Call of Duty yet again promises 'no clowny skins' for Modern Warfare 4, but we've been burned before
Pinky promise. For realsies this time.
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5 new Xbox games to play in May 2026
Xbox owners will have a lot of options for new games this June, especially thanks to some meaty RPGs.
What 'biodegradable' packaging really means—and three key questions to ask about it
"Biodegradable" has become one of the most reassuring words in modern packaging. It appears on coffee cups, shopping bags and food containers, implying a promise: this product is better for the environment because nature will eventually take care of it.
Thai Singha beer scion speaks up: Once felt ‘like dying’ but ‘made a promise to myself to be free’
Psi Samut Scott revealed his trauma publicly after family inaction to "preserve image".
Snatch thieves, mall pickpockets: How to stay safe in Jakarta
Recent robberies in the Indonesian capital have raised safety concerns among travellers.
Sadly, the Stars of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Turned Down Actors on Actors — And Here’s Why
In all the years that I’ve produced Variety‘s Actors on Actors conversations, I’ve resisted the temptation to divulge how exactly the sausage gets made. When fans gripe on social media, for instance, about how our magazine didn’t pair two obviously compatible actors together, I
Jakarta crime fears rise, but rupiah slide keeps Singaporeans coming for shopping and food
Despite reports of robberies in the Indonesian capital, Singaporeans whom ST spoke to are still flocking to the city.
Anwar Ibrahim’s loneliness is self-inflicted
Figures happy to back Anwar's unity government over 3 years ago are now distancing themselves from the embattled PM.
Jay-Z Disses Drake, Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj in Fiery Rap Freestyle at Roots Picnic
The rapper delivered a surprise a cappella freestyle on Saturday
Report: Satellite images show Iran clearing entrances to missile facilities buried in strikes
Images analyzed by CNN show Iran used bulldozers, dump trucks and other basic construction equipment to quickly uncover the underground facilites buried by U.S. and Israeli strikes
Booker on Platner: 'That guy has questions to answer'
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Sunday said Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner "has questions to answer" following reports that he allegedly shared sexually explicit messages with multiple other women. ABC's Jonathan Karl asked Booker on "This Week" about whether this and other
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.
‘Viva Carmen’ Review: The Visuals Do the Singing in a Ravishing Animated Riff on Bizet’s Opera
As with most operas, the story was never the primary selling point of “Carmen,” so to adapt it with the music heavily downplayed in favor of the narrative is an audacious move; refashioning this tale of murderous, hot-blooded amour fou as a children’s film, doubly so. But
How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Live Online
The Canadian Screen Awards return Sunday night with a bigger-than-usual spotlight, thanks in no small part to “Heated Rivalry,” whose breakout stars are expected to attend. The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will air Sunday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET from the CBC Broadcast Centre in
How to watch Nvidia’s Computex keynote
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang is set to take the stage for his GTC Taipei keynote at 8PM PT / 11PM ET. You can watch all the announcements here and embedded below. Rumors have been flying about what to expect from today's presentation, but the big one is the possibility of a
GOP strategist: Trump made a ‘$100M mistake’ backing Paxton
GOP strategist Brad Todd on Sunday said President Trump made a “100-million-dollar mistake” by backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “I think the president made a 100-million-dollar mistake in picking Ken Paxton and
China criticises Czech Senate President’s trip to Taiwan
Milos Vystrcil is leading a business delegation on a visit to Taiwan this week.
Bacteria uncover distinct strategy to import rare sugar polymers, crystal structures show
Even though sugars are often framed as simple sources of energy, they also serve as structurally complex and functionally diverse molecules that mediate interactions between organisms. Among these, β-1,2-glucans, which are a class of glucose-based polymers, stand out for their
After Gaza, Israel is now causing the West Bank health system to collapse
Most medications are missing from public pharmacies, and many patients cannot afford to buy them on the private market. Israel's seizure of customs revenues has significantly deepened the Palestinian Health Ministry's debt, and it warns: soon we will no longer be able to
Senate Democrat: Iran is 'stronger' than before war
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) claimed Sunday that Iran is “stronger” than it was before the beginning of the U.S. war with the Middle Eastern country three months ago. “Frankly, Iran is stronger than they were 90 days ago, before this war, because they've used their cheap and
Hungary: Tamás Sulyok will not resign as president
The government’s deadline for his resignation passed on Sunday night, but Sulyok said he would wait for the Venice Commission’s opinion and insisted that the matter should be handled in line with the constitution.
Syria's Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says
May 31 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the
Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner During Intimate Ceremony in London
The wedding took place on Sunday, May 31, at Old Marylebone Town Hall
The Mandalorian and Grogu isn’t about the fate of the galaxy, and that’s a good thing
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a smaller Star Wars movie that isn't about the epic battle between good and evil. Which is exactly what we need.
The Movie Business Is About to Get VidCon-ized
Three YouTubers' theatrical hits this year — including Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' this weekend — hint at a new economic order even many in the business may not be ready for