Malaysian motorcyclist who dodged passport check at JB checkpoint in viral images turns himself in

Traffic congestion at the two land checkpoints with Singapore has worsened in November.

Shu Qi’s Directorial Debut ‘Girl’ Opens Singapore International Film Festival to Record-Breaking Ticket Sales

The Singapore International Film Festival launched its 36th edition with international star Shu Qi’s first feature as director, marking the event’s most successful opening in its history. The festival opened on Nov. 26 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, with Shu Qi’s “Girl,” a

The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws come as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods

The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast I got a text from a biodiversity advocate around midday on Thursday

Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data leaked in cyber-attack

The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.

Trump advises Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan: Report

What we know about Hong Kong's deadly high-rise fire

Australia lists Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard as state sponsor of terrorism

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia has listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday, following an intelligence assessment that it had orchestrated attacks against Australia's Jewish Community. Australia

What we know about Hong Kong’s deadly high-rise fire

Flammable materials installed during construction may have led to the dramatic escalation of the blaze.

Political consultant who sent AI robocalls says he won't pay voters, as ordered

A Democratic political consultant on Tuesday said he will not pay a court-ordered $22,500 to three voters after he admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated robocalls replicating former President Biden's voice during the 2024 primaries. Steve Kramer told The

‘Jingle Bell Heist’ Review: Two Aggrieved Strangers Plot a Payback Crime in Amiable Netflix Romantic Comedy

There’s less Christmas cheer than anti-Scrooge snark in “Jingle Bell Heist,” a lightweight crime caper doubling as yuletide romantic comedy. Cinematographer-turned-director Michael Fimognari, assuming both roles here, lends a pleasing look and pace to this London-set tale of

How wage inflation became the Fed’s regressive red line

The 2021-2023 inflation surge saw sudden and persistent increases in prices for consumer goods, housing and assets. Wage inflation also rose, but it lagged behind other inflation measures. When wages finally accelerated, the Fed began hiking rates to cool the economy,

2,916 foreign drivers fined in Johor over VEP issues

Enforcement actions target foreign vehicles that fail to register for the mandatory VEP.

Trump says US must re-examine Afghan immigrants who came when Biden was president

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for his government to re-examine Afghan immigrants who entered the United States during the former President Joe Biden's administration. The president called the shooting of two National Guard members in

Schools but no books: Gaza's children return to makeshift classrooms

With no backpack, books or uniform, 11-year-old Layan Haji navigates the ruins of Gaza City and heads to a makeshift classroom after two years of war halted her education. But the school is not what she is used to. Painted walls and students' artwork no longer adorn the walls

Cambodia government rejects CNA commentary on efforts to dismantle scam networks

Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades kills at least 44, hundreds missing

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out efforts to reduce casualties.

How to find the missing kids in 99 Nights in the Forest

Missing: Dino Kid, Squid Kid, Kraken Kid, and Koala Kid

Trump directs review of Afghans who entered US under Biden after National Guard shooting

President Trump said Wednesday his administration would review the cases of individuals from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Trump's announcement came hours after two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, D.C. Trump said the

Coca-Cola Sued For “Pirating Johnny Cash’s Voice”

Johnny Cash's estate is suing Coca-Cola for allegedly hiring a tribute singer to imitate the country music legend's voice in a commercial. The ad began airing in August, and the complaint was filed Tuesday (Nov. 25) in Nashville, accusing the soda brand of "pirating Johnny

Hong Kong leader John Lee pays tribute to firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

Ho Wai-ho, 37, "lost his life in the course of an operation", Hong Kong fire officials said, paying tribute to his “gallantry and selfless devotion to duty”.

Yemeni drugs seizure a 'landmark moment', say WADA

The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is "a landmark moment", the head of investigations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has told AFP. Gunter Younger said the operation, which netted 447kg of both

Pope to meet Erdogan in Turkey in first overseas trip

Pope Leo XIV flies to Turkey Thursday for the first trip abroad of his papacy, which includes a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and comes amid acute tensions in the region. The trip, which includes a second leg to Lebanon, begins in the Turkish capital Ankara, where

Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets

TSMC said it had filed a lawsuit in a Taiwan court against its former senior vice-president.

Here's what we know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC

Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in what officials called a "targeted attack" on Wednesday, with one injured suspect and in custody. Both Guardsmen are hospitalized in critical condition, FBI Director Kash Patel said at a press conference.

Katy Perry To Recoup $1.8M From Dying Veteran In Never-Ending Real Estate War

In 2020, Katy Perry and her husband at the time Orlando Bloom purchased a $15 million home in Santa Barbara from Carl Westcott, an army veteran and millionaire who founded 1-800-Flowers. He quickly tried to undo the deal, claiming he was on prescribed painkillers due to a back

Katy Perry To Recoup $1.8M From Dying 1-800-Flowers Founder

In 2020, Katy Perry and her husband at the time Orlando Bloom purchased a $15 million home in Santa Barbara from Carl Westcott, an army veteran and millionaire who founded 1-800-Flowers. He quickly tried to undo the deal, claiming he was on prescribed painkillers due to a back

Ross Duffer Tells ‘Stranger Things’ Fans How to Set Up TV Settings for Season 5 Premiere: Turn Off ‘Garbage’ Like Motion Smoothing

Ahead of the release of “Stranger Things 5,” which dropped on Netflix at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, series creator Ross Duffer posted a PSA on Instagram, walking viewers through their television settings to ensure that everything is set up for a proper viewing experience. With

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant populations committing violent crimes, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.

