam as both sides aim to boost bilateral ties amid a drop in Japanese investment in Vietnam.
Australia worried over mouse infestation's impact on food supply
May 2 - Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.
Australia worried over mice infestation’s impact on food supply
Australia is the world’s fourth-largest wheat exporter.
Social media addiction suspected among 7% of Japanese adolescents: Survey
Around a third of those with problematic use spend at least six hours on social media on weekdays.
Civil groups slam Indonesia government’s plan to vet human rights defenders
Activists argued that the state’s responsibility is to protect rights defenders, not vet them.
Pentagon says US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion
The Defense Department has estimated that the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official familiar with the assessment told The Hill late Friday. The blockade, which was instituted more than two weeks ago, is one of the actions
Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the
Japan's PM Takaichi in Hanoi, to meet Vietnamese leaders
HANOI, May 2 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet Vietnam's leader To Lam in Hanoi on Saturday as the countries try to shore up ties amid a sharp slowdown in Japanese investment in Vietnam.
GOP Sen. Young: Trump should work with Congress on any future Iran strikes
Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) said on Friday that the Trump administration would need to seek congressional approval before renewing military action against Iran, after officials asserted the 60-day war powers clock stopped running when the ceasefire took effect. “The purpose of
Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire. The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child and two women, and wounded
Magic's new Hobbit dragon has a wild MTG combo with a D&D card
Smaug the Magnificent turns one classic D&D dragon into a Treasure-fueled damage engine that can end games in a single turn.
Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week. Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2, and the dramatic downturn in
Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn't reached: Reports
Spirit Airlines may be reaching the end of the runway.
Federal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems
Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystems Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Green groups have accused the Albanese government of watering down a proposal to
‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC
NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks.
US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
Celeste Rivas Family in ‘Indescribable Pain’ as They Reject Rumors D4vd Paid Them
"I never had any contact with this guy," Celeste's dad, Jesus Rivas, says in a new statement provided by the family's lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld
ActBlue sues Ken Paxton for 'retaliation' over donation vetting lawsuit
ActBlue is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), arguing that his investigation and a separate lawsuit into the progressive fundraising platform amount to political retaliation for its role in raising money for Democratic candidates and causes. The lawyers representing
Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany
The decision coincides with a feud between the president and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the U.S. war in Iran.
New York Times pushes for release of purported Epstein suicide note
The New York Times on Thursday called on a New York courthouse for the release of an alleged suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The outlet petitioned the courthouse's judge to unseal the note, which Epstein's cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione said he
Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?
Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.
Joe Rogan rips ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana over ‘fake’ sex harassment claims against Lorna Hajdini: ‘horniest guy ever’
Rogan reacted to The Post's exclusive reporting that unmasked Chirayu Rana as the anonymous 'John Doe' who accused executive director Lorna Hajdini of sexual assault.
Secret Screening of ‘Gremlins’ Reveals Assembly Cut of 1980s Classic for First Time Since 1983 (Exclusive)
And it brought out a who's who of horror players, among them 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' filmmakers (and 'Gremlins 3' writers) Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky, Drew Hancock ('Companion'), Rob Savage ('The Boogeyman'), Brian Duffield ('Whalefall'), and Akela Cooper ('M3GAN').
Struggling Video Game Retailer GameStop Is Reportedly Trying To Buy…EBay?!
That's a lot of Funko Pops
Garcia presses DHS for info on whether Noem is living in government housing
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for information on whether its former secretary, Kristi Noem, is still living in government housing. In a letter to Homeland
Rostam Cancels Shows Over Logistical Issues
Rostam will release his long-awaited album American Stories two weeks from today, and he's heading out on tour this month to support it. That tour itinerary unfortunately just got thinner; several shows have been scrapped due to logistical issues. The post Rostam Cancels Shows
Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas
Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.
US approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales worth a total of over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement comes as the U.S. and Israel's war against
Carville rips 'sons of b‑‑‑‑es' on Supreme Court: 'So happy to help the Republican Party'
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville tore into the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the justices of engaging in political favoritism and ethical misconduct. “There is no reason, none, that you should have any respect or any admiration for this pack of people who take
Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards
The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.
The MAHA movement's wild week
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The MAHA movement's wild week The “Make America Healthy Again” movement flexed its muscle this week by successfully pushing a pro-pesticide provision out of the farm bill but lost a chance
Appeals court blocks mail-order mifepristone, restricting abortion access nationwide
A federal appeals court late Friday blocked the ability of doctors to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispensed through the mail. A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Louisiana in a lawsuit against the Food and
GameStop preparing an offer to buy eBay in effort to boost market value: report
GameStop has been quietly building a stake in eBay's shares ahead of a potential offer.
Online Shooter From Imagine Dragons’ Lead Singer Is Winding Down Support Less Than Three Weeks After Launch
Last Flag won't be shut down, but don't expect much support or new content as the team admits player count is low
Clave Especial Go All Out with Regional Mexican Collaborations on ‘AfterAfter’
The Mexican-American band's new EP features Fuerza Regida, Los Gemelos de Sinaloa, Chino Pacas, and Chuyin
Netflix's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew delayed to 2027
The Chronicles of Narnia movie from Barbie director Greta Gerwig moves from November 2026 to February 2027, and gets a long theatrical run.
15 Art Shows to See in NYC This May
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye captures quietude, Seydou Keïta documents a revolution, Renée Green compiles an autoethnography, and much more.
Jonah Hill’s ‘Cut Off’ Loses July Release Date From Warner Bros.
"Pure stupidity" is how Hill recently described his comedy feature that also stars Kristen Wiig, Nathan Lane and Bette Midler.