Malaysian victim speaks of scam by ‘friend’, torture in Cambodia

Some 700 others are still trapped there.

Egypt's Sinai mountain megaproject threatens the people of St Catherine

Atop one of Egypt's Sinai mountains, near where the three Abrahamic faiths say God spoke with Moses, another unmistakable sound rings out: the incessant drilling of construction work. In the remote, rugged terrain of southern Sinai, Egypt has undertaken a vast megaproject aimed

Degraded peatlands emit nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as previously thought, study finds

For the first time, researchers have produced a detailed, high-resolution map of peatlands in the EU, showing that these areas emit twice as much greenhouse gases than previously thought. The research, led by eco-hydrologist Quint van Giersbergen of Radboud University, has been

Turning mine waste into clean water: Research shows promise for acid mine drainage recycling

Scientists from Heriot-Watt and the University of South Africa have developed a method to convert hazardous acid mine drainage into a valuable resource for drinking water treatment, offering hope for communities living near polluted mining areas.

Trump appears open to production of Japan-style minicars in US

He has asked for immediate approval of regulatory changes that would allow them to be manufactured.

One year after ousted president Yoon’s failed martial law bid, South Korea works to rebuild stability

Following Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise announcement on Dec 3 last year, hundreds of South Koreans rushed to the National Assembly in an effort to stop the martial law order from taking effect.

Malaysian PM Anwar’s former aide, businessman Tei arrive at KL court ahead of corruption charges

Both of them are expected to face five charges.

Pixel 10 Drops to Record Low Only 3 Months After Launch, Now Cheaper Than Mid-Range Android Phones

Capture 20x zoom shots and chat naturally with built-in Gemini AI assistance. The post Pixel 10 Drops to Record Low Only 3 Months After Launch, Now Cheaper Than Mid-Range Android Phones appeared first on Kotaku .

Why protests can bring people together across political divides

How can people with diametrically opposed views suddenly stand shoulder to shoulder in protest? Researchers from Copenhagen, Oslo and Mainz have investigated this question. The starting point is the COVID protests, which were driven by three unifying strategies.

Where floodwaters turned piles of timber into floating battering rams

Experts said the catastrophic nature of the storm was compounded by decades of deforestation.

Phil Upchurch, Guitarist and Composer for Michael Jackson and Curtis Mayfield, Dies at 84

Phil Upchurch, a guitarist who played with Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson, died on Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 84. During his career, Upchurch recorded nearly 30 albums and appeared on more than 1,000 recordings with some of the biggest artists in

A weird, never-released NES horror JRPG no one knew about 2 years ago is now translated and fully playable

Namco almost released a Splatterhouse RPG.

Malaysia’s government to block under-13s from social media, says communications minister

Malaysia has taken a comprehensive approach to safeguard vulnerable groups.

Natural biliverdin analog from microalgae offers safer livestock feed alternative

Humans and farm animals share a common affliction: inflammation.

Here’s Why Some Insomniacs Can’t Sleep

Downshifting from the noise of the day is easier for some than others The post Here’s Why Some Insomniacs Can’t Sleep appeared first on Nautilus .

Our newest quiz should be a cakewalk: All you gotta do is name the game each cake is from!

Piece of cake, right?

Mixed-heritage pupils 'invisible' within school policies

Young people of mixed heritage are being under-recognized in educational policy and practice, despite being among the fastest-growing groups in the UK.

They’re Making Paul Anka Describe Frank Sinatra’s Penis Again

We are back with more news about Frank Sinatra's private parts. The legendary singer's close collaborator Paul Anka recently told Page Six , "Yeah, it was huge. I don't know what that does for you!" Now TMZ has (predictably) bothered him about it as well. The post They’re

Hegseth 2016 comments on not following 'unlawful orders' surface: 'There's a standard'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing heat over a strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, said in 2016 that he believed in “consequences for abject war crimes.” “I do think there have to be consequences for abject war crimes. If you're doing something that is

DIRECTV Adds Seven New Multiview ‘Mix Channels’ to Elevate Home Streaming

DIRECTV is serving up even more ways for customers to watch television at home, with the introduction of seven new “multiview Mix Channels” on their streaming platform. One of the leading over-the-top media services (OTT) in the market today, DIRECTV’s latest offering allows

Meta says starting to remove under-16s from social media in Australia

However, Meta also called for app stores to be held accountable for checking ages.

Bose Headphones Stuck at Cyber Monday Price, Amazon Never Raised It to Clear Stock Out

Cancel noise adaptively while streaming high-fidelity audio for up to 24 hours straight. The post Bose Headphones Stuck at Cyber Monday Price, Amazon Never Raised It to Clear Stock Out appeared first on Kotaku .

