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Ottawa commits $104M to help Toronto host 2026 World Cup games - News - Canada - Toronto - | May 3 - |

The federal government says it will provide $104 million to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, less than a third of the $380 million price tag estimated by the city.

CBC News - Politics - 10 minutes ago

Scotland reach T20 World Cup for first time after beating Ireland

Scotland reach the Women's T20 World Cup with a dominant qualifier semi-final win over Ireland which ends the Irish side's hopes.

BBC News - Sports - 1 hour ago

China-France relationship should be model for the world, says Xi Jinping as he lands in Paris

Emmanuel Macron is set to urge China’s president to reduce trade imbalances and to use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine

Telegraph UK - World - 1 hour ago

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the flower business.

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. The Dutch are the world's largest exporter, and tourists from all over the world visit when they're in bloom. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the business.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Ireland miss out on Women's T20 World Cup after heavy defeat to Scotland

Scotland qualify for a first T20 World Cup as Kathryn Bryce stars in eight-wicket rout

Irish Times - Sports - 2 hours ago

The Dish: Andrew Carmellini -- Andrew Carmellini has risen to the top of the culinary world, opening a bevy of restaurants in New York City over the past two decades. Now, his newest restaurant, Cafe Carmellini, is the first one that has his name on it. Jeff Glor has more. -- May 4

Andrew Carmellini has risen to the top of the culinary world, opening a bevy of restaurants in New York City over the past two decades. Now, his newest restaurant, Café Carmellini, is the first one that has his name on it. Jeff Glor has more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Padres Trade for Luis Arráez in Continued Quest for World Series

In his first game with the Padres, Arráez went 4-for-6 with a double, three singles, an RBI and two runs scored in a 13-1 San Diego victory.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Dick Rutan, Vietnam War veteran and co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan died Friday evening at a hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 3 hours ago

The world's glitziest song contest starts this week. Here's what you need to know about Eurovision.

The extravagant, glitter-dusted pop song contest is the world’s most-watched cultural event. Here’s a primer to get you ready to join in on the fun of Eurovision.

NBC News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Renowned artist Frank Stella dies at 87 -- Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.

Renowned artist Frank Stella, whose large-scale minimalist "Black Paintings" took the art world by storm in the 1950s, has died at the age of 87.

CBS News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Antisemitism rising dramatically across the world — report

A global trend of increasing antisemitism has skyrocketed since Hamas' deadly October 7 attack, a new report has said. The Tel Aviv University report says many Jews across the world may soon be unable to live in safety.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Amid climate change warnings, Canadians lukewarm on electric vehicles

Amid scientists' warnings that nations need to transition away from fossil fuels to limit climate change, Canadians are still lukewarm on electric vehicles, according to a study conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Russian victory would lead to 'third world war,' Ukrainian PM warns

Two weeks after the United States passed its long-awaited foreign aid bill, Ukraine's prime minister is warning that if his country falls to Russia, there will be a "third world war."

CBC News - World - 6 hours ago

'Türkiye top pick for investors with strategic location, strong climate'

Türkiye has became a prominent destination for investors owing its strategic location and favorable investment climate, a top official said Saturday,...

Daily Sabah - Business - 6 hours ago

WFP warns of largest hunger crisis in the world in Sudan

ALBAWABA - The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) released a warning highlighting the dire situation in Sudan, saying that time is running out to prevent i

Albawaba - World - 7 hours ago

World News -- Madonna's free Copacabana beach concert attracts estimated crowd of 1.6m

Madonna put on a free concert on Copacabana beach on Saturday night, turning Rio de Janeiro’s vast stretch of sand into an enormous dance floor teeming wit...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Royal Fascinator - 'A lot of subtext going on here': Why King Charles gave daughter-in-law Catherine a rare honour - Janet Davison - News - World - | May 4 - |

When King Charles awarded Catherine, Princess of Wales, a rare honour the other day, it was more than a recognition of her role within the Royal Family. It also drew attention to the warm relationship that has developed between Charles and his daughter-in-law since she joined the family through marriage to Prince William.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

This is now the largest minefield in the world

Up 2 million landmines have been scattered across 11 regions in the country

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

Qatar's permanent mission to UN organizes exhibition on World Cup hosting experience

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations inaugurated an exhibition titled Journey and Legacy , showcasing Qatar...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

How Tina Kim Gallery is bringing Korean art to forefront of world

NEW YORK - In the bustling world of contemporary art, few names resonate like Tina Kim, the visionary behind Tina Kim Gallery in New York City. Coinciding with Frieze New York, Kim shared her gallery's pivotal role in bringing Korean art to the global stage and her insights into the evolving art market.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Video - 1:30:00 - Live - 2024 UIPM Pentathlon World Cup: Women's Semifinal A - Sofia - May 4

Watch as the world's top female athletes in pentathlon head to Bulgaria to take part in the semifinals of the recent 2024 UIPM World Cup event.

