Two Singaporeans among eight arrested in drug raid at Kuala Lumpur hotel after man dies

A 31-year-old Malaysian man was pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital’s emergency department after being brought there on Sunday (May 24) morning.

Bad news for Star Wars as 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' becomes lowest box office opening for series

'The Mandalorian And Grogu', the Star Wars franchise’s first big screen outing since 2019’s 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker', has broken an unfortunate record. It has opened to the lowest box office in the franchise’s history.

Africa: Africa Day 2026 - Nigeria Has Obligations to Africans

[Vanguard] Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The historical mission of Nigeria he said, is to develop Africa, the continent which gave birth to

Africa: Do Ordinary Africans Have Anything to Celebrate?

[Namibian] Africa will celebrate Africa Day on Monday. But for many Africans it is just another day off.

Africa: Rwanda to Celebrate Africa Day With Call for Unity, Home-Grown Solutions

[New Times] Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to focus on African-led solutions to development challenges, regional integration, and the

Africa: Africans Communicating Africa to Launch in Accra With Call to Reclaim Africa's Narrative

[Ghanaian Times] Africans Communicating Africa (AfriComms Africa), a pan-African foundation committed to strengthening authentic African storytelling and nurturing a new generation of African communicators, will officially launch on Tuesday, May 26 in Accra.

China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Enjoys Spectacular Surge as ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Debuts

Jinant Film & TV’s family drama “Dear You” retained its position at the top of the China box office during the May 22–24 weekend, pulling in RMB309.4 million ($45.5 million) in its fourth weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Lan Hongchun and

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Qalibaf reelected as Iran's parliament speaker, Fars says

DUBAI, May 25 (Reuters) - Iran's top negotiator in talks with the United States, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has been reelected as the country's parliamentary speaker, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday. (Reporting by Elwely Elwelly;Editing by Alison Williams)

'We have no time to waste': Germany launches €125M push to build Europe’s frontier AI

Euronews Next spoke with SPRIND’s Jano Costard to hear whether Europe can still catch up in the AI race and what Europe can still do differently.

Deadly snakes might be coming to a neighbourhood near you

Highly venomous snake species such as cottonmouth moccasins in North America, kraits in Asia and the black mamba in Africa could all increasingly move habitats due to rising temperatures and human encroachment.

‘One ticket, one journey’: can the EU simplify train travel? Take our poll

The European Commission has just announced a proposal to simplify train travel for Europeans. Under the ‘One ticket, one journey, full rights’ initiative, travellers will be able to book multi-leg trips with one single ticket and enjoy new rights.

Young Europeans are putting money into a pension system they don't trust, study shows

Trust in Europe's pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare?

As Iran diplomacy picks up, Rubio tours Taj Mahal

As diplomacy intensifies on ending the Iran war, top US diplomat Marco Rubio was spending Monday not in negotiations but at India's world-famous monument to love, the Taj Mahal. Rubio, on his first-ever visit to India, flew to Agra and spent 45 minutes at the Taj Mahal with his

The EU-Mexico trade agreements

The EU and Mexico share a strong, stable and dynamic partnership, with annual trade in goods and services amounting to more than €100 billion. In May 2026, they further deepened their partnership by signing the Modernised Global Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement. These

Seek consent from Pahang Sultan before military training in state, crown prince tells Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysia’s armed forces said it recognises the importance of “strategic cooperation with the state government, enforcement agencies, relevant experts and local communities”.

First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission

The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.

The ‘cockroaches’ India’s elite created — and can’t exterminate

When India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant compared unemployed young people to cockroaches last week, he probably expected outrage, maybe an apology cycle, and then silence. What he got instead was 15 million Instagram followers in five days, a cockroach logo on a mobile phone, and

Rubio says 'solid' Iran deal may come on Monday

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.

Hong Kong education bureau investigating principal seen swearing at security guards in S’pore

A video of the incident shows a man arguing with 2 women wearing Safra security uniforms.

Performance Cuts Through the Noise at the Venice Biennale

Florentina Holzinger and Miet Warlop transform the Austrian and Belgian pavilions into immersive spectacles of endurance, ecological dread, and controlled collapse.

Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for an annual hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East. The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling

Ten years of the GDPR: Your data, your rights

On 24 May 2026, it was ten years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. This landmark law gave Europeans real control over their personal data for the first time, and changed life online forever. A landmark for citizens' rights Before the

At least four dead, 17 still missing after collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines

Officials said up to 70 people were employed at the construction site, though most had gone home for the weekend.

Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos

A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a golf ball, the tiny creature stunned researchers during a deep-sea expedition when it suddenly

Jurassic monsters and piano tuners: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe

This week's highlights include a new album from Paul McCartney, an exhibition highlighting Edvard Munch's work for a chocolate factory, and a moody twist on Spider-Man starring Nicholas Cage.

All non-drone militaries are now obsolete

Drone warfare has been a fascination of mine for a very long time. When I read Daphne du Maurier’s “The Birds” as a kid, I imagined what would happen if the attacking swarms were mechanical birds, controlled with artificial intelligence (AI). When I read about Japanese

Tourists’ ‘travel hack’ to get free hot water in South Korean airport nursing rooms sparks backlash

The posts have prompted criticism from parents and caregivers in South Korea.

Africa: Ebola Scare - Lagos Ramps Up Surveillance As 177 Die in Central Africa Outbreak

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and border health screening following the worsening Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Central and East Africa, where at least 177 deaths have been recorded from about 700 suspected cases.

Global tensions set to stalk Singapore's flagship defence summit

(Corrects name of political analyst in seventh paragraph) By Xinghui Kok and Greg Torode SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, May 25 (Reuters) - War in Iran, strained U.S. commitments in Asia and rising tensions over Taiwan will likely dominate the agenda at this week's annual Shangri-La

Around 20 people injured after spraying incident at Tokyo mall ATM, police say

Roads around the building in the shopping district of Ginza, where the mall is located, were blocked off following the incident, and fire trucks lined the street.

Prague Airport named overall winner at Routes Europe 2026 Awards

The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026.

Decoding the nuclear interplay between India and Pakistan

India made a giant leap in its nuclear energy programme as its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) attained first criticality on April 6. Located in Kalpakkam in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the indigenously developed nuclear reactor can generate 500 MWe of electricity

Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall

'I don't think I'll ever be able to retire'

People in their 70s say they cannot afford to quit their jobs, but others say work keeps them young.

Huawei plans new smartphone chips this fall as rivalry with Nvidia and Apple heats up

Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced Monday a new way of designing chips that improves their capabilities, despite U.S. restrictions on the company.

Can the Pentagon beat China if it struggles with Iran?

The US-China summit ended without any discernible progress on the twin urgent security issues dividing the two superpowers: Iran and Taiwan. Some speculated that a deal was in the offing that would trade the island for Chinese pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. That

Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall: Officials

The smell was reported near GINZA SIX, a commercial complex in Ginza, around 12pm local time.

Rubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, May 25 (Reuters) - The United States will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as Washington played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war.

Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Antisemitism in Australia was left unchecked after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war, fuelling violence against Jewish people, the country's spy chief told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting on Monday. The

Three times Lake Constance: Europe’s largest underground drinking water reserve

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland, forming Europe's largest aquifer. But a new study has uncovered severe pollution of these waters.

What's the EU’s solution for easier cross-border rail bookings? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission’s new Passenger Package allows citizens to book a single ticket for multi-leg rail journeys run by different rail operators. But how does it work, and what are the benefits for citizens? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

New head for BusinessEurope

The body representing Europe’s business community has elected a new head. This came during a meeting of BusinessEurope in Dublin on Friday (22 May). The organization represents the business world at EU level. The Council of Presidents of BusinessEurope unanimously elected

Africa: Countries in the Horn of Africa and Yemen Recommit to Ending Variant Poliovirus

[WHO-AFRO] Geneva, Switzerland -- During the Interministerial Meeting on Polio in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, held on the sidelines of the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) on 20 May 2026, countries reaffirmed their commitment to ending variant poliovirus

Africa: Angola Aligns Development Plan With AU Agenda 2063

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has aligned the objectives of the Long-Term Strategy "Angola 2050" and the National Development Plan with the goals of the African Union's Agenda 2063, with priorities focused on human capital, economic diversification, energy transition and

Africa: High-Level Ministerial Meeting On Cross-Border Coordination On the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused By Bundibugyo Virus

[WHO-AFRO] Kampala, Republic of Uganda - WE, the Ministers of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan, together with Heads of Delegations, representatives of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and

Australia’s spy chief says during Bondi shooting inquiry anti-Semitism has been left unchecked

The spike in anti-Semitic incidents led to the national terrorism threat level raised to “probable”.

Russia’s military satellite moves signal new Ukraine war surge

​Between May 14 and 20, Russia repositioned five of six recently launched Cosmos military satellites from an orbital inclination of 97 degrees to 97.8 degrees, putting the Cosmos satellites on the same orbital plane as a satellite known as ICEYE-X36. ICEYE is a Finnish-American