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Taliban leader who took US journalist hostage sentenced to 42 years’ imprisonment

The judge said Haji Najibullah had done it with “casual brutality” and “psychological torture”.

Inpex to seek orders from Australia's workplace tribunal to stop labour action at Ichthys LNG

Growing numbers of volunteers tackle trash on Singapore's beaches

Volunteer participation in beach clean-ups has risen by up to 50 per cent over the past year, with organisers attributing the growth to increasing environmental awareness, especially among younger Singaporeans.

VR Man in 2026? One fan reimagined Singapore's TV superhero in an AI-generated video

A VR Man fan created an AI-generated tribute imagining what Singapore's first TV superhero might look in 2026, complete with upgraded armour, bigger action and plenty of nostalgia.

Photoshopped seat belts on hit Chinese variety show draw warning from traffic authorities

Viral clips from the May 29 episode of This is My Adventure 2 show digitally added seat belts overlaid on members of popular Chinese boy band Teens in Times (TNT) and other celebrities as they ride in a minibus.

Spain records highest number of May heat-related deaths

According to estimates, May 2026 recorded 101 deaths attributable to high temperatures.

EU diplomatic arm proposed naval mission take ‘primary role’ in clearing Strait of Hormuz mines, document shows

BRUSSELS, June 3 - The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed that the bloc's Aspides naval mission take \"the primary role\" in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz “when conditions allow” as Europe’s contribution to a Franco-British-led initiative, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Wealthy Russians see empires crumble as Putin seizes assets

Asset seizures are redistributing wealth, often to more loyal business groups.

Maradona’s doctors should ‘never’ have allowed home care, trial into football legend’s death hears

Healthcare professionals who cared for him are on trial for criminal negligence contributing to his death.

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

HAVANA, June 2 - Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the nation's economic and social development despite a recently ramped-up U.S. pressure campaign.

Top US spy agencies feud over turf, mission

WASHINGTON, June 2 - The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of the nation's top spy as disputes over intelligence-sharing and areas of responsibility boil over, say people familiar with the matter.

Philanthropic trust owner accused of conspiring to cheat and extort 'financial contributions'

Benjie Ng Ser Kwei, 71, is listed as the owner of The Golden Tree Foundation, a philanthropic trust, and a director of Yellow Tree Foundation, a company involved in charitable activities related to humanitarian work.

Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccine

June 1 - Global health organisation CEPI will give roughly $60 million to Moderna and to two other groups to accelerate the development of shots against Ebola Bundibugyo, the deadly virus that has swept through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

What Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines and treatments are under development

Bundibugyo ebolavirus, or BDBV, has a fatality rate of up to 40 per cent.

WHO announces first confirmed Ebola recovery in DRC outbreak

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola behind the current outbreak has a fatality rate of up to 50 per cent.

WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Congo

There are currently no approved vaccines or therapies specifically for the Bundibugyo virus disease.

WHO says 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

GENEVA, May 29 - The World Health Organization said on Friday that there are 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that are being investigated.

WHO urges Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested only in trials amid Bundibugyo outbreak

May 28 - The World Health Organization said on Thursday that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN files suit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution