Third Everest death takes Nepal’s May toll of Himalayan climbers to five

Phura Gyaljen Sherpa, 21, died after slipping on the snow and falling into a crevasse near Camp III.

Duterte ally trapped in Philippine Senate vows to avoid ICC arrest

The senator is a co-accused in cases that former president Rodrigo Duterte faces in The Hague.

Where in Europe do employees work the most on weekends?

Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week?

US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes

The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall.

Karlis Arnolds Avots on His ‘Hamlet’ Croisette Debut With ‘Ulya,’ Acting With Soul, Being Told He Was Too Tall and Championing Misfits

The Latvian actor had the idea for and co-wrote 'Ulya' and stars as Uļjana Semjonova. He may be an up-and-comer, but he couldn't sleep until 4 a.m. the night the film got selected.

How John Coltrane Introduced the World to His Radical Sound with His Recording of “My Favorite Things” (1961)

John Coltrane released “more significant works” than his 1960 “My Favorite Things,” says Robin Washington in a PRX documentary on the classic reworking of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway hit. “A Love Supreme” is often cited as the zenith of the saxophonist’s career. “But if

Japan’s Mount Fuji’s ‘phantom waterfalls’ appear earlier than usual, delighting climbers

They are usually found from mid-May to early June, but have been spotted as early as late April in 2026.

Final passengers disembark hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Tenerife

The final passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked in Tenerife before boarding flights to quarantine facilities in more than 20 countries.

London Metal Exchange must recognize Indonesia’s aluminum boom

There are a multitude of reasons why the London Metal Exchange should approve China’s Tsingshan Holding Group’s request to register aluminum produced in Indonesia. Not because markets owe Jakarta a favor, nor because China’s industrial champions deserve another victory lap, but

Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous group's land

SYDNEY, May 12 - An Australian court on Tuesday ordered miner Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for cultural loss caused by iron ore mining on their land without their permission.

Three people detained over fatal shooting of Singapore-based victim outside Johor entertainment centre

Two Malaysian men and a woman are assisting with the probe into the shooting of a 27-year-old man outside an entertainment centre in Skudai on May 9.

Stephen Colbert Reunites ‘Strike Force Five’ To Discuss State of Late-Night TV

Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver made a joint appearance on The Late Show ahead of its final episode

Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

Indonesia monitors foreigner linked to cruise ship hantavirus scare

Jakarta has been on alert as cases of the rodent-borne disease surface in Asia.

Even in North Korea, someone’s in your parking spot

North Korea’s capital is experiencing a surge in passenger cars, creating traffic jams for the first time.

StudioCanal Acquires International Sales Rights to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Re-Release

Guillermo del Toro will be in attendance at the celebratory screening in Cannes.

‘Monster wolf’ animal-repelling robot in high demand in Hokkaido amid increase in bear attacks

It scares wild animals away by emitting different sounds, along with shining a bright LED light.

Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why

There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

From Orbit to the Water Tap: 11th CASSINI Hackathon

From 24 to 26 April 2026, the 11th CASSINI Hackathon: Space for Water took place simultaneously across ten countries — Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Spain — bringing together 722 participants creating 145 teams

Seven killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, May 12 - Seven people, including two police officers and five civilians, were killed and dozens wounded in a blast at a market in north-western Pakistan on Tuesday, a senior police officer said, the second deadly attack in the region in four days.

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Singapore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono recovery as both countries hold talks to deepen ties

Singapore also calls the Strait of Malacca model a guide for global waterway disputes..

Indonesia proposes hosting ASEAN oil storage hub to boost regional reserves

Indonesia’s Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday (May 11) that no agreement has been reached on the hub’s location but it hopes to partner with Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines to advance the proposal.

‘Big hug’ or colder shoulder? Xi-Trump talks spotlight contrasting styles, expectations

China has learnt that playing to the US president’s ego may not be worth the extra effort.

