Space junk falls back to Earth faster as sunspot numbers climb

A new study links the sun's 11-year cycle to accelerated orbital loss, with debris falling faster once sunspot numbers near their cycle peak.

South Korea's HMM says ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz to be towed to Dubai

SEOUL, May 6 - South Korean shipper HMM said on Wednesday it had secured a vessel to tow a bulk carrier it operates to a port in Dubai after an explosion and fire damaged the ship, which had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV days ahead of planned Marco Rubio visit to the Vatican

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

Chinese foreign minister kicks off meeting with Iranian counterpart

Trump’s leaky Hormuz blockade needs Malacca control to work

This weekend, two Iranian Very Large Crude Carriers – HUGE and DERYA – successfully navigated the US Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and passed through Indonesia’s Lombok Strait, carrying 3.8 million barrels of crude destined for desperate Asian markets. Opponents of US

Iran war jolts China’s well-oiled manufacturing hub

Chinese factories are picking up a ballooning raw materials bill.

This common sleep habit could double your risk of heart attack

A chaotic sleep schedule in your 40s might be quietly setting the stage for heart trouble later. Researchers tracking thousands of people for over a decade found that those with highly inconsistent bedtimes—especially when they slept less than eight hours—faced about double the

Olivia Colman, John Lithgow Film ‘Jimpa’ to Open India’s Kashish Pride Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s queer family drama “Jimpa” will open the 17th edition of the Kashish Pride Film Festival in Mumbai this June. The festival will screen 153 films from 43 countries across three venues: Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française, and the National Gallery

Oak trees are delaying spring to starve caterpillars

Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring—long enough to leave newly hatched caterpillars with nothing to eat. This small

Australia and Fiji agree new security treaty with eye on China

The details of the treaty will be finalised in coming weeks.

Two cases of concealing baby’s birth uncovered in Melaka

In one case, the skeletal remains of a baby were found buried in Alor Gajah district.

Key takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections in Indiana, Ohio

Indiana voters cast their ballots in a slate of state Senate primaries that surged into the national spotlight amid President Trump’s push for red states to redistrict ahead of the midterms. Five of seven incumbents targeted with Trump-backed challengers lost their primaries

A tiny illegal outpost is blocking hundreds of Palestinians from their land

The IDF says Kerem Hamami is illegal and slated for evacuation, but residents of nearby Halhul say they've tried to reach the vineyards on which their livelihood depends dozens of times, only to be blocked by settlers and soldiers

Japanese start-up to launch Gundam-inspired Haro robot into space

The spherical robot made of aluminium is expected to be sent into space by next spring.

Democrats in Michigan keep state Senate majority with special election win

Democrat Chedrick Greene is projected to win the special state Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, preserving his party’s narrow majority in the chamber. With Greene’s projected victory in the 35th District, Democrats’ advantage expands from 19-18 to 20-18,

Ho Chi Minh City targets teaching some subjects in English at eligible schools

The southern city is also advancing a proposal to make English a second language in schools.

Australia to establish one billion litre national fuel stockpile

The government-owned reserve would bolster long-term supplies of diesel and aviation fuel.

New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027

The test will be conducted in person and feature 20 multi-choice questions in English.

Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on AI chip boom

Daredevil Born Again season 3 plot, cast, release date window and everything else we know

Explore the potential plot twists and character developments in Daredevil: Born Again season 3

Judge who convicted South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee found dead days after ruling

Police found what appears to be a suicide note that reportedly made no mention of the ruling.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained: Is the Marvel show about January 6?

Daredevil: Born Again takes a surprising turn in its season finale, drawing parallels between New York citizens and the January 6th insurrection

Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran

President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, May 6 (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday that 13 members of Australian families in Syria linked to the extremist group Islamic State plan to travel home, but will receive no government assistance. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said there were "very

Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform in Indonesia

She reportedly suffered from a lung infection but continued working without taking sick leave.

