Islamic State-linked women arrive home in Australia from Syria

A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne while another woman and her child arrived in Sydney.

Hormuz crisis heats up Asia’s Arctic scramble

The Strait of Hormuz crisis will be remembered for many things, but its most consequential legacy may be one that has barely entered the public debate. It has accelerated Asia’s geographic pivot away from the Middle East and toward a region most Asian capitals have until now

How Yasujirō Ozu Learned to Use Color in His Masterful Films: A New Every Frame a Painting Video Essay

Yasujirō Ozu was born in 1903, and made films from the late nineteen-twenties up until his death in 1963. Though not an especially long life, it spanned Japan’s pre- and postwar eras, meaning that in many ways, it ended in a very different country than it began. Not that you’d

Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet on ASEAN sidelines amid uneasy truce

Close to 150 people were killed and at least 300,000 displaced by the two rounds of fighting in 2025.

French right-wing broadcaster shares fake magazine cover of French National Assembly president

Political commentators mocked Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of France’s National Assembly, for featuring on the cover of tabloid magazine "Closer" on 4 May, except that the image was made by AI.

Troubled waters: Jakarta battles deadly, invasive suckerfish

Mounds of slimy carcasses pile up on a riverbank in Jakarta where authorities are fighting an uphill battle against a fast-breeding invasive fish flourishing in Java island's heavily polluted waterways.

Chris Stapleton Covers Willie Nelson’s Pro-Immigrant Song ‘Living in the Promiseland’ on ‘Colbert’

The country singer delivered the ballad, written by David Lynn Jones, with help from Willie's longtime sideman Mickey Raphael on harmonica

Voting under way in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Local elections usually focus on issues like rubbish collection, graffiti and potholes but Starmer’s opponents have painted Thursday's vote as a referendum on the prime minister.

China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed bank, says Philippines

The oil and gas-rich Reed bank is within Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea.

Troubled waters: Jakarta battles deadly, invasive sucking fish

The fish can grow to half a metre in length and a female can lay thousands of eggs every year.

EU household electricity prices stable in 2025

In the second half of 2025, average electricity prices for households in the EU remained largely stable, with a slight increase to €28.96 from €28.79 per 100 kWh in the first half of the year. These price levels remain well above levels from before the 2022 energy crisis. The

MEPs and EU countries fail to reach an agreement on EU-US deal

Despite intense pressure from the US, negotiators agreed to meet again in 10 days after more than 6 hours of talks last night. Both sides, seeking a compromise, said however that progress had been made during the negotiations.

Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, May 7 - Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domestically developed submarine, a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and protecting vital sea lanes in the event of war.

Major Chinese universities halt exchange programmes to Japan amid diplomatic row

Schools affected include renowned universities in Beijing and Shanghai’s prestigious Fudan University.

Police search for thieves who allegedly stole $150,000 worth of beehives from rural NSW property

Local beekeeper Mitch McLennan says hive thefts have become ‘quite commonplace’ due to rise of parasitic varroa mites Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Police are searching for thieves who

Pocahontas actress sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her face for Avatar character

Avatar franchise director James Cameron is being sued by Q’orianka Kilcher over her allegation that he based an Avatar character on her image, without credit or compensation. The lawsuit says Cameron used Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for 'The

Europe's workers face vastly different income tax bills, data shows

Europe’s personal income tax rates differ significantly in 2025, with dependent children lowering tax burdens in several countries.

'David Attenborough Effect': Meet the wildlife artists inspired by the legendary broadcaster

As David Attenborough turns 100, Euronews Earth explores the real-life impacts of his extraordinary career.

North Korea not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty, UN envoy says

North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities.

Khloé Kardashian Says She Was Drugged at a Coachella Party: ‘I Was So Scared’

"I don't think anyone drugged me," she revealed on her podcast. "I just think I was the dumb one and didn't realize everyone was on drugs"

Africa: African Union Solidarity With the Chadian People Following a Terrorist Attack

[African Union] The African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on the evening of Monday, 4 May 2026, against a military base in Barka Tolorom, on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad, which resulted in loss of life and injuries among the Chadian

Crunch time for Japan-Russia as energy and security collide

An oil tanker from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas extraction project arrived at Taiyo Oil’s refinery at Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, on May 5, signaling that Japan’s efforts to diversify away from the Persian Gulf have gone as far as to include some improvement in relations with

Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life

A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism. Instead of following the near-universal “rules” of life, this newly identified

Steve Coogan and Tom Burke Excel as Undercover Agents in Netflix War on Drugs Drama ‘Legends’: TV Review

In the parlance of undercover operatives, a “legend” is the false identity one concocts to infiltrate a criminal network. “Your legend has to come from you, or it won’t work. Your legend has to be part of you, or it won’t work,” explains Don (Steve Coogan), a British customs

From the economy to culture: What makes Europeans proud?

