Asteroid Apophis to Pass Closer Than Satellites in Rare 2029 Flyby
Asteroid 99942 Apophis will sweep within 32,000 kilometers of Earth on April 13, 2029, passing closer than geostationary satellites.
Coyote vs. Acme Finally Releasing in Theaters After Being Shelved
After spending nearly three decades in development hell and being shelved by Warner Bros. for a tax write-off, the live-action-animation hybrid Coyote vs.
Irish Man Arrested in France Over Antisemitic Supermarket Death Threats
An Irish man in his 60s was arrested in France, following the viral spread of supermarket footage from mid-August showing him launching into antisemitic threats against an…
Xiaomi 18 Fold to Launch in 2026 as Company Cancels MIX Flip 3 Lineup
Xiaomi is shaking up its high-end lineup by pivoting away from compact clamshells to launch the passport-style Xiaomi 18 Fold in September 2026.
Jonathan Kuminga Joins Timberwolves, Snubs Larger Lakers Offer for Control
Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, choosing a short-term contract and a starting role over a more lucrative…
EU Commission Proposes 2027 Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas and Catch Limits
The European Commission has adopted its proposal for 2027 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea, establishing total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for ten EU-managed fish…
Japan Considers Tax Incentives to Boost Retail Government Bond Buying
Japan is considering tax incentives, including inheritance tax breaks and inclusion in NISA accounts, to encourage retail investors to buy government bonds.
Nepal Floods Leave Over 160 Dead and 1,500 Missing After Glacial Outburst
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides triggered by a suspected glacial lake outburst along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 160 people and left at least 1,500…
Melaka BN to defend 21 state seats in upcoming election, says Ab Rauf
Melaka Barisan Nasional has staked its ground for the upcoming state election, demanding to defend all 21 seats it won in 2021 as Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh hints the assembly…
Iran Threatens Earthquake-Like Retaliation Over New US Sanctions
Iran threatened a seismic and earthquake-like response as the United States launched sweeping secondary sanctions and economic penalties designed to target sanction-evading…
Instinct AI Raises $250M Series B at $2.5B Valuation Amid Rapid Growth
AI startup Instinct has secured a $250 million Series B funding round, pushing its total funding to $350 million and valuing the one-year-old enterprise at $2.5 billion.
Queen Camilla Marks Winnie-the-Pooh Centenary with BBC Radio 4 Week
Queen Camilla marked the centenary of A.A.