Giant hail hits parts of Australia’s east in wild spring storm

Hail as large as 14cm was reported overnight in the city of Brisbane.

Microdramas ‘Here to Stay,’ Say WAVES Film Bazaar Panelists as Budgets, Genres and Markets Rapidly Evolve

Microdramas are moving into a new phase of global expansion, industry leaders said at the WAVES Film Bazaar, pointing to evolving genres, rising male viewership, institutional support in Europe and surging demand across India and Latin America. Moderated by Variety’s Naman

Russia strikes Ukrainian capital overnight amid renewed US efforts to end the fighting

The overnight attacks comes as Ukrainian and US officials concluded high-level talks in Geneva aimed at bringing Russia’s full-scale invasion to an end.

Australian Senate suspends far-right leader over 'disrespectful' burqa stunt

SYDNEY - Australia's Senate on Tuesday suspended far-right Senator Pauline Hanson for seven sitting days after she wore a burqa to Parliament as a political prop in her campaign to ban the Muslim garment in public, triggering condemnation from lawmakers.

Australian Senate suspends far-right leader Pauline Hanson over ‘disrespectful’ burqa stunt

The move triggered condemnation from lawmakers.

Ne-Yo, Sonu Nigam and MC Jin Launch Pacific Music Group in Hong Kong

Three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo, Indian music legend Sonu Nigam and pioneering Chinese American rapper MC Jin have partnered with former Warner Music Asia co-president Jonathan Serbin to launch Pacific Music Group, a new entertainment company headquartered in Hong Kong focused

Trump praises Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders: 'Great Genes'

President Trump on Monday praised quarterback Shedeur Sanders of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. “Shedeur Sanders was GREAT. Wins first game, career start, as a pro (for Cleveland). Great Genes. I TOLD YOU SO!” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform early Monday. Trump’s

Taiwan pleased Trump made no mention of island in readout of Xi call

Taiwan has offered subtle support to Japan amid Tokyo’s growing dispute with China.

AI quake tools forecast aftershock risk in seconds, study shows

Earthquake forecasting tools powered by AI can forecast the risk of aftershocks seconds after the initial tremor, a new study suggests. The machine learning models can forecast where, and how many, aftershocks will take place following an earthquake in close to real-time,

Folklore sheds light on ancient Indian savannas

In the earliest text written in Marathi, a language of millions in western and central India, a 13th-century religious figure named Cakradhara points to an acacia tree as a symbol of the cycle of death and reincarnation.

Dying reefs threaten Florida's future

Floridians are not used to hearing the word "extinct" applied to species that play significant roles in the state's ecological and economic landscape.

LAPD Says Dead Teen Found in D4vd’s Tesla an ‘Investigation Into Murder’: Report

Police have classified the investigation of Celeste Rivas's death as a murder probe, a court filing purportedly says

Labor’s attempts to woo Greens and Coalition on nature laws revealed amid criticism of ‘coin toss’

Labor is continuing talks with both sides and could be prepared to give more ground Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The fate of Labor’s nature laws hangs in the balance after new concessions to

Fae Pictures Expands Slate With Horror Feature, Series Renewal and International Co-Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

Fae Pictures is ramping up its production activity with multiple projects spanning horror, television and documentary as president Shant Joshi participated in a producers’ development program. Joshi was selected as one of 12 producers for the WAVES Film Bazaar x ProducerLAND

How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Fresh tensions flared between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Tuesday as the Taliban accused Pakistani forces of a bomb attack in Khost province that killed nine children and a woman.

Toxic mines put Southeast Asia's rivers, people at risk: Study

Research from the United States-based Stimson Center think tank marks the first comprehensive study of potentially polluting mines in mainland Southeast Asia.

Nontraditional benefits play key role in retaining under-35 government health worker

Younger workers in governmental public health place significantly higher value on nontraditional benefits than their older counterparts, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Flexible scheduling and remote-work policies were among

Two climbers die after fall on New Zealand's highest peak

Hikes to the summit of Mount Cook are known to be challenging even for experienced climbers.

Nine children killed in Pakistani attack in Afghan province, Taliban says

At least nine children and a woman were killed after Pakistani forces bombed the home of a local resident in Afghanistan's Khost province, Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday.

Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, pleaded not guilty in a case involving rigged poker games, according to The Associated Press. Billups on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges that he made money via poker games that were fixed and featured

Disney’s Dana Walden Receives Founders Award, Touts ‘Creative Risk Taking’ as International Emmys Reveal Full 2025 Winners’ List

The 2025 International Emmy Awards winners were announced Monday at a gala event in New York. For the 53rd annual edition, winners came from 64 contenders across 16 categories representing a record 26 countries. Among special honors: Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden

Japan PM Takaichi holds call with Trump amid China dispute

This was the first conversation between Japan PM Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump since her remarks on Taiwan.

Scientists unveil mechanism behind greener ammonia production

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed how a catalyst in a promising chemical reaction for industry helps make ammonia, a major ingredient in fertilizer. Copper oxide is a key catalyst in the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction, a greener

How neighborhoods can work to address rise in black bear encounters

UCLA's famed campus Bruin statue doesn't have it all that different from his living, breathing cousins some 30 miles away in the San Gabriel Mountain communities. When encountered on Bruin Walk, people will instinctively whip out their phones to snap a picture of the imposing

‘Return’ to China not an option, Taiwan’s Premier says in response to Xi

This comes after Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims in a call with Donald Trump.

