Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate aid system
Nepal is seeking compensation for climate change-related damages from a UN fund.
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New Zealand’s ruling coalition leads poll two months ahead of election
Disillusionment is driving voters to smaller parties, which could play an outsized role in deciding who forms a government.
The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
Trump posts map labeling New Mexico as 'New America' after online hoax
President Trump on Sunday posted a map of New Mexico labeled "New America" following the spread of a since debunked online hoax claiming he had signed an executive order renaming the state. The map Trump shared on Truth Social shows a large "X" over "Mexico" in the state's
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust
As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.
Susan Sarandon Says She’s Had “Movies Taken Away” Over Her Support of Palestine
"There are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still," said the actress, who was dropped by United Talent Agency three years ago after controversial remarks at a pro-Palestine rally.
Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams, Musician and Wrestler, Dies After Match
Andy “The Butcher” Williams, a professional wrestler who played guitar with the bands Every Time I Die and Atomic Rule, died Saturday night after collapsing at the end of his match in Millvale, Pennsylvania. He was 48. Williams was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system
The Kang Kon is capable of delivering 'annihilating retaliatory strikes'.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system
SEOUL, Sept 7 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's newest destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system and could deliver \"annihilating retaliatory strikes\", state media KCNA reported on Monday, although it did not say whether the vessel would carry
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attends World Championship of Akhal-Teke horses in the Netherlands
VENRAY and Pleenbergen, Netherlands, 4-6 September 2026 – The World Championship for Akhal-Teke Horses brought together breeders, scientists, equestrian professionals, cultural figures and international media in the Netherlands for a celebration of one of the world’s oldest and
A hobby dev built a free, 3D galaxy map for Warhammer 40K that loads like lightning in your browser
I just think it's neat.
At least five dead, others hospitalized after plane overshoots Miami runway
At least five people are dead following an Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami-Dade County officials confirmed Sunday afternoon. The airplane overran the airport's runway at around 2 p.m., according to airport officials. The fatal crash
Christopher Nolan's Greatest Sci-Fi Action Masterpiece Is Officially Free to Watch on YouTube
Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a mind-bending dream heist packed with practical effects, emotional stakes, and an ending still in hot debate.
Indonesia’s dual citizenship plan wins diaspora support, but is it enough to tempt them home?
President Prabowo Subianto has said the government is mulling offering limited dual citizenship to attract millions of strategically important diaspora talent who could make extraordinary contributions to the nation.
Netflix Bets ‘Ink’ and Its Timely Rupert Murdoch Story Can Win Oscars for Danny Boyle and Guy Pearce
Netflix wants the “ink” to dry on its Oscar prospects. Danny Boyle made his first trip to Venice with “Ink,” his adaptation of James Graham’s stage sensation, which opened the 83rd edition in competition before moving through Telluride and Toronto, with the streamer giving it a
John Turturro Has Waited 40 Years for an Oscar Nomination. ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Makes the Case
Forty years into a career that has made him one of American cinema’s most recognizable character actors, John Turturro has a Cannes best actor prize, an enviable résumé and exactly zero Oscar mornings when his name was read aloud with the words “and the nominees are.” Sony
Breast milk shows benefit against antibiotic resistance
A CSIC-led study finds that certain components of breast milk are linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in babies' gut microbiota.
Advanced optical imaging reveals hidden activity in blood immune cells
A routine blood sample contains a diverse collection of immune cells that can reveal important clues about health and disease. These cells, known as peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), are widely used to study infections, autoimmune disorders, cancer and the immune
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A large study involving more than 270,000 people has linked higher blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine to a shorter lifespan in men. Using both observational data and genetic analysis, researchers found that elevated tyrosine could potentially reduce male life expectancy by
‘B’Day’ at 20: Behind the Album That Helped Beyoncé Define Her Career
Hundreds of people packed into sweaty clubs 20 years after its release date to celebrate the legacy of an album meant to be played as loud as possible for as long as possible
Trump says White House helipad work is done after August project restart
President Trump on Sunday announced that the White House helipad — which was redone at his request last month — has been completed. Trump posted a photo on Truth Social of former President Eisenhower on the White House lawn before departing in an Air Force H-13J helicopter in
Former Capcom Employee Says Western Studios Spend Too Much Time On Jira
In a comprehensive breakdown of Capcom’s new golden age, one former staffer says their micromanaging competition might be missing the forest for the trees
Top House Republican backs Max Miller: 'I support anybody with an R by their name'
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), the chair of the House Republican Conference, said Sunday she backs Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), despite two of his former partners accusing him of abuse. “Listen, divorces are ugly. And I'm glad I'm not … in his shoes right now,” McClain told host
‘La Bola Negra’ Fever Hits Telluride: “Let’s Make the Gayest War Movie Ever”
Cannes-winning directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo joined star Carlos González at an electric post-screening Q&A — capping a weekend of deafening word-of-mouth for the Oscar contender.