CBC News - Sports - 10 hours ago

World Laughter Day 2024: Know History And Significance Of This Day

World Laughter Day 2024: This day encourages us to let loose, share some laughs, and maybe even participate in some laughter yoga exercises!

NDTV - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Canadian men's 4x100m relay team headed to Paris 2024, advances to world relays final

Canada's Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse win their 4x100-metre heat at the World Athletics Relays with a time of 38.11 to qualify for the Paris Olympics and earn a spot in Sunday's final.

CBC News - Sports - 11 hours ago

How to watch World Snooker Championship final: TV channel, live stream

There will be a new name of the trophy in 2024

Evening Standard - Sports - 11 hours ago

Canada opens Para ice hockey worlds with 19-goal thrashing of Japan in Calgary

Dominic Cozzolino paced Canada with four goals and four assists in a 19-0 win over Japan on Saturday to open the world Para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena in Calgary.

CBC News - Sports - 12 hours ago

Book Reviews -- In New Cold Wars, David E Sanger's 'history' of the world's future leads to one chilling conclusion

Russia’s penchant for beginning conflicts close to major sporting events is well documented. In 2008, during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

World News -- Flood and landslide hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing 14

A flood and a landslide hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing 14 people, officials said on Saturday.

Independent.ie - World - 14 hours ago

World News -- Donald Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US and his allies have a plan

Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls "anti-white feeling" in the US will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and corporate prog...

Independent.ie - World - 14 hours ago

Dick Rutan, one of two pilots behind historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Along with copilot Jeana Yeager, he completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Federal government to provide $104-million to help Toronto host six 2026 FIFA World Cup games -- May 3, 2024

Toronto has estimated its part of hosting the elite international soccer competition will cost $380-million, an increase of $80-million compared to a 2022 forecast

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 16 hours ago

Canada gets another chance at world para hockey title at home -- May 3, 2024

Canada begins quest for world para hockey title with tournament opener against Japan on Saturday

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 16 hours ago

World Snooker Championship: Final start time, latest score, results

Crucible glory awaits what will be a new world champion

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Royal Fascinator -- 'A lot of subtext going on here': Why King Charles gave daughter-in-law Catherine a rare honour -- Janet Davison -- News -- - -- World -- |

When King Charles awarded Catherine, Princess of Wales, a rare honour the other day, it was more than a recognition of her role within the Royal Family. It also drew attention to the warm relationship that has developed between Charles and his daughter-in-law since she joined the family through marriage to Prince William.

CBC News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

'Epcot is my coffee shop': The rise of remote work at Disney World

As remote work becomes more standard, social media posts about working remotely from inside Disney World theme parks have been on the rise.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

The Boys' New Season is Ready to Crack Skulls and Save the World

They say power corrupts, but it's never corrupted on screen quite like this.

Gizmodo - Technology - 1 day ago

Joe Biden, Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between 2 presidents

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents with unfinished business and an itch to get it done.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Star Wars fun, Alice Wang's extraterrestrial art and more out-of-this-world L.A. culture

Let's hit the turbo-thrusters and blast off into the arts beat this week

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Ticket prices for Pak-India T20 World Cup match witness significant hike

As the T20 World Cup draws near, the ticket prices for the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India have witnessed a significant hike due to growing anticipation amongst...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

Moves to address the decadent and dangerous balance of world power must be based on evidence

CControl of raw materials, finance, science and technology at global level is contested, but the Global North still controls information, communications, narrative and military and arms expenditure

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ottawa commits $220M to help Toronto, Vancouver host 2026 World Cup games -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto -- |

The federal government says it will provide $104 million to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, less than a third of the $380 million price tag estimated by the city.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

The World Is on the Brink in 'The Boys' Season 4 Trailer

The full-length look at the film also confirms there will be a 'Gen V' crossover in this installment.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 day ago

India's T20 World Cup Squad: Hardik Pandya Vice Captain, No KL Rahul

KL Rahul was excluded while veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a comeback as India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team with Hardik Pandya serving as the vice-captain. Yashasvi Jaiswal was included as the opener option while Shivam Dube was rewarded for his brilliant form in the IPL 2024. Arshdeep Singh was added to the pace department along with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.