Most Trump-backed primary challengers beat Indiana GOP state senators who opposed redistricting

Just one of the seven Indiana GOP state senators who faced primary challengers backed by President Trump over their opposition to redistricting is projected to win their Republican primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. One race has yet to be called Tuesday evening. Republican

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Eugene Mirman on His Swift Recovery, as He Releases a Comedy Special a Month After His Fiery Car Crash

Eugene Mirman knows what you’re thinking. Last we heard from the “Bob’s Burgers” star a little more than a month ago, he had just been in a terrible car crash that had engulfed his car with flames. It looked pretty gnarly. But yet, here he is on the phone, promoting his new

Thank you, David Attenborough, for 100 incredible years of life on Earth | Jess Harwood

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US Army fires first Tomahawk from Philippines in exercise

The missile launcher system used has the ability to reach Chinese territory from the Philippines.

Mrvan, Regnitz set for November House matchup in Indiana

Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan (Ind.) is set to face off this fall against Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz in what’s expected to be one of the few competitive House races in Indiana this cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Mrvan first won his northwestern

Webb space telescope reveals a scorching “super-Earth” that looks like Mercury

A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers studied LHS 3844 b—a tidally locked “super-Earth” with a permanent dayside hot enough to melt

Kaptur, Merrin set for House rematch in Ohio

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and former state Rep. Derek Merrin are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a rematch in November after the longest-serving woman in Congress narrowly defeated Merrin in 2024. Kaptur — who has represented Ohio’s 9th

Reducing social inequality: Why the scope of measures is crucial

In modern social research, sociological questions are increasingly being answered with the help of experiments; for example, whether employers discriminate in personnel selection, whether immigrants are treated less well in social situations, or whether counseling programs help

8 Things We Learned at the Rolling Stones Album Release Party With Conan O’Brien

Mick Jagger de-aged himself for a video with Odessa A'zion, the Stones made the album in just one month, four of the songs are from older sessions, and there's not even a hint of a tour

Napa Valley rival looms over Wine Country as shocking figures leave sommeliers on life support

Napa Valley wineries have been getting some stiff competition from the county to the north as of late, with Sonoma County tasting rooms seeing far more visitors keeping sommeliers on the job.

Chinese truck drivers are going electric as petrol prices soar

Monthly sales of electric trucks doubled in March, according to Bloomberg calculations.

David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’

Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that the historic program was ending for good. While the network maintains the maneuver was a

AI lets chemists design molecules by simply describing them

Creating complex molecules usually requires years of experience and countless decisions, but a new AI system is changing that. Synthegy lets chemists guide synthesis and reaction planning using simple language, while powerful algorithms generate and evaluate possible solutions.

New algorithm spreads volunteers more fairly across nonprofits, with 8% broader reach

To ensure more food reaches communities in need, a team of researchers collaborated with VolunteerMatch and Feeding America to enhance their algorithms, making volunteer distribution more efficient and equitable.

Blake Lively Made No Money in Justin Baldoni Settlement, But Legal Fight Is Not Quite Over

No money changed hands in the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but the legal fight between the “It Ends With Us” co-stars is not quite over. Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages in connection with Baldoni’s failed defamation suit

Apple to pay $250m to US iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit

Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

Education Department investigates LA school district over handling of teachers accused of sexual misconduct

The Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) over its alleged reassigning, and not removal, of teachers accused of sexual misconduct. The department released a statement accusing LAUSD of "protecting

‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets’ Death Officially Ruled a Suicide, Cyberbullying Allegations Remain Under Investigation

Allegations that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was being cyber-bullied continue to be investigated in the wake of his April 22 death, Lake Havasu Police said Tuesday. Additionally, Sheets’ death has been officially ruled a suicide, said Lake Havasu Police Sergeant Kyle

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.

Landsman, Conroy to clash in Ohio House election

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) and Republican Eric Conroy are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a competitive general election matchup in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Landsman, who has represented Ohio’s 1st Congressional District since

Extinct relative of koalas discovered in Western Australia

Fossils reveal that there were at least two kinds of koala when humans first arrived in Australia, but one died out about 30,000 years ago when the west of the continent dried out