[The Conversation Africa] Who counts as an intellectual? In many traditions, the figure of the intellectual is tied to the search for truth, social critique and public engagement. From the Dreyfus Affair (a political scandal in 1894 in France that mobilised writers and thinkers
The Chinese electric vehicle maker has received more than 7,000 orders for its flying cars, the majority of which are in China.
Rights groups called the ruling a major step backward that further perpetuates impunity.
It also expects to start large-scale production of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Thailand is seeking to shift its tourism strategy towards higher-quality and longer-stay visitors.
In Japan, teenagers spent nearly 70 minutes a day on social media on weekdays, almost double the overall national average.
There is a certain grim symmetry to watching Washington, in the spring of 2026, once again flailing about in the Persian Gulf — blockading Iranian ports, rattling sabers over a strait it cannot fully control and dispatching delegations to Islamabad in search of a diplomatic
Diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States appear to stall, with Tehran rejecting the premise of talks until Washington lifts its naval blockade of its ports. The international community has urged all parties to de-escalate and engage with diplomatic efforts to bring
Commons committee heard from residents of Yorkshire town with the highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in UK On 15 January, members of the House of Commons environmental audit committee (EAC) visited Bentham, the North Yorkshire town that has the highest levels of Pfas
Damning testimony from the crew of one tuna-fishing vessel has lifted the lid on the treatment of workers in the fleets supplying fish to the UK and EU Abdul was the first to fall sick, in February 2025, four months into his first ever stint on a longline tuna fishing vessel in
The former CBS Evening News anchor called her former network's $16 million settlement with Trump "deplorable"
Beijing showed little support for Tehran's defence besides criticising the attacks.
Three Republican senators broke with the rest of the Senate GOP conference Wednesday night to vote in support of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) to address insurance companies delaying or denying necessary medical care. Vulnerable Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine)
The state’s Malay ruler stressed that their absence would not affect the legality of the state assembly sitting.
Lena Dunham recently told SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy” that she has an idea for a “Girls” movie. She also shared that she made a group chat with the original cast, in which they’ve discussed reuniting when the hit HBO drama is “appropriately missed.” “I would love to do it, and I
Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated an amendment sponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) to create a reserve fund to lower grocery costs and reverse an estimated $187 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enacted by last year’s One Big Beautiful
New York City Council member Chi Ossé (D) was arrested on Wednesday during a protest to stop a city resident from being evicted from her home. Ossé was later released, telling reporters outside the New York City Police Department's 79th Precinct that three men "manhandled" him,
A fresh wig is crafted for each kabuki performance and customised for each actor.
Trump's pause may ease immediate pressure, but deep divisions within Iran's leadership – and its belief it can outlast U.S. pressure – could still derail any diplomatic progress
SEOUL, April 23 - South Korea's air force apologised on Thursday for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two fighter jets, a day after auditors said pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight and held them responsible for the accident.
Asian stocks fell and oil prices rose Thursday as the United States and Iran appeared no closer to holding fresh peace talks and Tehran continued to refuse to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Hopes that the two would meet for a second round of negotiations in Pakistan have
Audiences going to the musical “Beaches” are likely to know what to expect: the story of a decades-long, female friendship with plenty of schmaltz, some sass, and a mega-hit song, “Wind Beneath My Wings.” The musical, which began its development a dozen years ago — and most
Asian countries have been especially affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted against an amendment sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to create a point of order against any future budget reconciliation bill that doesn’t lower out-of-pocket health care costs for Americans. Schumer offered a
The incident involves a video believed to be recorded for online content.
The environment agency had failed to comply with administrative sanctions imposed since late 2024.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) on Wednesday said she had a "positive discussion" with President Trump at the White House about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance for areas of the city still recovering from last year's devastating Palisades and Eaton
The local weather observatory had warned of dry air and strong winds in Otsuchi.
At least three Iranian-flagged tankers have been redirected from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said.
Wizards of the Coast debuted the first two episodes of its new actual-play series, “Dungeon Masters,” Wednesday on YouTube, adding an officially licensed offering to the growing lineup of “Dungeons & Dragons”-inspired gameplay shows on the market. Run by “DesiQuest” and
April 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine could face increased risks in securing U.S. anti-missile defences if the war in Iran goes on for an extended period of time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. Zelenskiy, interviewed by CNN, said Ukraine received limited
It is the first time in seven years a minister had visited the island, which is also claimed by China.
The 850m bridge will connect to Russia’s highway system.
The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes would save the equivalent of approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel.
Leah Kateb’s fans include millions of “Love Island USA” viewers — and Tobey Maguire. During a panel at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by Deloitte, the reality TV star said that she met the actor, who told her he was a “really big fan.” “I was like, ‘This is
Since Warner Bros. Pictures debuted the teaser trailer for “Practical Magic 2” on Monday, the video has racked up nearly 11 million views from fans — and several calls from marketing teams looking to work some magic of their own. “We just dropped the trailer this week and we’re
Dungeon Masters' DM Jasmine Bhullar is making long rest harder for her players, but it's nothing compared to the house rules in Dark Dice.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “I Deserve All of This,” the ninth episode of “Survivor” Season 50. It’s safe to say that “Survivor” player Christian Hubicki won’t be watching “The Tonight Show” anytime soon. Christian, who first competed in Season 37,
Japan Airlines is also set to introduce fuel surcharges to domestic flights in 2027.
Jurors heard opening statements at a trial pitting Derulo against a guitarist-producer who claims he wrote the “critical pre-hook section” of the chart-topping song
After jailbreaking AI with adversarial poetry, researchers reveal what they call a "critical gap" in current AI safety practices.
Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice show that supplementing with specific polyunsaturated fatty acids—not just
He has been ordered to pay $76,000 in damages.
Season 5 of Invincible is likely to premiere in early 2027 and it will see the return of Dinosaurus and a conflict between Allen and Mark.
“Vanderpump Rules” and “Vanderpump Villa” star Stassi Schroeder is set to star in the new Hulu series “House of Stassi,” while Khloé Kardashian is behind the new reality series “The Girls.” Those were two of the announcements revealed Wednesday during Hulu’s “Get Real” event.
Russell Brand recently appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” and admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old when he was 30. While he made sure to note that the age of consent in the United Kingdom is 16, he admitted that sleeping with someone so much younger than him was
Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is heading to the O.C. Hulu was set to announce Wednesday that it has ordered the series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,” a spinoff series set to premiere sometime later this year. The O.C. edition reps the first
In 2023, Turnstile threw out the first pitch at an Orioles game. Now, the Baltimore hardcore crew has a whole night dedicated to them by their city's baseball team. The post Orioles Announce Turnstile Night appeared first on Stereogum .
