Squad member Summer Lee keeps US House seat in Pennsylvania

"We won’t be ashamed and put our heads down when we say that we want no more wars, when we say that people deserve dignity and human rights..."

‘Inside Gaza,’ ‘Edgar Hilsenrath the Masturbator’ Among 2024 Pitch Projects at Sunny Side of the Doc

International documentary marketplace Sunny Side of the Doc has revealed the 42 projects from 21 countries that make up the official selection for its 2024 edition. As always, the projects are topical and eclectic, ranging from Helene Lam Trong’s “Inside Gaza,” that tells the

India aims new Crystal Maze missile at Pakistan’s nukes

India has just tested an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), reflecting a move away from Russia as its primary supplier for high-end weapons and the possible adoption of a counterforce strategy against Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. This month, multiple media sources

Palestinians search for missing in Nasser hospital's graves

The Gaza's government media office said that the fate of at least 2,000 people who were inside Nasser hospital remains unknown.

US neither confirms nor denies regular meetings with Assad

The US has refused to comment on whether they have conducted private discussions with the Syrian dictator- which some argue signal a change in US-Syria ties

Donna Kelce Calls Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Her ‘Best Work’

"She is a very talented woman," she said of her son Travis Kelce's girlfriend

SNP ends power-sharing deal with Scottish Greens over climate strategy, reports say

Cabinet votes to leave historic Bute House agreement after government abandons emissions target The historic power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National party and Scottish Greens is to end after a crisis over the Scottish government’s climate strategy, reports say.

Rapid militarisation jeopardising climate, claim NGOs

Impact of conflict-related carbon emissions should be accounted for and more data from military operations is needed, according to NGOs and lawmakers.

Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in $40 million scam case

Russian attack on NATO would end in defeat for Moscow, Polish foreign minister says

Poland’s foreign minister, Radek Sikorski, also told parliament that NATO needs to upgrade its defences.

Can India build a world-leading computer chip industry from scratch?

India currently has a fairly small chip-manufacturing industry, but prime minister Narendra Modi wants the country to become a dominant player in the sector in just a few years

Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in April and May

Our guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.

Travis Scott’s 'Jumpman Jack' Jordan Sneakers Set To Hit Stores At The End Of April

Travis Scott's long-awaited 'Jumpman Jack' sneakers with Jordan have an official release date and will be dropping later this month.

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand—and stop—the growing outbreak.

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, researcher says

More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 31 died on the shore, a whale researcher said.

Ancient giant tortoise fossils found in Colombian Andes

Paleontologists have discovered giant tortoise fossils in Colombia dating back some 57 million years, the university leading the excavation said, with the findings key to understanding South America's prehistoric eras.

Philippine court blocks GMO 'golden rice' production over safety fears

A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to "severe" health and environmental safety concerns.

'Shocking and depressing': Polish minister says government used spyware against hundreds of people

The use of spyware in Poland under the previous government resulted in accusations that the authorities were abusing power and eroding democratic guardrails.

Emperor penguins perish as ice melts to new lows: Study

Colonies of emperor penguin chicks were wiped out last year as global warming eroded their icy homes, a study published Thursday found, despite the birds' attempts to adapt to the shrinking landscape.

Calls for Gaza mass grave probe amid fears of Rafah invasion

Israeli airstrikes continue to target Rafah on its second day, while Israel says its "moving ahead" with plans for a ground operation.

New Critical Medicines Alliance starts work to address shortages

The European Commission and Belgian Presidency launched a Critical Medicines Alliance to identify weaknesses in supply of drugs in the EU, to better prevent and react to shortages.

The guardian angels of the source of the Seine

The river Seine, the centerpiece of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in July, starts with a few drops of water in a mossy grotto deep in the woods of central France.

Two hundred killed by Burkina Faso army - report

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Hundreds of villagers killed in Burkina Faso army revenge attack - report

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes

Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

Sacha Baron Cohen Passages Redacted From Rebel Wilson’s Memoir in U.K.

The entire chapter alleging the actor's behavior on the set of The Brothers Grimsby has been removed in Australia

What US should do next on national security

The US Congress just passed — and Biden signed — a major national security bill. The bill has four main provisions: I’m actually pretty surprised this bill passed, for two reasons. First, Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, had stalled Ukraine aid for quite some time, under

Meta stock plunges: Why the company failed to cheer investors with latest results

The Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms, reported first-quarter earnings that topped market expectations. However, its shares plunged 15% due to weaker-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance and an increased spending plan for artificial intelligence.

Activist groups not directly involved in Tiwi Island lawsuit must hand over documents to Santos, court rules

Broad terms of subpoenas a ‘chilling’ precedent that could undermine future climate litigation, legal experts say Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast A federal court judge has allowed Santos to subpoena paperwork held by three activist

Some young Hong Kongers turn to youth hostels as housing crisis persists

The average wait time for public housing in Hong Kong is currently 5.8 years.

Lost portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for €30 million at auction in Vienna

The sale price for Klimt's painting was at the lower end of an expected range of €30 million - €50 million, and failed to reach the same heights as Klimt's final work "Dame mit Fächer", which broke the European auction record last year.

Lily Allen Is Flirting With Country & Western Music After Criticizing Beyoncé's Pivot

Lily Allen has revealed that she's trying her hand at country and western music after previously criticizing the way Beyoncé went about her pivot to the genre.

Sainsbury's boosted by strong food sales

The UK's second largest supermarket has spent heavily to keep prices low but clothing sales fell.

CodeStory (YC S23) is hiring a Founding Engineer for building an AI-native IDE

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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel lauds ‘ironclad’ alliance after Biden approves billions in aid

President Biden signed an aid package that will send military funding to Israel and humanitarian relief to Gaza, while campus protests escalated across the U.S.

Sudan: Sexual violence against women at terrifying levels

Sudan's war reached its grim one-year mark as Sudanese women face horrific levels of sexual violence, with these chilling stories only the tip of the iceberg.

Venice starts fining tourists who skip entrance fee to historic centre

But some locals aren’t convinced the entry fee or the associated fines will have any positive impact on local residents.