SYDNEY/BELEM (Reuters) -Australia will not oppose a successful Turkish bid to host next year's COP31 climate summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, warning a prolonged standoff over hosting rights could undermine unity required to help the Pacific island nations.
Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover. "The idea is to offer customers an original experience they
In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media's growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.
Senate Republicans are expected to debate the issue during their weekly lunch Wednesday.
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Tuesday defended President Trump's remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Bolton, who
Tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were among the guests spotted at President Trump’s black tie dinner in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday evening. Musk was seen seated among guests in the East Room while Bezos walked in shortly
PONG NAM RON, Thailand - Tun Min Lat climbs a bamboo ladder in the longan orchards of eastern Thailand, moving from tree to tree as he plucks the juicy tropical fruit in the sweltering heat of a November morning.
Wolves seem to have pulled traps out of the water and stolen the bait. But was it tool use? The post Wolves Caught on Camera Fishing for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus .
For at least one wild chimpanzee population, killing neighbors has its benefits The post Did a Violent Land Grab Give These Chimps a Leg Up? appeared first on Nautilus .
Former President George W. Bush said Monday that he would have “behaved a hell of a lot better in college” if he had believed he’d be a public servant. “Mr. President, Eli and I followed our father into the family business, becoming quarterbacks, you followed your father into
“Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” sold at Sotheby’s for $236.4 million with fees.
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Mr Li’s growing international profile stands out in Chinese politics.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday sent a letter to U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea requesting documents on the convicted the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The letter to Rhea states that the committee "is
Ca' Foscari University of Venice is co-directing a major international archaeological mission in the Kasserine region of Tunisia. The excavations, focused on the area of ancient Roman Cillium, on the border with present-day Algeria, concentrate on imposing structures linked to
Popular children’s TV host Ms. Rachel just landed her first two Emmy nominations — as did 96-year-old actress June Squibb. There were among the nods announced Tuesday for the 4th annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which
Ackman, whose Pershing Square fund owns stakes in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has benefited as their share prices have risen since the government began considering a privatization.
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Retailers don't need big financial incentives to get consumers to return used clothing—but they do need the right message. A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management finds that simply telling consumers their returned items will be
Beryllium-7 is a radioactive isotope of beryllium produced by cosmic rays in the atmosphere. A Japanese research team has explored, over space and time, how the beryllium-7 is transported from the atmosphere to Earth's surface. Their goal was to better understand the mechanisms
"I am very much not the law."
The film flies into theaters Friday.
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.
A new study led by the University of Oxford has found evidence that kissing evolved in the common ancestor of humans and other large apes around 21 million years ago, and that Neanderthals likely engaged in kissing too. The findings are published in Evolution and Human Behavior.
Human decency in the midst of inhumane atrocity is the powerful emotional drive of China’s international Oscar entry, “Dead to Rights,” a stirring drama set during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre in the Second Sino-Japanese War. Centered on a postman who poses as a photo developer to
Most Americans are highly confident that childhood vaccines work in preventing serious illnesses, but support from Republican voters has slipped, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. Data shows that 63 percent of surveyed Americans are extremely or very confident about
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says no strings on F-35s sale to Saudi Arabia President Trump suggested that the United States would allow Saudi Arabia to purchase
For 35 years, Reisenbach Philanthropies has been focused on one central mission: Find ways improve safety and the quality of life for New Yorkers. The nonprofit organization, which will host its annual fundraiser on Nov. 19 at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, went through a big
To be fair, I also can't think of a good reason to believe Valve won't announce Half-Life 3 today, except for the fact that it hasn't on any previous day.
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
Her contribution to the soundtrack for The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants is more than just a children's song
A low-fat vegan diet is associated with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and cumulative energy demand (CED) compared to the Standard American Diet, according to research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open.
Kevin Costner is circling the role of former U.S. President Bill Clinton in the political drama series “United.” Sources confirm the project is in early development and is to be produced in association with the United Nations. Costner will executive-produce the series along
The SCAD Savannah Film Festival's Docs to Watch Panel, presented by THR, featured the directors of '2000 Meters to Andriivka'; 'The Alabama Solution'; 'Apocalypse in the Tropics'; 'Come See Me in the Good Light' 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley'; 'My Mom Jayne'; 'Natchez'; 'The
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Tuesday read aloud a passage of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s memoir in which she describes shooting her pet dog, Cricket, during a committee markup on a bill related to deporting migrants who harm animals. In the House Judiciary
President Trump will sign the bill requiring the Justice Department to release all unclassified records and documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as soon as it gets to his desk, according to a senior White House official. “The bill will be signed
Some of our favorite exhibitions, including those by Kader Attia and Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, address intimacy and healing, but we're also enjoying Monet.
"Our cursed age of self-monitoring and optimisation didn’t start with big tech: as so often, the Victorians are to blame."
The eighth city builder in the Anno series has become its fastest seller, according to Ubisoft.
Congress’ lopsided passage of an Epstein files bill on Tuesday marked a rare instance of President Trump losing control of congressional Republicans, raising questions about his power directing the party through the remainder of his lame-duck second term. Trump has typically
The actor plays a knock-off version of Jim Carrey's Grinch in Walmart's expensive holiday ad The post Fallout Star Walton Goggins Must Need Money Bad appeared first on Kotaku .
The singer apprehended the duo during her performance of “Juno"
The winners across 13 categories will be revealed at a Dec. 6 ceremony.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump: ‘People are holding me back’ from firing Powell When asked Tuesday about his plans for nominating a new Fed chief, President Trump berated Jerome Powell
The record-breaking sale of the artist’s “Gondolier's Siesta” shows collectors are still willing to wave their paddles for a truly exquisite specimen.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FEMA faces changes as Richardson departs The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing yet another shakeup with the departure of acting leader David Richardson. © Greg Nash His exit follows the