Riders cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut. But will they end up worse off instead?
New rules cap ride-hailing platform commissions at 8 per cent, down from the current 20 per cent.
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Missing Oscar Statuette for ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Found
Russian director Pavel Talankin’s missing Oscar statuette for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” has been found, a spokesperson for airline Lufthansa told the BBC Friday. More to follow.
US Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France-UK proposal, FM says
Iran has vowed not to reopen the crucial waterway as long as the United States navy continues to blockade its ports.
8,000-year-old wheat imprint in Georgia reshapes origins of bread wheat, scientists say
A small imprint left on a piece of Neolithic mudbrick in Georgia is helping rewrite the story of one of the world’s most important crops.
World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.
Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire. The text of the proposal was handed to Islamabad on Thursday evening, the IRNA news
Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn
The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say. Faced with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime entry point to the Gulf, the region's Arab nations are
Netflix's Something Very Bad is Going To Happen is the show you need to watch this weekend
Something Very Bad is Going To Happen tells its story within its title, but that doesn't mean you won't be surprised with this horror series.
“You Are Always Just a Kiss Away From Me My Beautiful Boy.”
"Their family members vanished near Mass. Ave. They won’t stop searching."
YA Rom-Com ‘Upside of Unrequited,’ Part of Becky Albertalli’s ‘Simonverse,’ Reveals First Look as Capture Boards Sales Ahead of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Capture has boarded worldwide sales on “The Upside of Unrequited” and released a first look image of the new YA romantic comedy, based on the bestselling novel by Becky Albertalli, the acclaimed author behind “Love, Simon.” Currently in post-production, “The Upside of
On Robert Smigel’s First-Ever Podcast, He and His Friends Brainstorm Ideas for People Who Want Help Being Funnier (EXCLUSIVE)
Robert Smigel is launching a podcast in which he and his comedian friends — including David Letterman, Bob Odenkirk, Ellie Kemper and Jim Gaffigan — try to help zhuzh up the hilarity of everything from a eulogy to a Tinder profile. Smigel, a writer, producer, actor and director
How the vinyl revival fills the gaps streaming left behind
As global sales climb, the reasons people buy records diverge sharply across cultures.
Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
The record-long shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) came to an end Thursday after President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the agencies. The bipartisan agreement comes after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans in Congress, stretching
Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds
Climate change and air pollution may be linked to stroke risk, the World Stroke Organization says.
'We undercalled the level of enthusiasm': Apple's Tim Cook says supply is constrained for the MacBook Neo, but 'we could not be happier with how things are going at the moment'
Flying off the shelves.
UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London
The conviction comes the day after Britain's security services raised the terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is "highly likely in the next six months."
A treehouse bundle in WoW costs a whopping $75, and while I know exactly who Blizzard's made it for, that doesn't mean I feel good about it
Making bank, but at what cost?
Sweeping Changes Have Final Fantasy 14 Fans Buzzing About The Future Again: ‘I Was Blown Away’
Square Enix laid out big plans and major changes for the MMORPG at Fan Fest 2026
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.
Indonesia train crash kills four: Police
A train collided with a car in Central Java, killing four people including two children, just days after another fatal crash outside Jakarta.
If the RAMpocalypse doesn't price them into oblivion, the next generation of hot handheld gaming PCs could well be Intel-powered
Team Blue's unannounced Arc Extreme looks like a real winner for gaming on the go.
Total War: Warhammer 40k's map reveals fill me with faith that Creative Assembly can handle the setting's absurd scale
Replayability is going to be important as we fight across the stars.
Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated
Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions.
French hub monitors Hormuz tensions from afar
A dozen members of the French navy scour screens for blinking lights indicating movement thousands of kilometres away near the Strait of Hormuz. Since the start of the Iran war in late February, staff at a maritime security centre in western France have been helping merchant
Live updates: Iran war clock hits 60 days; Trump signs bill funding most of DHS
Friday marks 60 days since President Trump officially notified Congress of the U.S. military's operations in Iran. Democrats and some Republicans have voiced concerns about the conflict if it exceeds the 60-day threshold — the time limit covered by the War Powers Act during
A gutted Voting Rights Act doesn’t erase Democrats' unpaid debt to Black voters
For the first time in 60 years, the terms are not the same.
Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade
A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel.
Contentious EU-Mercosur trade deal takes provisional effect
The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.
4 killed, including 2 children, as train hits car in Indonesia
The driver of the car did not see the oncoming train due to thick fog.
Pakistan’s Hangor subs tighten China link, test India at sea
Pakistan is betting on Hangor-class submarines to sharpen its undersea edge as its deterrent increasingly rests on deepening military integration with China rather than any single platform. Last month, multiple media sources announced the commissioning of Pakistan’s first
Fed dissenters explain 'no' votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut
Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn't think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.
Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy
LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - A man who last year tried to enter Israel's London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act of terrorism. Abdullah Albadri, 34, a failed asylum seeker from Kuwait,
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran open to US talks: judiciary chief - Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei on Friday said Tehran was open to talks with the United States but would not accept what he called policy "imposition" under threats.
5 new Switch 2 games to play in May 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 has more than a few interesting new releases in May, including an indie game, a AAA port, and a Nintendo platformer
Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday's Whole Hog
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine's Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are eyeing potential congressional seat gains following a Supreme Court ruling on the
Here’s Where to Watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 Live Online
After a month-long hiatus, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes has 72 points after three races (F1 Japanese Grand Prix was the previous event back in March). His teammate George Russell came in second with 63 points, so Mercedes is in the lead at the top of the leaderboard,
Whole Hog Politics: Trump is in the dumps, but Dems still sweating
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] President Trump has never been this unpopular. And it’s not even close. His
Trump’s 'revenge tour' has its hits and its misses
President Trump has every right to seek retribution against those who have undermined and attacked him for more than a decade. But what critics call his “revenge tour” must be done judiciously, or it will do more harm than good.
Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest almost 400 people at May Day rallies
Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks."
Trump administration says Iran war 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
A senior Trump administration official said Thursday that “for War Powers Resolution purposes,” the military operation against Tehran was already “terminated" following the ceasefire deal reached between the U.S. and Iran. Friday marks 60 days since the administration formally
UAE’s OPEC exit signals strategic shift as Gulf unity faces new test over oil policy
The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future.
Anthony Chen’s ‘Somewhere in the South’ Wins TAICCA Prize as ‘Naked in Glendale’ Takes White Light Award at Focus Asia
Focus Asia, the industry section of the Far East Film Festival, concluded its 2026 edition in Udine with both prizes going to first-time directors. Haohao Yan’s “Naked in Glendale,” a Chinese-American coming-of-age project produced by Jane Zheng of Seesaw Productions and Julia
Former Malaysian minister Rafizi expects to be charged amid probe into govt deal with chip giant
The MACC is probing alleged abuse of power, fraud and governance issues linked to the deal.
Children's voices overlooked in research consent processes, experts warn
Researchers from The University of Manchester are calling for urgent changes to how children and young people are asked to take part in research, warning that current consent systems often fail to reflect their voices, experiences, and rights. The article is published in
World Cup travel demand rises, but not all host cities will get the economic win
While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Apple, Estee Lauder, Roku, Reddit, Roblox and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.