Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says

People who don’t have the right to remain in Australia will face a “consequence” and be removed.

South Korea President Lee apologises, vows to be humble as support nosedives

At home, many South Koreans have soured on Lee Jae Myung over the economy.

Watch the level of coercion as Russians vote in wartime elections

Russia’s parliamentary elections will take place on Sept. 18-20, 2026, amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Given the backdrop of an energy crisis, battlefield failures in Ukraine and fears of more national conscription at home, you might think that the Kremlin should have reason

ABC's Legendary 49-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Series is Officially Free on Streaming

The sci-fi anthology series The Outer Limits began as a rip-off of The Twilight Zone, but still had plenty of great stories in its two-seon run in the

Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume

A new case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico Thursday, days before the state was set to resume livestock imports from Mexico. The infected horse was in Grant County near the Mexican border, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the second

Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

Australian Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing Beijing race after soiling herself

Joanna Wietrzyk said she decided to "retroactively withdraw from the race" and forfeit the points she earned.

South Korea's Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict

SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war. However, the government is considering whether to expand its role

Baby orang utans in India expose ‘frightening’ scale of trafficking

The situation is exacerbated by wealthy Indians seeking exotic status symbols to flaunt on social media.

Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Alien: Isolation 2, Modern Warfare 4, and more will be playable ahead of release at PAX Australia next month

I'm gonna start lining up now.

Grass and clover can provide more than animal feed

Growing leys—grass and clover—is nothing new in Swedish agriculture. But in the arable farming regions dominated by cereal production, leys are less common. One reason is that there needs to be a market for what is harvested.

Barbra Streisand Slams a ‘Humiliated Trump’ for Closing Kennedy Center After Losing Name Feud

A Trump-appointed board voted to temporarily close the center after a judge blocked Trump from putting his name on the building

Japan’s manufacturing hub Aichi bets on Asian Games to drive growth despite soaring costs

The Japanese prefecture expects the Games to generate trillions of yen in economic benefits, after its budget for hosting the event more than tripled from initial estimates.

Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: 'He needs to go'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the

In hottest summer on record, 2 in 3 Americans say climate change is increasing heat-related illnesses

Nearly two-thirds of the American public say climate change is increasing the risk of respiratory diseases and heat- and insect-related illnesses, according to a new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

Malaysia pardons board members at palace amid speculation of meeting on Najib clemency

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 - A cabinet minister and member of a Malaysian pardons board chaired by its king was seen at the royal palace on Friday, an aide to the minister and a Reuters journalist said, amid speculation of a meeting to discuss jailed ex-premier Najib Razak's bid for

Man who resold nearly 9,000 K-pop tickets for $2.2 million in South Korea arrested

He automated macro programs and accounts belonging to relatives to purchase 8,967 tickets.

‘The Traitors: New Blood’ EPs Break Down NBC Premiere, Sweetening the Pot for the Faithful and Why the Civilian Cast ‘Played Hard Straight Away’

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the two-hour series premiere of NBC’s “The Traitors: New Blood,” now streaming on Peacock. “The Traitors” castle isn’t just for the rich and famous anymore. Peacock’s Emmy-winning franchise has arrived on NBC, with “The Traitors:

When prepping for disaster, don't forget to pack your teddy bear

Imagine it's the dead of night. Your phone pings with a text—it's a government emergency alert: "Leave your home immediately! Only take with you enough supplies for the next three days." What would you want in your go-bag?

US energy consumers have spent $121 bn extra due to war: Moody’s

A recently published economic analysis estimates that President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has cost US consumers an average of $1,760 per household – including a total of $121 billion in extra spending on energy alone – since the conflict began less than 8 months ago. The

Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption

JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatauearlier this month. • Ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, situated halfway between

Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ meeting

Pentagon issues new guidance for testosterone testing after rescinding previous one

The Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and ​reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month. The department said the updated

Robots grow and package lettuce year-round in Norway's fully automated farm

Norway's first fully automated facility for vegetable production was put into operation last fall. This spring, the first products hit store shelves.

‘Resident Evil’ Racing Toward Healthy Box Office Haul for Zach Cregger’s Reboot

Austin Abrams stars in Sony's latest feature adaptation of the video game franchise, with the new movie becoming the first in the series to impress critics.

