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Why Ancient Egyptian Honey Remains Edible After 3,000 Years
The global bee population comes up in the news every now and again. Sometimes we’re assured that the number is stable or rising; more often, we’re warned about collapsing colonies and the large-scale ecological disaster that could result. As with most high-stakes issues, it can
India’s largest stock exchange set for landmark IPO after years of delays amid market uncertainty
The long-delayed listing comes after nearly a decade of regulatory hurdles, including investigations into alleged governance lapses and preferential market access.
'A deal is a deal': Von der Leyen hits back at Trump's latest tariff threat
The European Union is "prepared for every scenario" if Donald Trump unilaterally hikes tariffs on EU-made cars, says Ursula von der Leyen.
Relamination: A mechanism that has been shaping continents for billions of years
An international team led by researchers from the National Museum of Natural Sciences (MNCN-CSIC) has identified a key mechanism that has shaped Earth's continents over billions of years. This mechanism is the deep re-lamination of subducted continental crust, a process that
Nutrient imbalance may drive coral disease more than heat stress
Scientists led by the University of Southampton have revealed that an imbalance of nutrients in seawater can cause coral disease—possibly to a greater extent than that from heat stress of warming oceans. New research conducted at Southampton's Coral Reef Laboratory, and with
Darren Aronofsky to Receive Locarno Film Festival’s Honorary Leopard
”By turns provocative, spiritual, and formally daring, his films have for more than a quarter century probed the outer limits of faith, desire, and obsession.”
Cuba’s mom influencers share rare view of struggles under U.S. fuel embargo
A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island.
Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade
MOSCOW, May 5 - Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the May 9 annual parade celebrating victory over Nazi Germany that has been scaled back due to the threat of drone attacks from Ukraine, Reuters reporters said.
Darren Aronofsky to Be Honored by Locarno Film Festival
The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Darren Aronofsky with its Honorary Leopard Award. The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to indie cinema will celebrate the American auteur on Aug. 14 during a ceremony on its 8,000-seat Piazza Grande. Aronofsky will also present his films
Myanmar activists blast Trump ally Roger Stone for lobbying role
He has accepted US$50,000 (S$63,800) a month to “rebuild” relations between the US and Myanmar.
Asia fracturing into energy security haves and have-nots
The US-Iran war is exposing a hard truth: Asia is a tiered system of energy access, where wealth determines resilience. Investors have for years treated Asia as a single growth engine. Capital flowed into the region on the assumption that, despite the clear, well-known
Lebanese president not interested in meeting Netanyahu before end of Israeli strikes, reports say
A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors is set for this week in Washington, D.C., as IDF ground and aerial operations in southern Lebanon continue; On Monday, Israeli strikes killed 17 and wounded 35, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry
Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos
Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for "Angel Down", a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were dominated by coverage of the Trump administration.
JB drivers kept their cabs running for years. Now they must let old ones go to cross the Causeway
Drivers back newer cars to counter illegal “Pak Wanca” rivals undercutting fares.
India may discuss BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam during presidential visit, sources say
A deal with Vietnam could be worth about 60 billion rupees (S$803 million).
Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash
The final report is expected by June, within a year of the crash.
When Francis Bacon Shocked the Art World: Viewers Were Horrified by His Paintings, But Couldn’t Look Away
A difficult childhood and adolescence, saturated with the feeling of being an outsider, may or may not contribute to becoming a great artist. Experiencing the social and cultural ferment of Berlin and Paris in the nineteen-twenties probably wouldn’t hurt one’s chances. Nor,
Hit German Filmmaker Bora Dagtekin’s ‘The Perfect Holiday’ and ‘The Perfect Secret’ Boarded by Picture Tree Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has boarded international sales on “The Perfect Holiday” (Der perfekte Urlaub), the latest feature from hit German filmmaker Bora Dagtekin. Picture Tree will introduce the project to buyers during the Cannes Market with a first teaser. Dagtekin
Principal in South Korea under probe for sending fake wedding notifications to co-workers
The authorities suspect the principal was trying to collect congratulatory money from co-workers.
Divorces among long-married couples overtake early-marriage splits in S. Korea for first time
Women aged 60 or older accounted for more than 22% of divorce-related legal consultations in February.
Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats, as well
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
Saving chocolate while restoring rainforests? Rock dust boosts soil nutrition and supports farmers
Chocolate is the food of the gods. The name of the tree from which the confection originates, Theobroma cacao, combines the Greek words for god (theós) and food (brôma). This small evergreen tree grows in tropical forests rich in both biodiversity and carbon.
Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet
Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code.
Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.
UniCredit CEO says taking control of Commerzbank ‘not the expected scenario’
The Italian lender is making a takeover bid for German rival Commerzbank, despite pushback in Germany.
Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
Little progress has been made on the agreement since it was signed in 2001.
Two killed in blast at Kazakhstan’s largest zinc plant, emergency ministry says
MOSCOW, May 5 - Two people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at the Kazzinc plant, Kazakhstan's largest zinc production facility owned by Glencore, the company said on Tuesday.
Malaysian minister calls for update on ‘corporate mafia’ probe
The government has ordered law enforcement agencies to probe the allegations involving the businessmen.
Shut Down Turnkey Totalitarianism
William Binney, the NSA surveillance architect-turned-whistleblower, called it the " turnkey totalitarian state ." Whoever sits in power gains access to a boundless surveillance empire that scorns privacy and crushes dissent. Politicians will come and go, but you can help us
Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving
Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Trump says he will bring up topic of Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai in Xi summit
The move adds a potential friction point to an agenda already complicated by the Iran war.
Indian Film Star Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Government After Historic Tamil Nadu Election Win
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar – the 51-year-old Tamil cinema superstar known to fans worldwide as Vijay, or simply as “Thalapathy” (Commander) – has delivered the most seismic electoral debut in Tamil Nadu’s modern history. His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in Monday’s
‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security
The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South
MetFilm Sales Acquires Mongolian Documentary ‘Colors of White Rock’ Ahead of World Premiere at Tribeca (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based MetFilm Sales has acquired Mongolian filmmaker Khoroldorj Choijoovanchig’s debut feature documentary “Colors of White Rock” for worldwide sales representation. The film will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month as part of the official
Sexual violence and rape offences are rising in the EU, new data shows
Reports of rape and sexual violence surge in the EU as the bloc pushes for a consent-based definition of rape.
Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy
Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy
