In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.
Despite recent resignations and ongoing investigations into sexual misconduct, members of the U.S. House of Representatives continue to face calls for systemic reform and increased transparency regarding workplace harassment.
Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday over the agency’s recent changes to its complaint portal, raising concerns that the move discourages consumers from seeking help. In a letter to acting
Christopher Nolan follows his Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer' with his most ambitious undertaking to date: adapting Homer's epic poem to the screen. As impressive as it is, something feels missing...
“The Claudia Winkleman Show” is officially being canceled after one season. Variety understands it was host Claudia Winkleman’s decision not to return. “I’m incredibly grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity, to the guests who agreed to come and chat to me, and the
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday with a record second-quarter net profit, up 77% from a year earlier, while pledging a further $100bn (€87.4bn) to expand its chipmaking capacity in the US.
An international research team led by the Science Policy and Internationalization Department at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures has published a practical guide in the journal Scientific Data.
Cadmium (Cd) contamination poses a serious threat to global food safety. As a toxic and carcinogenic heavy metal, cadmium can accumulate in agricultural soils through industrialization and urbanization before entering the human food chain. Rice is especially vulnerable because
The new album will feature 10 unreleased songs and has been described by Bowie's music label as "the most complete collection of tracks recorded by a nascent David Bowie".
Google must give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to key parts of Android and Google Search after the European Union ordered the company to comply with the bloc's digital antitrust rules. The two decisions, handed down Thursday, could weaken Google's
The city’s security chief said officials would not compile a list of banned books.
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.
[Independent (Kampala)] Across Africa, hundreds of thousands of refugees have transformed their livelihoods into profitable ventures worthy of attracting corporate and private sector investment. This marks a significant shift from the past, when displaced people were largely
This spring, Lily Allen brought her tour supporting West End Girl , her recent concept album about the breakdown of her marriage, to theaters across America. She was set to bring the show stateside again in September, this time in arenas. That plan has since been adjusted. The
[Independent (Kampala)] Four African protected areas have been ranked among the world's top 20 birdwatching destinations, highlighting the continent's growing position in the global birdwatching tourism market.
The minute-long video portrays the Philippines as a cartoon monkey.
‘It became clear to me that I had no musical capability at that point, at all’
Wabisabi SushiDerby is an adorable and engaging casual racer that costs less than a California roll
"It’s a lot of pressure to make sure that you’re creative enough to entertain the masses."
Approximately 90% of the U.S. population relies on public water systems. A significant portion of the water supplying those systems comes from forested lands, which means policies affecting forests also affect water access.
Would you trust a large language model to help plan your financial future? Many Americans already do. In a 2025 survey, more than half said they'd asked AI for financial advice. By comparison, about 40% have worked with a human financial adviser, suggesting that when generative
The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is ramping up in Michigan as progressives look to clinch several key primaries in August. Progressive kingpins, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), are set to hold rallies across the state this
Amid the disruption caused by oil majors’ asset divestment, the Nigerian logistics provider is looking to drive its next phase of growth through its foray into electric ferries, regional expansion and global shipping partnerships.
NBC Sports hopes to keep the nation’s summer of soccer alive, harnessing the interest in its World Cup telecasts on Telemundo and Peacock for its annual focus on Premier League play. NBC Sports and the league on Thursday launched “Find Your Match,” a shareable, interactive
Tubi FrightFest, the U.K.’s biggest horror and fantasy film festival, has unveiled the lineup for its 27th edition, with a presentation of movies it says is the biggest in its history. 82 features will screen during the five-day event — taking place in the Odeon Luxe Leicester
A Maya calendar formula bears the name Sak Tahn Waax, the first known Classic Maya mathematician-astronomer directly credited for such work.
Democrats looking to negatively showcase the Trump administration between now and 2028 could find their own most radical members becoming the show instead.
A Meta Oversight Board study found that leading AI chatbots are far more willing to criticise democratic leaders than authoritarian ones — raising fears the technology is quietly extending state censorship across borders.
Ukraine's dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accused Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of obstructing military reform and "splitting the country", telling reporters in a bombshell press conference that President Zelenskyy had chosen to keep Syrskyi in the post over
The Raindance Film Festival has unveiled a new partnership with Israeli AI creative development platform IMGN, launching an initial £10,000 ($13,394) film fund to support independent filmmakers alongside a dedicated development hub tied to the Raindance Script Competition.
