Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Five Japanese firms are already in the top 100 global defence companies.
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OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
Seven OPEC+ members are meeting Sunday to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates' departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war. The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced
German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout
As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers. Wittenberg, better known to many as a cradle of the Protestant Reformation, is also home to a chemical
Not enough time to play for South Korean children, teens: Report
A total of 1,177 children and teens, and 815 adults participated in the nationwide survey.
More young South Koreans turning away from religion: Poll
South Koreans in their 20s were least likely to follow a religion.
Rep. Dingell says she's 'very upset' by Platner's past comments on sexual assault
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said she was troubled by social media posts that the leading Democrat in Maine’s Senate race made more than a decade ago about sexual assault. Last year, The Washington Post uncovered online comments that Graham Platner posted in 2013, in which
North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'
Washington has accused Pyongyang of ramping up a cyber-warfare program responsible for the theft of billions of dollars in virtual assets in recent years.
Japan astronomers launch group to look for aliens, radio observations eyed
They say it is the country’s first organisation dedicated to the search for alien life.
Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots
SYDNEY, May 3 - Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Sunday they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the 5-year-old's death sparked violent clashes in an outback town.
Trump insists China trip will go on as planned; analysts say leaders' summit crucial to manage risks
United States President Donald Trump says his upcoming visit will be an “amazing event”, while Chinese observers say both sides need to prioritise risk management in the face of rising uncertainty worldwide.
Philippines says thousands evacuated as Mayon Volcano erupts
Heavy ashfall blanketed several towns in Albay province on May 2, disrupting traffic.
Penang records first heat stroke death of 2026
A 42-year-old Malaysian man died from heat stroke following a 30km run.
These 20-year-olds in Japan are finally planning their junior high school trips cancelled by Covid-19
The young adults were given about $160 per person to plan school trips with their former classmates.
AI spending is the only thing from keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff
The only thing keeping the US economy from falling off a cliff is AI spending.
Trump warns of more cuts following withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
President Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany, a threat that came one day after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 service members from the country. “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot
North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, a once-in-five-years political gathering aimed at mobilising citizens aged roughly 14 to 30.
Man charged with murdering 5-year-old Indigenous girl in Australian outback
He was also charged with two counts of rape.
Taiwan president defiant as Eswatini trip begins; China calls him a 'rat'
Eswatini is one of only 12 countries with formal ties with Taipei.
Czech Republic president on Trump’s anger with Europe over Iran war response: ‘We are not part of it’
The leader of the Czech Republic pushed back this week against President Trump’s accusations that Europe has failed to do its part to support the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran. “I believe that Europe could do much more, but we are not part of it,” Czech
Beau Starr, ‘Halloween’ Franchise and ‘Goodfellas’ Actor, Dies at 81
"Beau enjoyed a rich a meaningful life," his 'Goodfella's co-star Christopher Serrone wrote on Instagram.
Tehran's refusal to admit defeat may push Trump to renew strikes on Iran
With no breakthrough in talks four weeks into the U.S.-Iran cease-fire, frustration is mounting in Washington over Tehran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment. As fighting persists in Lebanon and U.S. pressure grows, renewed American strikes on Iran are again being considered
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up
There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt” and “Task,” comedies like “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St.
The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.
Magic: The Gathering One Ring art controversy ends with artist admission
A longtime Magic: The Gathering illustrator claims Wizards of the Coast reused art for The One Ring in its upcoming Hobbit set.
The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".
Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that there is the possibility the United States could restart strikes on Iran. Trump was responding to a reporter's question at West Palm Beach in Florida. (Reporting by David
North Korea calls US cyber threat claims a fabrication, warns of countermeasures
SEOUL, May 3 - North Korea's foreign ministry on Sunday rejected U.S. accusations that Pyongyang poses a cyber threat, calling them a fabrication aimed at justifying Washington's longstanding hostile policy, state media KCNA said.
Lily Allen’s One-Woman Show Is the Least Populous Pop Tour of the Year. Is It Also the Best?
