S. Korean Army eyes drones as personal weapons for future troops
Under the plan, the Army aims to introduce more than 50,000 training drones by 2029.
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Squid’s Anton Pearson Announces Debut Album Driving Through Belgium: Hear “Tintinnabulation I”
Last year, British post-punks Squid released Cowards, which we named our Album Of The Week. Now, guitarist Anton Pearson is making his solo debut as an ambient artist. Driving Through Belgium is out in July, but the sprawling lead single “Tintinnabulation I” is here today. “I
Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays
The packages combine hotel stays, indulgent tastings and orchard visits.
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the
Transgender Idahoans sue over bathroom law
Six transgender Idaho residents on Thursday sued the state over a new law banning them from using sex-designated public restrooms in public buildings and private businesses, asking a federal judge to strike the law from the books. Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union
Subnautica 2 is the latest behemoth to mess with other games' launch plans at the last minute: 'we need to dodge the Leviathan'
Outbound will release three days earlier to avoid decimation.
‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans
Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to
Stephin Merritt – One Of NYTimes’ Greatest Living American Songwriters – Sings With Robin Pecknold On East Village Radio
Last month, Olivia Rodrigo covered the Magnetic Fields' "The Book Of Love" for the HELP(2) benefit compilation. Now, Stephin Merritt and Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold performed the 69 Love Songs classic on the East Village Radio show Elia Vs. The post Stephin Merritt – One Of
Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".
How to get a discounted TSA PreCheck membership, starting May 1
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is knocking down the price of a PreCheck membership during the month of May, for qualifying customers.
China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
Sky Rompiendo, Kris R, and Maluma Throw a Rager on ‘QHP Piñata’
The trio's Colombian pride is all over the booming reggaeton track and its accompanying video
Top GOP super PAC: Senate majority at risk
The Koch-backed Republican super PAC Americans For Prosperity (AFP) warned in a memo that the GOP-controlled majority in the Senate is at risk unless senators focus on the cost of living. AFP's senior adviser Emily Seidel and Executive Director Nathan Nascimento pointed to the
What to know about the Voting Rights Act after historic Supreme Court decision
In a 6-3 decision on Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant implications for future applications of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which activists
Hundreds of protesters clash with Australian police after death of indigenous girl
A crowd of around 400 people gathered outside the hospital where her alleged killer was being treated.
US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report
This raises the prospect of a new trade probe into the South-east Asian nation.
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Rebellion's Atomfall is being turned into a TV series
Two Brothers' Harry and Jack Williams are leading the adaptation.
Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week
For the last couple of years, we’ve watched the same predictable cycle play out across the globe: a state (or country) passes a clunky age-verification mandate, and, without fail, Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage surges as residents scramble to maintain their privacy and
April's top 5 robots: they fail, they flail, they play ping pong and poop NFTs
Robots may someday dominate our world. Let's keep an eye on them.
Jonah Hill Teases New Kristen Wiig Comedy ‘Cut Off’ as “Pure Stupidity”
The actor, writer, director and producer warns audiences that he’s “about to go on a run of just the dumbest shit you've ever seen in your entire life. I hope you left your brains at home.”
Hegseth complicates Iran war 60-day clock
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth complicates Iran war 60-day clock Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued on Thursday that the 60-day clock for the war with Iran stopped
Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Ukraine's ambassador to Japan said Tokyo could help fund Kyiv’s air-defence system.
Path forward on reconciliation 2.0 steep with challenges
The House took a major step in passing a Senate bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday, but the tougher fight over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol still lies ahead. Republicans are aiming to
Trump jettisons Casey Means
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump jettisons Casey Means President Trump is on to his third surgeon general nominee: on Thursday he dropped Casey Means and tapped Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier. © Greg Nash Moving
Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
Direct flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home
Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.
Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday and
Anthropic, OpenAI back Warner-Budd workforce data bill
Support from industry heavy-hitters is a good sign for a bipartisan framework.
Heating oil prices reached record high in NI
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.
Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars
Birdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018 Birdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby for generation Z after jewellery making, according to a multiyear study of more than 24,000 people. Almost 750,000
The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room
Okay, I am not a lawyer so I only understood about half of what just happened. But I am fairly sure, given the context, that Elon Musk's lawyers may have just fucked up big. Jared "James Brickhouse" Birchall, Musk's finance guy and all-around fixer, took the stand after Musk
Apple iPhone powers quarterly sales to $111B: ‘Demand was off the charts’
Sales of the iPhone, still the company’s best-selling product nearly 20 years after its introduction, were $56.99 billion.
Madonna – “Bring Your Love” (Feat. Sabrina Carpenter)
Madonna has been ramping up to Confessions II, the sequel to her Stuart Price-produced 2005 club classic Confessions On The Dancefloor. She dropped lead single “I Feel So Free” two weeks back, just before making a surprise guest appearance with Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella
Trump-Backed Governor Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited California Film and TV Incentive
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered
Love On The Spectrum Stars Are Breaking Into The Music World
Earlier this month, Netflix released the fourth season of Love On The Spectrum , the reality television show about adults with autism looking for love. Last night, the Kid Laroi brought out Connor Tomlinson during his show in Atlanta, where the show is filmed. The post
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler turned down $30M to represent Jeffrey Epstein after his 2019 arrest: sources
The 55-year-old ace litigator plans to set the record straight about her controversial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, On The Money has learned.
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
There has been violence outside hospital in Alice Springs, where a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
This New Baby Yoda Toy Costs $600
Yes, I still sometimes call him Baby Yoda and I won't stop doing it. Not sorry.
Inflation spiked as Iran war raged
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation hit 3.5 percent in March as Iran war drove prices higher Prices grew at a far faster rate in March as the war in Iran drove a significant increase in
Inside the well-funded AI doom machine — and who is benefiting from it
"You have this huge ecosystem pushing AI doomerism with zero regard for the consequences," Nathan Leamer, executive director of Build American AI, told NYNEXT.
Tania Bruguera on Why Today’s Art Must Be Political
Ahead of her performance “Tatlin’s Whisper #6” in Times Square, the artist and activist talks to Hyperallergic about free speech in times of rising authoritarianism.
Jason Derulo Testifies Guitarist ‘Created Absolutely Nothing’ on ‘Savage Love’
Derulo is battling accusations he owes credit to guitarist-producer Matthew Spatola for work on the chart-topping song
Fetterman on Platner after Mills exits Maine Senate race: 'Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) made it clear that he’s not thrilled with Graham Platner (D) becoming the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, declaring that “Republicans f‑‑‑ing love him” because of his liberal policy positions and controversial statements. “Democrats