NDTV - Sports - 1 day ago

China blasts off on mission that could provide 1st samples of far side of the moon - News - World - | May 3

China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.

CBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia -- Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort. -- May 2

Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

CBS News - Science - 1 day ago

World Central Kitchen resumes operations in Gaza

Humanitarian group paused operations for approximately four weeks after the fatal Israeli airstrike on a three-vehicle convoy

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Crew member missing at sea during round-the-world cruise

The ship - which can carry 1,400 guests at a time - turned back to join the search for the missing crew member. It had been due to return back to the UK on Sunday morning.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

World to enjoy more Turkish productions with Netflix's Istanbul office

Netflix has decided to ramp up its investments in Turkey, a potentially important and lucrative source of new subscribers as competition mounts, and...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'

Cindy McCain, the director of World Food Programme, said that the crisis in Northern Gaza is a “horror."

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar

Some regional statements on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day stayed on the climate crisis theme, while others focused on the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 day ago

Glenroy Gilbert hopeful teams will give Canadians a lot to cheer about at World Athletics Relays

Athletics Canada head coach, Glenroy Gilbert instilling focus and patience in his teams at World Athletics Relays. The goal is Olympic qualification and focusing on fundamentals will be key to the team's success. Stream it all live Saturday & Sunday at 6:55PM ET on cbcsports.ca & CBC Gem

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Marlie Packer column: I want to lift World Cup at Twickenham next year

England host the World Cup next summer after losing in the last two finals to New Zealand

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Germany's largest documentary film festival features political and personal stories, documenting a world in transition.

Germany's largest documentary film festival features international works. Political and personal stories document the challenges of a world in transition.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 2 days ago

New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia -- Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

China launches world-first mission to far side of moon | As it happened

China has launched an ambitious mission to the far side of the moon, another step in the Space Race 2.0. Press play below to watch live after the rocket launch.

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

The World Athletics federation has broken ranks to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Olympics. Good move?

World Athletics has broken ranks with other sports federations in opting to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Some deem this a breach of the Olympic spirit, while others think it’s long overdue.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

EU report: 91% of cities look to nature-based solutions in face of climate change

A new report by the European Environment Agency finds that almost all European cities are turning to nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Euractiv - Environment - 2 days ago

Harmony beyond borders: Gugak, Korean traditional melody to the world

Doha, Qatar: When we think about Korean music, our minds often wander to the global phenomenon of K Pop, which has captured the hearts of millions wor...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world -- They're spreading far beyond the U.S.

College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Orangutan Seen Treating Facial Wound With Medicinal Plant In World First

Study lead author Isabelle Laumer said they are "very excited" by the observations that were recorded in June 2022 in the Suaq Balimbing research area in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.

NDTV - Science - 2 days ago

Mexico's World Cup fans urged to leave tequila at home

Tens of thousands of Mexicans heading to Qatar have been warned to leave the tequila at home as authorities seek to avoid a World Cup culture clash in the...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

Periods are a nightmare in Gaza's crowded, unsanitary camps. Women are using birth control to skip them - Yasmine Hassan - News - World - | May 2

Samah El-Nazli, a mother of four living in a makeshift tent in Rafah, is among millions of Gazans in overcrowded camps struggling to access food, water and sanitation as the war continues. She and others are opting to use birth control to delay their periods rather than scrambling to find costly feminine hygiene products.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Food & Drink News -- Miami Is the World's Seventh-Most-Expensive City for Fine Dining

Miami is one of the most expensive cities for fine dining, even beating out upscale resorts in the South of France.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

CBC Explains - How mapping tree genomes can help plant forests resilient to climate change - Stephanie Cram - News - Canada - Edmonton - | May 2

A research team at the University of Alberta is looking into why some trees in Alberta are more resilient when faced with drought, disease and the risk of wildfires by sequencing tree genomes.

CBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Top intelligence officials testify before US Senate at worldwide threat hearing

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on top U.S. intelligence officials warning about the growing cooperation between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea on 'Special Report.'

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies -- Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.

Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

California second-grade teacher becomes rare traveler to visit every country in the world

“The more I travel, the more I realize I haven’t seen anything yet,” Lucy Hsu tells TODAY.com.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Shell's bumper £6.1bn profits sparks anger from climate campaigners

Think-tank the IPPR said Shell ‘can’t be trusted to drive the green transition’

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali back in Pak­istan's T20 squad ahead of World Cup

Babar Azam to lead 18-man squad which also includes injured wicketkeepers Azam Khan and Mohammad Rizwan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 3 days ago

Chi­na try­ing to de­vel­op world 'built on cen­sor­ship and sur­veil­lance'

Rights group warns the Digital Silk Road is enabling China to export digital authoritarianism across the world.

Aljazeera - Science - 3 days ago

Marine Corps Says Half of Barracks Had Issues, Though Only 118 Marines Moved, After Worldwide Inspection -- The inspection took place between February and March, a quick time frame for a herculean task that involved looking at...

The inspection took place between February and March, a quick time frame for a herculean task that involved looking at hundreds of barracks buildings and roughly 60,000 rooms around the world.

Military.com - Opinion - 3 days ago

Democrats say Big Oil misled public for decades about climate change

A new report released Tuesday details how oil companies knew the consequences of their emissions since at least the 1960s.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Big Oil is in hot water over climate change 'deception'

A new report released by US Democrats has shown that many big oil companies have willingly misled the public about their opinions on the dangers of climate change.

Euronews - Environment - 4 days ago

Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver may hit $581-million

Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event will be between $483-million and $581-million, including costs for the city, the province and stadium upgrades. (Apr. 30)

The Globe and Mail - Business - 4 days ago

World News Video -- Three arrested as Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade entrance to Government department in central London

Pro-Palestinian protesters have blockaded an entrance to the Business and Trade department in central London, with the aim of showing solidarity with Pales...

Independent.ie - World - 4 days ago

ICC Men's World Cup

The latest ICC Men’s World Cup news, articles, data, and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

Commentary: Is it wrong to have children in the age of climate change?

The answer to chaotic climate change is to make the planet better for children, not to stop having them, says Mark Gongloff for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 4 days ago

Meet world's richest family who live in $478m house, own 700 cars

The Nahyan royal family from the United Arab Emirates holds prominent positions in both business and politics in the gulf region and are also one of the world's richest families, The Jerusalem Post...

International The News - World - 4 days ago

Lately, we see a diverse range of global challenges mounting, from climate change to regional conflicts. Climate change is accelerating exponentially. Regional conflicts are ragi...

Lately, we see a diverse range of global challenges mounting, from climate change to regional conflicts. Climate change is accelerating exponentially. Regional conflicts are raging in Eastern Europe and the Middle East without any prospective way out in sight. But global institutions are too incapacitated to mitigate these worsening risks. Despite the Paris Agreement, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change lacks any binding power to enforce compliance. The U.N.

Korea Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

'Tchaikovsky can be a nuisance': meet the greatest piano tuner in the world

Ulrich Gerhartz on working for the biggest names in classical music, finding a piano’s ‘personality’ – and why his profession is in danger

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison -- Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws.

BBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights

In Berlin, president Aliyev touched on recent investigations and arrests leveled against a series of independent and opposition media adding, "these investigations were lawful. Any given country must defend its laws.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 4 days ago

No room for 'really exciting' Fraser-McGurk in T20 World Cup squad

Despite glowing praise from chairman of selectors George Bailey, exciting white-ball tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk missed Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

The end of the world is trending. Why are we so obsessed with the apocalypse? -- Kevin Maimann -- News -- - -- Entertainment -- April 29

Jay Baruchel launched the second season of Crave series We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) last week, a show that explores many possible apocalyptic scenarios. He's not alone in his fascination with the end of the world, as the recent wave of apocalypse-themed shows and movies shows.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Billie Eilish announces world tour, hitting 3 Canadian cities -- News -- - -- Entertainment -- |

Music superstar Billie Eilish is embarking on a worldwide arena tour this fall, kicking off in Quebec City on Sept. 29. The Grammy-winning musician will also be performing in Toronto and Vancouver in support of her soon-to-released album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

CBC News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Europe's largest reef is on a mission to save the world's corals

A Netherlands zoo has planted self-bred corals that could one day repopulate heat stressed reefs.

Euronews - Environment - 5 days ago

Column: Climate change is a star in some of Hollywood's most popular movies

Among 250 top films, just under 10% mentioned global warming — although superhero movies were some of the best performers.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

Romance scam victims speak out -- After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.

