1 dead, 7 hospitalised after tree falls near Singapore embassy in Kuala Lumpur
The incident occurred at approximately 10.20pm, pinning two vehicles beneath a massive fallen tree.
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Common antidepressant may ease long COVID’s crushing fatigue
A low-cost antidepressant may offer new hope for people struggling with long COVID fatigue. In a randomized clinical trial involving 399 adults, fluvoxamine significantly reduced fatigue and improved quality of life compared with a placebo, making it one of the first
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia, state media say
Top diplomat Choe Son Hui has flown to Moscow for talks with her Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday (Jul 19).
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
U.S. renews eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers killed
Iran's Mehr news agency said the U.S. carried out an attack near Sirik in southern Iran, adding that no casualties or damage to infrastructure have been reported, as intensifying attacks raise the possibility of a return to all-out war
North Korean foreign minister on official visit to Russia: State media
Choe Son Hui and her party departed Pyongyang for Russia on July 18.
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Tate brothers arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK
The Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek to extradite the brothers from the US, while their lawyer dismissed the new charges as "slander".
Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce that was distributed to 27 states after federal health officials linked the lettuce from its supplier in central Mexico to the spread of an “explosive diarrhea” parasite. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease
Singaporean arrested in Indonesia after police raid Jakarta house used to produce etomidate vapes
He was recruited by another Singaporean to produce 500 etomidate vape cartridges a day, local authorities said.
US military unleashes retaliatory strikes against Iran after soldiers killed in Jordan
The U.S. military unleashed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday evening in retaliation for Tehran hitting two military bases in Jordan a day prior, during which two U.S. service members were killed, the U.S. Central Command announced (Centcom). The new wave of strikes began at
Students create chemical safety model for everyday exposures
In just one course, Georgia Tech student Diya Godavarti helped develop a tool that could improve workers' responses to chemical spills or open containers. Godavarti, then a second-year chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE) student, joined a course on chemical equity
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Arrested in Miami
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers Saturday afternoon in Miami, according to AP. The charges against the brothers were not immediately made public. This isn’t the first time the Tate brothers have found themselves in cuffs. Back in
‘Mexodus’ Review: The Underground Railroad Runs South to Mexico in a Pasadena Playhouse Musical That Feels as Spirited as a Two-Man ‘Hamilton’
To paraphrase Aaliyah: Cast size ain’t nothing but a number. In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides. Still, a question may arise: How few people can you have in a musical
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel were killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
By Enas Alashray, Hatem Maher and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 19 (Reuters) - The United States launched new strikes against Iran, Central Command said, after it earlier announced that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing
Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park
Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
White House official defends Argentina’s use of Falklands banner
The White House's World Cup task force head defended Argentina's national soccer team after they displayed a banner asserting the country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands, long a source of tension with the United Kingdom, after their semi-final win over England.
Christopher Nolan Says It Will Be ‘At Least’ Three Years Until He Makes Another Movie After ‘The Odyssey’ Pushed the ‘Limits of My Own Stamina’
Christopher Nolan recently told “Today” that after giving it his all for “The Odyssey,” it will be “at least” three years until he makes another movie. “I definitely hit the limits of my own stamina and everybody’s stamina, I think,” Nolan said. “I mean, it’s ‘The Odyssey,’ of
‘Manhunter: The Final Cut’ Shows Why Director’s Cuts Are Almost Never an Improvement. But It’s Still the Greatest Thriller of Our Time
If you’re a movie buff, a cinephile, or whatever else you want to call it (I called my 2016 memoir “Movie Freak”), one of the greatest pleasures to be had is when a film grabs hold of you and won’t let go. That’s happened to me a number of times, with movies like “Nashville”
Ontario premier slams Trump wildfires criticism: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’
Ontario premier Doug Ford on Saturday blasted the criticism leveled at the Canadian government by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over its handling of raging wildfires as “totally unacceptable.” “We’re trying to get through this,” Ford told reporters
The Odyssey streaming release date window: When will it be on Peacock, Netflix, Blu-ray, and DVD?
The Odyssey is selling out IMAX screenings, but when will it come to streaming (Peacock and Netflix), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
Summer of extremes: How a faster-warming China is reshaping weather conditions
Floods, fierce storms and rising temperatures are signs of a landmass country warming faster than the global average, experts say.
Sunday shows preview: Trump election claims raise alarm; Iran war shows no end in sight
President Trump used his primetime address on Thursday night to revive his claims of foreign interference in U.S. elections, making headlines as lawmakers weigh the fallout from his push to overhaul the nation’s voting system. During the address, Trump claimed that China
Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
False claims about genetically modified chickens and state trademark fees have persisted for decades alongside the real reason.
Eric Trump Is Building An Army Of Humanoid Robot Soldiers
I would be terrified if I believed the presidential scion could actually pull this off, however
New environmental performance index highlights sustainability gains, and the challenges ahead
European countries continue to lead the world in environmental performance, according to the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a biennial assessment produced by researchers at the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy and Columbia Climate School's Center for
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts for millions: What to know
More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blankets parts of the U.S. and releases microscopic particles into the atmosphere that can raise serious health risks. Shifting winds have pushed thick haze
