Oscars: Spain Picks ‘La Bola Negra’ for Best International Feature Film Race

The Spanish-language epic, from the fondly nicknamed "Los Javis," was the breakout winner from Cannes and launched a competitive bidding war, which Netflix won.

Adam Fan Releases Debut English-Language Album ‘Skyfall’

Chinese superstar Adam Fan, also known as Fan Chengcheng, has released his debut full-length English-language album “Skyfall,” expanding his music to international audiences. The release arrived alongside the music video for focus track “Make It Make Sense.” “Skyfall” is

Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi fighter jet, deny targeting Mecca

Saudi Arabia vowed it would not hesitate to take "deterrent measures" against the Houthis after alerts were issued over possible drone attacks near Islam's holiest site, the first such alerts since the Iran war began in February.

Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say

More than 8,500 X accounts were identified as suspicious in the run-up to Sweden's general election, in which the centre-left opposition secured a narrow preliminary lead.

Canada to become first 'associate member' of the EU

The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC

At least 60 dead after gold mine collapses in Sudan

The Al-Zaraa mine is near El-Nahud in Sudan’s West Kordofan region. The mine began to collapse on Tuesday after tunnels were dug very close together

At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City

A deadly building collapse has killed at least 12 people in Gaza City on 16 September, according to Shifa Hospital, after a multi-storey building housing displaced families came down.

Indonesia’s wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.

Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation

Bitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill

Bitcoin has fallen almost 4% over the past 24 hours to below $76,000 after the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act late on Tuesday, derailing more than a year of bipartisan negotiations and leaving the crypto industry without the federal rulebook it has spent years pursuing.

The Genius Logic of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet: How It Was Created & How It Works

Most of us can rattle off the first few words-that-stand-for-letters of the NATO phonetic alphabet. Alfa, Bravo, and Charlie no doubt come right to mind, and depending on how many war movies you’ve seen, so may Delta, Echo, and Foxtrot. But how many of us would recognize Kilo,

Company behind failed Surrey oilfield project sells site at massive loss

New owners apply for permission to extract oil in Horse Hill despite landmark ruling from supreme court in 2024 After years of trying to dig for oil in Surrey, the company behind the drilling project that was turned down in a landmark supreme court ruling has sold off the site

First-of-its-kind preventive phage therapy provides promising results against Salmonella

The mammalian gut microbiome teems with a delicate balance of bacteria and the viruses that keep them in check, called bacteriophages, or phages. Each bacterial species usually has its own set of phage partners.

New simulations link unusual particle diffusion to yielding in soft jammed matter

Soft materials such as colloidal suspensions, emulsions, foams and gels often display complex and unusual behaviors compared with ordinary solids or liquids. From a mechanical point of view, for instance, they can resist deformation like solids, but they can also start to flow

'Born-again' star offers rare chance to watch stellar evolution in real time

Astronomers have confirmed that one of the fastest-changing stars ever observed has entered a new stage of its evolution, offering a rare opportunity to watch a star's life unfold on human timescales.

Speeding glaciers drive half a century of polar ice loss

The longest satellite record ever assembled shows that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11.3 trillion metric tons of ice since the 1970s, raising global sea level by more than 3 centimeters (1.2 inches)—and that most of the loss has come from glaciers flowing faster into the

The local costs of remote sensing: Examining the ethics of laser scanning in tropical forests

Laser scanning, often referred to as lidar, has rapidly transformed how tropical forest regions are studied, monitored and understood across academic disciplines. The technology enables researchers to peer through dense forest canopies, rapidly providing high-resolution scans

Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses

Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be

John Abraham Starts Shooting Ribhu Dasgupta’s Psychological Thriller ‘Guru’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Principal photography has commenced on “Guru,” a Bollywood psychological thriller starring John Abraham and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. The film also stars Danish Pandor, Arif Zakaria and Kitu Gidwani. Dasgupta is known for his work in the thriller genre. His credits include

Malaysia to study relief measures after haze, weather push households above power subsidy threshold

PM Anwar says public concern over spike in bills needed quick attention.

Why the Senate might not solve Jon Husted's data center problem

The Ohio Republican is desperate for a shield from a flurry of campaign-trail attacks, but his colleagues seem unlikely to cooperate.

South Korea to allow abortion pills for pregnancies of up to nine weeks

The medication will not become available immediately, as it must first receive regulatory approval.

Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

THE HAGUE, Sept 16 - Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public for the first time on Wednesday since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges related to his war on drugs.

Oscars: Spain Selects ‘La Bola Negra’ for International Features Race

“La Bola Negra,” Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Cannes Festival sensation, is Spain’s submission for the 2027 international feature film Academy Award. Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s “The Beloved, ”starring Javier Bardem, and Alauda Ruiz de Azua’s Goya and San Sebastián winner

Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca

The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".

Work isn’t optional…

But this job is. We all need to feed our family, find shelter and contribute to the community. Finding useful work is a key part of the human condition. But that doesn’t mean the thing you’re being asked to do right now is required. In fact, it’s optional. It might come with

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Wildfires push endangered Sumatran elephants to brink: Indonesian NGO

Critically endangered Sumatran elephants are being pushed closer to the brink as wildfires raze vast swaths of their habitat on the western island of Sumatra, Indonesian conservation group Geopix told AFP on Wednesday.

‘Vivant’ Tops Asia Streaming Chart, First Japanese Drama to Lead, Report Finds

TBS drama “Vivant” outdrew every other streaming title across Asia last month, excluding China and India, becoming the first Japanese show to top ampd Analytics’ regional monthly ranking since the measurement firm began tracking the market. The finding comes from a new ampd

AI is not a ‘monopoly of great powers’, China’s top newspaper says

The US and China are the two major driving forces of frontier AI development.

The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in ranking

The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.

China opens major canal linking landlocked regions to sea

Four years in the making, the Pinglu Canal cuts the journey to the sea for goods from southwestern China by more than 560km, generating annual transport savings of more than five billion yuan (US$745 million), according to state news agency Xinhua.

What led to Purbaya’s sacking as Indonesia’s finance minister – and the challenges facing successor Suahasil

Analysts say the appointment of Suahasil Nazara signals that President Prabowo Subianto wants to achieve ambitious economic growth targets in a more careful and prudent way, adding that the new minister will have to balance this goal with fiscal discipline.

SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship rocket

SpaceX announced Tuesday that it was planning to send its flagship rocket, Starship, into orbit, a key step in its project to one day reach the moon or Mars.

Five killed in Russian drone strike on bus in southern Ukraine

The United Nations says civilian deaths in Ukraine are running at their highest level since the first months of the war.

Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan’s convenience stores

Major chains are turning to AI to develop products with unexpected flavours.

Australian ‘bodies in the barrels’ killer granted parole

The murders came to light in 1999 when eight dismembered bodies were discovered in plastic barrels.

Inside the governance breakdown that rocked Malaysia’s Muslim pilgrimage fund Tabung Haji

An RCI report urged banning politicians from Tabung Haji’s board to prevent future losses.

Anthropic signs deal for Australia data centre: Government

The Claude large-language model would set up in a new digital park expected to open in 2027.

From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward

Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes.

Well-preserved tooth from Pacific mastodon found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area

Brigid Lynch was working along a wooded creek in a mountainous part of the San Francisco Bay Area when something that didn't look like the rocks she'd been studying caught her eye. It turned out to be the fossilized tooth of a Pacific mastodon.

India protests to Pakistan over collision of naval ships at sea

NEW DELHI, Sept 16 - India's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it had summoned the top Pakistani diplomat to lodge a strong protest over what it said was \"unacceptable and unprofessional conduct\" of Pakistani naval units that led to a collision with an Indian warship.

Watch Footage from the Psychology Experiment That Shocked the World: Milgram’s Obedience Study (1961)

For decades following World War II, the world was left wondering how the atrocities of the Holocaust could have been perpetrated in the midst of—and, most horrifically, by—a modern and civilized society. How did people come to engage in a willing and systematic extermination

10 BG3 Characters Fans Still Want as Companions

A new mod finally makes Mizora a real companion. Here are 9 more BG3 NPCs who deserve the same treatment.

Alatau city targets role as new regional economic hub

Kazakhstan is developing Alatau City near Almaty as a new regional centre for manufacturing, logistics, technology and finance. Its investment pipeline has expanded to 67 projects worth nearly $6.9 billion, with the potential to create around 55,000 jobs. Projects involving

At least 12 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where 10 families had reportedly been living.

Fallen firefighter given standing ovation as Von der Leyen promises action on wildfires

The President of the European Commission centred climate early on in the speech, before mentioning AI or migration.