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Man­dela's world: A pho­to­graph­ic ret­ro­spec­tive of apartheid South Africa

Thirty years after the end of apartheid, we revisit iconic images by Jurgen Schadeberg, and the stories behind the lens.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 25 minutes ago

Americans are spending $61B on Ukraine's war effort. What will it get them? Mark Gollom - News - World - | 2 hours ago

Washington's aid package will certainly help against Russia's invasion, which has lasted over two years. But it also raises questions about the plan, if any, for a final Ukrainian victory.

CBC News - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

India's Squad for T20 World Cup: Who are the wicket-keepers in contention, and how have they performed in IPL 2024?

At least six Indian wicketkeeper-batters are in the race for a spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad and we take a look at those who are leading the competition.

First Post - Top Stories - 46 minutes ago

'Nobody said it would be easy': Kitson on managing one of world's fattest countries

Unconventional former Premier League striker determined to make a difference on deprived Micronesian island – and satisfy his wanderlust

Telegraph UK - Sports - 2 hours ago

'Nobody said it would be easy': Dave Kitson on managing Nauru, one of the world's fattest countries

Unconventional former Premier League striker determined to make a difference on deprived Micronesian island – and satisfy his wanderlust

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Milei's reforms have made Argentine peso world's top performing currency – Bloomberg

President Javier Milei’s deregulation and austerity spree has managed to bolster the peso he once hated and wanted to abandon

Russia Today - Business - 2 hours ago

World -- Spanish PM Sánchez weighs options amid wife's corruption accusations

The key question is what will 52-year-old Sánchez, one of Europe’s longest-serving Socialist leaders, decide to do on Monday.

Euronews - Top Stories - 3 hours 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 - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

World's 10th Best Bar Comes to Julia & Henry's for F1 Weekend

The world's tenth-best bar is popping up in downtown Miami for Formula 1 weekend at Julia & Henry's.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Middle East escalation could trigger oil price shock that fuels inflation, World Bank warns

Oil prices could rise to $102 per barrel if a major conflict in the Middle East breaks out involving one or more oil producers, according to the World Bank.

CNBC - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Chef Jose Andres mourns World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza at Washington Cathedral -- Yesterday

Celebrity Chef Jose Andres mourns seven aid workers mistakenly killed by Israeli forces

The Globe and Mail - World - 6 hours ago

Music World in Hazel Dell hosts recycling event to keep guitar strings, more out of landfills

Matt Gohlke, the co-owner and general manager of Music World in Hazel Dell, hardly thought about how he disposed of his instruments’ old strings until recently.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating South Korea in U23 Asian Cup

JAKARTA: Indonesians celebrated on Friday (Apr 26) after their spirited men's team beat South Korea in the under-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals in a dramatic penalty shootout, leaving them one step from qualifying for the Olympics for only the second time. They won 11-10 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Doha

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 7 hours ago

Venice introduces world's first tourist entrance fee

Venice, Italy, has launched a five dollar tourist entrance fee to the city to reduce overcrowding on busy days. The fee only applies to visitors who did not book accommodation or on certain holidays.

NBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'I Will Tell No War Stories': A Writer Uncovers His Father's Hidden World War II History -- When Pincus Mansfield settled down after the war, got married and had children, he never talked about his experiences and his...

When Pincus Mansfield settled down after the war, got married and had children, he never talked about his experiences and his children learned not to ask.

Military.com - US News - 9 hours ago

If the world doesn't act, Canada's newest honorary citizen will die - Brandon Silver - , Irwin Cotler - and - Bill Browder - April 24, 2024

We are running out of time to save Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russia’s highest-profile democratic opposition leader

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 9 hours ago

CNA Explains: TikTok could be banned in the US. What would that mean for the rest of the world?

What exactly would banning the app entail, and what would be the timeline for something like that to take effect?

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 10 hours ago

Review: Generic from its title onward, 'Boy Kills World' does little to differentiate its gore

Junky, manic and action-laden in an enervating manner, director Moritz Mohr’s debut feature doesn't seem to be made for audiences to enjoy so much as endure.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Carabao Cup and expanded Champions League could clash next season

There are realistic scenarios which could see clubs needing to play both Carabao Cup and European fixtures in the same week

Telegraph UK - Sports - 11 hours ago

Commentary: World anti-doping body has a strong defence in Chinese swimming scandal, but narrative of 'cover-up' remains

Putting the words “China” and “doping” together is a lightning rod in the current political climate, given the intense rivalry between China and the US, say these academics.

