Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only acting and writing for films done by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
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Newest first · UTC+10:00China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe
· Holly Chik
China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport
Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe
· Holly Chik
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Sewage and agricultural pollution in rivers is having an "alarming" knock-on impact on marine life in underwater forests along the British coastline, according to new research.
· Steffan Messenger
Liberal Party retains the seat of Nepean in by-election
The ABC is projecting Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh has won the Nepean by-election. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
A new wave of Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite continuing ceasefire | The National
At least four individuals have been killed and 10 injured following a barrage of Israeli strikes targeting multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, as reported by the National News Agency.
· The National
300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’
· Connor Mycroft
300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’
· Connor Mycroft
Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockade
US president says ‘we took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business’
· Agence France-Presse
Scammers attempt to extort Sydney removalist with sudden flurry of negative reviews
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· 9News Staff
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users
· Reuters
New Mexico trial citing ‘public nuisance’ laws against Meta, social platforms
The case is being closely watched as governments across the US pursue similar claims seeking to force big tech platforms to change to protect young users
· Reuters
Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail
· Leopold Chen
Rescuers search for man who went missing while hiking after row with girlfriend
Authorities say helicopter deployed to locate hiker, 28, who last posted online that he was on fourth section of MacLehose Trail
· Leopold Chen
Police station car bomb accused appears in court
A 66-year-old man has appeared before a court charged with a number of offences relating to the explosion at Dunmurry Police Station, on the outskirts of Belfast, last Saturday.
· Eve Rosato
US embassy warns Americans of ‘areas of heightened concern’ after Toboso killings
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· Jairo Bolledo
Teen charged with terror offences appears in court
A 17-year-old facing terror charges and allegations he cooked up explosives and created a homemade gun has appeared in court and denied 16 charges.
· BBC News
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran's nuclear program for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday.
· REUTERS
Sheikh Hamdan launches planting drive to keep Dubai's 'flame tree' in full bloom | The National
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on Saturday called for the launch of a planting programme to keep the emirate's popular “flame tree” in full glow.
· The National
Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?
The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in the polls. Can he really pull it off?
· Andrew Gumbel
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children
Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minors
· Jose Olivares
The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else
After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goals
· Sam Levine
Family of six held by ICE arrives back in Colorado as lawyer attacks ‘kidnapping’
El Gamal family was released from detention and then re-arrested as US officials appeared to overstep judge’s order
· Jose Olivares
Best photos of May 2: Displaced Palestinian child in a destroyed car to the full moon in Jaipur | The National
Previous slideNext slide A displaced Palestinian child plays inside a car destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war in the Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip. AFPInfo A person stands atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on May Day in Washington, DC. ReutersInfo Brides arrive to get married during a ma…
· The National
Star-studded line-up announced for Celebrity Traitors series two
Richard E. Grant, Miranda Hart, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Joe Lycett are among the stars who will go head to head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.
· Guy Lambert
Teen suspect in murder of 2 Kentucky bank employees leads police on wild 130 mph chase
A masked suspect accused of gunning down two bank employees inside a Kentucky branch is now facing federal charges after a wild, high-speed chase that ended in a crash, according to court documents.
· Fox News
New Fanling Bypass section to prevent road congestion ahead of public housing push
Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area
· Natalie Wong
New Fanling Bypass section to prevent road congestion ahead of public housing push
Minister says 4km dual two-lane carriageway completed just in time to support Fanling North New Development Area
· Natalie Wong
Upscale Shouson Hill house burgled, HK$1.1 million in watches, foreign currency stolen
Helper reports forced entry and ransacking on Saturday, Hong Kong police investigating whether burglars scaled wall of neighbouring compond
· Ng Kang-chung
Upscale Shouson Hill house burgled, HK$1.1 million in watches, foreign currency stolen
Helper reports forced entry and ransacking on Saturday, Hong Kong police investigating whether burglars scaled wall of neighbouring compond
· Ng Kang-chung
US-Germany spat over Iran intensifies as Hegseth orders troop removal
The spat between the US and Germany over the war on Iran is intensifying after Washington announced the withdrawal of 5,000 American troops from German soil.
· Middleeasteye
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said.
· Jamie Whitehead
Smiling Princess Charlotte beams in 11th birthday portrait
A new picture of Princess Charlotte has been released to mark her 11th birthday.
· BBC News
Two more minors arrested for killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 14 suspects in total
Police detained two new suspects on Saturday, linked with the assassination of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, the pizzeria manager killed on the eve of Independence Day, with one of the suspects turning himself in after a manhunt in the Sharon area, while the other had to be apprehended by the police.
· HODAYA RAN
UAE weather: Temperatures to top 40ºC as summer season approaches | The National
Temperatures are set to exceed 40ºC across large parts of the country in the coming days, with the peak summer season on the horizon.
· The National
‘Vision to restore Sri Lanka cricket’s pride and performance’ – Eran Wickramaratne
Former Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne has pledged sweeping reforms to restore public trust and performance in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following his appointment as Chairman of the newly formed SLC Transformation (Interim) Committee.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals.
· Al Jazeera
PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
In a time of volatility, at home and abroad, why on earth would you want that in your politics as well? This was the essence of the Prime Minister's message in his BBC interview today.
· Chris Mason
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong ‘on journey to reach potential’ in China as he hunts first title
The world No 122 overcomes home player Sun Fajing in straight sets to set up final against Adam Walton of Australia in Jiujiang
· Paul McNamara
Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong ‘on journey to reach potential’ in China as he hunts first title
The world No 122 overcomes home player Sun Fajing in straight sets to set up final against Adam Walton of Australia in Jiujiang
· Paul McNamara
Asylum seeker sent back to France in ‘one in, one out’ scheme to be returned to Syria
Kurdish Syrian man, 26, said he fled forced conscription by YPG militia because he ‘didn’t want to kill people’
· Dianetaylor
US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The US is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Associated Press
Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’
Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’
Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000
· Connor Mycroft
Floral tributes grow as Alice Springs mourns five-year-old girl
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Emily Bennett
Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies
The Pentagon has said that it has reached deals with major artificial intelligence firms to integrate their advanced AI capabilities into the agency's classified networks.
· RT
Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies
The Pentagon has said that it has reached deals with major artificial intelligence firms to integrate their advanced AI capabilities into the agency's classified networks.
· RT
Why are modern Chinese film audiences shying away from dubbed films?
Greater subtitle literacy among streaming viewers is among factors chipping away at enthusiasm for dubbed films in China
· Jane Cai