It's a bird, it's a drone, it's both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

At a time when millions of Americans have turkey on their minds, a team of researchers led by an animal scientist at Penn State has successfully tested a new way for poultry producers to keep their turkeys in sight.

Anupam Kher on Robert De Niro, ‘Saaransh’ and Survival in Candid International Film Festival of India Masterclass

Indian actor Anupam Kher brought a mix of humor, grit and unvarnished honesty to his International Film Festival of India (IFFI) masterclass, “Giving Up Is Not a Choice,” holding a packed Kala Mandir audience with stories spanning his small-town beginnings, his breakout turn in

Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation

Schiff: 2025 Thanksgiving turkey price up 'whopping 40 percent'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Sunday the price of this year's Thanksgiving turkey is set to rise a “whopping 40 percent." “So, we're coming up on Thanksgiving, and it's as good a time as any to try to take stock of Donald Trump's promise to reduce costs for the American

These Wolves Shouldn’t Have Been on This Baltic Sea Island in the Bronze Age

But they were, and humans likely ferried them there The post These Wolves Shouldn’t Have Been on This Baltic Sea Island in the Bronze Age appeared first on Nautilus .

‘Extremely good friends’: Japan PM Takaichi touts Trump bond after first talks since China dispute

Trump gave a brief explanation of the recent state of US-China relations, she said.

Boy Harsher Direct New Thriller Starring FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, & Bonnie “Prince” Billy

In 2022, Boy Harsher wrote, directed, edited, and composed a short film called The Runner , whose soundtrack remains a true electronic gem. Now, the duo of Augustus Muller and Jae Matthews is getting ready to release their first feature film The Lonely Woman , an erotic

Tile Mate 4-Pack Hits Record Low, iPhone and Android Users Get Four Trackers for One AirTag Money

Works with iPhone and Android. The post Tile Mate 4-Pack Hits Record Low, iPhone and Android Users Get Four Trackers for One AirTag Money appeared first on Kotaku .

Japan sends letter to UN chief rebutting China’s demand over Taiwan remarks

Tokyo said it expects the Taiwan question to be resolved peacefully through dialogue.

Study highlights gaps in avalanche safety awareness among snowshoers and winter hikers

Researchers from Simon Fraser University are urging snowshoers and winter hikers to get clued up on avalanche safety after a new study found a concerning lack of awareness among those taking part in the sports.

Japan PM Takaichi to speak with Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday, FNN says

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing to speak on the phone on Tuesday, Japanese broadcaster Fuji News Network reported.

Live-action Far Cry TV series starring It's Always Sunny's Rob Mac will mimic the games' standalone format, with each season given 'a new setting following a new cast of characters'

It's Always Sunny in Micronesia, and Africa, and Nepal, and Montana, and... the Mesolithic era?

Pentagon goes after Mark Kelly

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon goes after Mark Kelly The Pentagon said Monday that it has received “serious allegations of misconduct” against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.)

Virus battles drug-resistant infections

It's an evolutionary battle, an endless competition for survival, that has spanned millions of years. Within this epic tale for the ages, the skillful characters are mighty, but very, very tiny—they're microscopic. It's bacteria versus viruses. (And in this story, viruses are

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit from Congress could spell trouble for Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) stunning decision to resign from Congress sets off a political grenade for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he works to keep his grip on an already delicate GOP majority in the House. Greene’s decision comes at a pivotal moment for Johnson,

Judge Plans to Force Sale of Nicki Minaj’s $20 Million Mansion to Pay Security Guard’s Judgment

The rapper and her husband were previously ordered to pay a security guard $500,000 for his broken jaw and other damages, but so far, they have “refused” to pay, the man says

Vitriol Members Quit, Abandon Frontman At Gas Station

Members of Vitriol have quit and abandoned their frontman at a gas station in the middle of their first headlining tour. The post Vitriol Members Quit, Abandon Frontman At Gas Station appeared first on Stereogum .

Jon M. Chu Refused to Show Studio Execs the Final Shot of ‘Wicked: For Good’ and Has No Idea What Ariana Grande Whispered in Cynthia Erivo’s Ear

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Wicked: For Good,” now playing in theaters. “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu revealed to Business Insider that he refused to show Universal Pictures executives the final shot of his two-part musical adaptation, fearing they

Noem ends temporary protected status for Myanmar migrants

Myanmar is the latest country to have its temporary protected status terminated this year by the Trump administration

Tiny fee on Minneapolis carbon pollution won't do much for the climate, warns expert

When Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley began pursuing a carbon fee in 2022, she saw it as a promising way to cut the city's greenhouse gas emissions and raise revenue for climate-related projects.

Amazon Sells eufy Solar Camera at Break-Even, 50% Off Means No Profit Just to Offload Stock

Solar powered, 2K resolution, AI human detection, no monthly fees and three-hour sun charging. The post Amazon Sells eufy Solar Camera at Break-Even, 50% Off Means No Profit Just to Offload Stock appeared first on Kotaku .

Jabari Banks Unpacks ‘Bel Air’ Season 4 Premiere, His Last Day on Set and Saying Goodbye to Will: ‘There Were a Lot Of Tears’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from Episodes 1-3 of “Bel-Air,” now streaming on Peacock. For the past three years, Jabari Banks has played Will in Peacock’s reboot of the beloved ’90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, ” a legendary role originated by Will

Flood-hit Malaysian states: Higher education institutions can switch to online learning

Malaysians have been advised to postpone travel to Vietnam and Thailand.

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's \"return to China\" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.