At least eight killed, 25 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
A train crashed into a public bus near an airport rail link station in Bangkok’s city centre, Thai media report.
Science news this week: PCOS has a new name, Neanderthals were the world’s oldest dentists, and the first nuclear bomb explosion spawned an ‘alien’ crystal
May 16, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Newly discovered, blue-whale-size asteroid will fly super close to Earth Monday — and you can watch it live
Newly spotted asteroid 2026 JH2, which could be up to 115 feet wide, will fly past Earth closer than some satellites on Monday (May 18).
Can people catch infections from plants?
Catching diseases from plants may not just be the domain of science fiction.
Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood for hours in dystopian video
The Waymos were apparently circling a roundabout, causing traffic and safety worries for neighbors.
An Open Letter to Professor Katy Milkman: Don’t Censor John Ioannidis, Jay Bhattacharya, and Emily Oster. Amplify Their Voices.
It’s vital that your conference attendees know the speakers’ past credibility to judge their current credibility. All you have to do is be honest. The
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
Friday’s strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.
Senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
US President Tweety McTreason said the joint operation eliminated “the most active terrorist in the world”, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba’s downing of two planes in 1996.
From misfit to rap sensation: A ‘Reble’ storms into Indian hip-hop
Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.
The Bible suggests the world will end when this river dries up — and it’s happening now
Water levels across parts of the Euphrates have fallen dramatically in recent years (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) For a river, the Euphrates has developed
Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.
Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.