Four dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali

The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.

Estonia says arson attack on Ukrainian restaurant was ordered by Russia's intelligence services

A court says Russia’s intelligence service hired the Moldovan national and sent him to Estonia to carry out the attack.

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Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles with software glitch due to crash risk

18 models affected by malfunction that could increase crash risk.

Ramaswamy raises nearly $10 million since entering Ohio gubernatorial race

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy raised nearly $10 million since entering the statewide race roughly four months ago, according to his campaign. Ramaswamy, who ran in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary before dropping out in mid-January last

Nevada Democrat says Trump megabill could push gamblers 'into the black market'

Democratic Rep. Dina Titus (Nev.) said on Wednesday that the GOP megabill backed by President Trump will have an adverse impact on gamblers due to its tax provisions. The big, beautiful bill text would strike previous deductibles by 10 percent, according to the senate passed

Dan Rather on Paramount’s $16 Million Trump Settlement: ‘It Was a Sell-Out to Extortion by the President’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Legendary former CBS News anchor Dan Rather expressed disappointment Wednesday at Paramount Global’s decision to pay $16 million to the Trump administration and settle its lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” report. “It’s a sad day for journalism,” Rather told Variety. “It’s a sad day

The deadline for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ trade tariffs is looming

US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on implementing so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on some 180 trading partners ends on July 8. How are countries responding to the threat, and will the tariffs be re-applied from July 9? The United States is demanding four things from all

Kilmar Ábrego García says he was tortured in El Salvadorian prison. Hundreds...

Kilmar Ábrego García says he was tortured in El Salvadorian prison . Hundreds of people are still there, sent there from the US by the Trump administration to be tortured, all sanctioned by the Supreme Court and Congress.

Prabowo’s inner circle sets up a think tank to help businesses navigate Indonesia’s bureaucracy

There is some unease over Prasasti's role, given the possible conflicts of interest.

Jurassic World: Rebirth was filmed in Thailand. Here are the featured locations you can visit

Key locations include Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi, Ko Kradan in Trang Province, Phang-Nga Bay (Ao Phang Nga National Park) in Phang Nga and Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave) in Trang Province.

Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Shaquille O’Neal to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Gordan Ramsey, Rami Malek, Stanley Tucci and Angélique Kidjo also join the new class of honorees.

‘Pretty Thing’ Review: A Casual Lover Turns Committed Stalker in a Medium-Hot Thriller With Alicia Silverstone

Attraction proves problematic if not fatal in “Pretty Thing.” Those who’ve missed the steaminess of the peak “erotic thriller” era as defined by “9 1/2 Weeks,” “Basic Instinct” and so forth may find some nostalgic pleasure in this slick if more modest enterprise, with Alicia

China’s north and west on alert after sweeping rains trigger deadly floods

BEIJING - China's north and west braced for flash floods and landslides on Thursday as annual 'Plum Rains' left a trail of destruction and prompted the mobilisation of thousands of rescue workers to pull people from floodwaters.

Johnson stares down hard-liners on megabill procedural vote

Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete

People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.

AI-driven human trafficking scams from South-east Asia spreading globally: Interpol

The trend prompted the issuance of an Orange Notice to warn of the serious and escalating threat.

Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately

The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Members Seek to Restore Organization Amid Disputes with New Owners of Golden Globes

Veteran board members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association are seeking to re-establish the organization, two years after the Golden Globe Awards and other assets of the HFPA were acquired by Dick Clark Productions and investor Todd Boehly’s Eldridge holding company. The

U.S. citizen seeks $1 million after arrest, detention for recording immigration raid

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) said Wednesday they were preparing to initiate a $1 million lawsuit on behalf of a U.S. citizen detained in Los Angeles after recording a raid at a local Home Depot store. The civil rights organization filed a

4 dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Indonesia’s Bali

The vessel sank around 11.20pm on July 2 in the Bali Strait as it sailed to Bali from Java.

