This drone reveals what lies beneath snow and soil

Using self-developed drones and advanced sensors, researchers can now see both under the snow and into the ground. The scientists' goal is to reduce societal risk and environmental encroachment.

‘Masters of the Universe’: Camila Mendes Saves Nicholas Galitzine’s Life in New Footage

The two stars joined director Travis Knight on the CinemaCon stage for Amazon MGM's feature take on the Mattel property.

Amazon MGM Makes Blood Oath to Theater Owners of 15 Movies Per Year: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Was ‘Just the Beginning’

“Project Hail Mary” and its $525 million dollar global box office haul was not a fluke, Amazon MGM Studios swore on a stack of James Bond novels in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. The tech monolith’s film arm took the main stage at CinemaCon — the annual gathering of movie

Australia, Malaysia pledge to strengthen energy supply chain resilience in wake of Iran war

SYDNEY, April 16 (Reuters) - Australia and Malaysia are committed to working together to strengthen their energy supply chain resilience and promote stable trade flows, the countries said in a joint statement on Thursday. The statement added that Australia and Malaysia shared

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream beginner's tricks and tips to help you get started

Our guide lists out a few tips to help you start your island in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

How to share images and videos in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

You can't use the built-in image uploading feature for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, but you can still manually upload your media. Here's how.

How to cheer up your Miis in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

If your Mii got rejected and is depressed, here's how to cheer them up quickly in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help," Infantino told an

Seeking rest and relaxation? Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel.

Foxes and birds could be 'early warning system' to survey spread of antibiotic resistance into ecosystems

Red foxes and birds regularly cross between human-dominated and natural ecosystems. For this reason, they may be heralds of spreading antibiotic resistance into ecosystems unexposed to antibiotic pressures, a study done in Italy showed. Results indicated that the share of K.

Michael B. Jordan, Adria Arjona Get Flirty in Action-Packed ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer

The stars took the stage at CinemaCon ahead of the heist movie hitting theaters in 2027.

US Big Oil earning $30 million per hour from Iran war

US President Donald Trump’s unprovoked war of choice in Iran has been a goldmine for America’s fossil fuels industry, which is earning massive windfall profits thanks to the rise in the price of petroleum. An analysis published by The Guardian on Wednesday estimated that the

Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer Seduces CinemaCon With Art, Sex and an Oscar-Winning Six Pack

Fresh off a triumphant Oscar win, Michael B. Jordan hit CinemaCon to showcase his latest directorial effort: a slick remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair.” The annual convention of movie theater owners got a sneak peek at Jordan’s project — the third big-screen take on the story

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday

Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

By Steve Holland and Maayan Lubell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, April 16 (Reuters) - Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that

Thai Pitch at Cannes Unveils Three Projects for 11th Edition, Led by Ekachai Uekrongtham’s WWII Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

Three Thai feature projects – among them a World War II drama from “Beautiful Boxer” helmer Ekachai Uekrongtham – will go before industry buyers and programmers at the 11th edition of Thai Pitch at Cannes, set for May 18–19 at the Thai Pavilion in Village International. The

Malaysia plans to use tycoon Amin’s new migrant worker system

Some say Mr Amin play a role in Malaysia's systemic exploitation of migrant workers.

Ariana Grande and Ben Stiller Face Off in Chaotic New ‘Focker In-Law’ Trailer

Robert De Niro reprises his role as retired CIA operative Jack Byrnes

Syria's Kurds register for citizenship after decades of marginalisation

In a packed hall in Qamishli's sports stadium in northeast Syria, Firas Ahmad is one of dozens of Kurds waiting to apply for citizenship after many in the minority were barred from doing so for decades. Since last week, "unregistered" Kurds, who have been stateless since a

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

SYDNEY, April 16 - A former U.S. Marine Corps pilot on Thursday lost an appeal against his extradition from Australia to the United States on charges of violating U.S. arms control laws while training Chinese pilots.

