Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.
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Families of two Americans jailed in China urge Trump to seek release
BEIJING, May 11 - The families of two Americans imprisoned in China for more than a decade are urging President Donald Trump to seek their release during his summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week.
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
He walked out of prison at 8.40am Singapore time and was surrounded by family members and supporters.
Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
BANGKOK, May 11 - Thailand's influential former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on Monday, after about eight months behind bars following a court ruling that deemed he had wrongfully stayed in hospital to avoid jail time.
Iran war 'not over,' uranium must be removed: Netanyahu
Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium must be "taken out" before the US-Israeli war against Iran can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an American broadcaster Sunday. "It's not over, because there's still nuclear material -- enriched uranium --
With little leverage, Lebanon turns to Saudis in pursuit of a cease-fire
Israel is looking for a quick solution, but Beirut says Hezbollah cannot be defanged without risking collapse and renewed civil war; Saudi Arabia is now trying to persuade Trump to push for a cease-fire despite Netanyahu's reluctance
Tom Brady Gets Revenge on Kevin Hart During Netflix Roast, Jokes About Hart’s Affair: ‘Not Supposed to Talk About It? F— It’
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway. “All right, this won’t take long, because, as you guys know, I’m a busy man,”
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
From Singapore to Brussels, world leaders eye Trump-Xi summit from afar
The world will be watching the Trump-Xi summit.
Former longtime Florida Republican lawmaker dies
Former Florida Rep. Bill Posey (R) died on Sunday at the age of 78 surrounded by his wife and two daughters after years of service representing Florida's 15th and 8th congressional districts. “Congressman Posey represented Florida in the United States House of Representatives
Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
May 10 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday. "I want to draw down to zero the American
Netanyahu says Iran war 'not over,' signals Hezbollah fighting may continue after cease-fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's enriched uranium 'has to be taken out' and suggested Hezbollah could remain a target even if fighting with Tehran ends; he also said Israel should gradually end its reliance on U.S. military aid
AI fruit affair videos stir backlash in South Korea after chicken brand copies trend
This genre of videos usually shows human-like objects engaging in extramarital affairs.
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force
Though Vijay campaigned only briefly, his fan club-turned-digital “warriors” amplified him online tirelessly.
Netanyahu: War in Iran ‘not over’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Iran war is “not over” in an interview that aired on Sunday, reinvigorating the push to dismantle Tehran’s proxies and see its nuclear enrichment program collapse. “I think it accomplished a great deal, but it's not over,
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Thaksin backers camp out awaiting release of jailed ex-Thai PM
The 76-year-old is being paroled after serving eight months in prison for corruption.
Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ Sets Record for a Freshman Comedy After BAFTA TV Win and Awards Season Sweep
Apple TV’s “The Studio” added the final marquee trophy to one of the most dominant awards runs in modern television history on Sunday, taking the International category at the BAFTA Television Awards in London on Sunday night. After taking home the top prizes at the Primetime
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's early release from prison raises the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight.
Beneath seagrass meadows, a shift in warming seas could decide which underwater habitats survive
On the western side of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, sits Myuna Bay, a quiet bay with meadows of seagrass waving beneath the water. The most common marine plant species you find there is Zostera muelleri. It has long ribbon-like leaves that grow from stems
Trump says Iranian response to truce proposal is 'totally unacceptable'
U.S. reports say the proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, freezing uranium enrichment for a minimum of 12 years and taking it out of Iran. In return, Tehran demands an end to the war, including the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon
Michael Pennington, ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ Actor, Dies at 82
Michael Pennington, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who also appeared in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi,” has died, according to The Telegraph. He was 82. In “Return of the Jedi,” Pennington appeared as Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod, an Empire admiral responsible for
