At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.

China ‘won’t win anything’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry, French minister tells Euronews

France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.

‘Anime effect’: Fans boost tourism across Asia with pilgrimages to attractions and festivals

An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences.

In the race to succeed Trump, Vance and Rubio set for unpopularity contest among Republicans

When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote

‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved wood A new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote. The community arts charity Helix Arts

Is Hantavirus a threat to Europe? Climate change and habitat destruction are increasing the risk

Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?

How a ‘cockroach’ jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youth

The Cockroach Janta Party has already overtaken the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Instagram.

US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says

May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the conflict. Taiwan, which China

US Secretary of State Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit

He will also take part in a meeting of foreign ministers of the so-called Quad - Australia, India, Japan and the US - four democracies seen as a counterweight to China's presence in the Indian Ocean.

Study shows highlighting others' achievements on LinkedIn sparks the most engagement

If you're trying to stand out on LinkedIn, it might seem like posting about your own achievements is a smart approach. But new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggests a different strategy: highlight others.

Malaysia rolls out new rules for digital platforms to better protect minors from Jun 1

Online service providers will need to include safeguards that limit account registration and ownership by those under the age of 16. They will also need to implement stronger content governance on their platforms.

Rubio’s trip to India signals US need to repair ties

Mr Rubio's trip will include stops in Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi.

Ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near perfect accuracy

Scientists in Germany have demonstrated a startling new form of surveillance: identifying people using nothing more than ordinary WiFi signals. By analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room, researchers can effectively “see” and recognize individuals — even if they are not

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.

Report: U.S. prepares for new Iran strikes as military staff cancel weekend plans

Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in Florida

President Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. married influencer and model Bettina Anderson on Thursday, just over five months after announcing their engagement. The two married in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to Palm Beach County marriage records. Real estate attorney Brad

China's Xi orders rescue efforts after Shanxi coal mine blast kills 8, traps 38

May 23 - Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province killed eight people and left 38 trapped underground, state media reported on Saturday.

Report: Iran moved billions through Binance to fund military networks

The Wall Street Journal report shows internal Binance compliance reports show an Iranian businessman routed about $850 million through the crypto exchange over two years, with roughly $425 million assessed by investigators as linked to Iran's military financing, including in

Trump posts AI video depicting him throwing Colbert in a dumpster and dancing

President Trump late Friday shared an AI-generated video depicting him throwing former late night host Stephen Colbert into a dumpster and subsequently dancing — the latest instance of the president using artificial intelligence to mock his enemies. The video, posted to Truth

‘A minute to get around it’: Australia’s social media ban still has plenty of holes

Many younger Australians say that their social media usage has hardly changed.

‘Over 50’ killed in China coal mine blast: State media

A total of 247 workers were underground at the time of the blast.

More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak

Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.

Heist Comedy ‘Above the Line,’ Starring Sophia Ali and Cedric the Entertainer, Sets Release (Exclusive)

Quiver Distribution has acquired writer-director Jeffrey Scott Collins' feature that premiered at Sun Valley and also stars Reno Wilson, Jamie Lee and Dylan Playfair.

The Bayeux Tapestry tells only the winner's story—but the other side can be found in old English texts

As the Bayeux Tapestry comes to London, the year 1066 and the Norman Conquest are in the spotlight. The tapestry—an embroidered cloth nearly 70 meters long, created soon after the events it depicts—tells the story of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and William of Normandy's

SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight

The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.

Chinese nationals in Virginia conspired with cartels to launder money: Feds

Federal prosecutors allege the two men worked with co-conspirators across the U.S., Mexico, China and Latin America.

California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears

Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leave Authorities in Orange county, California have ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people over concerns about a chemical leak that threatened to spill or explode. The

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. The World

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Wildfire risk is now spreading to cool climates like the Scottish Highlands and Irish uplands

The most destructive wildfire season on record in Europe was in 2025, with more than 1 million hectares burned and tens of thousands of people displaced by fires across the continent.

Paul McCartney Explores His Ever-Present Past in ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane,’ a Delightful Return to Wings-Era Form: Album Review

Paul McCartney is a master of the fake-out. The first feint around his new album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” came when he released “Days We Left Behind” as the first single, an exceedingly gentle and wistful ballad that allowed for the possibility that the whole LP might be a

Georgia Senate candidate fires top staffer after inflammatory post toward rival PAC adviser

Georgia Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins (R) on Friday fired a campaign staffer after they sent an inflammatory post toward an adviser to a PAC supporting opponent Derek Dooley's campaign, alluding to the adviser's wife's accusations against former "Today" anchor Matt Lauer.

US mulls new strikes on Iran: US media reports

The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, US media outlets reported on Friday. The reports, from CBS and Axios, come just hours after US President Donald Trump said he would not travel to attend his son's wedding this weekend due to "circumstances pertaining

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

How leaks, demands and a phone call derailed Estée Lauder’s deal to create a $40B luxe giant

The merged company would have put together brands such as Tom Ford, Clinique and MAC with Carolina Herrera and Charlotte Tilbury, popular with TikTok influencers and affluent millennials.

‘Bait’ Team on the Show’s James Bond Plotline and Depicting Inner Struggle: ‘Being Muslim in the West Feels Like You’re Stuck in a Spy Thriller’

The team behind Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” — which follows a British-Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond and faces backlash from the public and his family —came together for a panel discussion at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to offer

CAA Expands Annual Emerging Filmmakers Showcase with Launch of Workshops and Networking Conversations

Creative Artists Agency’s 11th annual CAA Moebius showcase, a two-day screening series of undergraduate and graduate student filmmakers, will take place May 27 to May 28. Accompanying this year’s showcase is the launch of Moebius Labs, a series of workshops and moderated

Ranking names 'best places to live' in US: Did your city make the cut?

U.S. News & World report has released its ranking of the 250 best places to live in the United States for 2026-2027, and most of the top cities are far from the coasts.

Mena Suvari, Jean Evans, Steph Tolev to Star in Teen Body-Swap Comedy ‘The Incredible Edible’ (Exclusive)

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Joe Kernen: Trump IRS settlement 'smells bad'

CNBC's "Squawk Box" co-host Joe Kernen said Friday that President Trump's settlement with his own administration for suing the IRS for $10 billion "smells bad." Trump dropped the lawsuit to launch the $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to compensate those who claim they

Blue and fin whale sightings on the rise in the Southeast Atlantic

More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world's two largest whale species in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the African Journal of Marine Science, compile more than 60 years of

Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists

Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59

The rapper’s enduring track with DJ E-Z Rock continues to influence pop culture, from music to films

NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart shows up for Trump at event for Mike Lawler

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart made a surprise appearance Friday to introduce President Trump at an event to campaign for Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.). “What’s up, what’s up, what’s up. Look, Big Blue Nation it’s a pleasure to be here,” Dart said to the crowd in Suffern,

Sen. Wicker tells Trump to ‘finish the job’ on Iran

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Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs - but should Delhi give in?