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Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows
When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia arrests former head of President Prabowo’s flagship free meal scheme
The scheme was linked to cases of food poisoning that have reportedly affected at least 33,000 children as of April.
DRC opposition tests Tshisekedi over third-term fears
DRC’s opposition is calling for ‘dead city’ protests on 3 June, hoping to prove it can still mobilise against the president’s suspected third-term plans.
212 Million Americans Play Video Games, Including A Third Of Those Aged Over 80
The octogenarian gamers finally represent
EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows
BRUSSELS, June 3 (Reuters) - The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take "the primary role" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as Europe’s contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative,
Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport after U.S. forces targeted an Iranian military station on an island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Michael Bay's unwatchable TMNT movies at least got one thing right
The 2016 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows had a perfectportrayal of fan-favorite goons Bebop and Rocksteady
Research project provides new estimates of greater amberjack abundance in U.S. South Atlantic, Gulf of America
A multi-year research project has provided new insight into greater amberjack. The Greater Amberjack Count was led by Sean P. Powers, Ph.D., fisheries ecology professor and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences of the University of South Alabama.
Violating the 3rd law of black hole mechanics in vacuum gravity
Black holes, regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape, have been widely studied over the past decades, due to their unique and intriguing properties. Einstein's theory of general relativity predicts that black holes obey a set of rules, known as the
Iran, not Trump, lit the inflation fuse
This is not Trump inflation. It is Iran terror inflation.
Arctic security is a vital interest for every NATO nation
Securing the Arctic cannot be left to Arctic nations alone.
Want to live off-grid? This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000
The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price. Tucked away in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles, it offers a rare chance to own an off-grid escape in one of the country's most spectacular natural
Final Fantasy 14's solo only challenge runner overcomes impossible odds again, this time by blowing himself up
Blue Mage to the rescue.
MEPs urge EU sanctions on former RT France head Xenia Fedorova
Speaking to France Inter in May, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: "Ms Fedorova is a fully fledged propagandist who relays the Kremlin’s disinformation".
Gigabyte's new gaming mouse and keyboard look great and all, but can we get a round of applause for its web software
And yes, that's a split space bar, too.
Storm Jangmi dumps torrential rain on Tokyo
A severe tropical storm brought torrential rain to Tokyo on Wednesday, swelling rivers, grounding flights, and sparking calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people across wide swaths of Japan.
Meta won't track its workers' clicks - but only for half an hour at a time
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Mango founder death inquiry: judge looks for possible accomplices of the suspected son
The judge is probing whether Jonathan Andic’s associates were involved in the events around the Mango founder’s death. The defence condemns a 'premature social verdict' and insists the fall was an accident.
Amazon overthrows Walmart to become Fortune 500’s top company — ending superstore’s 13-year reign at the top
Amazon has overtaken Walmart to claim the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500, ending the retailer’s 13-year run at the top of the annual ranking of America’s biggest companies by revenue.
Hari Raya korban controversy reignites wave of anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia
Malaysia hosts more than 120,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.
AirAsia reviewing policy after family with cerebral palsy child removed from flight due to 'safety requirements'
The woman said that her daughter had flown with AirAsia before, and questioned if that meant the policy was breached during those earlier flights.
White House offers to vet AI models before release after Anthropic security scare
AI companies will be able to get their models voluntarily checked by Donald Trump's administration a month before their release, according to the order.
Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon
June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weapon and that Iran's Ayatollah is involved in negotiations with the United States. "They've already agreed they're not going to have a nuclear weapon," Trump told a
Kuwait says Iranian attack damaged airport, wounded dozens as Gulf escalation continues
The U.S. military said it downed Iranian drones targeting civilian ships and U.S. forces in Kuwait, and carried out strikes on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC reportedly attacked the U.S. Navy in Bahrain, as well as an airbase in an unspecified country
Cooler Master is stuffing its latest cases with truly humongous fans for high airflow and quiet operation
Up to 220 mm.
Hospitals and schools shut, flights cancelled: Portugal on general strike
During the night shift, there was an almost complete walkout at several National Health Service hospitals. Many schools are shut and flights have been cancelled.
Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine
The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.
‘California Avenue’ Producer on New BBC Drama Starring Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy: ‘It’s a Love Letter to Television From the 1970s’
“California Avenue” is the new show from Hugo Blick, the brains behind some of modern TV’s most impressive dramas, including Emily Blunt starrer “The English,” “The Honourable Woman” with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michaela Coel-fronted “Black Earth Rising.” Unsurprisingly,
WHO drastically revises Ebola case count in Congo down to 116 from over 1000
The WHO confirmed 116 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, a sharp cut from previous estimates.
Peabo Bryson, best known for Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Aladdin', dies aged 75
Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'.