World

Pope Leo takes big shot at Trump over Iran war; calls for ‘disarming’ of AI – The Times of India

Pope Leo takes big shot at Trump over Iran war; calls for ‘disarming’ of AI  The Times of IndiaPope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching  BBCThe Guardian view…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Local

Sacha Baron Cohen’s comeback Ladies First branded a ‘painfully dated’ flop in brutal reviews as he returns in ‘unfunny and embarrassing’ romcom following split from wife Isla Fisher and Rebel Wilson’s ‘harassment’ claims

The award winning comedian, 54, swapped zany characters like Borat to play a misogynistic CEO, who awakens to find his life upended in a parallel world dominated by women.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Eight Barcelona stars in Spain’s World Cup 2026 squad as Gavi, Joan Garcia and Eric Garcia make list – Barca Blaugranes

Eight Barcelona stars in Spain’s World Cup 2026 squad as Gavi, Joan Garcia and Eric Garcia make list  Barca BlaugranesSpain World Cup 2026 squad confirmed: Lamine Yamal stars, no Real Madrid…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Ruto security breach: Police shake up president’s protection team – BBC

Ruto security breach: Police shake up president's protection team  BBCIG Kanja orders reshuffle of presidential security after breach  Daily NationMaiyo out, Sawe named new presidential escort commander after Kilifi breach  the-star.co.keNelson Koech: A…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Kenya police shake up president’s protection team after security breach

A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Topmix posts higher Q1 net profit of RM3.41mil, commits to 20pct dividend payout

JOHOR BAHRU: Decorative surface solutions provider Topmix Bhd (Topmix) kicked off the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, (Q1 2026) with an 11.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit…

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Local

British citizenship applications hit record high with 312,000 applying in year to March before Labour launches crackdown by doubling settlement waiting time

More than 312,000 refugees, foreign workers and family dependants applied to become British citizens in the year to March.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Gulf nations seek security guarantees in US-Iran talks — newspaper

The Wall Street Journal reported that the missile program had not yet been discussed in talks

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Irish AI Healthtech company wins contracts with NHS, along with €3 million funding drive – BreakingNews.ie

Irish AI Healthtech company wins contracts with NHS, along with €3 million funding drive  BreakingNews.ieIrish AI health-tech xWave to create 30 jobs amid €3m funding drive  Silicon RepublicDublin health-tech firm xWave, which…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Local

Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband Peter Murrell behind bars after admitting embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP in huge blow to nationalist cause

Murrell, who was the nationalists' chief executive for 22 years, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh this morning.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Nation

Suhakam findings point to breakdown in prison custodial practices, says criminologist

KUALA LUMPUR: The Suhakam findings on the Taiping Prison transfer incident point not only to operational shortcomings but to a serious breakdown in the protection of human dignity and lawful…

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Local

Staff at more than 100 French schools are investigated over claims of raping children as young as three and starving pupils after parents were ignored for years

Paris police are now examining more than 100 complaints of alleged mistreatment, physical abuse and rape of children, said to have taken place during lunch breaks and nap times.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Chairman Chandrasekaran to present revised business roadmap to Tata Sons board tomorrow – Moneycontrol.com

Chairman Chandrasekaran to present revised business roadmap to Tata Sons board tomorrow  Moneycontrol.comTata Sons board to meet on Tuesday; discussions on loss-making cos likely  ETLegalWorld.comTata Sons board to review mounting losses and…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Science & Tech

Evidence of ancient life has just been found buried inside an asteroid crater — and the discovery suggests the warm lakes created by major impacts may have been some of the original cradles of life on Earth – Space Daily

Evidence of ancient life has just been found buried inside an asteroid crater — and the discovery suggests the warm lakes created by major impacts may have been some of…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Science & Tech

Multi-level evaluation of zinc sulfate toxicity and its modulation by Helichrysum arenarium in Allium cepa – Nature

Multi-level evaluation of zinc sulfate toxicity and its modulation by Helichrysum arenarium in Allium cepa  Nature

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Science & Tech

Determination of complex permittivity of a thin low-loss dielectric sample using state-space approach from waveguide measurements – Nature

Determination of complex permittivity of a thin low-loss dielectric sample using state-space approach from waveguide measurements  Nature

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Local

Baffled by your grandchildren’s slang? Psychotherapist reveals ultimate guide to Gen Z slang and what words like ‘NPC’ and ‘pookie’ REALLY mean