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 11 hours ago

A tour of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City -- "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell was given a private tour of the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, located in the smallest nation in the world. -- Apr 24

"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell was given a private tour of the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, located in the smallest nation in the world.

CBS News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

Droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organization of Vine and Wine

Voice of America - Science - 13 hours ago

Ireland coast home against the UAE to begin T20 World Cup qualifiers with a win

Eimear Richardson named player of the match after picking up two wickets and 22 runs which saw Ireland home

Irish Times - Sports - 13 hours ago

Flying car makes world's first flight with passenger

In a groundbreaking achievement for aviation and automotive technology, the AirCar, developed by KleinVision, successfully undertook its first flight carrying a passenger.

Washington Times - Technology - 13 hours ago

'I Will Tell No War Stories': A Writer Uncovers His Father's Hidden World War II History

When Pincus Mansfield settled down after the war, got married and had children, he never talked about his experiences and his children learned not to ask.

Military.com - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Just Announced -- Porter Robinson Announces Smile! :D World Tour, Coming to Miami in September

Porter Robinson will stop at the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park in Miami on Saturday, September 7.

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

The 70-date world tour will be spread across five continents.

Porter Robinson has announced a 2024-2025 world tour in support of his upcoming album, SMILE! :D. See the full list of dates.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 15 hours ago

World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza are honored at memorial

A memorial at the National Cathedral in Washington is honoring seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza this month.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 15 hours ago

Canada locks up playoff spot at mixed doubles curling worlds -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Curling -- |

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott scored an 11-4 win over Australia on Thursday, securing their spot in the playoffs at the world mixed doubles curling championship in Östersund, Sweden.

CBC News - Sports - 16 hours ago

Gordon D'Arcy claims Jamie Osborne will become one of the top rugby players in the world

Former Leinster player Gordon D'Arcy has claimed that Leinster's young starlet, Jamie Osborne, wi...

Irish Post - Sports - 16 hours ago

film review - Steve McQueen's four-hour-plus doc Occupied City is a monumental symphony of Amsterdam history

Adapted from wife and fellow filmmaker Bianca Stigter’s 560-page illustrated history, the film compiles a detailed cartography of her home city as it existed under Nazi occupation

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 17 hours 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 - 18 hours ago

Ireland players won't be thinking about World Cup qualification when they face Scotland, says coach McKee

Ireland senior coach John McKee says the outcome of Italy’s game with Wales won’t be their primary focus when they play Scotland at Ravenhill on the final ...

Independent.ie - Sports - 19 hours ago

BHP makes US$39-billion offer for rival Anglo American in bid to create world's biggest copper producer

The offer, which may trigger rival bids, marks a return to the megadeals that transformed the mining industry

The Globe and Mail - Business - 20 hours ago

Biden joins world leaders urging Hamas to accept hostage deal

President Biden and the leaders of 16 other nations whose citizens are being held hostage by Hamas called on the terrorist organization Thursday to accept a cease-fire deal and release the hostages.

Washington Times - Politics - 20 hours ago

Imagining a world without Jews

The Exodus of the Passover story birthed the radical notions of intrinsic human dignity, self-determination and worth

Times of Israel - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Rising aggression of Iran against Israel and what it means to the world

We mustn't disregard the escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, and the surrounding Islamic nations that aim to invade the holy land.

Washington Times - Opinion - 23 hours ago

Human rights allegations prompt World Bank to freeze project's funds in Tanzania

The World Bank has suspended funding for a $150 million tourism project in southern Tanzania in response to allegations of forced evictions, killings and other violations of people’s rights in Ruaha National Park. “We have recently received information that suggests breaches of our policies in the implementation of the Regrow project,” a World Bank spokesperson […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

LEADERSHIP LAB -- How private podcasting can help solve one of the biggest problems within businesses - engagement -- Amanda Cupido

Leaders can use podcasts to engage with employees and share important company information through conversation

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day 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 - 1 day ago

Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War

Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.

NDTV - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World's top chefs visit Seoul for Korean food symposium

Nanro Foundation, a nonprofit organization headed by chef Choi Jung-yoon, invites the world’s top chefs and experts from various industries to Seoul for Nanro Insight, a two-day global symposium on Korean food, or 'hansik.'

Korea Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

East London Cloth's Gemma Moulton on her 'best of both worlds' area

The East London Cloth founder is gearing up to launch new fabric house CC Moulton from her studio on arty Vyner Street

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Opinion: Are You Eating Real Food? The Slippery World of Food Fraud

This empire of deceit is valued at a staggering $50 billion a year.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Over half of world's population could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases, experts warn

Researchers are now developing ways to predict when and where malaria and dengue epidemics might occur using disease surveillance and climate change data.

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2

Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.

NDTV - Opinion - 1 day ago

Ultraviolent 'Boy Kills World' hits you over the head with gimmicks

Bill Skarsgård plays a fighter seeking vengeance as film builds to some ridiculous late bombshells.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Joe Biden says $95bn foreign aid bill will 'make the world safer'

Legislation will bolster military in Israel and Ukraine after months of wrangling

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Effects of drought in Turkey and around the world

Adopting new strategies and road maps is a must to curb the impending effects of drought in Turkey and the world

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

Michael Kors Is Back on Rodeo Drive: 'One of My Favorite Streets in the World'

Worn recently by Keke Palmer and Blake Lively, Kors has just debuted a 1,500-square-foot space on Beverly Hills' prime shopping stretch: "This new concept has a warm, residential feel," says the designer.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Q&A: When do the All-Ireland SFC & Tailteann Cup draws take place and how will they work?

Most counties know which competition they will be in, but for some their fate is still to be decided

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Woman has world-first combined surgery

The 54-year-old patient is said to be recovering well after having a pig kidney as part of a double surgical procedure which also saw her fitted with a mechanical pump to keep her heart beating.

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

Toomaj Salehi: Iran sentences 'world's bravest rapper' to death

Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 and has been described as ‘the world’s bravest rapper’

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

The murky, unregulated world of anti-ageing stem cell therapy

The procedure is becoming a cosmetic favourite for Hollywood A-listers, but is still under-researched and could be dangerous

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

With lawsuits in rearview mirror, Disney World government gets back to being boring

For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World’s governing district was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Raducanu told to 'work harder' during defeat by world No 82

Briton urged to ‘work harder’ by Anne Keothavong during dismal defeat by unknown Argentine Maria Lourdes Carle

Telegraph UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Over half of world's largest private firms fails to set net-zero emissions targets

Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies.

Euractiv - Environment - 1 day 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 - Technology - 2 days ago

Teen Says Schoolmate Was Attacked With Stanley Cup

The Stanley cup is a must-have status symbol for many people. However, a 13-year-old girl says a seventh-grade student attacked another student with a Stanley cup. It happened at a school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Inside Edition - Weird - 2 days ago

England have mindset of champions – Adil Rashid confident ahead of T20 World Cup

Jos Buttler’s side surrendered their ODI title meekly in India last year.

Independent UK - Sports - 2 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 - 2 days ago

A World Meteorological Organization report says floods and storms were the leading cause of climate-related hazards.

A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report has said floods and storms were the leading cause of climate-related hazards in Asia. It warns of "major repercussions."

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

How innovative technology protects ocean life -- More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help. -- Apr 22

More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

'Dis­grace': Ten Hag slams crit­i­cism over Man Unit­ed's FA Cup semi­fi­nal win

Struggling manager says making it to two finals in two years is ‘magnificent’ after his team blew a 3-0 lead.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 days ago

Deadly floods swamp the 'factory floor of the world'

The floods in Guangdong province were caused by intense convective storms that started last week and are expected to last until the end of the month.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 3 days ago

World's biggest nickel producer to transfer some production to China

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel is looking to increase its presence in the Asian country due to Western sanctions, according to its CEO

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

When it comes to the 20-minute red card replacement, World Rugby should play it safe

The ugly side of rugby has not gone away, and the deterrent of a straight red card should not be diluted

Irish Times - Sports - 3 days ago

'I'm committed': Oilers fan won't cut hair until Stanley Cup comes to Edmonton

A local Oilers fan is hoping to see his team cut through the postseason, so he can cut his hair.

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

As the world's third-largest car market, India has a growing problem with tire waste. But some firms also recycle them.

India is the world's third-largest car market, but tire waste is a growing problem. A tire recycling company is making the rubber meet the road, recycling old tires into a material that is used to reinforce asphalt for road construction.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Andre Onana Admits He Used 'Tricks' to Send Man Utd Into FA Cup Final

Andre Onana admits needing to use tricks to help Man Utd beat Coventry in their FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley.

Sports Illustrated - Sports - 3 days ago

Why doesn't Muslim world support Iran against Israel?

