In Sudan and Afghanistan, disaster upon disaster
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Ariana Grande Thanks ‘My Therapists and Gay People’ During VMAs Video of the Year Speech
The singer took home the trophy for "Brighter Days Ahead" longform video
What it was like inside court as mushroom murderer was jailed for life
The BBC's Katy Watson was in the courtroom as Erin Patterson was sentenced to life.
‘Tip of the methane iceberg’: 130,000 coal boreholes must be audited after toxic leaks in Queensland, experts say
Concerns abandoned coal boreholes in Queensland and NSW could be emitting ‘equivalent of 65m cars’ worth of methane Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Conservationists
What it was like as Australia’s mushroom murderer was jailed for life
Watch: What it was like as Australia’s mushroom murderer was jailed for life
Jimmy Kimmel Says It’s Unlikely ‘Live In Front of a Studio Audience’ Will Ever Return
Jimmy Kimmel is keeping “Live In Front of a Studio Audience” on a permanent pause. The series of specials, which earned raves and multiple Emmy Awards via three installments in May 2019, December 2019 and December 2021, haven’t been back since the death of icon Norman Lear in
Skull Chart math behind Trump’s climbdown on all things China
The newest National Defense Strategy just delivered to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls for refocusing the Department of War on domestic and regional missions instead of global adversaries like China and Russia. The document – supposedly the work of Under Secretary of War
Spurs 'not for sale' as owner rejects approaches
Board says club's owner has "unequivocally rejected" two expressions of interest in buying it.
‘Nuremberg’ Review’: Russell Crowe Plays Nazi War Criminal Hermann Göring in an Old-School Oscar-Bait Movie Out to Explore the Nature of Evil
"Nuremberg," competent and watchable as it is, isn’t big on psychological tension or insight. It’s supposed to be an irony that Göring and Kelley become "friends," or at least that they establish an intimate intellectual bond, sort of like Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Wins First-Ever Emmy in Wake of Cancelation
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” may have been canceled, but it won the respect of the Hollywood industry. The long-running late-night program picked up its first-ever Emmy statuette, winning outstanding directing for a variety series for Jim Hoskinson for the episode,
Duckworth says DHS fled Navy base near Chicago during visit from Democrats
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Sunday said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fled a Navy base near Chicago during a visit from Democrats. Trump border czar Tom Homan confirmed late last month that the Trump administration was discussing using Naval Station Great
European leaders to visit US to discuss war in Ukraine, Trump says
Trump's comments came as he signalled his administration would impose a second phase of sanctions on Moscow.
In a first in South Korea, AI locates missing person by analysing camera footage
Police said that if humans had searched manually, it could have taken more than 10 hours.
Commentary: Japan deserves far better leadership than this
After weeks of speculation, Shigeru Ishiba is finally stepping down. The next head must restore the LDP’s centre-right credibility, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.
Sombr Finds His Inner Heartthrob During VMAs Main Stage Debut
The 20-year-old musician continued his breakout year with a medley featuring "Back to Friends" and "12 to 12"
Alibaba leads $100 million investment in Chinese humanoid robot startup
Capital is rushing into humanoids — X Square Robot has completed eight fundraising rounds in less than two years since the startup was founded.
Palestinian prisoners not being given adequate food, Israel top court says
The court said the state is legally obligated to provide enough food to ensure "a basic level of existence."
Australian woman jailed for life after serving toxic mushroom lunch
Erin Patterson handed prison sentence after killing three relatives with beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Alan Cumming Confirms He’s Wrapped Filming His Nightcrawler Part
Alan Cumming took home the Emmy for outstanding host for a reality competition program for “The Traitors” on Sunday night at the Creative Arts Emmys. But backstage, Cumming, who is reprising his role as Nightcrawler from “X2″ for “Avengers: Doomsday,” was asked how he was
Trial begins for New Zealand woman accused of murdering her two children
SYDNEY - A Korean-born New Zealand woman went on trial on Monday in Auckland charged with murdering her two children, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases in an abandoned storage locker after an online auction.
Ian McKellen Forced to Skip TIFF Premiere of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ on Medical Advice: ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’
It was doctor’s orders, but sadly Ian McKellen couldn’t attend the Toronto Film Festival premiere of “The Christophers,” a new Steven Soderbergh film that gives the Oscar nominee his meatiest role in years. In a pre-taped introduction, McKellen said his “medical advisers” told
Toronto: Jafar Panahi Calls for a World Where “We’re All Free” Amid Authoritarian Threats
The Iranian auteur called for people to take heed of signs that point to rising political repression worldwide while accepting an award at the Toronto Film Festival’s Tribute Awards.
With Silksong in our hands, Steam's new reigning wishlist kings are both kind of basket cases: The partially-released Deadlock and lawsuit lightning rod Subnautica 2
The heart wants what it wants.
