How a Philippine war crimes suspect thwarted arrest (for now)
MANILA, May 15 - It unfolded like a crime thriller: a fugitive making his escape under cover of darkness in the confused aftermath of a hail of gunfire.
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61 new beetle species reveal how little we still know about biodiversity
Even large and conspicuous insects remain unknown to science. This is highlighted by a new study from the Natural History Museum Denmark, where researchers have discovered and described 61 new species within the rove beetle genus Platydracus.
How to get Creature Enamel in Subnautica 2
You'll need this material to craft Enameled Glass.
Nicotine pouches are being ‘aggressively’ marketed to young people, WHO report warns
The World Health Organization warns in a new report about the addiction risks of nicotine pouches and the industry’s “aggressive” marketing tactics targeting young people.
Matthew McConaughey Exiled Himself From Hollywood and Lived in Peru as Mateo for 22 Days Without Electricity When Fame Became Too Much
Matthew McConaughey revealed on the “No Magic Pill” podcast (via People) that he once exiled himself from Hollywood and lived without electricity for 22 days in Peru when the pressures of early fame became too much for him to handle. He exclusively went by Mateo during this
X agrees to crack down on illegal hate and terror content in the UK
British online safety regulator Ofcom says it has accepted new commitments from X that aim to better protect UK users from seeing illegal hate and terror content on the platform. Under the agreement announced today, X says it will withhold access in the UK to accounts reported
Valeska Grisebach on ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ and Playing the Long Game
The German director will close out the Cannes 2026 competition with her new feature, about an archaeologist who becomes entwined in a war between rival criminal gangs.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Director Wanted To Do A New Republic Reboot Until EA’s Board Stepped In To Kill It
Star Wars: The New Republic was a real possibility at some point
NASA draws on industry for Mars telecommunications network
On Thursday, NASA issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking industry collaboration for the Mars Telecommunications Network.
Homelessness could be 4 times higher in a decade due to impacts from climate change, study suggests
A study on the future of Australia's housing market has revealed that even well-intended housing market interventions could significantly worsen housing affordability and homelessness in the country due to the impacts of climate change.
Scientists discover giant “last titan” dinosaur, Southeast Asia’s largest ever
A massive new dinosaur discovered in Thailand is rewriting Southeast Asia’s prehistoric history. The newly named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis was a colossal long-necked sauropod that weighed around 27 tonnes and lived more than 100 million years ago. Scientists believe it may be
The Nomadic Film Space Launches at Cannes to Connect African Producers and Capital
“In the ever-changing landscape of the international film industry, it is all the more crucial that we design infrastructures that allow serious investors to engage with these markets on their own terms."
Watch live: Army chief testifies before House on budget amid Iran turmoil
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Friday morning about President Trump‘s fiscal 2027 budget request, as tensions with Iran simmer. The White House is seeking $1.5 trillion for the Defense Department next year for the
Pot Inc. may finally be inching closer to the US bank access it craves
At this point, the key barrier is GOP opposition – mainly in the US Senate.
Cup final flares and fire 'raises important security questions'
Questions have been asked about stadium security after Thursday's (14 May) Belgian Croky Cup Final at King Baudouin Stadium. The showpiece fixture between Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilloise was particularly keenly awaited as it was the first cup final derby between the two
Democratic anger grows after court rulings; Will Cassidy lose his seat? Join the discussion
Democratic anger grows as court rulings dampen midterm prospects. Plus, are Republican candidates fading in the California governor's race? And will Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) be primaried out of a job this weekend? The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill
Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft to race past Mars in hunt for clues about how Earth was formed
The crucial manoeuvre scheduled for Friday will use the gravity of Mars to shift Psyche onto the right path, a faster and cheaper method NASA scientists say could help unlock clues about the birth of Earth.
Is cannabis safe after 65? Stanford experts reveal 5 risks older adults should know
Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today’s marijuana is far more potent than many people realize — and experts warn the risks may be underestimated. Stanford Medicine specialists say modern cannabis can increase the chances of heart problems, falls, memory
Trump 'made no commitment' on Taiwan, arms sales in summit with Xi
President Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Friday that he “made no commitment” on the issue of Taiwan during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. “On Taiwan, he feels very strongly, I made no commitment either way," Trump told reporters
Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he thinks Chinese President Xi Jinping is seriously considering releasing a detained pastor in China but that the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai \"is a tough one.\"
Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Jimmy Lai ‘is a tough one’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Mr Trump that Lai’s case would be different.
