Singapore to push wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as ASEAN chair
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‘Why bother?’: Trump no longer feels the need to seize Iran’s uranium
US President Donald Trump and his top advisers have spent months insisting that extracting and confiscating highly enriched uranium from Iran was the top objective of the unprovoked war he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began in February—but on Tuesday at the
Australia must be ‘monocultural’, says One Nation leader Hanson
Populist leader Pauline Hanson blamed Australia's housing crisis on extremely high levels of immigration.
Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0
France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.
G7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 - G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on China and shield investors from counter-measures and dumping, diplomats said.
Israeli miner ICL in Spain faces outcry over links to white phosphorus
A late-April protest camp and the documentary 'Sal a la ferida' condemn ICL's environmental damage in this Barcelona mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used militarily in Lebanon.
Solar-powered fridges are boosting farmers’ incomes by 50% while cutting food waste
Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.
Frozen Greenland middens preserve 4,500 years of farms, seal hunts and toilets
Greenland has a long and checkered history of human settlement: several Paleo-Inuit cultures since approximately 2,500 BCE, descendants of Vikings between the 10th and 15th centuries, and early modern Danes since 1721. All left their traces on the landscape, for example in the
All the ways Iran beat Trump into submission
After three months of war with two of the world’s most technologically and militarily advanced countries, Iran has proved far more resilient than anticipated. Indeed, strategically at least, Tehran appears to now have the upper hand in the conflict. How has this situation come
As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory | Eleanor Limprecht
It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered After nearly a year’s break, I started ocean swimming again this May, delighting in the clarity of the water and the quieter beaches of
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of VP impeachment trial
MANILA, June 17 - The Philippine Senate removed an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as Senate president on Wednesday and elected a new leader just weeks before the expected start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of V-P impeachment trial
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian was voted Senate president in a special sitting.
‘Unstable’ Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run
Searchers tracked down the carnivorous marsupial the previous night in the bush.
Ian McKellen says he yelled 'Mar-a-Lago!' while shooting 'Avengers: Doomsday' Magneto destruction scene
Sir Ian McKellen on Sunday said he would yell out "Mar-a-Lago," referring to President Trump's Palm Beach, Fla., resort, while portraying "X-Men" villain Magneto when shooting scenes of destruction for the upcoming Marvel film "Avengers: Doomsday." The British actor spoke with
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at United Nations
BEIJING, June 17 - Emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the United Nations, its authority increasingly challenged by escalating political and economic disputes worldwide, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
China calls for more Global South voices to be heard at UN
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said emerging markets suffer from inadequate representation at the UN.
Heading for the Atlantic Ocean to study the impact of climate change on ocean circulation
It is becoming increasingly urgent to study the effects of climate change on the global ocean system. Future projections indicate significant changes in the Mediterranean and Atlantic circulation systems, which could have unpredictable climatic consequences, especially for one
South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
The civilian access line will be shifted by an average of 6km from the Military Demarcation Line.
White on track to succeed Holmes Norton as DC delegate
Democrat Robert White is projected to win the party’s primary for Washington, D.C.’s, nonvoting delegate to Congress, according to Decision Desk HQ. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s (D) decision to retire after 18 terms teed up a competitive race for the position that gives
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site
Taiwan and China have long spied on each other.
‘Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story’ Review: The Mistress of Late-Night Cable Public-Access Sex-Show Kitsch Gets Her Own Bangin’ Documentary
She would still be powdering her nose during the show’s opening moments (that’s how understaffed they were), and she would repeat her catch phrases ("Lie back and get comfortable," "If you don’t have a loved one, you always have me"), and then she would introduce the first
Even morphologically similar pollinators carry distinct pollen assemblages
The body size, morphology and associated behavioral traits of flower-visiting insects strongly influence the quantity of pollen they transport. Thus, pollinators with similar appearances are often assumed to exert similar ecological effects on plants. However, pollinators'
‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘The Chair Company’ Among 2026 Rockie Awards Program Competition Winners
“The Pitt,” “The Simpsons,” “The Chair Company” and “Mountainhead” were among the big winners as the Banff World Media Festival announced winners on Tuesday for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition. Hosted by Allana Harkin (“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”),
Federal judge temporarily blocks Idaho's transgender bathroom ban
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Idaho cannot enforce a new law that makes it a crime for transgender individuals to use a bathroom that does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford of the District of Idaho granted a
Indian millets contain distinct lipid fingerprints with anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory potential
Indian millets are a staple for the country's population of more than a billion. They are also gaining global popularity, with rising exports and a reputation as a climate-resilient crop. Now, new research shows that their nutritional value includes a rich diversity of lipids,
Barisan Nasional expected to put up new faces in Johor polls
The Johor state election will be held on July 11.
