Drone shows at the Vivid Sydney festival have been suspended after a technical malfunction caused 89 drones to fall into the water during a performance on Monday night, local media reported Tuesday. The show's operator, SkyMagic, said an unforeseen change in radio frequency affected the drones' positional accuracy, triggering failsafe landing procedures.

Vivid Sydney said that the 9:30 p.m. show on Monday was cancelled, and drone shows scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday would not proceed to allow for a full assessment. Karen Jones, head of Destination NSW, said there was no deliberate interference and no injuries had been reported.

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to restore access to international internet to the level before the January unrest, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. The directive was handed over to the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology on Monday and approved by a special government cyberspace headquarters led by First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.

According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, the order will take effect on Tuesday. Iran restricted international internet access on Jan. 8 when nationwide demonstrations over economic issues.

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Thrill-seekers from all over the world traveled to Cooper's Hill near the English city of Gloucester to compete in the UK's annual cheese rolling race, a tradition believed to date back centuries. Competitors rush down the steep hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester, with the first one to the bottom winning the cheese. "It's kind of like a water slide, but filled with rocks," said one participant, after making it to the bottom.

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The 25th International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat 2026” has opened in Ashgabat, bringing together more than 800 delegates from 55 countries. The event, held to mark the capital’s 145th anniversary, focuses on smart urban development, innovation and sustainable infrastructure.

More than 120 companies are showcasing technologies in construction, energy, digitalization and urban services. The forum also includes business meetings and a UN roundtable on inclusive urban innovation. The exhibition runs until May 25.

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A workshop on Turkish coffee was held in London as part of Turkish Cuisine Week, introducing participants to its history and traditional brewing methods. The session, titled “Authentic Turkish Coffee Making,” was led by Turkish coffee expert Ayse Kapusuz.

Participants learned how to prepare coffee using a traditional cezve and were introduced to Turkish coffee’s recognition on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Foreign attendees also took part in coffee tasting accompanied by Turkish delight.

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Pakistani officials said that at least 24 people were killed and over 50 others injured after an explosive-laden vehicle struck a passenger train carrying military personnel and their families.

The Sunday blast occurred in the country’s southwestern province of Balochistan, and was claimed by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army militant group. Later, Pakistani military immediately cordoned off the site, while provincial hospitals declared medical emergencies.

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Vivid lighted up Sydney with return of popular drone show and light installations all over the city. Displays of 1,000 drones are set to be among the most popular events at the festival, with 22 show planned across 11 nights. Vivid director Brett Sheely said more than 2.5 million people were expected to attend the festival in the coming weeks.

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Hanoi’s "100-year master plan" is radically reshaping the Vietnamese capital, pushing through massive infrastructure projects and neighborhood demolitions with a lightning-fast speed that has stunned observers.

Over the next two decades, the city plans to accommodate a projected population boom by investing in seven new bridges and a sprawling 1,153 km metro network. While the quick redevelopment aims to modernize the city, the sudden pace of bulldozing has also raised major concerns among displaced residents.

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Fresh footage from the Wolong area of Giant Panda National Park in southwest China’s Sichuan Province has captured the world’s only known wild white panda roaming through snow-covered forests and bamboo groves.

The rare albino giant panda, first discovered in 2019, now appears healthy, strong and fully adapted to life in the wild. Researchers say the footage, recorded between 2024 and 2026, provides valuable insight into the growth and survival of this extraordinarily rare animal.

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Morocco is currently experiencing a noticeable heatwave accompanied by thunderstorm disturbances in several regions, creating unusual weather conditions marked by both soaring temperatures and atmospheric instability, according to Hussein Yacoubed, Head of Communication at the General Directorate of Meteorology.

In a statement to Hespress, Yacoubed explained that the current weather situation is characterized by hot conditions affecting several parts of the Kingdom. On May 21, exceptionally high temperatures were recorded, peaking in the city of Sidi Slimane at 42.4°C. Eight other weather stations also exceeded the 40°C mark.  The capital, Rabat, recorded 40°C.

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