While we'd all like to be down with the kids, Gen Z language is evolving at rapid speed thanks to the likes of TikTok, gaming culture and social media trends.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Local

I’ve treated so many cocaine users. This is the one sign that makes it so obvious you have a problem, how it can kill you in a night… and the embarrassing sexual side-effect you may not have heard of: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

I remember many things from my days and nights working as a junior doctor in A&E, but some are more vivid than others.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Local

Dame Joan Collins, 93, reveals the secrets to her age-defying looks as she credits her ‘very good genes’, ‘perfect’ mental health and staying far away from cosmetic ‘tweakments’

And in a new interview, the acting legend opened up about what she does to continue looking so fresh and youthful, sharing her belief that 'taking care of yourself is…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Suspected gunman killed after opening fire near White House identified

Law enforcement officials have released more information about a shooting near the White House on Saturday, including the identity of the alleged gunman.

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

MIC, energy agencies sign deal to modernize Mindoro Power Grid – Philippine News Agency

MIC, energy agencies sign deal to modernize Mindoro Power Grid  Philippine News Agency

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Pope urges ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Health

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Could Stop Cancer Progressing Says New Study – Forbes

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Could Stop Cancer Progressing Says New Study  ForbesGLP-1 drugs linked to reduced cancer progression, study finds  NewsNationGilberto Lopes and Harold Burstein: GLP-1 Agonists May Reduce Mortality Risk in…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

European Countries Condemn Israeli Minister Over Alleged Mistreatment of Flotilla Activists

E.U. lawmakers are set to discuss the possibility of sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir after flotilla activists reported abuse by Israeli forces.

May 25, 2026 · 7 min read

MFF

Without institutional reform, new EU taxes will fail

Ignoring the economic realities of new taxes breeds distrust and will only make it harder to create a genuine fiscal union

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Escalates Rapidly as Global Health Systems Face Strain – fundsforNGOs News

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Escalates Rapidly as Global Health Systems Face Strain  fundsforNGOs NewsEbola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse  BBCEpidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Arts

‘Fashion Is Self-Expression’: Kangana Ranaut slams trolls criticising Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes look – Telegraph India

‘Fashion Is Self-Expression’: Kangana Ranaut slams trolls criticising Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes look  Telegraph IndiaAishwarya Rai's 3D Floral Gown Look From French Riviera Breaks The Internet  NDTVKangana Ranaut defends Aishwarya Rai amid…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

China Anti-Bribery Compliance – New Penalty Thresholds Raise Stakes – China Briefing

China Anti-Bribery Compliance - New Penalty Thresholds Raise Stakes  China Briefing

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Arts

Ailee And Choi Si Hoon Face Another Worrisome Situation In IVF Process – Koreaboo

Ailee And Choi Si Hoon Face Another Worrisome Situation In IVF Process  KoreabooInjection Error Complicates Ailee's Second IVF Transfer  조선일보Singer Ailee and actress Choi Si-hoon are receiving support from many people by…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran deal – Free Malaysia Today

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran deal  Free Malaysia TodayRinggit opens higher against greenback on improved sentiment  The StarDollar Likely to Trade Around 3.95-3.98 Ringgit Next Week --…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Business

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran deal

Apart from hopes of a US-Iran deal, Malaysia’s improving macroeconomic fundamentals also placed the ringgit in a favourable position, says an analyst.

May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

UK Politics

Who is Peter Murrell? The disgraced SNP chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband who embezzled £400k

As the SNP’s long-standing chief executive, Murrell oversaw the party’s rocketing rise in popularity and a large influx of new members

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

رياضة محلية

Hamilton: Throwback duel with Max was ‘awesome’

Lewis Hamilton was buzzing after his Canadian Grand Prix duel with old rival Max Verstappen, saying he loved hunting down "one of the greats" in a timely return to form…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Economy

Menarini Group Announces New Data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting – PR Newswire

Menarini Group Announces New Data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 Annual Meeting  PR Newswire

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Global

Pope Leo Issues AI Manifesto Warning That ‘Opaque Algorithms’ Controlled by a ‘Few’ Companies Can Bring ‘New Forms of Dehumanization’

Pope Leo XIV on Monday launched an impassioned call for regulation of Artificial Intelligence, warning that “opaque algorithms,” controlled by a handful of powerful private companies, can bring “new forms…

May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

World

Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president’s exit

Gambling is illegal in Indonesia and authorities have been clamping down on online betting.

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read