J Balvin Brings Down the House With ‘Zun Zun’ and ‘Noventa’ at the 2025 VMAs
He was joined by Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, and DJ Snake
Steven Tyler Holds Back Tears, Yungblud Brings the Energy in Emotional VMAs Ozzy Osbourne Tribute
How do you follow a mega-all-star tribute like the one the inimitable Ozzy Osbourne received in England in July? The VMAs chose their spots by enlisting a pair of suitable, generation-spanning pair of singers — Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and British young gun Yungblud — and
Ozzy Osbourne VMAs Tribute: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Yungblud Bark at the Moon Person
All-star performance featured a medley of heavy metal legend's "Crazy Train," "Changes," and "Mama, I'm Coming Home"
VMAs: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler And Joe Perry Cover Ozzy Osbourne
A little over a month ago, Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack that came just two weeks after the Black Sabbath legend performed at his epic farewell concert in Birmingham. One of the many guest performers at that farewell concert was one of Osbourne’s old pal Steven Tyler. At
South Korean and Japanese defence ministers to hold talks in Seoul
SEOUL - The South Korean and Japanese defence ministers will hold talks in Seoul on Monday, Seoul's defence ministry said, marking the first official visit by a Japanese defence minister to South Korea in a decade.
Young doctors in South Korea abandon residencies, open dermatology clinics instead
The dermatology field tends to offer higher profits and lower legal risks than other fields.
‘Nuremberg’ Courts Oscar Buzz: Russell Crowe Delivers His Best Work Since ‘Cinderella Man’ as Leo Woodall Emerges as a Breakout Contender
James Vanderbilt’s courtroom drama “Nuremberg” may be rooted in history, but it’s also quite possibly one of the season’s most timely and awards-worthy films. Centered on the first international tribunal that put Nazi leaders on trial, the film is a riveting psychological
Trump to visit Museum of the Bible on Monday
President Trump is set to visit Washington, D.C.’s Museum of the Bible on Monday morning. Trump will also give remarks while at the museum amid a meeting of his Religious Liberty Commission. The administration signaled Trump's visit is intended to underscore its defense of
Japan’s ex-foreign minister Motegi says he will run in LDP leadership race
PM Shigeru Ishiba said on Sept 7 he would resign as party leader and leader of the country.
‘Task’ Creator Brad Ingelsby and Stars Tom Pelphrey and Emilia Jones Unpack Episode 1: From the Haunting Final Shot to the Bloody Drug House Shoot Out
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the series premiere finale of “Task,” now streaming in HBO Max. “Task,” Brad Ingelsby’s follow-up to “Mare of Easttown,” starts out like a slice-of-life drama before erupting in explosive violence in the last half of its first
Mariah Carey Runs Through Greatest Hits During Video Vanguard VMA Performance
Carey took a moment during her speech to playfully call MTV out for taking so long to give her a VMA, joking, "What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for?"
Seoul taxis under fire after Japanese TV reveals driver overcharging foreign tourists
The city has been carrying out a crackdown on cab drivers’ unfair treatment of tourists.
Lady Gaga Transforms MSG Into a Gothic Ballroom for VMAs Performance
Gaga is the most nominated performer this year with 12 nods, including for Video of the Year and Artist of the Year
Mariah Carey Accepts Video Vanguard Award From Ariana Grande, Performs Career-Spanning Medley at MTV VMAs
Mariah Carey graced the MTV VMAs stage on Sunday to accept the Video Vanguard Award from Ariana Grande, delivering a speech and giving a career-spanning performance of songs including “Honey,” “We Belong Together” and “Fantasy (Remix).” Grande introduced Carey’s performance,
Adding controller support to the System Shock 2 remaster meant re-recording decades-old voice acting
"To jump, simply press the spacebar."
Sabrina Carpenter Gets Wet (in the Rain!) During 2025 VMAs ‘Tears’ Performance
The singer enlisted a handful of famous Drag Queens for the dance-heavy act
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Satellite in From Germany for ‘Losers’ Performance at 2025 VMAs
The rappers-turned-Nashville-stars delivered a charismatic performance of their collab from Post's F-1 Trillion album
Toronto: Director of Reinstated TIFF October 7 Film Says He Feels Vindicated But “Battered”
"We got what we wanted. But why didn't this happen in the first place?" Barry Avrich tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Sabrina Carpenter Rises From Manhole in MTV VMAs Performance Supporting Trans Rights
Sabrina Carpenter brought a high-speed and ultra punchy energy to her performance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night. Emerging from a manhole, Carpenter recreated the same shimmering look and feel of her latest single “Tears,” recreating the song’s Colman Domingo-featuring music
AI has no idea what it’s doing, but it’s threatening us all
Artificial intelligence is reshaping law, ethics, and society at a speed that threatens fundamental human dignity. Dr. Maria Randazzo of Charles Darwin University warns that current regulation fails to protect rights such as privacy, autonomy, and anti-discrimination. The
VMAs: Sabrina Carpenter Performs “Tears” Live For The First Time
Fresh off the release of her new album Man’s Best Friend — her second album in a row to debut at #1 — Sabrina Carpenter performed album highlight “ Tears ” live for the first time at the VMAs tonight. Evoking the retro, Rocky Horror Picture Show -inspired visuals of the song’s
Rosé Thanks Bruno Mars, Blackpink, Herself for Song of the Year Win at VMAs
She accepted the Moon Person for "Apt.," her hit with her "idol and incredible teacher" Bruno Mars
Massachusetts governor calls Trump Patriot 2.0 ICE action 'political theater'
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Sunday called the Trump administration’s “Patriot 2.0” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in her state “political theater" and a "power grab." “Look, I'll say this, I'm a former prosecutor. I'm a former attorney general. I've