Iran's foreign policy objectives have resulted in regional instability, leading Muslims to view Shiite Iran, alongside Israel, as a destabilizing...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 3 days ago

Tinder adds new 'Share My Date' safety feature to world's most used dating app

As law enforcement agencies warn of a rise in the number of incidents of sexual assault after online dating they have to investigate, a Tinder spokesperson says letting friends and family know the details of your date "should be part of your 'date ready checklist'".

Sky News - Technology - 3 days ago

There are some things that our language simply cannot convey. Some things that are beyond the world of numbers and letter. Some things that just are. And, at the same time, are n...

There are some things that our language simply cannot convey. Some things that are beyond the world of numbers and letter. Some things that just are. And, at the same time, are not. This is the world of the Tao, symbolized so perfectly in the Yin Yang. I will not even be able to explain it here in words. I can only point to it and hope that it appears.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Russia warns the world is on the brink of a 'direct military clash' between nuclear powers

Russia warned Monday that the risk of a "direct military clash" between Russia and nuclear powers in the West is rising.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Fossil of world's largest snake from 47 million years ago found

The fossil remains of the world’s largest snake have been found in India’s Gujurat, The Guardian reported.Known as the Vasuki Indicus, the fossil is estimated to be 47 million years old...

International The News - Technology - 3 days ago

In­di­an teenag­er Gukesh to chal­lenge Chi­na's Ding for world chess ti­tle

Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.

Aljazeera - Sports - 4 days ago

LA mayor's home broken into while it was occupied, suspect in custody

A suspect smashed a window and broke into LA Mayor Karen Bass' home on Sunday. No one was hurt, according to police, but the incident comes as the city is plagued by rising crime.

Fox News - US News - 4 days ago

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

Secrets of the Octopus takes us inside the world of these "aliens on Earth"

Dr. Alex Schell on the surprising things we're learning about these amazing creatures

Ars Technica - Science - 4 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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago

Former World Number One And Two-Time Major Winner Muguruza Retires

Former world number one and two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza announced her retirement from tennis on Saturday after more than a year without playing.

NDTV - Sports - 5 days ago

How to identify ultra-processed foods – and the surprising ones hiding in your cupboard

We know they’re all around us, and we worry they’re bad for us. But how do we spot them?

Telegraph UK - Health - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 6 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 - 7 days ago

Tragic Photo of Gazan Woman Holding Child's Body Wins World Press Photo of the Year

Mohammed Salem's photo of Palestinian woman cradling child's body won the World Press Photo of the Year.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 7 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 - 7 days ago

The world can­not turn its back on Su­dan and its neigh­bours any longer

The conflict in Sudan has displaced over two million people, triggering one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 8 days ago

World's coral reefs face glob­al bleach­ing cri­sis

A mass bleaching event caused by high ocean temperatures is threatening the survival of coral reefs around the world.

Aljazeera - Environment - 8 days ago

Podcast: 'World's most advanced robot' arrives in Scotland

All the stories from Wednesday’s episode of the Tech & Science Daily podcast.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Google workers protest company's Israel contracts by occupying CEO's office

Employees barricaded themselves in the Google Cloud offices in California and New York, and demanded that the company cease 'business with the apartheid government and the Israeli military'

YNET News - Business - 8 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 - 9 days ago

'World's most advanced robot' to be exhibited in Scotland

The acquisition is a bid to ‘demystify complex technologies and foster a greater understanding of the potential benefits of robotics’.

Independent UK - Science - 9 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 - 9 days ago

It is time for a de­mo­c­ra­t­ic world or­der

US threats to states that take action on Gaza must compel them to form a coalition and collectively resist.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 9 days ago

World's coral reefs hit by a fourth mass bleaching event, NOAA says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said reefs are showing signs of stress brought on by ocean temperatures that have set daily records for more than a year.

NBC News - Science - 10 days ago

Rebuilding Notre-Dame: 'Making beautiful things is what Paris does better than anywhere in the world'

The landmark’s extraordinarily speedy restoration could well become president Emmanuel Macron’s most enduring legacy

Irish Times - Top Stories - 12 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 - 12 days ago

How He Got The O.J. Shot Seen Around The World

When the O.J. Simpson verdict was about to be announced, Myung J.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 13 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 - 13 days ago

Apple warns iPhone users over worldwide 'mercenary spyware attacks'

Apple has warned iPhone users in 92 countries that they were possible victims of a "mercenary spyware attack.2 Attackers tried to "remotely compromise" devices, the company said in a notification email that was sent to targeted users. People in India and 91 other countries received a message that read: “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-.

Independent UK - Technology - 13 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 - 14 days ago

'We are the black sheep': The Australian company backed by some of the world's richest people

Tom Oxley came up with his idea for a brain chip while at Melbourne University in the late 2000s. Now his company has attracted some of the richest people in the world as investors.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 14 days ago

Players can now catch Pokemon in the world's most remote location

Two scientists can now catch Pokemon together thanks to a request on Reddit

Independent UK - Technology - 14 days ago

New Data Reveals The Happiest Country In The World For People Under 30

Gen Zers and millennials are thriving there. Here's why.

Huffington Post - Health - 15 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 - 15 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 - 15 days ago

Study lists world's 'forever chemical' hotspots

Sydney: Dangerous concentrations of long lingering forever chemicals have been found in surface and groundwater worldwide, according to a study rele...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 17 days ago

'Sale of McDonald's Israel is an earthquake in the business world'

Restaurant industry stakeholders trying to assess what led to McDonald's Global's decision to acquire its operations in Israel; 'I find it hard to believe this move aims to prevent actions like donations to IDF'

YNET News - Business - 18 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 - Top Stories - 18 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 - 19 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 - 19 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 - 20 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 - 20 days ago

Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup

A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.

AP News - Weird - 20 days 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 - 21 days 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 - 22 days ago

WhatsApp outages reported worldwide

Doha, Qatar: Messaging application WhatsApp is currently suffering an outage worldwide, as per posts on social media. The application was down for...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 22 days 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 - 22 days 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 - 23 days ago

World Autism Awareness Day: Everything to know about disorder

Also referred to as autism spectrum disorder, Autism is a group of conditions related to the development of the brain. There is also a day dedicated to the awareness of the medical condition. It is...

International The News - Health - 23 days 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 - 24 days ago

Why does South Asia have the world's worst air pol­lu­tion?

Smog-ridden cities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the poorest air quality last year, says report.

Aljazeera - Environment - 24 days 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 - 24 days 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 - 26 days 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 - 26 days ago

Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix's Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser

“The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward coming to Netflix on Friday, is about a real international soccer tournament called the Homeless World Cup.

AP News - Entertainment - 28 days 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 - 29 days ago

Waiters and waitresses balance croissant and cup of water on tray in Paris race

While France isn't the only country to hold such a race, the Parisian event began back in 1914 and was revived ahead of this year's summer Olympics.

Sky News - Weird - 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

Ireland has a chance to influence the world's response to the climate emergency

A lot of attention has focused on legal proceedings in the ICJ regarding South Africa’s accusation of genocide against Israel. But the ICJ is also considering a critical legal opinion on climate

Irish Times - Opinion - 1 month ago

One of world's top ocean shippers says outlook has changed for global economy

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, says the latest read on demand shows that inventories are depleted and the second half of 2024 should see a bump.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Berry heavy: Whopping blueberry smashes world record

The 20.4g fruit, which measures 39.31mm across, was grown in New South Wales, and is of the Eterna variety, known for its large size, crisp texture and long shelf life.

Sky News - Weird - 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 - 1 month ago

Apple AI: Cupertino giant is preparing a host of AI tools to take on Microsoft's Copilot, OpenAI

Apple is preparing a host of AI tools that will help it to take on Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI and their software writing capabilities. The upcoming AI tool is part of the next major version of Xcode, Apple's premier programming software, and has undergone extensive development over the past year

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

World Heart Month: 5 awesome features of the Apple watch that have saved numerous lives

Apple's has reported some really interesting findings in the latest edition of the Apple Heart and Movement Study. For example, people with higher cardio fitness tended to prioritise morning workouts, accounting for an average of 36 per cent of their exercise sessions

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's early years -- Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select. -- Technology

Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select.

BBC 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 - 3 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 - 3 months ago

World champion gymnast Artem Dolgopyat to auction gold medal won on Oct. 7 to support southern Israel

'It's a medal dear to my heart, a medal that held all my dreams but I know that, above all, Israeli society is most important,' says Israel's top gymnast

YNET News - Sports - 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

'Leave The World Behind': Strangers, danger and layers, says Julia Roberts

U.S. actress Julia Roberts says her new film "Leave The World Behind" is a multilayered disaster thriller that allowed her to play someone very different from herself.

Reuters - Entertainment - 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 - 4 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

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 - 6 months ago

World Sepsis Day: What is the condition and its symptoms?

Here is everything you need to know about sepsis

Independent UK - Health - 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

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 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

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 2 years 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