‘Toy Story 5’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The latest chapter in Pixar's most famous franchise hits theaters on June 19.
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Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
KABUL, June 10 - At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in a renewal of a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.
Taiwan eyes curbs on AI chip sales to China to align with US
The idea is to give authorities more legal tools to address diversion of advanced hardware.
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz
By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the
Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed
To discover new physics, AI may need to 'unlearn' the old one
A study in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics explores how a machine-learning strategy known as transfer learning could dramatically reduce the computational cost of searching for new physics beyond the standard cosmological model—while also revealing an
Death toll from Philippines quake rises to 46
The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami warnings across a swathe of the southern island.
Trump-backed Marty O’Donnell wins primary for battleground Nevada House seat
The Republican video game music composer will take on Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in November.
Africa: Ai in Nature Conservation - Powerful Tool or Dangerous Shortcut?
[The Conversation Africa] Conservationists analyse overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of insects. Up until now, these scientists and decision makers have had to
Africa: Reforming Global Finance Is Africa's Most Urgent Water Policy
[IPS] By Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi and Francisca Tatchouop Belobe
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked - What Hasn't Been Done to Deal With It
[The Conversation Africa] Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past.
How Saudis really view the US-Iran war
Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict. Having issued condemnations of Tehran’s strikes on the kingdom – and other Gulf states – in response to the initial US and Israeli action in
Graham Platner Is Weakened—But He Can Still Win in November
Graham Platner will kick off starts his first general election at one of the lowest points of his upstart Senate campaign. There has been nonstop coverage, both in Maine and nationally, about racy text messages he sent to women who aren’t his wife, as well as his alleged
Malaysian court orders Rosmah to pay $21m to Lebanon-based jeweller
The 43 pieces that were lost were seized by the authorities during a raid on May 17, 2018.
Bill Cody, Voice of the Grand Ole Opry, Dead at 67
The WSM DJ and Opry announcer was synonymous with country radio and remembered for his "unerring ability to make both artists and audiences feel at home"
Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government
The amendments come a year after parliament revised the country's military law, which allocated more civilian posts to soldiers.
Kingdom Hearts Fans Think They’ve Unraveled The Bizarre Mystery Surrounding Alleged AI-Assisted Box Art
It's possible the original Tetsuya Nomura art was tweaked with genAI
Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace's House seat
Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Smith and Honeycutt pulled away from a crowded field of Republicans. The Democratic primary is
Philippines foreign minister says she plans to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon
The foreign minister plans "to find out the situation and how we can really try to help".
Tehran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases following strikes on Iran
US forces carried out strikes against Iran on Wednesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter by the Islamic Republic a day earlier.
Taylor Swift Asks Tom Hanks to Sign Her VHS at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere
The singer also delivered a surprise performance of the film's track "I Knew It, I Knew You" and "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" with Randy Newman
Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day
Even Tom Hanks didn’t know that Taylor Swift recorded an original song for “Toy Story 5” until hours before it dropped. “It was top secret,” Hanks told Variety at the Los Angeles premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Wednesday night. “We did not know until, literally, when the moment
Indonesia raises price of widely used 92-octane fuel by 32%
The price of 92-octane gasoline has been raised to $1.16 per litre.
Study finds fishing bycatch does not attract lesser black-backed gulls out of wind farms
Lesser black-backed gulls from the colony on the Dutch island of Neeltje Jans appear to avoid the wind farm off the Zeeland coast, with the exception of some males. NIOZ ecologist Rosemarie Kentie and her colleagues suspected the gulls were attracted by fishing boats outside
Will the Ukraine war bring regime change to Russia?
Volodymyr Zelensky recently suggested that the war in Ukraine was beginning to turn in his country’s favor. The Ukrainian president insisted that Russia was “losing the initiative each day.” These comments came days after Zelensky wrote an open letter to his Russian
Khanna: Maine voters gave Platner a 'chance at redemption' with primary win
California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening. “He talked about Maine giving him grace, Maine giving him a second chance, he
Pakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan: Govt officials
The strikes are the deadliest in weeks and follow a period of relative calm at the border.
Four US soldiers detained after assault case in South Korea
Two other Korean men who tried to stop the fight were allegedly assaulted by the US soldiers too.
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 19 more offences over mass shooting
The new charges include 10 counts of shooting with intent to murder.
Theoretical model developed to understand how isotopes change spectroscopy results
When researchers want to uncover what atoms make up a material, they turn to a number of tried-and-true spectroscopy methods. Spectroscopy works by shining a specific type of light onto a substance and then analyzing how that light is either absorbed, emitted, or scattered.
'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 years
Barbeques Galore will close dozens of stores across the country with the loss of about 500 jobs.
Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate
The United States launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving investors on edge.
Survival of five million amphibians and reptiles displaced by construction in British Columbia may not be tracked
UBC researchers have found that more than five million amphibians and reptiles were displaced by development in British Columbia in just four years—and that there is no requirement to monitor survival rates. The paper published in the Journal of Wildlife Management is the first
Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary
Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest. Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary,
Sydney’s new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
The new airport will open on Oct 26, 2026.
Directors Guild of America Reaches Four-Year Deal With Major Studios
The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major labor negotiations with little drama or fanfare. The DGA did not disclose the terms of the deal, which still must be approved by the union’s
Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results. The oil-rich kingdom pumped around $2 billion in three years into football,
'The Donald of Dubai': property tycoon seeks to become data king
A UAE real estate magnate close to Donald Trump is pumping billions of dollars into data centres, hoping to cash in on the AI boom and become the global leader in the field. DAMAC Properties chairman Hussain Sajwani, who attended the US president's 2025 inauguration and is
How health care systems shape native preferences for immigrants
In recent years, anti-immigration sentiment has become increasingly common around the world. A common concern surrounding immigration is its potential impact on the host country's welfare system, including health care. Such concerns can reduce public support for accepting
Taylor Swift Performs With Randy Newman at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere
The superstar, who wrote original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the new movie, walked the carpet on Tuesday night in L.A.
Planned Parenthood fights back
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Planned Parenthood fights back Planned Parenthood took to Capitol Hill Tuesday, as staff and supporters tried to stave off attempts by Republicans to continue cutting the organization off
Taylor Swift Performs ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere, Says Movie Is a ‘Masterpiece’
Not only did Taylor Swift make a surprise appearance at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, but she also performed after the screening. Taking to the stage, Swift played the piano while singing “I Knew It, I Knew You,” her new song on the “Toy
Thailand pushes EU free trade deal to reduce US reliance
This comes as uncertainty over US tariffs pushes countries to forge new economic partnerships.
Strong leadership will be key as AI reshapes the workforce, argues research
As artificial intelligence changes how work gets done, experts say strong leadership will play a critical role in helping employees adapt to shifting responsibilities, evolving technologies and changing workplace demands. The findings are published in the journal Human Resource
North Korea gives Xi a lavish welcome at a pivotal juncture for two allies
It was Xi's first trip to North Korea in seven years.
Valadao to show down against progressive in California House battleground
Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ. Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California State Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains
Dengeki Daisy anime officially confirmed by Aniplex and Studio Deen with 2027 release
Dengeki Daisy returns to the spotlight with a brand-new anime adaptation scheduled for 2027
AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging —
Art Directors Guild Slams Martin Scorsese for AI Partnership: ‘Turning His Back on the Human Artists’
The Art Directors Guild released a statement on social media on Tuesday condemning Martin Scorsese’s recent partnership with AI startup Black Forest Labs. In the statement, the guild accused one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors of “turning his back on the human artists