After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

India recalls Rishabh Pant for T20 World Cup after near-fatal car crash

New Delhi: Rishabh Pant was restored to the India squad for the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, 16 months after a near fatal car crash. Allrounder Shivam...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 5 days ago

Through their "melting glaciers" theme, artists hope to inspire more thought about climate change challenges.

The theme of the 2024 Water Light Festival in Brixen, Italy, is "melting glaciers," a particularly acute problem in the Italian Alps. Artists hope their work will inspire people to think about the challenges of climate change.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

World Central Kitchen to return to Gaza after seven aid workers killed

The NGO made the decision to return as ‘the humanitarian situation there remains dire’

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Plastic pollution talks move closer to world-first pact

Ottawa: A fourth and penultimate round of UN led negotiations to solve global plastic pollution wrapped up in Ottawa early on Tuesday with a world fir...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

For cicadas, it's safety in numbers. Is climate change throwing off their timing?

The synchronized emergence or periodic cicadas is an evolutionary strategy. But some scientists think global warming could be affecting the insects' cycles.

NBC News - Science - 5 days ago

United States, Mexico end joint bid for 2027 Women's World Cup, opt instead for 2031 push

With FIFA likely to prioritize development of the women’s game, Brazil is the front-runner to host a tournament that has never been staged in South America.

Boston Globe - Sports - 5 days ago

T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures, schedule, groups, results and more – a complete guide

Plus format, how to watch and listen, venues, fixtures and match times across the Caribbean and United States

Telegraph UK - Sports - 5 days ago

Ecuador: Climate change threatening local butterflies, and therefore humans too

A team of researchers is observing the behavior of butterflies in the Ecuadorian Amazon and drawing conclusions about the impact of climate change on the insect population. The results are not encouraging.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change 

With more than 60% of the world’s uncultivated land, Africa should be able to feed itself, some experts say

Voice of America - Technology - 7 days ago

Taurus: Go out of your way to make the world a better place

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

Sydney Morning Herald - Weird - 7 days ago

Across the West­ern world, pub­lic opin­ion on Pales­tine is fi­nal­ly shift­ing

The brutality of Israel’s war on Gaza has opened Western eyes to the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 8 days ago

Climate group plans legal pushback on permit for Line 5 tunnel project

Opponents of the tunnel worry about Line 5 continuing to operate, risking a spill and billions of dollars of damage to the environment

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 8 days ago

The Energy Observer has just completed a round-the-world voyage to show that shipping could be environmentally friendly.

Maritime transport generates around 3% of greenhouse gases worldwide. The Energy Observer is a zero-emissions ship that has just completed a round-the-world voyage, on a mission to show that one day shipping could be environmentally friendly.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 8 days ago

New -- TikTok parent company says it won't sell, despite possible U.S. ban -- Didi Tang -- News -- - -- World

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a new U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with ByteDance, its China-based parent company.

CBC News - Business - 9 days ago

Cancer cure hope with world's first personalised melanoma mRNA vaccine

Moderna and MSD are researching how their therapy could treat a wide range of cancers

Evening Standard - Health - 9 days ago

Jos Buttler Eyes Virat Kohli's Record, World Cup Threat For India?

Rajasthan continued their winning run with a narrow victory over Kolkata. Jos Buttler overshadowed Sunil Naraine' 109 with his 107-run knock. This was Buttler's second Hundred this season. Buttler is eyeing Virat Kohli's record after surpassing Chris Gayle in a unique feat. The English batter led Rajasthan's charge and carried his bat till the end.

First Post - Top Stories - 10 days ago

Apple Close to Finalizing Deal With FIFA Over TV Rights For New Club World Cup Tournament: Report

The deal with Apple could be announced as soon as this month and valued at around $1 billion.

NDTV - Technology - 10 days ago

Why a complex problem like climate change needs multi-disciplinary expertise

Studied history or philosophy in school? Your knowledge can help to solve the biggest problems of climate change. Professor David Taylor from NUS and NTU’s Dr Janice Lee speak to Liling Tan and Jack Board checks in from the Pacific Islands on this week’s Climate Conversations. This podcast episode is in

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 10 days ago

The women who won their human rights climate battle can inspire us all

Earlier this month, a group of older Swiss women won a landmark climate case at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The court ruled that Switzerland’s weak climate policy had violated their rights to private and family life — an outcome that will change the legal landscape on the climate crisis.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 11 days ago

Oracle is moving its world HQ to Nashville to be closer to health-care industry

Oracle is moving its world headquarters to Nashville, according to Larry Ellison.