White House presses Congress for drone powers ahead of World Cup, Olympics

The administration is facing resistance from GOP leadership of the Senate Commerce Committee.

Zootopia 2 creators address the post-credits scene and Zootopia 3

Zootopia 2 has a post-credits scene that teases Zootopia 3. Here's what it means, and what the directors say about the series' future.

China's top paper urges US to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the US to prevent any "actions to revive militarism".

Pope Leo heading to Turkey for closely watched first overseas trip

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo begins his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday with a visit to Turkey, where he is expected to make appeals for peace in the Middle East and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches. The first U.S.

Fitbit Adopts Zero-Profit Play on Charge 6 Fitness Tracker This Black Friday, Selling at New All-Time Low

The best fitness tracker for everyday. The post Fitbit Adopts Zero-Profit Play on Charge 6 Fitness Tracker This Black Friday, Selling at New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .

Hong Kong fire: Three men from construction company arrested for manslaughter

The three men are from a construction company responsible for maintenance work at Wang Fuk Court housing complex.

Mexico investigates Miss Universe president for drugs, arms trafficking

MEXICO CITY -Mexico is investigating the president of the Miss Universe organization in relation to alleged drugs and arms trafficking as well as fuel theft, the Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday, adding to controversy surrounding the beauty pageant.

‘Stranger Things’ Cast Guide: All the Stars in Season 5 and Everything They’ve Done Since the Show Started 9 Years Ago

It’s time to return to Hawkins and the Upside Down one last time. After more than three years since Season 4 came out, “Stranger Things” returns with its fifth and final season on Netflix. Season 5 will take place 18 months after the events of Season 4, where the small town of

Researchers develop novel bathymetric framework for high-accuracy shallow-water mapping

Shallow seas serve as critical transition zones connecting land and the deep ocean, supplying essential resources for navigation, fisheries, energy exploration, and island reef development. Accurate bathymetric data form the foundation for marine engineering, channel safety,

Netflix Crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ Premieres

“Stranger Things” briefly pulled Netflix into the Upside Down. The streamer crashed at 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, just as the highly anticipated fifth season of the sci-fi series premiered. The service was down for about three minutes and continues to have bugs for some users.

‘Stranger Things’ Shows Its Age in a Final Season That’s Outgrown Its Core Appeal: TV Review

It’s been three and a half years since the most recent season of “Stranger Things” kicked off in May 2022. The first episode of the hit series’ fifth and final installment — delayed by dual Hollywood strikes and the mounting production value of a show that’s ballooned from

How Did Language Evolve?

A new biocultural perspective points the way The post How Did Language Evolve? appeared first on Nautilus .

Trump urged Japan PM to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

TOKYO - U.S. President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid further escalation in a dispute with China during a call this week, two Japanese government sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Claiming an Ad Illegally Mimics the Country Legend’s Voice

The case was brought under Tennessee’s new ELVIS Act, which protects voices from being exploited

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Andy and Barbara Muschietti Explore Real-World Disappearances in Argentinian Documentary ‘Norita’

Andy and Barbara Muschietti are best known as the brother-sister director-producer duo behind the “It” films and the HBO prequel series, “It: Welcome to Derry.” But this year, they executive produced an entirely new project about real-world horrors and disappearances that took

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

If you've seen any of the "Ice Age" animated Disney movies, we have some bad news: You don't know the real ice age.

Environmental activist Ben Pennings declares ‘massive victory’ after Adani drops its years-long legal pursuit

Queensland supreme court orders Pennings, a campaigner against the Carmichael coalmine, not to seek to acquire Adani’s confidential information Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Indian mining

Samsung Quietly Supplies Amazon Millions of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to Clear Stock, Now at New All-Time Low

Adapts noise cancellation automatically, optimizes sound with AI and translates conversations in real-time. The post Samsung Quietly Supplies Amazon Millions of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro to Clear Stock, Now at New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku .

Oscars Visual Effects Top 20 Finalists: ‘Avatar,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)

The Oscar race for visual effects is down to 20. With multiple sources confirming to Variety, the list of finalists includes a mix of anticipated blockbusters and franchise entries, with major studios Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount and Netflix dominating the field.

Clairo, Geese, Blood Orange, & More Playing Artists For Aid Benefit In LA

Earlier this year Mustafa organized two Artists For Aid concerts benefitting the people of Palestine and Sudan. The first was in Newark and the second was in London . Now he's announced one in Los Angeles with performances from Clairo, Geese, Blood Orange, and more. The post

Red spider nebula photo taken by Webb

Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025. NIRCam is Webb's primary near-infrared imager, providing high-resolution imaging