Renaissance art in Italy, democracy in Sweden and people in Spain... Europeans define national pride in unique ways.

EU household gas prices up in the second half of 2025

In the second half of 2025, household gas prices in the EU continued to show the seasonal fluctuation between semesters that was visible before the 2022 crisis, with this pattern distorted during 2022 and 2023. Average prices, including taxes, rose to €12.28 per 100 kWh, up

Adil Hussain, Neha Dhupia’s Lionel Messi Fan Drama ’52 Blue’ to Open London Indian Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

“52 Blue,” a coming-of-age drama about a sheltered young man’s journey from Kerala to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in pursuit of his childhood idol, Lionel Messi, will open the 17th London Indian Film Festival with its European premiere at BFI Southbank on July 9. Directed by

‘Shana’ Must Deal With a Toxic Partner Leaving Prison, a Death and More. Can a Ring Protect Her? (Exclusive Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Trailer)

Lila Pinell’s feature adaptation of her short ‘Le Roi David,’ stars Eva Huault and Noémie Lvovsky and will world premiere on the Croisette.

Brussels makes progress but no breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council faced-off Wednesday night to aiming to conclude the EU-US trade deal. Despite the lengthy discussion and fears of a potential US retaliation, no end was brokered, with talks continuing on 19 May.

Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

Africa: From Aid Dependency to Health Sovereignty - - Africa's Urgent Call to Own Its HIV Response

[Daily Maverick] Africa has to make a critical shift towards self-sufficiency in addressing its HIV challenges, emphasising the need for ownership, sustainable financing and strengthened health infrastructure for lasting impact.

South Korea confirms first locally transmitted case of tick-borne Oz virus

Symptoms of Oz virus infection include fever, chills and muscle pain.

The Wedding at Cana: French artist JR transforms Venice Venice hotel in latest social project

JR’s latest project celebrates real and complicated contemporary human lives, while seeking to forge new social connections.

Amazon MX Player Integrates Into Prime Video in India

Amazon MX Player is being absorbed into Prime Video, combining India’s free and paid streaming catalogs under a single platform. The integration is expected to complete within the next few months. The unified platform will cover subscription, ad-supported, transactional, and

Francesco Sossai’s ‘Last One for the Road’ Sweeps Italy’s David di Donatello Awards

The road movie, which premiered in Cannes' Un Certain Regard last year, won 8 trophies, including for best film and best director.

Trump's counterterrorism strategy makes targeting drug cartels the top priority

President Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administration's highest priority.

Africa: I've Investigated a Hantavirus Outbreak. Here's What I Can Tell You About the Cruise Ship Cluster

[The Conversation Africa] The cruise ship cluster of hantavirus cases continues to grow. The World Health Organization reports that as of May 6 there were eight cases, three of whom are confirmed by laboratory testing as hantavirus. In recent days, we heard three passengers had

Africa: Global Condemnation of Drone Attack On Khartoum Airport

[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Widespread condemnation of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on Khartoum airport on Monday, which led to the suspension of flights, continued. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, and Yemen condemned the incident, while regional organisations

Africa: Hantavirus Outbreak - Another Passenger Contracts Disease

[UN News] It's been confirmed that another passenger from the cruise liner linked to the outbreak of hantavirus has contracted the disease, which has claimed the lives of three people on board and sparked an international alert coordinated by the UN World Health Organization

Africa: The Conversation Africa - 11 Years of Impact

[The Conversation Africa] Over the past 11 years, The Conversation Africa has published 12,961 articles by 8,257 authors, making the expertise of academics and researchers in Africa and other parts of the world accessible to the public, national and global policymakers, and

Solomon Islands PM ousted after losing confidence vote

May 7 - Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power on Thursday after losing a confidence vote in the country's parliament.

Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher

The energy giant reports profits of $6.92bn for the first three months of the year.

At Beirut shoreline camp, volunteer barber brings dignity with free haircuts

Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict.

Why the world needs a China Shock 2.0

The global economic discourse in this spring of 2026 is dominated by a single, apprehensive phrase: China Shock 2.0. From the halls of the European Commission to the campaign trails in the United States, the narrative is remarkably consistent. It suggests that a second wave of

8 suspected Islamic State-linked militants detained in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi

The suspects are believed to be part of a sleeper cell network with affiliations to Mujahidin Indonesia Timur (MIT), an Islamist militant group operating covertly out of Poso.

India vows to crush terror 'ecosystem', a year after Pakistan conflict

Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war

Firm benefits from conflict to rake in $6.9bn as higher energy prices turbocharge profits Business live – latest updates Shell has reported better than expected profits of $6.9bn (£5bn) after its oil traders reaped the benefits of soaring energy prices during the war in Iran,