October 7 survivors, families take centre stage in Israel vote

Sharon Sharabi shot into the limelight in Israel after the Hamas attack of

Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide

Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politic

Universal Still Plans Overseas Release for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Documentary Despite Mogul’s Legal Threats

Contrary to a recent report, Universal is moving forward as planned with the international release of Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary “Musk,” sources familiar with the project told Variety. Though a release date has not yet been set for the overseas rollout, that’s not

Museums on prescription: How cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate

On June 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union signed a joint declaration making culture a strategic priority for the first time.

GTA 6 has turned October into a new release bloodbath, but AA first-person soulslike Valor Mortis is hellbent on entering the fray

Going with a $40 price point will make it an "and game".

New Zealand says it has not held talks with EU about becoming associate member

It comes after the bloc said it was considering such a proposal for Canada.

EFF to Lawmakers: Ground AI Cybersecurity Rules in Best Practices

With doomsday AI scenarios dominating the news, lawmakers are rightly concerned about reports concerning security breaches at major US AI labs, such as the OpenAI–Hugging Face incident and the many others reported in its aftermath. As they consider potentially regulating

Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Gala and Anime Selections, Featuring Cate Blanchett, Tony Gilroy, ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and ‘Grotesqqque’

The festival’s high-profile sidebar will also showcase new films from Cristian Mungiu, Wayne Wang, Jane Schoenbrun and Yukiko Sode, while its animation program spotlights new work from CloverWorks, Madhouse and DreamWorks.

Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater

Diving into cool water can be a quick way to escape the summer heat, but during certain times of year, freshwater can pose hidden dangers to people and pets.

Urgent motion filed to stop carving of Trump’s name into US Institute of Peace building

Ousted board members say a contractor has already been selected for the project.

PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod

Also change the text size, add emojis, or make it bold.

Nick Kroll Delivers Heartfelt Appeal for Productions to Shoot in L.A.: ‘It Will Bring Life Back’ to the City

Nick Kroll said upcoming Netflix comedy series “A Hundred Percent,” which he co-created and stars in, is a “love letter” to Los Angeles — and he expressed hope that a “thriving” entertainment production community will bring “vitality” to the city. The comedian, writer,

Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week

Hundreds of ground workers who handle freight and regional flights will strike.

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A former Syrian government official who ​headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted PresidentBashar al-Assad and was convicted of ‌torture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to60 years in prison by a US judge, federal

Battling Misconceptions and Figuring Out Use Cases: Entertainment Leaders Navigate AI’s Place in the Industry

In a world where AI is capturing every conversation, a series of experts is trying to figure out what it actually means for the world of entertainment. “I think the word ‘AI’ is doing too much right now,” says Mira Line, Google’s vice president of technology and society. ”One

Trump signs orders loosening hunting restrictions, teases Outdoors Act '2.0'

President Trump hosted over 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry officials for a dinner in the Rose Garden Thursday to announce executive orders rolling back certain hunting and fishing restrictions. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the

From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently

KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of research worldwide, leading to technologies for producing graphene fibers with high strength and thermal conductivity. The fundamental materials research that helped bring

‘Resident Evil’ Video Game References: All the Zombies, Weapons and Easter Eggs in Zach Cregger’s Reboot

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Resident Evil,” now playing in theaters. “Resident Evil” is one of the longest-running horror video game series, and for a time it was the highest-grossing film series based on a game (until Universal’s “Super Mario”

Australian airlines back plan to shut Sydney control tower overnight

The move is the latest step to address a persistent labour shortage that is disrupting flights and raising safety concerns in Sydney.

Trump administration memo reduces ESA protections

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration memo reduces ESA protections The Trump administration has further reduced protections for wildlife and plants under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). © Joy Asico, Associated Press Content

Alfonso Cuarón to Make First Korea Visit for Busan Film Festival

The two-time Oscar winner will give a master class and support the Asian premiere of his son Jonás Cuarón's new feature ‘Campeón Gabacho.’

Europe's earliest glacier loss day in years signals a reckoning for the Alps

On June 29, 2026, the snow accumulated by Switzerland's glaciers over the course of the previous winter had melted. Known as Glacier Loss Day, this date marks the point at which further melting begins to erode the glaciers' mass until snow accumulation resumes in the fall.

Inde Navarrette: I Didn’t “Want to Make Any Friends” During ‘Obsession’ Shoot to Focus on Film

"It's not of, 'I'm trying to be a dick,'" the actress explained during an onstage conversation with director Curry Barker about Focus Features' horror smash.

State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis The State Department announced Thursday that it approved a potential $24 billion sale