Vietnam to release nearly 10,000 prisoners

The communist nation often announces amnesties before special events or celebrations.

Ancient lake cores reveal unprecedented 2012 Rwenzori fire and ecological shift

For the past several years, Penn State geoscientist Sarah Ivory and her students have been among a team of scientists scaling the East African Rwenzori Mountains, collecting sediment core samples from lakes formed at the end of the last ice age as glaciers began receding in the

Fans clash in Budapest ahead of Champions League final

Video footage posted to social media appeared to show PSG and Arsenal fans throwing punches as flares go off down the street.

Pragmata's developers take all your comparisons to Xbox 360 shooters as a 'huge compliment', though I'm not convinced by their theory for why players are making the connection

"That's basically an honour."

Israeli Soldiers say Gaza killings continued despite cease-fire

Soldiers who served in Gaza after an October cease-fire say they are angered and saddened, describing continued killings along the contested Yellow Line, expanded Israeli control and permissive 'shoot to kill' rules, while Israel says most dead posed threats

British naked chalk giant gets spruced up

Getting hot and sweaty in a British heat wave, volunteers from home and abroad have been hard at work all week to restore a historic naked chalk giant dubbed "Rude Man" on a hillside in southwest England.

Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with N. Korea in abduction issue

Japan lists 17 Japanese nationals as having been abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s.

New 3D silicon chip breakthrough could extend Moore’s Law for years

As traditional chip miniaturization slows, researchers have found a way to pack more computing power into the same space by stacking silicon circuits in multiple layers. The new process uses ultra-thin silicon membranes and low-temperature manufacturing techniques to overcome a

Italy and Kazakhstan celebrate cultural ties in Rome as Holy See embassy opens

Italian opera and Kazakh classical music shared the stage in Rome during the "Armonia della Musica" concert, organised to mark the opening of Kazakhstan’s Embassy to the Vatican and the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.

Ohio wall lizards overcame genetic bottleneck through rapid population boom, genomes reveal

Non-native wall lizards living in Cincinnati, Ohio, have thrived against the odds thanks to an ability to expand their population more quickly than any inbreeding-amplified harmful genes could weaken their chances for survival, new research suggests.

Accounts linked to EU-sanctioned figures displayed monetisation tools after sanctions, report finds

Researchers from the Dutch non-profit WHAT TO FIX found monetisation tools were still active on social media accounts linked to three individuals sanctioned by the EU over pro-Russian interference activities. Several accounts have since been removed.

Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which took place at the conclusion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, and offered condolences to the families of the victims

PSOE's legal storm: Nine cases closing in on Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez

The government came under increasing pressure this week after authorities searched the Socialist Party's Madrid headquarters.

In Minor Keys, Khaled Sabsabi, Louvre Heist Film

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When will Obsession be released on streaming, digital, Peacock, and Netflix?

When to expect Obsession's release for rental and digital purchase and potential DVD and Blu-ray release. Plus, when you might see it on streaming

Latest news bulletin | May 30th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA

Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the

What to know about 'UFC 250' at the White House

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing its high-octane show to Washington, D.C., next month, staging a prime-time fight at the White House as part of the country’s “America 250” celebrations and commemorating President Trump’s 80th birthday. Preparations have been

Trump focuses on keeping Ebola out of US over fighting outbreak abroad

The Trump administration has turned inward in response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with increasingly isolationist policies that are alarming and disappointing infectious disease experts. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suspected Ebola cases

Red, white and Trump: How America's 250th is drawing controversy

President Trump is eagerly celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way, taking extraordinary steps to incorporate his brand and likeness into the revelry celebrations and courting controversy along the way. Trump's actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White

Tonight, we’re staying in: Patrick Bruel cancels his summer shows

The 67-year-old actor and singer faces a growing number of rape and assault complaints. Several French mayors had urged him not to perform in their towns, and three Quebec shows scheduled for December were cancelled on 19 May.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

US says it is capable to resume war with Iran as deal remains elusive

Trump signalled he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran but failed to sign off on the agreement following a two-hour meeting on Friday.

