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US Bombs Iranian Military Sites; Kuwait Hit by Drone and Missile Fire

The United States has carried out airstrikes on Iranian radar, air defense, and drone control facilities after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone over the weekend, according to the US military.

AI Music Tools Empower London Singer-Songwriter Samuel Smith to Continue Creating Americana Music Despite Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Samuel Smith spent years writing songs with a guitar in his hands. Now, the London-based singer-songwriter is using artificial intelligence tools to help him continue making Americana music after Parkinson's disease largely took away his ability to play guitar. Smith, who was diagnosed with the progressive neurological disorder in 2020, recently released his second album.

Malaysia Enforces Ban on Social Media Accounts for Children Younger Than 16

Malaysia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16, becoming one of the latest countries to introduce stricter digital safety regulations for minors. The new rules, which took effect on June 1, require major social media platforms to verify users’ ages and prevent underage children from creating accounts.

Myanmar Blast: Over 45 Killed, Around 70 Injured After Explosion at Building Storing Mining Explosives

A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers and independent media reports. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the village of Kaungtup, in Namhkam township.

China Mine Collapse: Five Killed, One Injured After Illegal Mining Operation Caves In in Yunnan

A collapse occurred in an illegal mining operation in China on Sunday, killing five people and injuring one other person, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported. The incident took place in Huize County in Yunnan province in southwest China at about 4:30 a.m., Xinhua reported. The news outlet did not specify what kind of mine it was.

Marcia Lucas Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor Passes Away at 80

Oscar-winning film editor Marcia Lucas, best known for her work on the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 80. Family representatives confirmed that Lucas died on May 27 at her home in Rancho Mirage, California, following a battle with metastatic cancer. Her death marks the loss of one of the most influential editors of Hollywood’s New Hollywood era.

Ebola Outbreak: WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Lands in Congo’s Ituri Province As Outbreak Outpaces Response

Epstein Files: Pam Bondi To Face Closed-Door Questioning From House Lawmakers Over Jeffrey Epstein Files

Pam Bondi was defiant in previous public testimony when she was confronted by lawmakers about the Epstein investigation. It's unclear whether she'll bring the same approach Friday, now that she is no longer in charge of the Justice Department. The session will be held behind closed doors.

Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus Season 1’ Brings Hockey Hunks and New ‘Heated Rivalry’ to TV – Here’s an Overview

Thanks to HBO's 'Heated Rivalry', hockey hunks - and their love stories - are having a moment. Prime Video’s 'Off Campus' is the new series, streaming since May 13, 2026, which follows the steamy love lives of members of a college hockey team. Like a different romance series, Netflix's 'Bridgerton', each season will focus on a different couple’s story.

Switzerland: Man Stabs 3 People at Swiss Train Station in Winterthur; Authorities Call ‘Act of Terror’

Three people were injured in a stabbing attack at a train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur on Thursday, prompting authorities to launch a terrorism investigation and arrest a 31-year-old suspect at the scene. Swiss officials described the incident as a possible 'act of terror' linked to radicalisation and extremism.

US and Iran Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal To Extend Ceasefire and Launch Nuclear Talks

The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said President Donald Trump still needs to sign off on the emerging memorandum of understanding. Iran did not immediately confirm any tentative deal with the United States.

US Justice Department Opens Probe Into E Jean Carroll in Donald Trump Assault Case

The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault and won two civil lawsuits against him, according to multiple US media reports citing officials familiar with the matter.

Donald Trump Insists Iran ‘Negotiating on Fumes’ As US President Looks for Deal To Settle Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said Iran was 'negotiating on fumes' as Washington intensified diplomatic efforts to reach a broader agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Gulf region and ensuring the reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz.

Haj 2026: Muslim Pilgrims Perform Hajj Rituals Under Intense Heat in Saudi Arabia As Eid Al-Adha Celebrations Start

Muslim pilgrims from around the world continued performing key Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid intense desert heat, as Eid al-Adha celebrations began globally. Pilgrims gathered in Mina near Mecca for the symbolic “stoning of the devil” ritual, one of the final major rites of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.

NASA Moon Base Mission: Space Agency Orders Landers, Rovers and Drones After Artemis II Lunar Flyaround Success

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II's record-breaking lunar flyaround. The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies.

China Executes Man Convicted of Poisoning Yoozoo Games Founder Lin Qi Over Professional Dispute Linked to Netflix’s ‘The Three-Body Problem’

Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix adaptation of "The Three-Body Problem" over a professional dispute, local media reported Tuesday.

Washington: Several People Suffer Chemical Burn, Inhalation Injuries As Tank Implodes at Pulp and Paper Mill in US

Several people suffered chemical burns and inhalation injuries after a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Emergency responders described the incident as a “mass casualty scene” as firefighters and hazmat teams rushed to the site to assist injured workers.

US-Iran War: Tehran Slams Washington Strikes As ‘Bad Faith,’ Warns of Serious Consequences

Iran has sharply condemned recent US military strikes in southern Iran, calling them a “show of bad faith” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region. Tehran warned that any further attacks could trigger a stronger response, raising concerns over the future of fragile ceasefire negotiations between the two countries.

Belgium: 4 Killed, 5 Injured in Crash Between Speeding Train and School Bus in Buggenhout (See Pics and Video)

Four people, including two children, were killed and five others injured after a train collided with a school minibus at a railway crossing in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The crash occurred during the morning commute in East Flanders, around 30 kilometres northwest of Brussels.

Ugandan: 3 Killed After Passenger Van Hits Elephant in Ugandan National Park (Watch Video)

A passenger van struck an elephant in a Ugandan national park, killing three people and injuring four others, police said. The crash happened on Sunday on a paved road inside Murchison Falls National Park, police said in a statement on Monday.