Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online: Police

Police said the 14-year-old boy had used social media to learn how to use a firearm, before turning a gun on his grandparents, schoolmates and then himself.

14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: reporting centre in Hesse investigates

Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.

Lae'zel actor Devora Wilde didn't know she was in Space Marine 2 until players told her

"I was like, 'No, I'm not. What is that?'"

Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say

A teacher had confiscated a BB gun, a type of air gun, that the boy took to school in 2025.

Australia probes near-miss collision of two planes on tarmac at Sydney airport

SYDNEY, Aug 9 - A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on the tarmac at Sydney airport on Sunday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was told, it said, as it began an investigation into the incident.

‘Objet a’ Explores Desire and Control in an Age When We “Touch Flat Screens More Than Our Lover’s Skin”

Aenne Schwarz and Louis Hofmann star as hand surgeons with irresistible fixations in Ann Oren's new Locarno film. The three discuss how it fits into a time of "war, climate catastrophe and tech fascism."

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry

An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline.

New Zealand slaps new sanctions against Russia after US move

The US Senate passed a new Bill authorising tariffs on top buyers of Russia’s oil and gas.

Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings

The storm is expected to hit the coast on Sunday evening and into Monday with sustained winds of up to 162km per hour before weakening and moving inland, China's National Meteorological Centre said.

Mahesh Babu’s Look in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Unveiled

Two new character stills of Mahesh Babu from S.S. Rajamouli’s “Varanasi” were released Sunday to mark the actor’s birthday, showing his character Rudhra on location in Africa. The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging

Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views

Local council described incident as ‘worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It began with a gardener being hired to trim grass at a harbourside mansion in Sydney – and escalated to payments being

Travelling to Qatar? Here’s what you need to know when visiting the Gulf state

Planning a trip to Qatar? Here’s what the Gulf state has to offer European travellers, from visa-free entry and hidden cultural gems to Michelin-recognised places to eat.

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Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance

“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”

Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say

Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said.

Unhealthy air quality hits seven areas in Sarawak, Selangor

There is a risk of transboundary haze occurrence.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz

Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has refused to clarify whether she will maintain the three non-nuclear principles.

Whitney Houston Gets Her Own Barbie, Recreating Iconic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Look

Whitney Houston is ready to dance with somebody — in Barbieland. Mattel is honoring the late pop icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by Houston’s colorful look from the 1987 music video for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” The $60 collectible launches

When does daylight saving time end in 2026? As early as possible

As warm as it is right now, late fall isn't that far away.

Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power

Islamist PAS finds new ally in Wawasan as former PM Muhyiddin's Bersatu loses ground.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has a roadmap of upcoming additions, including a new narrative DLC

And another playable faction.

Nagasaki warns of risk of nuclear war 81 years after A-bomb

Japan remains the only country to have experienced the horror of nuclear devastation in war.

Why Israel and Lebanon are in no hurry to implement their fragile deal

Beirut says it will take months to implement the pilot zones demilitarization program and Israel is not anxious to withdraw its military from the IDF-occupied buffer zone in southern Lebanon

Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands

The raging fire has burned an area of around 176ha at the active volcano, a popular tourist destination.

How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

More workers join strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia

Melbourne-based BHP ships some $80 million of iron ore daily through the port.

‘Near collision’ at Sydney Airport between Jetstar, Qatar planes triggers investigation

A Jetstar pilot was forced to apply sudden brakes to avoid crashing into a Qatar Airways jet.

Israeli artillery fire targets central Gaza, Palestinian media reports

WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. In an internal memo obtained and reported by The Associated Press, Engelbert said the leagues’ team presidents and

The GTA 3D trilogy fanpatch has its biggest update, with over 100 new fixes including restored dialogue for San Andreas

Here we go again.

Landslide in central Japan’s Nagano leaves nearly 400 people stranded

those stranded included hikers, and hotel guests.

Turkish foreign minister says Egypt may join defense pact once certain technical matters sorted out

Turkey said Egypt could join the Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact after technical issues are resolved, adding the NATO-style alliance does not target Iran unless Tehran attacks a member, and will have a Saudi-based secretariat

Former SK Hynix employee jailed in South Korea for leaking information to a Chinese firm

The man admitted all of the charges and the company retrieved most of the information he took.

5 Anime Endings That Fans Still Argue About (I'm Still Mad About #3)

These infamous conclusions continue to spark discussions, debates, and everything in between.

Extreme weather on the horizon in Malaysia

Expect heat, floods and haze with El Nino threat, say climatologists.

Grassley bids farewell to beloved family vacuum, Beth

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley (R) on Saturday eulogized a beloved vacuum cleaner, affectionately named Beth after a former Senate staffer. The vacuum has been in the 92-year-old senator’s family for nearly 50 years and has been a popular feature on Grassley’s social media. “U

David Ellison’s ‘confessional’ in the NYT has Paramount-Skydance WBD merger up in the air

David Ellison’s bid to merge PSKY with Warner Bros. Discovery is now being challenged on antitrust grounds.

Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Most Talked About Character Quietly Sets Up Marvel's X-Men Future

Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduces a new version of Jean Grey, setting the stage for a new take on the X-Men.

The new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan power bloc pushes Israel down Trump's Middle East priorities

The new triple-axis doesn't necessarily pose a new military threat, but could reshape the region to their liking: a constrained Trump Middle East policy, a weaker Israel with less influence in Washington, and a new regional stance on Iran

Fuerza Regida Ends Historic Stadium Tour With Star-Studded NYC Closer

The show-stopping finale at Citi Field included tons of surprises, including guest appearances from 50 Cent, J Balvin, and more

China’s White Rabbit milk candy wrapper a social media star in the West

The wrapper features a seated white rabbit against a red background and framed by blue-and-white rabbit motifs.

Gina Prince-Bythewood Discusses the Worldbuilding of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ and Praises Author Tomi Adeyemi as a ‘Genius’

For the opening night of the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), “Children of Blood and Bone” director Gina Prince-Bythewood and star Thuso Mbedu shared never-before-seen clips of the forthcoming African fantasy film and dished about making

The ‘One Night Only’ Writer and Producer Have Seen Your Questions and Have (Some of) the Answers

"Go see the film," star Callum Turner tells those wondering about the rules of the rom-com's alternate reality outlawing premarital sex (apart from one 12-hour window). "You'll realize pretty quickly what the realm is that you're working within."