Lady Gaga, Robert Redford and Prince Photos Being Auctioned Off at Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood Benefit

Striking photos of Lady Gaga, Robert Redford and Prince are among those being auctioned off as part of Milk Studios’ PHOTO25. The photo of Lady Gaga was snapped by Tyler Curtis during an appearance at Chicago’s Manor Nightclub in 2008. Titled “Disco Stick,” the photo’s opening

Paramount Exec Beverley McGarvey Champions Content Diversity at Asian Academy Creative Awards Keynote

Beverley McGarvey, president of Network 10 and head of streaming at Paramount Australia and New Zealand, opened the Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winners Conference in Singapore on Dec. 3 with a rallying call for the region’s content industry, praising the diversity

Indie Drama ‘Above Ground’ to Begin Production, Marks Feature Directorial Debut of Writer and Star Matt Kelsey (EXCLUSIVE)

Principal photography is set to begin Thursday in Pasadena on Matt Kelsey’s independent drama “Above Ground.” Kelsey makes his directorial debut with the feature, which he also wrote. An official summary of “Above Ground” reads, “When a once-successful writer Tom (Kelsey)

Hegseth in hot water again for endangering troops with Signal messages

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth in hot water again for endangering troops with Signal messages A highly critical inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete

Big Loud Records Learned From the Biggest Indie Labels in History on the Way to Winning the Variety Hitmakers Platinum Decade Award

“We’re not an independent label. We’re a pissed-off startup. That’s what I call it,” says producer Joey Moi, one of the three chiefs of Big Loud Records, along with Seth England and Joey Moi. It’s good rhetoric, but at the very least, Big Loud gets to be both those things, when

Democrats unveil Venezuela war powers resolution

Senate Democrats, along with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), on Wednesday filed a war powers resolution to prevent the United States from using the U.S. armed forces from engaging in hostilities with Venezuela without congressional approval. The resolution, filed by Paul and Sens. Tim

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

How family firms can best plan for succession

The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

Model reveals how the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board selects targets for inspection

2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the inspection program by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the non-profit responsible for overseeing financial audits. It was also a banner year for PCAOB's disciplinary activity, with 51 finalized

Astronomers find vast spinning filament of galaxies 140 million light-years away

An international team led by the University of Oxford has identified one of the largest rotating structures ever reported: a "razor-thin" string of galaxies embedded in a giant spinning cosmic filament, 140 million light-years away.

Traditional note-taking beats AI chatbots for reading comprehension, but a combined approach is still useful

A new study suggests that traditional learning activities like making notes remain critical for students' reading comprehension and retention, while also suggesting that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, could be a useful tool for helping

NASA nominee refuses to say if Musk was in room when Trump offered job

President Trump’s pick to lead NASA, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, refused on Wednesday to say if Elon Musk was in the room when Trump first offered him the job. Isaacman — who was renominated last month after Trump pulled the nomination in May — appeared before the

Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi

BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.

Amazon Liquidates PlayStation’s Elite Pro Controllers, DualSense Edge Selling at Record Low

Swap stick caps and reprogram back buttons without tools between gaming sessions. The post Amazon Liquidates PlayStation’s Elite Pro Controllers, DualSense Edge Selling at Record Low appeared first on Kotaku .

A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change

Claire Corker wants cultural change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

Shabana Azmi Joins Kabir Bedi in True-Story Legal Drama ‘USA v Raj’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Acclaimed Indian actor Shabana Azmi has joined the cast of “USA v Raj,” the biographical legal drama that dramatizes the real-life ordeal of Dr. Raj Bothra. The film will tell the story of Bothra, who faced 54 federal charges at age 79 before being cleared by a unanimous jury

UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record

Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded Record heat and drought cost Britain’s arable farmers more than £800m in lost production in 2025 in one of the worst harvests recorded, analysis has estimated.

Incredible close-up of spider silk wins science photo prize

Duelling prairie chickens, a snake-mimicking moth and a once-a-year sunrise at the South Pole feature in the best images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025

‘The Challenge’ Star Olivia Kaiser on Running the Season 41 Final While Seven Weeks Pregnant and When She Found Out She Was Expecting

“The Challenge” Season 41 comes to an end on Dec. 3 and one outcome has already been spoiled: Olivia Kaiser was pregnant during filming. The “Love Island” alum welcomed her first child, Atlas, with boyfriend Theo Campbell, who also competed in the final, on Nov. 20. “Obviously,

Axon Tests Face Recognition on Body-Worn Cameras

Axon Enterprise Inc. is working with a Canadian police department to test the addition of face recognition technology (FRT) to its body-worn cameras ( BWCs ). This is an alarming development in government surveillance that should put communities everywhere on alert. As many as

Senate Democrats eye vote on 3-year Obamacare subsidy extension

Booker T. & The M.G.’s Guitarist Steve Cropper Dead At 84

Steve Cropper, the guitarist best known for playing in Booker T. & The M.G.'s, has died. His son confirmed his passing to Variety today. He was 84. The post Booker T. & The M.G.’s Guitarist Steve Cropper Dead At 84 appeared first on Stereogum .

‘The Bridge’ Producer Double Vision Partners With RisingJoy in Microdrama Push (EXCLUSIVE)

Malaysian production house Double Vision has formed a strategic alliance with microdrama distributor RisingJoy, marking CEO Min Lim’s company’s entry into the burgeoning short-form content sector. Under the partnership, Double Vision will acquire a minority ownership position

Staff shortages preventing environmental policy implementation in Ireland, study finds

A lack of sufficient staff is the biggest barrier for Irish organizations when it comes to implementing environmental policies, a new UCD study has shown. Local authorities are expected to do more with less as an increased focus on environmental policy targets and commitments

White House backing push to attach Senate housing package to must-pass defense bill

Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook

The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16 year olds, a week before an official ban.

Hong Kong orders citywide scaffolding nets removal after blaze

Buildings carrying out the major repair works must take down their netting at once.

Q&A on Vetting of Accused National Guard Shooter

In the aftermath of the deadly ambush shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and others in his administration immediately blamed Trump's predecessor, Joe Biden, for failing to vet the Afghan national accused of the attack. Here, we'll