Stunning fossil discovery challenges the origins of animal life

Scientists revisiting mysterious 540-million-year-old microfossils from Brazil have overturned a major idea about early animal life. What were once thought to be trails left behind by tiny worm-like creatures are now believed to be fossilized communities of bacteria and algae —

Barry Keoghan on Returning to Cannes, Leaving ‘Peaky Blinders’ and Moving Past Online Abuse: ‘I Want to Have a Smile and Enjoy the Moment’

When Barry Keoghan watches a film that speaks to him, he likes to get in touch with the director to tell them. It’s something he thinks more people in the industry need to do. “We should share the love and always share what each other’s work has done for us,” he tells Variety.

US-China rivalry over AI and chips intensifies ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Any rapport between the leaders may do little to diminish the tech competition.

German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge

German athlete Arda Saatçi completed a 600-kilometre ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles after running for more than 123 hours.

Malaysia ‘shocked’ that Norway blocked missile delivery for navy ships, says defence minister

He says he may meet Norwegian defence minister in Singapore to convey message.

Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision

Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott. This year marks the 70th edition of Eurovision, the world's biggest live televised music event

‘The Station’ Director on the Hidden World of Yemeni Women: ‘Behind Closed Doors, the Colors Emerge, the Frankincense, the Laughter and the Singing’

Paradise City Sales has granted Variety access to an exclusive clip from Sara Ishaq’s “The Station,” which has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Variety spoke to the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, who received an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short

‘Dope Queens’ Lands at Cannes Film Market With Mise En Scene Aboard as Sales Agent (EXCLUSIVE)

The Mise En Scene Company (MSC) has acquired world sales rights to “Dope Queens,” from writer-director Grafton Doyle, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The film is produced by Julio Lopez Velasquez – whose credits include “Buck Run” and “A Place

Commission reports on progress in implementing Pact on Migration and Asylum

On 8 May 2026, the European Commission published a report on the state of play on the Pact on Migration and Asylum's implementation. The report shows that EU member states have significantly advanced in implementing the Pact, with the key pillars of the new system now in place.

Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as Japan Surges

The Cannes Film Market is heading into its 2026 edition with record registration figures, counting 16,000 market participants from more than 140 countries among the broader Cannes Film Festival gathering of 40,000 industry professionals. The U.S., France and the U.K. hold their

BJP leader back to head India's Assam state for second time in a row

Himanta Biswa Sarma is seen as one of the architects of BJP's rapid growth in India's northeast.

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

Newsletter: The EU's best offence is a good defence

As European officials attempt to grapple with how to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and who from Europe should do the talking, the means and methods of supporting Ukraine on the frontlines is also at the fore of Tuesday's discussions.

12 hospital workers quarantined after faulty procedure treating hantavirus patient

The hospital workers did not follow strict protocol when taking blood from a hantavirus patient evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship last week, the medical centre said in a statement.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

By Joanna Plucinska, Elissa Darwish and Corina Pons LONDON/PARIS/MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intends to stay closer to home in Europe and is lining up a plan B, wary of rising air fares and

Japan’s iconic Calbee potato chips will soon move to black-and-white packaging. Here’s why

Calbee is one of many in Japan's corporate landscape suffering from the impact of the Iran war.

EU’s €2 trillion budget talks risk becoming ugly and delayed

On May 18, the EU Parliament will formalise a high-stakes ultimatum demanding an extra €200 billion for the 2028-2034 budget. MEPs threaten to veto the entire financial plan, which already faces resistance. France is pushing back against a “rushed” agreement.

Summary report: Reality check on simplifying excise procedures

A reality check on simplifying excise procedures took place on 23 March. The online workshop, organized by the European Commission, attracted strong participation from 75 EU businesses subject to excise duty rules. After an introduction by David Boublil, Head of Unit for

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment

Meetings between Chinese and American leaders are not exactly routine, but few are historically groundbreaking. The exceptions include the very first visit by a sitting US president to China, when Richard Nixon met with Chairman Mao Zedong in Beijing in February 1972 – at a

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Parents take TikTok to court over claims it hooks teenagers

Sixteen French families have launched an unusual collective complaint against TikTok, accusing the platform of a systematic "abuse of weakness." According to Franceinfo, their lawyer describes the algorithm as "digital crack," designed to trap teenagers in mental prisons. Let's

Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of 72-hour truce

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war."