I ran 45 idle game demos from Steam Next Fest all at once for a desktop companion battle royale
Steam Next Fest is packed, but I've found a way to manage.
South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US counterpart Donald Trump to lead efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East, according to Lee's office.
Indonesian police seize over $130,000 worth of assets in Riau elephant tusk case
This follows the killing of a 40-year-old male elephant in Pelalawan regency in May.
Widow's Bay season 1 ending explained by director, plus a season 2 teaser
Widow's Bay director Hiro Murai breaks down season 1's wild ending and what it means for season 2.
Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner
G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles. The three-day summit of the
Climate models are missing the first warning signs of deadly Middle East heat waves, study finds
While the world's most advanced climate models successfully reproduce heat waves once they are underway, they consistently miss key atmospheric processes that trigger these events, potentially limiting the ability to anticipate extreme heat several days in advance.
Growing discontent with policymaking keeps Indonesian students on streets
Protesters accused the government of neglecting the economic struggles of ordinary Indonesians .
Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes
Depression appears to change what children notice in the faces around them, but the effect depends on family history. Kids with a higher inherited risk became more focused on sadness, while lower-risk children lost some of their natural attention to happy expressions.
Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern's seat
Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) are projected to advance to a runoff in the GOP primary for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projected. Neither candidate was projected to clear the 50-percent
Trump notches primary win with Moore victory in Alabama Republican Senate runoff
Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in Alabama, notching another win for President Trump this primary cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Moore is Trump’s pick to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who won his own primary to
Outstation voters making early travel plans ahead of Johor polls
The Election Commission has set July 11 as polling day.
10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely intertwined, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain’s energy supply, increase inflammation, and damage blood vessels linked to memory loss. Researchers are also
Are alien probes hiding in our backyard? A new study says we've barely looked
Even at this early stage in our spacefaring age, humanity has already begun sending probes that will eventually reach other solar systems, even if that was not their original intention. Five robotic explorers—Pioneer 10 and 11, Voyager 1 and 2, and New Horizons—are all on
One dead, dozens injured after Indonesian quake
JAKARTA, June 17 - One person died and dozens were injured after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Tuesday, the disaster mitigation agency said.
Trump-backed candidate heads to runoff in GOP primary for Oklahoma governor
The Republican primary for governor of Oklahoma is heading to a runoff between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and President Trump-backed rival Mike Mazzei, according to Decision Desk HQ. Sparse polling ahead of the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt (R)
Judge upholds Wisconsin judge's conviction for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a former Wisconsin judge who helped an undocumented man evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman declined to reconsider former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah
China’s new message to its citizens: Your money belongs at home
Chinese citizens have increasingly invested in overseas securities over the past few years.
Switzerland map reveals ground light and shade in 10-meter detail
Researchers have calculated light levels at the ground surface across Switzerland to within 10 meters, in both open and forested areas. The model even simulates the shadows cast by individual trees.
‘Give Me a Call Back, HBO’: Why Brittany Allen Submitted Herself for an Emmy as a Dying Cancer Patient on ‘The Pitt’ After the Network Ignored Her Calls
“Give me a call back, HBO!” Brittany Allen says with a smile, on a Zoom call from the Pasadena backyard where she lives with her husband and raises their 3-year-old son. The cable network hasn’t been in touch since she learned, through her now-former publicist, that she would
High school student in South Korea under probe for leaving semen, urine in teacher’s classroom
The student reportedly told the police that he did not know the teacher and denied any sexual motive.
Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), backed by both President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Jones's loss deals a major blow to the
Congressional staff visit prison facility where Ghislaine Maxwell is held
The only convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein is serving 20 years in prison.