Final Fantasy 14 is promising big changes with Evercold, but I hope it's not a surface-level attempt
The MMO needs to break free from its predictive chains.
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners of war each in US-brokered exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram most of the Ukrainians handed over had been in Russian captivity since 2022.
Gundam 50th anniversary celebrations kick off with new anime projects and official holiday
Gundam Day is now an official festivity in Japan, and the franchise just announced a slew of new projects to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
‘Momo,’ Starring Martin Freeman, Claes Bang, Sells to Several Additional Territories at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Epsilon Film has closed a raft of international deals on “Momo,” the live-action family adventure film based on the novel by Michael Ende, best known for “The NeverEnding Story,” and starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang. U.K. and Ireland rights have been acquired by Signature
13 Things To Know Before Playing Forza Horizon 6
The new open-world Xbox racer is a blast and these tips should help you have a great time in Japan
Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington. A truce in the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah
Arc Raiders lore explained ahead of the next big update
Embark has promised the Frozen Trail update will shed light on what the Arc are and where they come from, but we already know more than you think.
Whole Hog Politics: Idiocracy alert
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. EDT as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] It is easy — indeed, too easy — to see the damage that the COVID-19 pandemic and
There’s Something Living in Fog
And it’s here to help The post There’s Something Living in Fog appeared first on Nautilus .
Leftists terrified as their progressive poster child Mamdani fails in New York
Politics and wishful thinking cannot cure what is wrong with the Empire State, or the Big Apple.
I Spent Months with an AI Companion. It Was Worse than Being Alone
"I hated the mindless reassurance and generic empathy."
Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP weighs options on ballroom
Lawmakers are watching closely for the Senate's rule keeper to decide whether Republicans’ bill can include a $1 billion provision that could fund parts of the White House's ballroom project.
China: 'No point' in continuing Iran war
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that it saw “no point” for the U.S. conflict with Iran to continue, as President Trump claimed he reached agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping on key issues in the war, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “There is no point in
Trump: spoke with Xi about lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil during his visit to Beijing and will make a decision soon.
Trump reaffirmed 'ironclad' US-Japan alliance after China trip, Japan's Takaichi says
TOKYO, May 15 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed an \"ironclad\" bilateral alliance in a phone call, which Trump joined from aboard Air Force One hours after ending his two-day visit to China.
'Average Valve W': After some Steam Controller packages were sent to the wrong country, Valve is reportedly giving 'any standard-edition title' to affected shoppers
Apparently, a small number of packages were accidentally sent to the UK.
Marie Kreutzer, Director of Cannes Competition Film ‘Gentle Monster,’ on Exposing Evildoers: ‘It’s Not the Creepy Guy Behind the Bush … It Could Be Someone You Trust’
At the start of 2023, as the awards campaign for Marie Kreutzer’s “Corsage” was in full swing, a bombshell landed: Florian Teichtmeister, one of its lead actors, was charged with possession of child pornography. On Friday, Kreutzer debuts her latest film, “Gentle Monster,” in
Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.
India charges 10 for deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb
Nine of those charged are in custody, while the tenth - the alleged car driver - was killed in the blast.
Scientists discover vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive
Scientists have uncovered a surprising dark side to vitamin B2: it may help cancer cells stay alive. The vitamin supports a cellular shield that protects tumors from ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death linked to cancer suppression. In lab tests, researchers used a
Subnautica 2 has surpassed 2 million sales in 12 hours
The long-awaited sequel finally launched into early access following a high-profile legal battle between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton.
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, decision soon
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing and said he would soon make a decision on the matter, highlighting a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations.
Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sales with China’s Xi, decision soon
Mr Trump said Mr Xi asked directly whether the US would defend Taiwan if China attacked the island.
Alienware's new 'budget' laptop is a damning indictment of the current state of PC gaming hardware
The Alienware 15 is a new RTX 3050 gaming laptop in 2026. With resolutely single-channel memory.
Thai lawmakers vote to revive clean air Bill
Several cities in Thailand, including the capital Bangkok, suffer from seasonal smog.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.