Taylor Swift Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Looks Back at Overcoming ‘Industry Battles’

Swift thanked her parents and brother in her emotional and heartfelt speech on Thursday evening

US confirms third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week

By Jonathan Saul and Nidhi Verma LONDON/NEW DELHI, June 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. jet fired two missiles into the engine room of the tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed, as authorities said the 20 crew members were safe after the third strike on

Johor state election to be held on Jul 11; Negeri Sembilan to go to the polls on Aug 1

Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi had announced the official dissolution of the state legislative assembly on Jun 1 while Negeri Sembilan’s was dissolved on Jun 5.

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2026 Winners

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, which aim to highlight outstanding original talents and help their film careers, have revealed the 2026 winners for their fourth annual edition. Jack Hughes won the Fiction category with his film “Deadheading,” while Christine Seow and “Two

Africa: ZCTU Blames South Africa's Soft Stance On Zimbabwe for Migration Crisis

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreFashion News ArticlesEpaper Access SubscriptionBusiness News AnalysisTHE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has blamed neighboring South Africa's (SA) soft stance on Zimbabwe's political crisis for the continued migration crisis.

Africa: Red Card Chaos As Mexico Sink South Africa in World Cup Opener

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Malaysian tourists slammed for sending 1,200 parcels from Taobao to hotel in China

The travel agency posted a video of the incident on the social media app Xiaohongshu.

Africa: Xenophobia - FG Threatens AU Action Against South Africa

[Vanguard] The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek a permanent solution.

Africa: Xenophobia - 258 Nigerians Evacuated By FG From South Africa Land in Lagos

[This Day] Abuja -- The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched down on their home soil on Thursday after the Nigerian government assisted in their evacuation.

Africa: Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi Postponed Amid Travel and Participation Uncertainties

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July has been postponed.

Africa: Africa Urged to Move From Policy Design to Delivery of Scale

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called on Africa to move "from policy design to delivery of scale" and from "promising pilots to measurable impact."

Johor state election to be held on July 11, Negri Sembilan polls on Aug 1: Malaysian media

Negeri Sembilan's state poll will be held on Aug 1.

Africa: Sharks, Seals, Hunters, Tourists - How Wildlife-Human Interactions Matter for Conservation

[The Conversation Africa] Our relationships with wildlife are dynamic. They can change rapidly and unexpectedly.

Africa: Appolonia - the Story of an African Kingdom That Resisted the Atlantic Slave Trade

[The Conversation Africa] The transatlantic slave trade was a multilayered, highly commercialised global enterprise that lasted from the early 1500s to the mid 1800s.

Africa: 'Human Rights Are Part of Our DNA' - UN Launches Global Alliance to Counter Rising Threats

[UN News] The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change.

Olivia Rodrigo Trades Pop-Punk for New Wave — and Angst for True Love (for Half an Album) — in the Excellent ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’: Review

The third time’s the third charm for Olivia Rodrigo, who is beginning to look like she might be constitutionally incapable of not turning in one of the year’s most diverting albums, in any given try. Not many artists have started off with as smashing a three-peat as Rodrigo and

Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty

More than 20,000 votes cast in Butterfly Conservation’s poll of 60 native species to find nation’s favourite for first time The votes are in on Britain’s favourite butterfly, and it is one of the most ubiquitous yet spectacular backyard beauties that has flown to victory. With

‘The birds will fly away’: can Albania’s flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists?

A luxury resort backed by the US president’s family may be built on a wildlife-rich nature reserve in one of Europe’s poorest nations If the real estate dreams of a billionaire political family come true, an island in one of Europe’s poorest countries will become a luxury hotel

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Has Arrived

The superstar has finally released her highly anticipated third studio album

Olivia Rodrigo Tells a Beautiful, Crushing Love Story

The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith

China warns of risk of 'extreme floods' in desert regions

Trillionaire welfare baby Elon Musk is born

SpaceX goes public Friday (June 12) at around US$1.7 trillion. Elon Musk owns enough SpaceX stock that, on top of everything else he holds, Musk becomes the first person in human history to cross the trillion-dollar line. The coverage will be all hype. Unprecedented. A genius.

Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe

With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism.

China warns of risk of ‘extreme floods’ in desert regions

This is due to abnormally high temperatures, heavy rainfall, and rapid glacier melt.

Cambodia's renewable energy push helps shield economy from oil shocks, says minister

Hydro and solar power have helped Cambodia keep electricity prices stable despite rising global energy costs, the country’s Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak tells CNA's Roland Lim.

Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North

Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.

Steven Spielberg’s Advice for ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Directors: “Don’t Let Success Go to Your Heads”

The three-time Oscar winner can relate to 26-year-old Curry Barker and 20-year-old Kane Parsons, having made the classic film 'Jaws' in his 20s.

2-0 victory for Mexico in dramatic World Cup opening match against South Africa

Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.

Jakarta to deploy thousands of police officers as students protest against Prabowo

Traffic diversions and road closures may be imposed depending on the crowd size and conditions.

‘Off Campus’ Team Warns Anyone Harassing Cast ‘Will Be Removed’ From Social Media Accounts

As the series prepares for its second season, Off Campus issued a message for those targeting cast members

Jon Hamm Not Eligible for Emmy Guest Actor Race for ‘The Morning Show’ Due to Submission Error

Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race for his work in the Apple TV drama “The Morning Show,” Variety has confirmed. Due to a clerical error by the studio, Hamm was submitted in the guest actor in a drama series category for his performance as Paul

Trump flip-flops on Iran again as Israel and Netanyahu can only watch from afar

If anything pushes Trump to reignite the war with Iran, it will be sheer weariness of Tehran's stalling tactics ■ The IDF is nowhere near a decisive victory in Lebanon, and its current deployment is not even aiming for one ■ The coalition's priority is protecting its own

Cornyn predicts post-midterms will be 'most miserable two years' of Trump's life

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) predicted in a new interview that the two years after the November midterm elections will be the "most miserable two years" of President Trump's life. Cornyn spoke with The New York Times in his first extensive interview following his defeat to Texas

Building robust materials from start may ease critical mineral risks, perspective argues

Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) outline in a perspective paper how high-performance materials for batteries, hydrogen technologies, wind turbines, energy conversion, chemical processes and modern electronics can be designed to be

How CJ ENM’s ‘Kitchen Soldier’ and ‘Filing for Love’ Are Rewriting K-Drama’s Global Playbook: ‘Less Made in Korea, More Made With Korea’

When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” screened at Series Mania in Lille this March, Sebastian Kim was watching the audience as much as the screen. The series had been viewed internally at Korean media giant CJ ENM as a gamble. “We viewed it as a bold and somewhat risky project,

First panda born in Indonesia makes public debut at Taman Safari

The six-month-old cub named Satrio “Rio” Wiratama weighs 13.7kg.

South Korea’s ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident

Prosecutors argued the move was aimed at creating a pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident

Yoon was given life in jail in February for leading an insurrection to "paralyse" South Korea's National Assembly with his martial law declaration.

When caregiving takes over childhood: South Korea’s hidden child labour

Researchers found that many routinely washed dishes, cleaned homes, prepared meals, cared for siblings.

Rain, aftershocks hamper rescuers as Philippine quake toll hits 55

A government tally released on June 12 revealed eight additional deaths.

Male nurses in Malaysia group against proposal to recruit Indonesian nurses

It was reported recently that Indonesia is prepared to supply up to 15,000 nurses to Malaysia.

‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film Based on Emerson, Lake & Palmer Song Sets Isaac Ezban as Director (EXCLUSIVE)

Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s epic prog anthem “Karn Evil 9” has inspired a new sci-fi dystopian film, which is now in development after landing a screenwriter and director. Isaac Ezban (“The Incident,” “Párvulos”) is set to direct the film from a script by Tim Hedrick (“Avatar: The

Former refugees look to ignite Australia's World Cup

SANTA CLARA, California, June 11 - Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World Cup and look to answer the nation's call for goals.

Kennedy Center board appeals order to remove Trump's name from building

The Kennedy Center board of trustees on Thursday appealed a federal judge's order to remove President Trump's name from the exterior of the building just ahead of the judge's deadline, according to court filings. The board had also voted earlier in the day to stay U.S. District

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates.

Japan launches flagship H3 rocket after previous mission failed

The rocket had been grounded since the failure in December 2025.

Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in Africa

In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts. The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of

Displaced families bury Hezbollah dead in temporary graves

At a cemetery in southern Lebanon, Ghada Hussein clutched images of her son, a Hezbollah fighter killed in an Israeli strike and buried in a temporary grave because the family cannot return to her border village. In a section just above the regular cemetery in Haret Saida,