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Environment

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

Almost 3,000 climate cases have been filed up to the end of 2024, in nearly 60 countries, according to the Grantham Research Institute, using data compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

1 year ago
People

US tech CEO in viral Coldplay concert video resigns

During a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday, the jumbotron zoomed in on a man and a woman embracing in the stands. ...

1 year ago
Entertainment

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

The show will be retired and Colbert will not be replaced. New episodes will air until the end of the broadcast TV season in May 2026, a network statement said. ...

1 year ago

The Latest

People

‘Stupid Cupid’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87

In 1960, when she was 21, she became the first woman to hold the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the release of "Everybody's Somebody's Fool."

1 year ago
Art & Culture premium

‘ProGress’: An exhibition for looking ahead

At Neo Gallery’s ProGress exhibition, former art insiders step into the spotlight as they trade their roles as curators and collectors to finally become artists themselves.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

'Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan' tests love against time

The Indonesian feature film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan is a larger-than-life cinematic experience that finds its gravity, as well as humanity, in Sheila Dara and Dion Wiyoko's actorly prowess.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Monita Tahalea comes alive with new album ‘Merona’

Indonesian singer-songwriter Monita Tahalea's latest studio album, Merona, is an artistic exploration and transformation, as well as a reincarnation.

1 year ago
Entertainment

'Superman' aims to save flagging film franchise, not just humanity

James Gunn's "Superman," which opened in theaters worldwide this week, is a reboot aimed at relaunching the so-called DC Universe of comic book-based superhero movies, which also features Wonder Woman and Batman.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Manchester gives hometown heroes Oasis rapturous reception

The city has been bracing for "Oasis Day" ever since the Gallagher brothers, singer Liam and guitarist Noel, announced last year they had buried the hatchet and were reforming the band.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes

The ITU called for robust standards to combat manipulated multimedia and recommended that content distributors such as social media platforms use digital verification tools to authenticate images and videos before sharing.

1 year ago
Food premium

‘Beyond the Plate Vol. 2’: Borderless culinary creativity

At a dinner session, a modern refinement of Korean barbecue from a Jakarta-based establishment was interwoven with the quiet precision of a Michelin-selected restaurant based in Kuala Lumpur.

1 year ago
Environment

Start-up captures coolants to stop global warming

Recoolit began working in Indonesia in 2021 to tackle what it considers an often-overlooked contributor to climate change: refrigerants.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Samsung unveils slimmed-down foldable smartphone

More than seven years after the launch of the first flexible-screen phone, the FlexPai from Chinese company Royole, which filed for bankruptcy in late 2024, these devices account for only about two percent of smartphone sales, according to Ben Wood from CCS Insight.

1 year ago
Community premium

Children are key to building strong national soccer team: Former Japanese player

Today, Japan’s national team is rising steadily, the result of developing “The Japan Style.” The JFA structures its player pipeline into five categories, each stage building toward professionalism.

1 year ago
Community premium

World Cup 2026: Japan's dream and Indonesia's struggle

As Japan steadily builds toward its ambitious goal of winning the World Cup by 2050, Indonesia is racing to qualify for 2026 with bold shortcuts and passionate public support. This is a tale of two soccer nations, as one plays the long game, the other fights against time.

1 year ago
Parenting premium

What will the workplace of the future need?

In a future shaped by AI, recruiters will prioritize students who combine strong technical skills with the human qualities no machine can match.

1 year ago
Environment premium

Life on thin ice: Switzerland’s glacier collapse rings global alarm

While Switzerland has the capacity to monitor glacier hazards, many countries do not, including Indonesia, whose Carstensz Glacier in Papua is among the most at risk.

1 year ago
Parenting premium

The Degree Dilemma: To stay, go or something in-between?

Indonesia’s new foreign university campuses promise global education without the need to leave home. But record numbers of students are still heading overseas. Is it about prestige, opportunity or something deeper?

1 year ago
Environment

OASIS Schoolyards: Building climate resilience through elementary schools

Across Semarang, Central Java, a quiet transformation is underway. In the face of mounting climate threats such as heat waves and tidal flooding, the Semarang city administration is taking action, with a focus on schools.

1 year ago
Parenting premium

Rethinking how we choose high schools

What if the most important part of choosing a high school is not the school itself, but the questions we ask before deciding?

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

'Electrifying;' 'biblical': UK press in raptures on Oasis comeback

The rockers, who shot to fame in the mid-1990s Britpop era, reeled off a string of their biggest hits in front of a 74,000-strong crowd in the Welsh capital on Friday, leaving those there in raptures.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne brings curtain down for Black Sabbath

The "Prince of Darkness" held court from a giant leather throne, topped with a bat, at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, firstly in a five-song solo set and then with his original bandmates for the first time in 20 years, and last time.

1 year ago
Parenting premium

New jobs, new skills: What students need for the AI economy

How can Indonesia’s education system evolve to prepare students for a world that is changing faster than ever before?

1 year ago
Entertainment

British rock band Oasis reunite in Cardiff, thrilling fans

The crowd, largely comprising middle-aged fans revisiting their youth, sang along to hits including "Cigarettes & Alcohol", "Supersonic" and "Roll With It."

1 year ago
Parenting premium

From chalkboards to chatbots: Education in the age of AI

From modular learning to machine-powered mentorship, the education system is evolving to prepare students for a radically different future.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Why is there no life on Mars? Rover finds a clue

A discovery made by a NASA rover has offered a clue for this mystery, new research said Wednesday, suggesting that while rivers once sporadically flowed on Mars, it was doomed to mostly be a desert planet.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Newly spotted comet is third interstellar object seen in our solar system

According to US space agency NASA, the interloper - named 3I/ATLAS - was first spotted on Tuesday by an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS, telescope located in Rio Hurtado, Chile. Astronomers said its unusual trajectory indicated it had ventured from beyond our solar system. 

1 year ago
Books premium

‘The Jakarta Salon’: Remembering a home that nurtured Indonesian maestros

Authored by Hong Kong-based art specialist Rishika Assomull, the 293-page volume was launched at the very place where it all began: the Papadimitrious residence.

1 year ago
Environment premium

Sanctuary or dumping ground? Jakarta’s cat island plan gets tepid response

A biologist warns that relocating stray cats to an island without proper planning could spark health risks, as cats may carry diseases like rabies and toxoplasmosis.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Oasis ride Britpop revival

A trip to high street retailer Marks and Spencer, popular with older shoppers, feels like stepping back 30 years, with Oasis T-shirts flying off the shelves. 

1 year ago
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Thu, October 22, 2026

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