Mount Everest’s trash-covered slopes are being cleaned by drones

Enlisting drones can help speed up the process to collect rubbish and reduce the danger for Sherpas.

Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty

Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.

Malaysian nurses following the money abroad for more opportunities

They are taking up offers from countries like Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong

The Shandong and its escort vessels will be in Hong Kong for five days and host tours and cultural exchange activities.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Diddy’s legal team have requested an expedited process after Judge Subramanian proposed 3 October as a date for the rapper’s sentencing in his months-long sex trafficking and racketeering case.

4 dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali

The vessel was carrying 65 people when it sank around 11.20pm on Wednesday (Jul 2) in the Bali Strait.

Julie Bowen Thought ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Would Replace Her With a ‘Younger Woman’: ‘I Didn’t Think They’d Bring Me Back at All’

Julie Bowen was surprised when Netflix asked her to return for “Happy Gilmore 2.” During a recent interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, Bowen explained she was certain she’d be replaced as the love interest for Adam Sandler’s titular golfer by a younger actress for the

Inside the Courtroom for the Sean Combs Verdict: ‘There Were Gasps’

In a bonus episode of Variety‘s Strictly Business podcast, reporter Ethan Shanfeld provided insight into how the verdict for the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial played out in the courtroom. The trial resulted in a split verdict. Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation

Chip Roy says Senate's Medicaid cuts 'a bit better' than expected

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said during a recent interview that Medicaid cuts in the Senate-passed “big, beautiful bill” are a “bit better” than what he expected, but he added that he still has “concerns.” “I will note that I have now gotten a little bit more information on some

Trump tells Powell to leave

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says Powell should ‘resign immediately’ President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie

Wanna Sit Down? You Gotta Solve The Rubik’s Cube Chair.

If you want to sit in this chair, you have to be able to solve a Rubik’s Cube because the chair is a Rubik’s Cube . (Ok, technically it looks like you only need to place the four leg corners of the chair correctly, but we’re not going to pick nits on this because it is fun and

Miley Cyrus Shares Sweet Memory of Father in Reaction to Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

"This moment will live forever," said Cyrus of the Tinseltown news

Why the Dalai Lama decided not to break from tradition on his successor

His decision reflected the fine line that even a modernising Dalai Lama must tread.

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI

The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

How House Republicans could bypass their own budget

New Zealand’s South Island braces for further heavy rains, some homes evacuated

Local authorities have warned of landslides and surface flooding.

US, India push for trade pact after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam: Sources

But disagreements over US dairy and agriculture remained unresolved.

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products recalled over possible listeria contamination

A listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats led to 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.

Quinta Brunson ‘Looking Forward’ to Moving on From ‘Abbott Elementary’ Role and Acting ‘Against Type’: ‘I Have Cast Members Who Would Love to Pursue Other Projects’

“Abbott Elementary” star, showrunner and creator Quinta Brunson is looking forward to her next big project. During a recent interview with Bustle, the Emmy-winner explained that she is “looking forward to moving away” from her role as elementary school teacher Janine Teagues.

'There is a problem': Meta users complain of being shut out of their accounts

After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.

Diddy’s Lawyers Declare ‘Great Victory’ After Mixed Verdict: ‘The Media Got It Wrong’

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ team of lawyers have spoken out following the mixed verdict of his criminal trial, giving a brief press conference outside of the courthouse. This morning, their client, the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul, was found guilty on two counts of transportation to

How secret ‘side deal’ helped seal Paramount’s $16M settlement with Trump — and here’s who deserves the credit

The move should now clear the way for Paramount's long-awaited sale to independent studio Skydance.

Disiniblud – “Disiniblud”

In March, composers and multi-instrumentalists Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith announced their joint project called Disiniblud. They shared two tracks from the upcoming eponymous album, and now they’re back with a self-titled song.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk

An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.

Afrobeats Loves Bnxn’s Features. On His New Album, He’s the ‘Captain’

The star's sophomore album is out now, bringing sexy drill, gospel, and more to his Nigerian sound