Snap Insight: Barisan Nasional won big in Johor state polls - it has Pakatan Harapan to thank

The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.

Travellers warned against carrying parcels as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers

Thailand has ordered tighter checks on outbound cannabis smuggling.

‘Five Years, Four Months’ Review: Moving Portrait of a Grieving Colombian Mother Demonstrates an Impressive Control of Tension

Thousands of people in Colombia have been “forcibly disappeared”, as the euphemistic expression goes, since conflicts began in the mid-1960s between the Colombian government and various paramilitary and guerilla groups. This reality is well-known, and has been so for a while —

England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland in World Cup quarterfinals

England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.

Inside Ruto’s inner circle: Fixers, soldiers and gatekeepers shaping the 2027 race

With just over a year until the next general election, Kenya President William Ruto faces a challenging political landscape as pressure mounts from a unified opposition coalition aiming to unseat him. To secure a second term, Ruto will need maximum support from key allies

'What's left is you': AI is the elephant in the room of Europe's biggest animation festival

The Annecy animation festival in France is widely recognised as the industry's biggest event in Europe, where deals and careers are made and films are bought and sold. This year, however talk on and away from the market floor was dominated by artificial intelligence and the

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by William Mallard)

Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

A series of U.S. strikes came after a container ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran said it had closed. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar reported missile and drone attacks

Teen files complaint in South Korea over ‘violent’ in-flight movies

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the two largest Korean carriers, do not show content rated for viewers 19 or above

Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout?

Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.

Two cities, one trip: All the airline stopover programmes you need to know about

From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.

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How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

How Russia’s Putin turned Japan into a den of spies

Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.

Iran launches major missile attacks across the Gulf

Euronews journalists in Qatar report two waves of Iranian attacks and large explosions above Doha, air defence also responding to Iranian attacks in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others, hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran in response to a ship being hit by Iran in

West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.

Jay-Z Celebrates ‘The Blueprint’ 25th Anniversary With Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick at Yankee Stadium

Jay-Z was almost entirely truthful to the source material for his 25th anniversary Yankee Stadium show on Saturday to celebrate “The Blueprint,” setting guests artists to high wattage but low frequency as he trotted out Eminem, Pharrell Williams and Slick Rick for a curtailed

You can mod out the yellow filter in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

It was all yellow. But it doesn't have to be.

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI

Japan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket

The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.

Bhutan battles ‘existential’ population crisis with birth drive

Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

The country advised people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.

Almost a quarter of Dutch bee colonies did not survive last winter

During the winter of 2025–2026, 24% of Dutch honeybee colonies were lost. The upward trend observed in recent years therefore continues. This is the fourth consecutive year in which winter mortality has exceeded 20%. The figures are based on the annual survey of Dutch

President Tharman to make first state visit to Malaysia

This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained

Gold may have a secret self-defense system that helps it resist tarnishing. Researchers discovered that atoms on gold surfaces reorganize themselves into patterns that block oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. Beyond explaining

Obsidian game director is sick of hearing bad takes about the state of the studio: 'The through line from KotOR2 to our current games is pretty clear'

It's a bit early to write off a new Obsidian Fallout game because you didn't like Avowed, hey.

Pizza chain closing up to 50 locations after years of declines

Keir Starmer teases Norwegian PM after World Cup win

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer teased his Norwegian counterpart after England beat Norway in a World Cup game on Saturday. “Norway 1 - 2 Jude Bellingham. @JonasGahrStore, your boys took one hell of beating,” the outgoing prime minister wrote in a social media

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain

WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday and lashed densely populated cities with violent winds, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather.

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm

The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.

Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain

Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.

Japan government urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of staple

The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.

New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership

Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.

Johor polls: All 15 Bersama candidates lose their deposit

Bersama had also fallen short of its internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15 per cent of the vote.

Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. The company advertised its Muse Image AI model on Tuesday as a “creative partner” that people

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

‘They don’t need people’: The workers left behind by China’s robot drive

Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.

‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Corbin on His ‘Humiliating’ Elimination, the Nickname ‘CorbinGPT’ and His Friendship With Sincere: ‘I Forgive But I Don’t Forget’

“Love Island USA” Season 8 contestant Corbin admits his elimination felt “humiliating.” But unlike other recently dumped couples like Jen and Gal, Corbin left feeling hopeful for the future while holding hands with his Casa Amor connection, Parmida. “I see this connection going

Tech Investor Vinod Khosla to Acquire the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion

Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his family have reached an agreement to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, according to people familiar with the details, as reported by Variety‘s sibling sports news outlet Sportico. The deal marks one of the largest valuations ever

A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift

Once fully completed, the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15% of the country’s electricity.

Modi courts Indo-Pacific partners as China, US reshape region

The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.

Why South Korea is watching Erling Haaland’s hair ties

Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.

Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting 'cow vigilantes'

Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.

Antitrust lawsuit on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is just a ploy to stoke anti-Trump hate before midterms

Lawyers for Warner Bros. ­Discovery recently briefed top executives on the risks of an antitrust suit getting filed by some lefty state attorneys general to upend the sale to Paramount Skydance.

US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure

The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic

Q&A: Unforeseen consequences of the 'great aging' of America

The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation's existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in life expectancy. By 1930, the average American could expect to enjoy

When Goliath sues David: China’s trademark wars test public sympathy

While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.

T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a ​problem for scientists

A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit

By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a "severe response." "A