‘Two or three European airlines could go bankrupt’ this winter, says Ryanair boss O’Leary
The outspoken CEO of Europe’s biggest airline named Wizz Air and airBaltic as among those at risk.
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Claire's closes 154 stores with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
'Looming' risk of nuclear arms race, UN proliferation meeting hears
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting at the UN on Monday as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers once again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of
Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Revealed: Skyscanner’s smart guide to summer travel savings in Europe
With the summer holidays just around the corner, you don’t want to miss out on securing savings ahead of one of the busiest seasons in the travel calendar.
Airfares may stay sky-high even if fuel prices fall, airline CEOs warn
Airline CEOs are already signaling they plan to keep ticket prices elevated -- even if their biggest cost starts to ease.
Strait of Hormuz standoff leaves 20,000 seafarers stranded on cargo ships
Thousands of seafarers are stranded as the Iran war shuts down much of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil and gas trade and raising safety fears.
Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
A Japanese startup has filed for approval of a new drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, the founder said on Monday, offering hope for a common affliction that currently has no definitive cure.
Rare ribosome tweak in E. coli reveals possible antibiotic target
Storing genetic material as DNA or RNA is all well and good for life on Earth, but it would be entirely pointless if we couldn't do anything with it. To use our genetic blueprints, all organisms need to translate the message from their nucleic acid forms into protein, which
‘Michael’ Electrifies the Box Office: 5 Reasons Bad Reviews Couldn’t Derail the Michael Jackson Biopic
Now that’s a box office thriller. “Michael,” an origin story about Michael Jackson, electrified the box office with $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its first weekend of release. The PG-13 film wildly exceeded expectations to secure the biggest opening of
Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alywn to Star in Witch Hunt Action-Thriller ‘Cavendish,’ Cornerstone Launching in Cannes
Sophie Thatcher (“Heretic,” “Companion”), Erin Kellyman (“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” “Eleanor the Great”) and Joe Alwyn (“The Brutalist,” “Hamnet”) are to star in “Cavendish, an “irreverent and original” thriller set against the witch hunts of 17th-century Britain. From
Patel expecting future WHCA dinner security to be 'entirely’ different
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday said security at future White House Correspondents Association dinners will look “entirely” different following a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel this weekend. Journalists and attendees raised concerns about the lack of vetting for
Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice and Likeness, Apparently to Protect Against AI Misuse
Taylor Swift has taken a new legal step seemingly aimed at protecting her identity in the age of AI — following in the footsteps of actor Matthew McConaughey. On Friday, April 24, Swift’s company filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two
Nedra Talley, Last Surviving Member Of The Ronettes, Dead At 80
Nedra Talley, a member of the classic early-'60s girl group the Ronettes, has passed away. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Talley's daughter said that she died at home in bed earlier that morning. The Ronettes' Instagram also shared the news . Talley, who changed her name to
Hurry Announce New Album Zoned Out: Hear The Title Track
Nominative determinism is overrated. It’s been three years since Hurry released their last album, Don’t Look Back, which means now the timing is just about right for a new one from the Philly power-pop band. That record, Zoned Out, will arrive in July via longtime label home
Melania Trump Urges ABC to ‘Take a Stand’ Against ‘Coward’ Jimmy Kimmel: ‘His Hateful and Violent Rhetoric Is Intended to Divide Our Country’
Melania Trump is urging ABC to “take a stand” against Jimmy Kimmel, claiming his “hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country.” Two days before the White House Correspondents Dinner was evacuated due to a shooter, Kimmel parodied hosting the event on “Jimmy
An All-Time Classic SNES Emulator Returns With Plans To Change Everything
Super ZSNES is a revival of the 90s Nintendo emulator that shifts processing to the GPU
Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep
A mysterious “golden orb” found more than two miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska left scientists baffled for over two years, sparking wild speculation about its origins. After an intensive investigation combining deep-sea expertise, microscopic analysis, and advanced DNA
The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide
Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load.
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for 'glorifying or sympathising with' Iranian attacks
April 27 - Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people over what it described as sympathy with Iran's hostile acts and collaboration with foreign entities, the kingdom's interior ministry said in a statement.
Iran looking into Trump's request for negotiations, foreign minister says
April 27 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Tehran was looking into U.S. President Donald Trump's request for negotiations, according to a post on the minister's Telegram account. He told reporters in Russia that Trump requested negotiations
Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair Returns May 7–10
Connect with 250 international artists, publishers, and booksellers and celebrate the art publishing community at ArtCenter South Campus in Pasadena, California.
Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Wolves on a remote island in Lake Superior appear to be thriving, but they're making deep dents in the moose population that they rely on as a leading food source, according to a report released Monday.
More than two species? Scientists challenge taxonomy of two-toed sloths in Amazonia
A new study by scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) has revealed significant cryptic diversity within two-toed sloths (Choloepus) in Amazonia, challenging the long-established taxonomy of the genus. This international effort involved
Julie DeTraglia, Research Veteran From Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Joins Nielsen
Nielsen has for years been the subject of criticism from some of its flagship TV clients. One way to address the squabbling? Hire more TV executives. Julie DeTraglia, a veteran research executive, has joined Nielsen as head of content and strategic insights, and will oversee
Dan Steinman Joins Madison Wells as President and Chief Content Officer
Film and TV veteran Dan Steinman has joined Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells production venture as president and chief content officer. He takes the reins as Madison Wells is on a roll with high-profile original film, TV and stage productions including Netflix’s “Nonnas,” the CNN
Beijing blocks US$2 billion sale of Singapore-based Manus to Meta
Parties involved were told to “cancel the acquisition transaction”, said China’s top economic planning agency.
Africa: Practicing Today for Tomorrow's Emergencies - WHO Convenes Countries and Partners to Simulate Response to Major Disease Outbreak
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) wrapped up Exercise Polaris II, a 2-day high-level simulation exercise, based around an outbreak of a fictional new bacterium spreading across the world. Bringing together 26 countries and territories, 600 health emergency experts and
PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC will be released this summer
PowerWash Simulator 2's new Star Wars DLC sends you on jobs tied to the original trilogy on Tatooine, Hoth, and a Star Destroyer