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

The World's Getting So Hot, Scientists Needed a New Color

There's a new threat category beyond red to indicate extreme, dangerous heat.

Gizmodo - Technology - 12 days ago

Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change

Ugandan climate activist Patricia Ariokot set a Guinness World Record for the longest tree hug. Her feat wasn't a stunt: she's raising awareness for trees' vital role in mental and environmental health.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 12 days ago

Growing up in a war zone affects millions of children around the world permanently.

Around the world, children are disproportionately bearing the brunt of war. Childhood traumas can permanently change how the brain develops, but the effects often aren’t seen until adulthood.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 12 days ago

The Arab world knows all options on the table with Tehran

Opinion: While Tehran's gloating about its 'successful' attack against Israel masks its growing concerns over recent developments, Arab regimes in the area fear the start of a regional war

YNET News - Opinion - 12 days ago

How two chefs from an Australian aged care home beat the world's best cooks

Chefs David Martin and Harry Shen are acutely aware of the bad reputation that surrounds food in aged care. It’s something they want to change.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 14 days ago

Opinion: Despite the Palestinians acting like the boy who cried 'wolf,' it seems the world will never cease to believe the fake news aimed at tarnishing Israel's image

Opinion: Despite the Palestinians acting like the boy who cried 'wolf,' it seems the world will never cease to believe the fake news aimed at tarnishing Israel's image

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Are Chi­nese elec­tric ve­hi­cles tak­ing over the world?

Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.

Aljazeera - Science - 15 days ago

Black lives matter much less to UN World Food Programme Head Arif Husain

Opinion: The current head of the UN World Food Programme has been disproportionately paying more attention to the food security situation in Gaza rather than the serious hotspots such as Nigeria and Ethiopia

YNET News - Opinion - 15 days ago

Netflix will stop telling the world how many subscribers it has

Company has asked analysts to instead look at how much money it is making from users, rather than how many of them there are

Independent UK - Technology - 16 days ago

How Climate Change Narrative Is Preventing Africa From Modernizing and Gaining Prosperity

‘We have far bigger problems—people sleeping hungry, very poor people around me—I’m more worried about that than I’ll ever be worried about climate change.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 16 days ago

World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

Fox News - Health - 16 days ago

New Malthusians are wrong: a rich world needs less energy than once feared

An untruth has led us to believe net zero is near impossible

Telegraph UK - Business - 16 days ago

World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

353 Ballerinas Dance On Tiptoes And Set New World Record

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place.

Huffington Post - Weird - 17 days ago

U.N. report points to gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide

Study: An African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 17 days ago

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place.

AP News - Weird - 17 days ago

Coral bleaching threatens vital ecosystems worldwide

A U.S. agency announced on Monday that the world is in the midst of its second major coral bleaching event in a decade. Reef systems spanning from...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 18 days ago

Attackers are pummeling networks around the world with millions of login attempts

Attacks coming from nearly 4,000 IP addresses take aim at VPNs, SSH and web apps.

Ars Technica - Business - 18 days ago

Could scrambling the weather or sucking carbon out of the air help solve the climate crisis?

Technological solutions could be transformative in containing global temperatures and saving civilisation. But getting it wrong could exacerbate the crisis

Irish Times - Opinion - 20 days ago

Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo ship as world braces for attack

Joe Biden returns to Washington as security advisers warn of likely revenge from Tehran

Independent UK - Business - 21 days ago

Berlin zoo celebrates the 67th birthday of Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla

BERLIN: Berlin s zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou the gorilla, its oldest resident, who it believes is also the oldest gorilla in the wor...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 23 days ago

Scottish children must learn about climate change, people's panel says

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

Euronews - Environment - 23 days ago

World attention is focused on Gaza rather than Iran's war drums. The result may well be war

Opinion: The international community has mostly failed to mention Iran’s responsibility for the ongoing carnage around the region

YNET News - Opinion - 23 days ago

China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank

China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 24 days ago

Amazon Sets the World On Fire With Its Great Gory Take on Fallout: Review

War never changes, and neither does the spirit of Prime's faithful video game adaptation.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 25 days ago

First ever climate change victory in Europe court

"We are not made to sit in a rocking chair and knit," said one of the older Swiss women who won.

BBC News - Science - 26 days ago

Ramadan a powerful reminder for working together to build a better world: UK Envoy

For a diplomat, adjusting to a new posting is always an adventure: connecting in news ways to different cultures. As the new British Ambassador, I’ve...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 27 days ago

The world's oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips every Friday. At 111 years old, Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood has been confirmed as the new holder of the title by Guinness World Records.

AP News - Weird - 29 days ago

4-Year-Old Living With KAND, One of the Rarest Disorders in the World

Amanda Burritt’s 4-year-old daughter Emma is living with one of the rarest conditions in the world. She noticed something was different about her daughter at around 6 months old when she wasn’t hitting her milestones.

Inside Edition - Health - 29 days ago

Tracking the world's biggest iceberg as it drifts towards oblivion

The A23a iceberg - more than twice the size of Greater London - is on the move, travelling along what is known as "iceberg alley" towards South Georgia.

BBC News - Science - 29 days ago

Flat secretly turned into 'fantasy world' by tenant gets special status

Ron Gittins, who died in 2019, only ever allowed a few people into his extraordinarily decorated Merseyside home where he lived for more than 30 years.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Biden says U.S. economy is world's best. Trump calls it a 'cesspool.' Data is clear.

U.S. GDP significantly outpaced countries like Japan and Canada last year, the International Monetary Fund estimated in January.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Why the hottest basketball player in the world is a 22-year-old college student

Steph Curry and LeBron James move aside: Caitlin Clark is the most famous basketball player in the world right now, and she’s only just getting started.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 1 month ago

Principles to live to 100, based on data from the 5 healthiest places around the world

Dan Buettner, the author who first studied "Blue Zones," locations with high concentrations of centenarians, found nine common denominators that explain how the inhabitants' longevity.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

This Australian billion-dollar luxury fashion retailer has taken the world by storm. But read the fine print

Cettire has dazzled both well-heeled shoppers and investors with its bargains and extraordinary growth, but it has also become the most polarising success story on the ASX.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 1 month ago

World Autism Awareness Day: How you can show your support in 2024

World Autism Awareness Day is an occasion dedicated to education and support. On the day, take extra time to inform yourself about autism and spread information with others.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Here are the best places in the world to do business

"Singapore will remain the best geography in the world to do business, as it has for the past 16 years," according to the EIU's business environment ranking.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

EDITORIAL -- The world needs Evan Gershkovich -- As the first anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter approaches, it's time for Moscow authorities to free him.

As the first anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter approaches, it’s time for Moscow authorities to free him.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 month ago

Israel confirms modest showcase at Japan world expo amid war

After pushing the decision to the eleventh hour, Israel informs Japan it will participate in Expo Osaka 2025, opting for a modest pavilion akin to those of developing nations due to budget constraints amid the war

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

The secret of being the world's second happiest country

The World Happiness survey deemed Denmark the second happiest country for a sixth straight year, losing out yet again to its neighbor Finland. But Danes are taking it all in stride, says writer Emma Firth.

CNN - Opinion - 1 month ago

Global participation in 'Earth Hour' amplifies call for climate action

People globally are participating in the yearly initiative this Saturday, rallying under the banner of 'Biggest Hour for Earth' to raise awareness about...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 1 month ago

World's first pig-to-human kidney transplanted in US

A team of surgeons in Boston announced that they had performed the world's first pig-to-human kidney transplant on a 62-year-old patient on...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced

From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, the 12 contenders vying to be inducted this year draw from four decades of gaming, various platforms and genres

Stars and Stripes - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Understanding impact of methane on climate change

While climate discussions typically focus on mitigating the prominent greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, attention is shifting to addressing potent methane...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 1 month ago

Facebook, Instagram down worldwide for 90 minutes

The social media networks are malfunction in Israel and around the world - both the apps and the websites; Source of problem still unclear

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

Woman goes viral with world's weirdest Subway sandwich order

A 20-YEAR-OLD woman is the talk of the internet after ordering arguably the most bizarre sandwich...

Irish Post - Weird - 4 months ago

Meet the Kleptobrats, the World's Worst Nepo Babies

The insufferable kids of dictators and oligarchs are living it up with stolen fortunes.

