Web archive - June 1, 2026

Life & Style

Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe on 100th birth anniversary

On the centenary of Monroe’s birth, Los Angeles celebrates her with film screenings and tributes across the city

Entertainment

Who is Joshua Johnson? ‘Mormon Mafia’ trends online as Bricks & Minifigs backlash intensifies over Reckless Ben arrest

The Bricks & Minifigs controversy has fueled fresh speculation, drawing attention to key figures in the dispute

Life & Style

Saba Qamar to play alleged 'cocaine queen' Pinky in new biographical drama

Production expected to explore events, controversies surrounding Pinky's arrest, public attention she received

Entertainment

Kane Parsons becomes youngest director with a no. 1 film as 'Backrooms' tops box office

The 20-year-old director makes box office history as the A24 opens at $118 million globally

World

'Mexico is not anyone's pinata,' president sends message to Trump in annual address

Denounces what she describes as media offensive, multimillion-dollar social media campaigns against her administration

World, Business

Oil rises as US, Iran trade strikes, Israel moves further into Lebanon

US crude futures up $2.88 to $90.24 a barrel as of 12:01pm PST, Brent futures rose $2.78 to $93.9 a barrel

World

Philippine president, Rubio discuss ‘peace, security’ in South China Sea

Hold talks on bilateral economic, security priorities as Rubio reaffirms US commitment to Luzon Economic Corridor

Technology

China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

Rules taking effect July 1 let Beijing unwind overseas deals, retaliate against countries curbing Chinese investment

Life & Style

French museum reports theft of arty banana

In July last year, a visitor ate the fruit but guards quickly intervened and stuck up a replacement banana

World

France's Macron says French Navy boarded Russia-linked oil tanker

Tanker intercepted 400 nautical miles west of Brittany, suspected of flying false flag