There’s something deeply counterintuitive about the idea that we would go to a pop concert — the most communal-seeming of all gathering places, outside of a football game or church — in order to stop cheering, forget about everyone around us and just go deep into someone’s
Maher tells Newsom his Fox News lawsuit ‘sounds like’ Trump
Late night host Bill Maher told California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that his lawsuit against Fox News “sounds a lot like” President Trump. “That sounds exactly like what [Trump] does, suing media,” Maher said during an interview with the governor on Friday evening. California’s
‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Jokes Trump ‘Sh*t Himself’ Before White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting
Donald Trump bore the brunt of the “SNL U.K.” Weekend Update on Saturday, with co-hosts Paddy Young and Ania Magliano joking that the President had shat himself ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner attack. After describing the gunman’s storming of the Washington event
Beau Starr, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Halloween’ Franchise Actor, Dies at 81
Beau Starr, the American actor best known for playing Sheriff Ben Meeker in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 81 years old. TMZ confirmed the death via Beau’s younger brother, Mike, who said the actor died of natural causes at his Vancouver
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal on Studio Contract
SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, as negotiators have managed to avoid a repeat of the strikes of three years ago. The union agreed to a deal about a month after the Writers Guild of America announced its tentative agreement with the
Fallout designer Tim Cain thinks influencers have changed how people make and play games: 'more people seem to be abdicating their own judgement to that of people they see online'
"I have no idea what the 2030s are going to be like."
North Korea’s Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
The emphasis on youth control comes amid intensified repression of foreign cultural influence.
Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.
Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act has triggered a fast-moving redistricting fight across the South, with lawmakers in several states pushing for new congressional and legislative maps even amid uncertainty over whether changes can be made in time for
Nein! Indian school students forced to drop foreign languages amid govt’s native language push
Some criticise the move for limiting students' access to an education with a global outlook.
From Jakarta to Klang Valley, why is it so hard for Southeast Asia to fight this invasive catfish?
The suckermouth catfish originating from South America is swarming waterways in parts of Southeast Asia.
Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rebuffed the suggestion that Spirit Airlines was forced to shut down as a result of rising fuel prices brought on by the Iran war. “Spirit was in dire straits long before the war with Iran,” Duffy said during a press conference in New Jersey
Aimee Lou Wood Denies Claims She’s ‘Relatable’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue: ‘I Am a Certified, Card-Carrying, Goddamn Weirdo’
Aimee Lou Wood is not relatable, or so the “White Lotus” star claimed in her “SNL U.K.” monologue on Saturday. The Brit said that word of of her supposed relatability had spread far and wide over the last year and she wanted to show a “different” of herself. “Ever since I got
One-time Google competitor Ask.com, formerly Ask Jeeves, throws in the towel after almost 30 years: 'Jeeves' spirit endures'
Sic transit gloria mundi.
Meryl Streep Praises Stanley Tucci For Having an ‘Elegance to His Heterosexuality’: ‘It Is Sometimes Harder for Straight Men’
Meryl Streep paid tribute to Stanley Tucci as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on both his career and their decades-long friendship. Tucci was honored alongside Emily Blunt in a rare joint ceremony in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd
Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
After 9 years and 2 new Mortal Kombats, it looks like NetherRealm is finally making Injustice 3
Sounds super, man.
‘Shock and share’: Iran makes social media a key front in war against America
Sassy comebacks, sarcastic insults and glossy AI-generated videos have all been key tools in Iran’s retaliation against the United States, as social media has become a key front in the more than two-month war. The battle playing out online demonstrates the Islamic Republic’s
Where to Watch David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
The best boxers in the world travel to “Sin City,” where American fighter David Benavidez (31-0-0) takes on Mexican Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-1-0) for the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles in the main event on Saturday, May 2. Benavidez vs. Ramirez PPV takes place at
Global drive: Chinese tech firm behind Singapore autonomous public bus trial eyes further fields
They have been turning their driverless mileage into commercial trials and deployments abroad.