A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way

The gleaming skyscrapers and bright lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel there, a sign of the Arabian Peninsula nation's rapid, oil-fueled development over the last decades into a major hub for commerce and tourism.

Rescuers free 4 more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave

A total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.

Who is behind the suspected sabotage attempts targeting the German navy?

Ten suspected sabotage incidents have reportedly impacted the German navy over the last year.

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing

BANGKOK, May 30 - Rescuers pulled four people from a flooded cave in Laos on Saturday, Thai volunteer rescuers said, hours after another man was brought out late on Friday.

Rescuers free four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave

A total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.

Four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave freed: Rescuers

A total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.

Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin

A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term

Edgar Morin, France's intellectual 'grandfather', dies aged 104

For French people, Morin was above all an intellectual guide, developing a holistic, transdisciplinary approach to the major issues of our time. Outside France, he was best known as the pioneer of 'cinéma vérité' with his film 'Chronicle of a Summer' (1961).

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote

MOSCOW, May 30 - Russia said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union as a June 7 election nears.

Doing your job vs doing your work

If you’re not sure of the difference, you’re probably just doing your job. Perhaps, if you’re fortunate, your job is in sync with your work. But most of the time, our work is something we have to fight for. It’s not something we’re given, or apply for. It’s what we choose to

Ministers urge City of London to act over swimmers in Hampstead Heath wildlife ponds

Exclusive: Local authority asked what steps it is taking after hordes of splashing revellers seen disturbing nesting birds Ministers have written to the City of London demanding it stop people from swimming in a protected pond on Hampstead Heath, after disturbing scenes of

Some Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.

Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home.

Kazakhstan Cinema Is Ready to Make a Splash at SXSW London. No Need for Borat!

With 'Sicko' and 'Becoming' among the feature lineup, along with a short, the event's head of screen Anna Bogutskaya explains why the Central Asian country, and the broader region, warrant attention.

Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says

A study of nearly 500 domestic cats uncovered similarities between cancer gene mutations in felines and humans.

Flights temporarily suspended at Munich Airport after reported drone sighting

Munich Airport closed twice within 24 hours in October following suspected drone sightings.

US, South Korea in talks over American commander’s remarks that drew China’s ire

The Chinese embassy in Seoul said that the comments had “truly crossed the line”.

EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include Hamas Politburo members

"In their capacity as decision-makers of the organisation, the members of the Politburo have knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions by Hamas," the bloc said.

Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts in Italy cancelled

Another show on the US rapper’s European tour has been scrapped, as local authorities cancel over fears of counter‑protests. West and Travis Scott were due to draw more than 100,000 fans.

Red Lobster closing Times Square location after 23 years: ‘This was a difficult decision’

“Times Square has been an important chapter in Red Lobster's history, and this was a difficult decision.”

Uncleared debris from Sumatra floods triggers wildfire in Aceh

The debris quickly fuelled flames that firefighters have been struggling to contain.

Ancient DNA reveals how women helped transform prehistoric Europe

New DNA evidence shows that Europe’s hunter-gatherers and early farmers interacted far more closely than previously thought, with women likely playing a crucial role in spreading farming across northwestern Europe. Centuries later, the arrival of Bell Beaker migrants triggered

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

Some say Beijing's move is aimed at reducing dependence on a Western-dominated global payments system.

Nvidia: Data Centers Made It Great, Physical AI Could Make It Generational

China’s top diplomat says Canada ties ‘fully restored’

Mr Wang Yi’s short visit to Canada was the first by a Chinese foreign minister in a decade.

Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising

Google allowed rivals of Hindware to use “Hindware” as a keyword to target their own advertising.

Laos cave survivors ate wooden gold pans to stay alive

Experts warned against treating such actions as safe or advisable outside of emergency situations.

Nvidia At $5 Trillion Requires A Grid That Doesn't Exist