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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

Cannes-Bound Four-Film Anthology ‘Next Step Studio Indonesia’ From KawanKawan Media Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Four Indonesian short films, each co-directed with a Southeast Asian counterpart, will world premiere at the Critics’ Week sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14,…

Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Jon Stewart On Trump’s Eschewal Of Congressional War Approval: “You Almost Have To Admire The Brazenness”

Jon Stewart — after getting the news of the night, that he was not invited to the Met Gala, out of the way — set his sights on the continuing saga of “our situationship with…

Consumers face more pain as companies threaten price rises

Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers

How Germany’s Merz torpedoed his plan to contain Trump

Swipe at US president appears to wipe out year-long effort to establish rapport

Reeves clashed with Bessent over Iran war criticism

Dispute between UK chancellor and US Treasury secretary underscores allies’ diverging stances on the conflict

Welcome to the Great Hunkering Down

Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?

Deutsche Bank denies training bankers to manipulate markets

Former commodities trader’s £12mn lawsuit alleges German lender breached a ‘duty of care’

Arnault and LVMH go from buyer to seller as luxury’s winter drags on

LVMH is exploring sales of brands including Marc Jacobs and Fenty in one of the biggest pullbacks in its history

‘Dangerous escalation’: World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.

Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.

Taraji P. Henson Criticizes Celebs Attending Jeff Bezos-Backed Met Gala: ‘So Confused. WTF Are We Doing?’

Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez…

‘The Rookie’ Cast Status Update For Season 9; Is [Spoiler] Leaving?

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 8 finale of ABC’s The Rookie. The Season 8 finale of The Rookie ended with Tim (Eric Winter) and Lucy’s…

Your Spirit loyalty points are probably worthless now — but these other airlines may match your rewards

Loyal customers who amassed thousands of points through flight purchases and credit-card swipes might not see a penny in compensation for their accumulated rewards.

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Iran claims control of strait after clashes test ceasefire

Oil holds on to gains after renewed military strikes threaten month-long truce

US and Iran exchange fire as Hormuz crisis reignites

Oil holds on to gains as Tehran targets UAE and American forces hit Iranian fast boats

US says Iran has not broken ceasefire following clashes over strait

Top Pentagon general says strikes ‘all below the threshold’ of restarting full combat

Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City

Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.

Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting

Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.

Mike Stenson Dies: Former President Of Jerry Bruckheimer Films Was 65

Mike Stenson, the erstwhile president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films who helped usher films from Top Gun: Maverick (his final film) to Coyote Ugly over his 25-year tenure, died at the…

Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

‘If all six have hantavirus, that’s very worrisome’: This is the key question about the cruise-ship outbreak

A rare form of hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak is the result of the Andes virus.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Attend First Met Gala With Bold Fashion — See Hudson Williams, EJAE, Connor Storrie and Audrey Nuna

Fashion’s biggest night is here as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their…

Palantir posts its fastest revenue growth ever while calling out ‘AI slop’

Palantir earnings beat expectations on the heels of explosive demand in the company’s core U.S. market.

Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid

A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.

Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.

Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days

We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Consoles" into the United States…

OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer a question

The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself is running as a close second. Brockman was called to the stand…

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff

Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?

A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.

‘He is constantly criticizing her’: My son-in-law told my daughter to give up her job. Do I intervene?

“In 2025, she made $35,000-$40,000 working as a physical therapist.”

Paramount Will Keep Licensing Some Content To Third Parties; CEO David Ellison Says Strategy Makes Company “Much More Desirable” To Talent

During Bob Bakish’s years as CEO of Paramount, the company licensed marquee properties like Yellowstone and South Park to third-party buyers in multi-year, eyebrow-raising…

Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit with pocket change

Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and today it announced a settlement that looks like a massive…

Musk and SEC propose to settle Twitter lawsuit for just $1.5mn

Deal would come at a fraction of the amount regulators originally sought from the world’s richest man

Citigroup sets new rewards structure for banking and wealth referrals

Employees will be paid directly for generating business instead of sharing revenue between the group’s units

Why this bullish stock-market timer is about to flip to bearish

There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.

Spirit Airlines CEO on carrier's collapse: 'We just kind of ran out of runway'

Spirit Airlines shut down before dawn on Saturday ending its run as the most famous U.S. discount airline.

Paramount Projects ‘Significantly’ Lower Theatrical Revenue Overall in 2026 Despite More Titles; CEO David Ellison Reiterates Plan for 30-Film Annual Slate With Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance has nearly doubled its theatrical-film slate in 2026 — but it will see “significantly” lower box office revenue overall from those movies,…

Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week

Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.

OpenAI president defends motives in for-profit restructuring as he reveals $30bn stake

Lawsuit brought by Elon Musk accuses start-up’s executives of selling out charitable mission for personal gain

Juventus make Alisson top target - Tuesday's gossip

Juventus make Liverpool's Alisson their top target, Real Madrid eye Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, Man Utd want West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, plus more.

Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?

Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.