Malaria hits record high in Indonesia as elimination challenges persist
Indonesia’s Health Ministry recorded 706,000 malaria cases across the archipelago in 2025.
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Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles
By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage DUBAI/DORAL, Florida, May 4 (Reuters) - A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organisation said on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would start helping free
NTSB to investigate United plane that struck pole on NJ Turnpike
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Sunday said it will investigate a United Airlines plane that struck a pole on the New Jersey Turnpike. “The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into Sunday’s incident involving United Airlines
Steam week in review: Another online shooter winds down weeks after launch, as robot cowboys take over
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending May 3.
'No pilgrims': regional war hushes Iraq's holy cities
In Iraq's holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war. The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do,
Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting
Members of Sydney’s Jewish community are expected to talk about their experience of anti-Semitism.
Philippines accuses Chinese ships of illegal marine research
The Philippine Coast Guard said it will deploy aircraft and vessels to drive away the Chinese ships.
Pregnant South Korean woman loses baby after she was turned away by 6 hospitals
She was taken to hospital by helicopter 3½ hours after she initially called emergency services.
‘I hate Chinese’: South Korean man gets suspended term for drunken racist outbursts
The man was found guilty of assault and destruction of property for two separate cases in 2025.
South Korean woman and jealous boyfriend jailed for stealing her ex-husband’s ashes
The remains were later discarded by the defendants.
Malaysia ramps up biodiesel use amid soaring energy bills
Rising fuel subsidies and global supply disruptions are pushing the country to accelerate biodiesel adoption.
McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide
McDonald’s has shut down self-serve soda fountains from their restaurants nationwide.
US calls Taiwan ‘trusted and capable’ partner, praises its ties with Eswatini
Eswatini is one of just 12 countries with formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan.
US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini
TAIPEI, May 4 - Taiwan is a \"trusted and capable\" partner of the United States and Taipei's global relationships, including with Eswatini, provide significant benefits, the U.S. State Department said of President Lai Ching-te's trip to the southern African kingdom.
Marvel once caused a problem for Capcom by insisting 'Juggernaut can't jump'
He did walk over a chasm, but was possessed by an Asgardian spirit at the time.
Our first EV holiday gave us ‘range anxiety’. But our fears were soon left in the rearview mirror | Paul Daley
In an electric vehicle you quickly learn when you can gun the engine, how to use the many apps – and how to enjoy the time while the car is charging I quickly discovered two important things when recently taking a three week drive over several thousand kilometres in an electric
Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said. The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy
Trump goes after Jeffries after Supreme Court voting rights comments: 'Isn't he subject to Impeachment?'
President Trump went after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) over a comment he made following a recent Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. “Hakeem Jeffries, a Low IQ individual, said our Supreme Court is ‘illegitimate.’ After saying such a thing, isn’t
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency to quiz ex-minister Rafizi Ramli over deal with British chip giant Arm
The probe relates to irregularities around semiconductor investments worth over $350 million.
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.
Eva Longoria and ‘House of the Spirits’ Showrunners on the Magic and the Realism That Brought Isabel Allende’s Beloved Novel to Amazon
There was both magic and realism involved for the Chilean creatives Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola, who brought Isabel Allende’s beloved novel “The House of the Spirits” to the screen as a limited series for Amazon Prime Video. Alegría and Urrejola and “House of the
30 years later, The Craft is still the best witch movie of all time
The Craft remains undefeated. Here's why.
Federal Reserve official says Iran war limits central bank’s ability to provide rate guidance
Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.
UK's national soil database released as open-access repository
Cranfield University has launched a new soil and environmental online database and mapping tool, opening up detailed information about land in England and Wales. In collaboration with Defra, Cranfield's Land Information System (LandISPortal)—which includes the National Soil Map
Former Elder Scrolls Online boss was told in 2001 that 'There's already enough MMOs out there, no one is ever gonna play a new one'
An extremely funny thing to say three years before World of Warcraft.
Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) has been hospitalized but is in stable condition, a spokesperson told The Hill on Sunday. "Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced
Kenneth Branagh Says He ‘Would Love’ To Direct Another ‘Thor’ Film: ‘I’d Always Wanted to Do More and Indeed Had a Couple of Ideas’
Kenneth Branagh, the director behind the 2011 Marvel film “Thor,” says he’d be open to returning to the world of superheroes. Branagh told Business Insider, “Part of me would love to finish my relationship with that character. I’d always wanted to do more and indeed had a
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Former Elder Scrolls Online boss describes Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin closing as a turning point at Xbox: 'I know where this is going'
Xbox vibe shift.
Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Criticism Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations Being Excluded
"You’re critiquing the film on something that you want in, but it doesn’t work in the timeline of the film," the filmmaker said.
OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third consecutive monthly increase, OPEC+ said in a statement
Kentucky Derby Delivers Record Audience for NBC and Peacock as Trainer Cherie DeVaux Makes History
The annual Run for the Roses on Saturday was a historic moment for women in horse racing as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. DeVaux’s story plus other firsts that were poised to be achieved by jockeys, trainers and horses at this year’s
Preservation group asks judge to block reported Trump's planned renovation of East Potomac Golf Course
A preservation watchdog group asked a federal judge Sunday to block the Trump administration from going ahead with reported plans to close East Potomac Golf Links for renovations. NOTUS reported Friday that landscaping, deferred maintenance and tree-clearing work would begin on
‘Reset’ or ‘calculated stabilisation’? Why ties between China and the Philippines appear to be warming
After nearly four years of bilateral tensions, Beijing and Manila have signalled an intent to improve ties, but analysts say domestic and geopolitical pressures could limit how long the thaw lasts.
Trump says US will help free ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will assist in freeing ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry, which has been closed during the conflict with Iran. “Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle
