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Philippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdown
Authorities say that this is the Philippines' largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year
‘SNL’: Dakota Johnson Confides in Taylor Swift About Dating Musicians
"I am actually doing a public service by dating them because, ladies, I am saving you a lot of money on Zoloft," the actress jokes
‘Act before it's too late’: Tokyo residents fight for more trees
Japan saw its hottest summer on record in 2025, with warmer days on the rise globally.
Shooting and scoring: Iconic World Cup memories explained by Getty photographers
Whether on or off the pitch, many of the most memorable moments from FIFA World Cups have been captured by Getty. Here, the photographers behind the lens share their thoughts about taking the best emotive images.
The eyes have it: Getty photographer Alex Pantling on capturing the world’s greatest footballers
Getty photographer Alex Pantling reported on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and shared with European Lens his reflection on the experience along with some of his favourite shots from the tournament.
Where is Europe’s greenest city? Eight finalists announced for 2028 and three are in Spain
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
The best place to retire abroad is no longer in Europe – but six of the top ten are
European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.
Latest news bulletin | October 4th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Where to celebrate Halloween 2026 in Europe: Spooky cities, haunted hotels and scary events
Fancy a fright? These European destinations, hotels and Halloween events promise everything from Gothic legends to full-blown horror.
US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment
BANGKOK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The US aircraft carrier GeorgeH.W. Bush arrived off Thailand's resort island of Phuket on Sunday with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break after months of supporting USoperations in the Middle East. • The Nimitz-class carrier
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump’s Midterms Pitch Dooms Desperate GOP
"Don't we have anyone who can connect with voters and who isn't a liability?" one GOP operative asks
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
Pete Hegseth Chugs ‘Spider-Man’s Non-Alcoholic B—- Beer’ in ‘SNL’ Cold Open That Mocks Tom Holland, Mitch McConnell and JD Vance
In the Oct. 3 cold open on “Saturday Night Live,” Andrew Dismukes and Ashley Padilla play Republican strategists who have their work cut out for them building buzz for their party. Marcello Hernández comes in first as Marco Rubio, who speaks to constituents in Spanish, admits
Inside the transport chaos that marred F1’s return to Sepang
F1 fans faced hours-long waits for shuttle buses and long walks from Sepang International Circuit.
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue as Her Breakup Therapist, Shows Travis Kelce Love with Cleveland Shoutout
Predictions that Taylor Swift would make a cameo on “Saturday Night Live” with host Dakota Johnson came to fruition when the duo appeared together in the opening monologue. After Johnson joked about her failed relationships, she said “I have really good friends. They don’t
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes North Sumatra: MetMalaysia
There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
Haze in Johor: Batu Pahat worst affected as six areas record unhealthy air quality
Negri Sembilan and Samarahan also had unhealthy air quality; most other areas nationwide had moderate or good readings.
GTA 6 won't be letting up on the satire: 'If you are going to put all this effort into creating a version of today's world, it has to be more over the top, more insane, more in your face'
Lucia and Jason's appearance in a fashion magazine gives us a couple more titbits of GTA info.
Scientists uncover how the brain adds new information to an existing memory
A study by three Spanish institutions shows that specific hippocampal neurons safeguard existing memories even as new information about events is stored.
10 Erotic Thrillers to Watch After Verity
Loved Verity? These 10 erotic thrillers, from Rebecca to The Housemaid, trace the genre's history of obsession and desire.
Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia
Three ships carrying Myanmar migrants had all docked at the Myanmar Navy base in Thanlyin on Oct 4 morning.
Trump backs data centers in Ohio amid tight Senate race
President Trump defended data centers at a midterm campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio Saturday, arguing that the U.S. will risk losing ground in the global artificial intelligence race against China without the massive facilities that have come under heightened scrutiny in recent
Tokyo’s record rainfall streak ends after 37 days
The previous record was 33 consecutive days of rain from late June in 2019.
In Egypt's Sinai, Gazan builds school for children displaced by war
In Egypt's North Sinai, Palestinian teacher Hadeel Zourob watches dozens of displaced Gazan children file into the region's only Palestinian school,
Shark returns to Busan waterway after second rescue bid fails
The shark crossed over a net installed inside a waterway at North Port Waterfront Park in Dong-gu, Busan.
Jerome Powell off the hook for the ‘Palace of Versailles’ renovation — but he’s still guilty of being a lousy Fed Chair
Jerome Powell was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the Fed’s $2.5 billion “Palace of Versailles” headquarters fiasco — but what about the rest of his screwups as head of the nation’s central bank?
3 students arrested following death of 16-year-old girl at Johor school
PM Anwar ordered the authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation.
Rare tornado rips through Australia town
The twister struck as swathes of Australia's east and south were swept by intense storms and rainfall.
How ‘Freaks’ Sent Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to Hollywood: “That Film Changed Our Lives”
Their breakout 2018 sci-fi thriller debuted at the Vancouver Film Festival. Now they’re returning with ‘Freaks 2’ and as bankable horror directors and writers.
One of the most popular Total War: Warhammer 3 mods was 'deliberately corrupted' by its creator to sabotage AI-made copies
SFO Grimhammer 3 has since been restored to its original version, but the point's been made.
Houthis claim drone and missile attack on Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh
A witness reported smoke and fire near the facility, but Saudi authorities and Aramco did not immediately confirm the attack
31 Years Ago, 'X-Files' Reached Its Zenith with a Near-Perfect 3-Part Thriller
The X-Files episodes "Anasazi," "The Blessing Way," and "Paper Clip" was a three-part mythology story that was a high point for the series.
Jeremy Strong Says He Doesn’t “Need to Apologize” for Method Acting: “It’s in Service of the Material”
"I’m just there to commit utterly to serving the material," the Oscar nominee said of his approach to acting.
Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Americans are crazy about sports. But whether that passion requires taxpayers to subsidize new facilities every time leagues and franchises ask for them needs rigorous scrutiny.
‘A Statement’ Review: Just What We Need Right Now — Another Movie About Climate Change! But Tom McCarthy’s Historically Based Talkfest Reveals How Much We Knew in 1980
On paper, "A Statement" sounds like an interesting movie, but it’s at once talky and flat, grabby and meandering, impassioned and neutral. It wants to be a "firebrand" docudrama, yet I can’t imagine who the audience is going to be for it. My heartless prediction: next to no one.
Lawrence Rothman on Their New Album, ‘Here Lives Love/Sawdust to Stardust,’ a Growing Legacy Producing Other Artists, and the Talk with Bowie That Changed Everything
Lawrence Rothman has a lot of nerve, starting an album with a song called “The Meaning,” and then daring to ask some of the questions inherent in the big picture created by those two words — like, if not what is the meaning of life, then what is the meaning of music? (Of
Paul Rudd Says He Stopped Bringing His Phone to Film Sets Because He’s ‘Addicted Like Everybody Else’: ‘They’re Facilitating Our Own Destruction’
Paul Rudd plays the moderator of the first-ever meeting dedicated to solving America’s climate crisis in “A Statement,” the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy. Set at a Florida beachside resort in 1980, the film follows 20 experts who spend a weekend in a
Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer
Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Indonesia’s Sumbawa region: GFZ
The quake was at a depth of 10km.
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
Crimson Desert DLC delayed by 2 weeks, please join me in wishing the devs a fond 'take your time, please drink some water'
Even a man forged from steel falters sometimes.
