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Africa: Sables Plot Friendlies Ahead of Africa Cup
[The Herald] Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president Losson Mtongwiza says the Sables will engage in a series of international friendlies as they intensify preparations for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda, set for July.
HRW warns Syria's constitution could entrench authoritarianism
Human Rights Watch has warned that Syria's interim constitution doesn't assure the independence of the parliament and judiciary
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour With Dates in North America, Europe and U.K.
Lady Gaga is officially taking “Mayhem” on the road, revealing tour dates across North America, Europe and the U.K. Following Gaga’s previously announced spring shows in Mexico, Brazil and Singapore, the “Mayhem Ball” tour will see the pop star play cities including Las Vegas,
Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.
Wall Street bonuses hit record $47.5B in 2024 — with each banker earning average $245K payout
That is up 34% from last year’s bonus pool of $35.4 billion and the highest number since records began in 1987.
Undergrads uncover ancient secrets of human immunity
Three Husker students under the mentorship of Luwen Zhang, a leading University of Nebraska-Lincoln virologist, have achieved a rare feat for undergraduates.
X-ray observations reveal dynamic features of galaxy cluster PLCKG287
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory, astronomers have observed a massive and hot galaxy cluster known as PLCKG287.0+32.9 (or PLCKG287 for short). Results of the observational campaign, presented March 17 on the arXiv pre-print server, deliver important insights into the
South Korea, world’s largest ‘baby exporter’, admits to adoption fraud
Cases have been uncovered where identities of children were “falsified” and they were sent abroad.
Research reveals gender bias blind spot among men in local leadership
Men in local leadership positions are unaware of gender leadership disparities and are less likely to challenge dominant stereotypes compared to women, suggests new research by the University of South Australia. The work is published in the journal Contemporary Social Science.
Brussels ask EU citizens to put together a 72-hour emergency kit to face crises
The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.
Nvidia, Tesla, Dollar Tree, Chewy, GameStop: Stocks to watch
U.S. stocks may be mixed after European stocks fell on Wednesday amid concerns about Donald Trump’s plans for his April 2 tariff announcement. Futures tied to the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fluctuated. Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Tesla ( TSLA ) declined
Treasury Department is set to lay off a 'substantial' number of employees, official says
The department is planning to furlough workers as part of Elen Musk's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government
The Paul Weiss settlement is a disgrace
If a major, powerful and talented firm cannot fight Trump, with the law entirely on its side, it sets a terrible precedent that resistance is futile.
Math puzzle: The Lesser Fool
Solve the math puzzle from our April 2025 issue. In honor of April Fools’ Day, we offer the puzzling case of the Lesser Fool.
How Trump is finding workarounds to legal hurdles
There’s a theme emerging in the Trump administration’s battles in courtrooms across the country contesting an array of executive actions facing litigation. As the saying goes, if you can’t go under or over — go around. As judges issue injunctions blocking particular
Waltz: 'We made a mistake. We're moving forward'
National security adviser Mike Waltz acknowledged Tuesday evening that messages discussing an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen that were reportedly leaked in a Signal chat with The Atlantic's editor in chief were "a mistake." “We made a mistake, we’re moving forward, and we’re
Gaza famine risk as bakeries, kitchens close amid Israeli siege
Flour and other essential food items may run out in Gaza within days, the head of a network of NGOs in Gaza has said.
Trump's national security adviser claims 'full responsibility' for leaked Europe-bashing Signal chat
Waltz said he couldn't explain how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was included in the group chat in what the US president called a "minor glitch".
Too spicy? Spice Girls’ ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored by UK radio stations
Slam it to the left / If you're havin' a good time / Shake it to the right / If ya know that you feel... well not so fine now, as the song ‘Spice Up Your Life’ is being censored. Here’s why.
Trump says tariffs coming in April will 'probably be more lenient than reciprocal'
The comments come as investors worry that a more severe approach signaled by the Trump administration would dampen sentiment enough to slow down the economy.
German authorities raid group accused of plotting against Eritrean government
More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.
Gaza: Hundreds of Palestinians protest against deadly war, Hamas
Videos circulated on social media this week of frustrated Palestinians protesting for an end to the war in Gaza, while others chanted anti-Hamas slogans.
Pakistan court sentences five to death for 'online blasphemy'
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, and can incite public outrage and lead to lynchings.
Arakan Army holds the key to breaking Myanmar’s junta
As dry season fighting escalates sharply, the most consequential question hanging over Myanmar’s civil war can be stated briefly: What are the strategic intentions of the Arakan Army, the nation’s putative insurgent kingmaker? Having secured dominance over its western seaboard
Strong winds whip up western Japan wildfires; 8 buildings lost
The latest blazes came after a massive wildfire that burned around 3,000ha over 12 days.
Trump is a defining issue at home and abroad
President Trump's actions have united Canadians against him, leading to a significant shift in support for the Liberal Party over the Conservative Party in the polls.
