The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island's economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is unlikely to bring people to the streets.
The United Nations on Wednesday said decades-long discrimination and segregation of Palestinians by Israel in the West Bank were intensifying, and called on the country to end its "apartheid system". In a new report, slammed by Israel, the UN rights office said "systematic
Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the brain processes visual information for over a century. The development of computational models inspired by the brain's layered organization, also known as deep neural networks (DNNs), have recently opened new exciting
An explosion tore through a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs Dec. 26, killing and wounding worshippers in a neighborhood associated with the country’s Alawite Muslim community. Syrian authorities said an investigation was underway; a little-known terrorist group later claimed
A new national cinematic institution aimed at unifying India’s diverse film industries across languages and regions was officially unveiled in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) positions itself as a long-term platform designed to foster collaboration,
The arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro raises serious concerns because sovereignty is non-negotiable, and therefore it is urgent for countries like France to rearm and focus on security, French National Rally MP Sébastien Chenu writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Rome’s backing for the Mercosur deal is still not guaranteed, even after the Commission offered earlier funding for farmers. Rome is now calling for the EU's carbon tax to be lifted. Mercosur signature may still be delayed.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing strong public opposition to its proposed plans to extend closure deadlines until October 2031 for 11 coal plants across the country—three of which are in Illinois and one in northwest Indiana.
Some players report a VPN has helped, but it's still grim.
Baby boomers could be the secret ingredient for corporate sustainability, according to a new Murdoch University study.
Tried to rocket jump and now everything's a slideshow.
Lai Yuqing, the writer-director of the queer love story “Whisperings of the Moon,” has died in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She was 23. Nimbus Films and Inwave Films, which backed “Whisperings of the Moon” alongside Mirage Films, said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to share
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.
Embark wasn't as worried about Call of Duty or Battlefield.
Australia's beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and noninvasive tools to monitor their health and support conservation and management.
Track down these mysterious blueprints to a monster den.
Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival has announced its 2026 lineup. As observed by Artistic Director Pia Lundberg, the 49th edition – unspooling from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1 – will feature “266 films from around the globe, including numerous world and international premieres, as well as
[IPS] - New estimates show that violence against women and girls remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world - and that one of its fastest-growing frontiers is the digital space.
Xbox’s fancy ice breaker core controller comes down to the same price as the boring normal ones. The post Xbox Wireless Controllers Hit All-Time Lows After 10K+ Sold as Microsoft Clears Out Special Editions appeared first on Kotaku .
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Fighting in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Tuesday left at least four people dead and several others wounded, state media said, with the government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the violence. The clashes are the latest
The song remains the same: Warner Bros. Discovery has turned down the latest acquisition offer by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, and WBD’s board is continuing to back the company’s deal with Netflix. On Wednesday, WBD officially responded to Paramount’s latest $30/share
A civilized society protects women and children from men who seek to harm them. Yet under the banner of progress, child rapists, serial sex-offenders, and wife-killers can now secure access to one of our most vulnerable populations — female prisoners — by uttering five magic
Could the chat platform finally realize its desire to go public?
HOUSTON/BEIJING, Jan 7 - Global oil prices fell on Wednesday and China denounced the U.S. as a bully after President Donald Trump's administration said it had persuaded Venezuela to divert supplies from Beijing and import up to $2 billion worth of sanctioned crude.
Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration.
Hey, if it means better battery life for laptops, I'm in.