VICE News - Business - 4 months ago

Private firms profiting from your vote: The role of the influence industry around the world

Digital campaigning tactics remain a key topic in 2024 elections around the world. These tools, mainly managed by private companies, are used by political actors to influence election outcomes worldwide.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

'Matilda': Australian word of the year following magnificent 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Some fans made the ultimate sacrifice to attend the quarter final game against France: 'I gave up Taylor Swift tickets for the Matildas'

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

The New Global Climate Deal Is Mostly Hot Air

Fixing the climate requires cheap clean energy, not cheap words.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 4 months ago

Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal

The COP28 presidency released on Wednesday a proposed text for a final climate deal that would for the first time push nations to "transition away" from fossil fuels to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

Reuters - Environment - 4 months ago

Child poverty levels in the UK worst among world's richest nations, UNICEF report finds

Child income poverty rates in the United Kingdom were the highest among the world's richest countries, a report by U.N. children's agency UNICEF said, ranking bottom of the table for changes in those rates in the past decade.

Reuters - Health - 4 months ago

Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company" -- The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."

The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."

CBS News - Business - 5 months ago

Britain wins litter-picking World Cup with load of rubbish

Britain came out on top when 21 teams from around the world gathered in Tokyo this week to collect litter in the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup, an initiative aimed at raising awareness of environmental issues.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023

World Cup 2023 - Check out the latest cricket news, world cup 2023 live score, live cricket updates, match analysis & report, photos, videos, match highlights and much more about ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Firstpost

First Post - Business - 5 months ago

How Dominica's designation of the world's first sperm whale sanctuary can help fight climate change

More sperm whale excrement equals more plankton, which translates into more CO2, a greenhouse gas, being trapped.

Global Voices - Science - 5 months ago

UK says new science initiative to work on climate-resilient crops

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new science initiative to bring together work on developing climate-resilient crops as his government hosts a Global Food Security Summit in London on Monday.

Reuters - Science - 5 months ago

Morocco and Africa's triumph co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and Portugal

Morocco's footballing prowess, combined with its infrastructure capabilities, sets the stage for an exciting and promising era in global football, despite the challenges posed by the recent earthquake.

Global Voices - Sports - 6 months ago

India's GDP growth for FY23/24 to be at 6.3%, forecasts World Bank

The World Bank said it observed that India was one of the fastest-growing major economies in financial year (FY) 2022-2023 at 7.2 per cent, despite significant global challenges

First Post - Business - 7 months ago

8 Eye-popping Numbers From the Worldwide Heat Wave

Phoenix is still melting as a massive U.S. heat dome shifts eastward.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

A New Order Blocking Manchin's Pipeline Could Hurt the Climate

Restricting Congress’s authority to exempt energy projects from judicial review would undermine the green transition.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 9 months ago

As Olympics begin, the world is looking. But will anyone be watching?

As two Chinese athletes, one with roots in the minority Uyghur community, lit the cauldron to open the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the message from China to the rest of the world was clear, writes Amy Bass: These are our Olympics, not yours. Bass puts the ceremony in historical context and asks whether the joy and grit of competition will be enough to keep the world watching amid the anxieties sparked by China, Russia and the Covid-19 pandemic.

CNN - Opinion - 1 year ago

The unimaginable nightmare that haunts the world

The world is shocked by the violence in Ukrainian cities besieged by Russian forces, as they suffer under indiscriminate mortar, bomb and missile attacks. But these horrors could lead to something far worse -- escalation to nuclear war.

CNN - Opinion - 1 year ago

How a storm turned a French resort into a climate change laboratory

Pensioners Anne and Jean Birault became climate migrants 12 years ago, after one night in La Faute-sur-Mer changed their lives forever.

Euronews - Environment - 1 year ago

How Google's Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World

The largest-ever analysis of Google’s ad practices on non-English-language websites reveals how the tech giant makes disinformation profitable.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

The Extortion Economy Podcast: Exploring the Secret World of Ransomware

The technology that enables ransomware may be new, but extortion and ransom are not. So why is this happening now? And can it be stopped? A new podcast from ProPublica and MIT Tech Review aims to find out.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Author Lucy Ellmann on her first essay collection Things Are Against Us, and envisioning a world led by women

In an interview with Firstpost, Ellmann talks about Virginia Woolf being among her biggest inspirations, why Trump is 'one of the biggest failures of all time', and more

First Post - Entertainment - 2 years ago

Facebook Grew Marketplace to 1 Billion Users. Now Scammers Are Using It to Target People Around the World.

ProPublica identified thousands of Marketplace listings and profiles that broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago