Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues harsh condemnation
Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.
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Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
This fan remake of 1999's Medal of Honor proved so popular that its creator added a level cut from the original game
Version 1.1 of Medal of Honor: Retro Remake lets players infiltrate Colditz Castle.
D&D 5.5e's Ravenloft update shows why challenge ratings still don't work
The updated loup garou from Ravenloft: The Horrors Within shows that monster design took a step back in Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e.
Taiwan condemns China after New York Times reporter expelled after presidential interview
TAIPEI, May 31 - Taiwan's presidential office condemned China on Sunday after the New York Times said one of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper did with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
Hidden tick saliva protein may help stop disease spread at source
Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on human and animal health. Each year, ticks spread viruses and bacteria that infect people, livestock, wildlife, and pets around the world. Scientists at the
France warns that strong storms could end deadly heat wave
France's weather service warned Saturday that strong storms could mark the end of a record-breaking heat wave blamed for a number of deaths across northern Europe.
A new pancreatic cancer pill may be a game changer for patients
Daraxonrasib, which nearly doubled patients' survival time, fights the disease in a new way. It bear-hugs a cancer protein that drives cell growth.
Okay, maybe I could be convinced AI monitors aren't all bad
MSI's "world's first agentic AI monitor" has one neat trick. The rest of its AI tricks, however...
President Lula Launches Tela Brasil, a Free-of-Charge Streaming Service Offering Brazilian Productions
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced May 30 at Rio2C the creation of Tela Brasil (Screen Brazil), a free-of-charge public streaming service with an initial catalog of 555 Brazilian productions. Anyone with an account in Gov.br, the official
Two decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger
Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands.
Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men
So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.
The secret to pigeons’ incredible navigation was hiding in their liver
Scientists have uncovered a surprising navigation system in pigeons: iron-filled immune cells in the liver that may act like tiny magnetic sensors. Birds deprived of these cells struggled to find their way home under overcast skies, indicating they rely on Earth’s magnetic
10 best anime on Amazon Prime Video to watch right now
The streaming platform has a sizeable anime catalogue to choose from.
Northern Israel subjected to ongoing Hezbollah rocket fire as IDF deepens Lebanon offensive
According to the IDF, several projectiles were intercepted, and others fell in open areas. The IDF said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Tyre, where strikes were reported near a hospital in the city
Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
No Dong Jun, but plenty of China at Shangri-La Dialogue
China’s defence minister may not have attended this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue but the country still loomed large and remained at the centre of discussion.
Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal, new study finds
Mosquito repellents are key to protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and the pathogens they might carry. The most widely used active ingredient in insect repellents is N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, commonly known as DEET.
Researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'
Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
Reports of an explosion from people across New England on Saturday afternoon sent police agencies and others scrambling to understand what caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Venice's growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo's status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them.
The device in my hands feels like the standard all new handheld gaming PCs will be judged by
Performance, efficiency, ergonomics, and battery life. Intel and MSI are delivering in the new Claw 8 EX AI+.
Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hits refinery hub
In response to Russian shelling of Ukrainian territory, Ukrainian forces launched a series of powerful strikes on strategically important Russian oil infrastructure.
Thanks to the technical achievement of Jurassic Park, Dragonheart changed fantasy forever
Dragonheart, released in 1996, pushed the boundaries of CGI to bring mythical creatures to life, paving the way for future fantasy films.
AUKUS undersea drones development boosts regional security: Australia deputy PM
Growing threats to critical underwater infrastructure, such as telecommunications cables and energy pipelines, underscore the need for stronger maritime defence capabilities, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told CNA's Tan Qiuyi on the sidelines of the
Illegal mine collapses in China, killing five just days after Shanxi disaster
BEIJING, May 31 - A mine shaft collapse during an illegal mining operation in China's southwestern Yunnan province killed five people and injured one, state media reported, days after the country's deadliest mining accident since 2009 left at least 82 dead.
US military says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
According to the US Central Command, the Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port.
The Stop Killing Games movement hits another major milestone as a game preservation bill passes California State Assembly vote
The bill now moves on to the California State Senate.
Typhoon Jangmi expected to bring heavy rain to western, eastern Japan
The typhoon is expected to approach the southern island of Okinawa and the Amami Islands.
Malta's Labour party wins historic fourth term: preliminary count
Voters in Malta have granted the Labour Party a record-breaking fourth consecutive mandate, according to preliminary results published on Sunday. The result marks a fresh victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, with early indications showing Labour comfortably ahead
6 new Switch 2 games to play in June 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 new releases in June include a massive Nintendo exclusive, a AAA port, a new action-RPG, and some great indie games
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Redistricting battle set to escalate ahead of 2028 elections
For Americans fed up with partisan redistricting, there’s bad news on the horizon: The gerrymandering war is just heating up. Even while the ink is still drying on the new House maps of the midterm cycle, the 2028 redistricting battle is already taking shape — and it threatens
Proposed NDAs for federal workers spark diverse backlash
A proposal by the Trump administration to push federal workers to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) has sparked accusations that the White House is trying to silence its workforce, including those who have been speaking to the press. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
How Trump Made Penn Quake in Its Boots
Earlier this spring, I visited the University of Pennsylvania’s College Green. I saw smiling students innocently chatting with each other as they hurriedly walked between classes. I eavesdropped on doe-eyed high schoolers on their college tours being lectured by undergrads on
GOP's Bill Cassidy faces new decisions on bucking Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) finds himself in a unique position: scorned by President Trump and out of the running for reelection, but still in charge of the highly influential Senate health committee, which can block nominees to head three health agencies currently without
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
Live for free on a Greek island: what you have to do
Live for free on this dream island in Greece: but only if you meet this one condition.
Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave
Information from the rescued men was “considered substantial”, said a Laotian rescue group.
The great Indo-Pacific hedge: Deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends
The United States, however, remains central to the region’s security.
Suboptimal events
Any gathering of more than two people involves compromise. Embracing this fact actually increases the utility of the event. It’s a trap to commit to making it perfect for everyone–we end up sacrificing what the event could be and creating mediocrity instead. A surprise party
Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain
Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in gut bacteria. Brain scans also revealed changes in
Ukraine turns real-life kills into video game thrills for drone pilots
Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere.