Fire kills 12 people in Sri Lankan home for older people

COLOMBO, June 4 - A dozen people have died in a fire at a home for older people in Sri Lanka, police said on Thursday, while another eight have been hospitalised.

Social media operation linked to Iran manipulated public through fake Irish and Scottish profiles

Researchers say that social media accounts affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed as Scottish and Irish nationals in order to cultivate their following, before switching their narrative to spread pro-Iranian discourse online.

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

June 4 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24 hours of all concerned parties approving it. The comments appeared to refer to

Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest

AI PCs to make up more than half of sales in 2026, says Asus co-CEO

American AI hardware giant Nvidia this week announced its entry into the consumer PC arena, in collaboration with Asus and other companies.

'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged 56, AFP learned Thursday from a member of her close circle. "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her

Ethiopia: Tigray tensions cast shadow over Abiy Ahmed’s election victory

As Ethiopia celebrates another electoral milestone, security analysts are watching a different contest unfold in the north, where shifting alliances, unresolved territorial disputes and a struggle for power in Tigray could prove more consequential than the vote itself.

Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says

The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.

Protesters clash with police in Albania over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort – video

Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner , Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to intensify after opponents rejected an offer from the country’s prime minister 'to discuss solutions'. Footage showed police firing water cannon at protesters

Amazon suggests IO Interactive might not return for 007 First Light sequel

The U.S. company, which holds the rights to the James Bond franchise, has indicated it could take on publishing and perhaps even development duties.

Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

When a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus struck passengers on a cruise ship and seemed to be spreading, there were no treatments for those who fell ill and no vaccines to protect others.

Ayatollah says Iran delivered 'decisive blow' to 'malicious enemy'

In an unexpected statement on Thursday, Iran’s Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the “malicious enemy” has been defeated with “a decisive blow” to the US, in a possible signal of preparing the Iranian nation for an impending peace deal.

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea

At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.

Transparency and trust

In simple situations with obvious metrics, transparency earns trust. Voting, for example, benefits from audit trails and inspectability. But transparency can also undermine trust. Walking through the typical restaurant kitchen on the way to dinner probably won’t increase the

'It's not happening': EU loses hope in maritime services ban for Russian tankers

The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of Greece and Malta have made any policy shift virtually impossible.

Sherpa rescued after going missing on Everest with no food, oxygen

KATHMANDU, June 4 - A Nepali Sherpa guide has been rescued from Everest after surviving about a week on the slopes of the world's highest mountain without food or oxygen in a rare case of survival in such conditions, a hiking official said on Thursday.

SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world's first trillionaire.

New gold-palladium catalysis mechanism could advance bio-based chemical manufacturing

The building‐block chemicals behind everyday products—like shampoo bottles, food containers, and kitchen spatulas—are largely derived from oil. Researchers are now working to replace those fossil‐fuel‐based inputs with materials sourced from renewable biological systems, a

Trump Mental State in More Doubt as Damning New Video Flummoxes Rubio

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before a House committee on Wednesday, Representative Ted Lieu questioned him at length about Donald Trump’s mental decline. It was an extraordinary moment. Lieu repeatedly confronted Rubio with damning video of Trump falling asleep

Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square

Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.

Overtourism: Which European countries are becoming the most hostile to travellers?

As tourism surges across Europe, tensions with local communities are mounting over access to housing and rising costs. Which countries are seeing the biggest backlash?

Lebanon minister hopes new Israel ceasefire is ‘more genuine’ than previous truce

Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassane Salamé tells Europe Today that a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel offers hope of ending Israel-Hezbollah hostilities, despite previous truces breaches.

Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts

HANOI, June 4 - Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the U.S. Trade Representative's conclusion that it had failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labour does not fully or accurately reflect Vietnam's mitigation efforts.

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation's cattle industry and only the third time it's appeared in the U.S. in

PAS urges UMNO to collaborate in Johor polls, revive defunct political pact

PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man on Wednesday (Jun 3) called for the revival of Muafakat Nasional - created to consolidate the Malay-Muslim vote - stressing cooperation between the country’s two largest Malay-Muslim parties.

Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Perspolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated.

Miracle on Everest: Guide believed dead spotted crawling down ice

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

The $9 billion liability across the street from the Capitol

The Rayburn House Office Building is 60 years old and desperately in need of renovation. Congress isn’t exactly jumping into action.

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

Silmy Karim's arrest on Jun 4 came a day after Indonesia's Attorney General's Office (AGO) detained Dadan Hindayana, the former head of an agency which oversees President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme.

Spain detects 111 cases of rare cancer linked to breast implants

The Ministry of Health has confirmed over a hundred cases of this rare cancer linked to breast implants, mostly in women with textured prostheses.

Religious authority in Malaysia probes entrepreneur for ghost-themed birthday party for daughters

At the event, “ghosts” such as pocong - deceased persons in their burial shroud - roamed about.

Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?

The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain

Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain—a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through.

New York mayor Mamdani and Bastian Schweinsteiger unveil World Cup trophy

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger welcomed the World Cup trophy to New York as part of FIFA's official Trophy Tour ahead of the 2026 tournament.

Ramaphosa and Ruto lean into economic ties as geopolitical cracks widen

Trade, investment and regional conflicts are high on the formal agenda for Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to South Africa to meet his counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa, with political differences taking a backseat.

10 Tech Stocks Offering a Compelling Alternative as Bitcoin Plummets

British teenager sanctioned by Russia over his report on alleged Moscow-backed crypto laundering

Alexander Browder said Moscow's decision to sanction him was "a badge of honour" and that he had "exposed their Achilles’ heel".

Kagurabachi Anime World Tour stops officially announced: Here is where you can watch the first episode

The first episode of the much-hyped Kagurabachi anime will get a world premiere at anime conventions this summer.

Panther Lake has another powerful iGPU in its lineup but you'll probably never see it

I was frustrated at the lack of chips with the 10 Xe-core B370 iGPU in affordable laptops, and now I know why I'm even more frustrated.

Once Upon A Rant In Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino blasts Hollywood as a ‘flavourless sausage factory'

“These days I’d rather read a book,” Tarantino said about the current state of Hollywood. There are, however, a few films the curmudgeonous director has enjoyed...

Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis

If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

Video shows moment drone hits Kuwait airport terminal

Surveillance footage captured the moment a drone struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the latest escalation involving Iran.

Africa: Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Each Year - Children Most At Risk - WHO

[UN News] Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health, development and fragile economies, according to new data from the UN health agency.

Revealed: The most beautiful restaurants in Europe for 2026

The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food.

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

DUBAI, June 4 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran's enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public resilience and sow internal divisions. Khamenei called for national unity in the