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European Commissioner for Equality: More than half of Lebanon's population needs humanitarian aid
During a visit to Beirut, Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said that 'more than three million people depend on aid to survive.' Meanwhile, the IDF announced that it attacked more than 85 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Lebanon over the past day
Cannes ACID Doc ‘Detention’ Lands at Andana Films for Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Andana Films has boarded worldwide sales on “Detention” (“La Détention”), Guillaume Massart’s second feature, ahead of its world premiere in the ACID sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. The French documentary is set inside the country’s prison officer academy,
TikTok parent ByteDance plans tiered subscriptions for AI chatbot Doubao
Doubao had 345 million monthly active users in March 2026.
Rescuers find body of first confirmed fatality from Mount Dukono eruption; believed to be Indonesian national
Two Singaporean hikers remain missing despite their locations having been identified.
Oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon
"This has been the best product launch in the last decade that we have seen."
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Pallegama Hemarathana was arrested at a private hospital where he had sought treatment.
Thai police probe weapons cache at Chinese man’s home
Local police said they were “investigating security implications”.
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
By Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Hatem Maher WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded
Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly plays central role in war strategy; whereabouts remain unclear
U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe Iran's new supreme leader is deeply involved in military and diplomatic decision-making despite uncertainty over his location and health, the report says
A vast dam across the Bering Strait could stop the AMOC collapsing
If a key ocean current collapses it could plunge northern Europe into a big freeze. Now researchers are weighing up a drastic intervention – building a 130-kilometre-wide dam between the US and Russia
Thai police probe military-grade weapons cache at foreign man's home
Local police are "investigating security implications" after assault rifles, explosives, grenades and anti-personnel mines were found at the man's home, near the beach resort of Pattaya.
ASEAN discussions on regional fuel stockpile in very early stage, says PM Wong
ASEAN already has a rice stockpile with China, Japan and Korea. The question is whether the region could pursue something similar for energy, says Singapore’s prime minister.
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Mount Dukono eruption: Key facts about one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes
Local authorities in April had imposed a climbing ban after increased volcanic activity.
China trade beats forecasts in April despite Middle East war
While the US-Israel war on Iran has produced new risks for China's economy, its trade has so far appeared to be weathering the disruptions.
‘Triple whammy of climate chaos’: Why Antarctica's sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery
Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA.
Trump declassifies 162 UFO files for public to judge the 'evidence'
A first tranche of files dating back to 1948 has been released to provide greater transparency regarding unidentified flying objects. Although the archive features unusual sightings reported by astronauts and pilots, it contains no definitive proof of alien life.
Theaters Embrace Nate Bargatze’s Call to Make Ticket Prices for ‘The Breadwinner’ More Affordable
The world-famous comedian announced the special "Nate Rate" pricing program for his feature film debut in a Friday Instagram video.
How Pakistan became the world’s most useful middle power
As geopolitical competition intensifies across multiple regions, countries capable of maintaining working relationships with rival powers are becoming increasingly valuable. While global attention remains centered on major-power rivalry, another category of states is quietly
Analysis-Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran’s recent attacks on an important Gulf partner, President Donald Trump's
Cooking kosher in Damascus, a complicated matter for Syria's Jewish community
Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported meat and individual effort to keep centuries-old practices alive in Damascus.
‘People are more willing to listen to an influencer’: How nicotine became a problematic health trend
Wellness influencers have been rebranding nicotine as a “natural” solution to improve focus and productivity - but experts warn this could lead to longer-term issues down the line.
AI models can hack computers and self-replicate onto new machines, new research finds
Scientists who observed AI chatbots copying themselves and launching hacking attacks in an experiment say ‘autonomous AI self-replication is no longer hypothetical’.
Oases, sonic prayers and nurture: Venice Biennale 2026 invites visitors to slow down
After Koyo Kouoh’s untimely death in May 2025, the Cameroonian-Swiss curator’s concept for the Biennale is now being realised by her team.
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in
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Spain's Bizum heads to the high street to take on Visa and Mastercard
Spain's homegrown payment app is making its biggest move yet, bringing account-to-account payments to the physical till and raising the stakes for US card giants.
Why private members’ clubs are the latest trend in luxury hotels – and which ones you should join
Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.
When the world’s greatest power can’t win
For three decades after the Cold War, Washington operated under a dangerous assumption: that military supremacy could indefinitely compensate for diplomatic exhaustion. The United States possessed the world’s most advanced armed forces, unmatched naval reach, and a financial
Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Tyla, and More to Headline U.S. World Cup Opening Ceremony
FIFA will feature a star-powered lineup of performances at the opening games featuring hosts Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
North Korea to deploy new artillery along border with South
Deployment of the "new-type 155-millimetre self-propelled gun-howitzer" would potentially place Seoul within striking range.
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Claims His Mother No Longer Sends Him a ‘Recurring Gift Income’
Allman alleged in a new court filing that the singer stopped sending him financial support in 2021
Nuclear holocaust threat just another day in Trump World
As he struggles to force Iran’s capitulation, US President Donald Trump issued what seemed to be yet another threat to commit an act of mass destruction against the country through nuclear warfare. When negotiations have faltered in recent weeks, Trump has on multiple occasions
Post-pax world needs a post-Cartesian mind
Ravi Kant’s recent Asia Times essay argues that the next world order will not be built like the old ones. Pax Britannica rested on sea lanes and finance. Pax Americana rested on markets, media and military reach. But the next global order, Kant suggests, will be organized
Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities
Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global
Bill Maher Thinks Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide Note Sounds an Awful Lot Like Trump
On Friday night, mere minutes after the New York Knicks wiped the floor with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs, Bill Maher kicked off his latest “Real Time” monologue by wading into the murky waters of Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni. Yes, just before the case was set
No Malaysians on board hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship
Dr Dzulkefly said the infection should not be taken lightly, as its complications can potentially be fatal.
US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug boat
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two suspected “narco-terrorists,” according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). Southcom said the vessel was operated by an unnamed designated
US, EU and China profoundly split on AI intimacy
Globally, hundreds of millions of users now interact regularly with AI companions. The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global health threat. AI companions offer an immediate, if unproven, response. In 2014, Microsoft launched Xiaoice in China, an AI
Sri Lanka arrests more than 260 foreigners over cyberscams
Authorities have arrested hundreds of foreign nationals in recent months as Sri Lanka intensifies a sweeping crackdown on suspected cyber scam operations.
Philippines ex-president Duterte taps new lawyer for ICC trial
Duterte plans to hire a replacement counsel, whose name was redacted in the document.
David Pocock applauds $387m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition
Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of
ASEAN’s energy ambitions are a test of its unity
Amid the deepening energy crisis, leaders are urging the grouping to step up energy resilience.