Elevate Production Finance and Privata Capital Join Forces on New Indie Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

A new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will give Elevate Production Finance substantially greater firepower to lend to independent film and television productions worldwide. Elevate Production Finance CEO Charles Auty said in a statement: “The new fund with Privata

Analysts say PC gaming is now the one platform where more than 50% of revenue comes from games outside the top 20

We do love a stacked back catalogue.

Tillis on Trump's reasoning for posting AI Jesus image: 'I’ll take it at face value'

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said on Wednesday that he was willing to take President Trump’s explanation for a controversial post depicting the president as a Jesus-like figure at “face value,” arguing that he was more concerned with Trump’s comments toward Pope Leo XIV. “I worry

South Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1 amid BTS comeback, up 23% from previous year

South Korea recorded a first-quarter record of 4.76 million foreign tourist arrivals.

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry In Guyang-ri, a farming village of 70 households about 90 minutes south-east of Seoul, people gather for communal free lunches six days a week. The

Gummybear International and Toonz Mark 20 Years of Gummibär With Feature Film Set for 2027 (EXCLUSIVE)

Gummybear International Inc. is celebrating two decades of Gummibär, the animated character whose 2006 viral hit “I’m a Gummy Bear” made it one of the earliest breakout successes on the internet, with the company now eyeing a feature film for 2027 in partnership with Toonz

Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow

Asian equities tracked Wall Street, which also saw all-time peaks.

‘The Fear of 13’ Broadway Review: Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson’s Dynamic Performances Rein in a Tonally Bumpy Play

At age 21, Nick Yarris was stopped during a routine traffic stop, arrested and sentenced to die for the rape and murder of a young wife and mother. Though Yarris did not commit this crime, he would spend the next 22 years of his life in confinement awaiting an execution date.

Vance tells Pope Leo to 'be careful', Homan says 'leave politics alone'

Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.” Vance, a Catholic,

US ex-Marine loses extradition appeal in China pilots case

Daniel Duggan has been held in prison since his arrest in 2022, shortly after he returned from living in China.

Composer jailed for defrauding investors in fake BTS business scheme in South Korea

He also claimed to have a personal relationship with Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk.

From the air to the field: How nitrogen fertilizer helps feed the world—and why supply chains matter

When lightning strikes a paddock, it does more than scorch grass and scare the cows. The electrical discharge breaks apart nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere, converting them into a form that falls to Earth in rain and becomes available to plants. It is a natural process,

China's economy poised for Q1 rebound but Iran war jolts 2026 outlook

China's economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook

As the world's biggest energy importer and a heavily export-reliant economy, China is vulnerable to an oil shock already slowing trade, lifting factory costs and darkening the outlook for the year.

Gloria Trevi Can Use Mexican Courts to Build Defense in Sex Cult Case. Her Detractors are Worried

“I don’t think the Jane Does will get justice if the courts in Mexico are involved," one supporter of the Jane Doe plaintiffs tells Rolling Stone

LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumors

LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the breakaway tour is on the verge of collapse due to the possible withdrawal of Saudi Arabian financing. The Saudi-backed tour has bitterly divided the world of

Penang cracks down on syringe toy due to safety concerns

A state official said the toy poses risks because of its resemblance to medical equipment.

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.

Viral chat logs renew alarm over sexual violence on campuses in Indonesia

Student forums and petitions have been launched at several universities.

Hourly check-ins a hassle for Malaysian civil servants working from home

The hourly check-ins are done to ensure officers do not slack off.

Mangosteens now more expensive than durians in Malaysia because of supply shortages

Musang King durian prices have also dropped by 80 per cent.

South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

The meeting is currently scheduled for April 23, sources said.

COVID-19 in mink farm reveals early lung damage

What happens inside the lungs before COVID-19 symptoms appear? Research in mink offers a rare window into the early stages of the disease. These insights matter for both animal and human health. Researchers and veterinary pathologists from Wageningen Bioveterinary Research

Rogers holds slim cash advantage in Michigan over Dem opponents

The Republican was out-raised by two of his Democratic rivals.

Allbirds shares soar after pivot from shoes to AI

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

Platner raised $4 million, but Collins retains cash advantage

The Maine senator has a financial leg up over whoever wins the June primary.