WASHINGTON, May 5 - China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters, warning that Washington was prepared to increase travel restrictions on the country if Beijing didn't reverse
The European Commission admits the EU needs “clear” law making. This is why it says it has presented its plan to modernize EU lawmaking. The aim is to “ensure that laws are clearer, simpler, more efficiently enforced, based on solid evidence and better aligned with the needs of
[African Arguments] In Femi Kayode's thriller Lightseekers (2021) the protagonist Philip Taiwo investigates the brutal murder of three students in the fictional university town of Okriki in the Niger Delta. Woven into the plot are aspects that shape the everyday life of many
[African Arguments] The coordinated attacks that shook Mali on 25-27 April 2026 are not an anomaly. They are the culmination of a long, deteriorating security trajectory--one that has steadily eroded state authority, exposed strategic miscalculations, and now threatens to
[UN News] An outbreak of deadly hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has triggered an international public health response.
[RFI] French senators are preparing to debate a law that will allow the remains of six Kali'na indigenous people brought to Paris to feature in a human zoo to be sent back to French Guiana, after more than 130 years in the vaults of a museum in Paris.
“The Odyssey” director Christopher Nolan joined Stephen Colbert on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show.” During his interview, he discussed working with Tom Holland and watching Anne Hathaway in “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. He also likened Homer, the original author of “The
Researchers have found that an AI model outperformed human doctors on most medical reasoning tasks, from diagnoses to patient management advice.
[The Conversation Africa] Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Christopher Nolan's epic film releases in theaters on July 17.
Small roadside fuel kiosks have also been overwhelmed by surging demand.
Authorities are still investigating the reasons of the explosion, with negligence being suspected as a likely cause. Officials warned that the death toll is likely to climb as search and rescue operations continue.
I have had the rare privilege of conducting on-the-ground equity research in both Korea and Taiwan at different stages of my career. They are often spoken in the same breath, partly because of their regional proximity and parallel growth trajectories, and partly also because of
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
Europe's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts' estimates.
His BJP party expanded its support base beyond its traditional strongholds in the north and west.
Universal has released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” The latest glimpse into the world of Homer’s Greek epic shows Matt Damon’s Odysseus doing battle with the Cyclops, as Robert Pattinson’s villainous Antinous tries to take the throne of Ithaca. The
An explosion and fire broke out on the HMM Namu on Monday.
The iconic merchandiser is widely credited with helping revolutionise the fashion industry in the US. The company she co-founded with her husband did not disclose the cause of Fisher’s death.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a speedy and thorough investigation to determine the cause of the blast.
In the past, scientists thought that prehistoric peoples only traveled briefly through high-altitude mountain areas, rather than staying to take advantage of their resources. But new evidence suggests that, starting about 5,500 years ago, a prehistoric community repeatedly
Areas under watch include eastern Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan.
The Panama-flagged cargo ship was empty and at anchor when the explosion and fire occurred.
Two people have been confirmed dead while two others remain hospitalised and in critical condition after a man rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people in a busy shopping district in the eastern city of Leipzig.
Taraji P. Henson joined Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala, since it is sponsored by honorary co-chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Lynch posted a video on Instagram Saturday in which she warned A-listers not to wear their “ICE
The Chinese autonomous driving firm is upgrading its AI systems and cutting vehicle costs as it pushes towards wider deployment.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) may have skipped the Met Gala, but he still highlighted six fashion industry workers on Monday. “The fashion industry is made possible by the thousands of workers behind the scenes — seamstresses, tailors, retail workers, delivery
Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions
Known for his Hari Raya songs and roles in various Malaysian films, the actor-singer died in his sleep at his home.
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
On a sunny afternoon, Shina Shabso was busy making traditional cheese pastries for a wedding on Israel's border with Lebanon, the celebration in the Circassian village of Rehaniya a much-needed break from weeks of war. Known as "halyuj", the fried semi-circular pastries are a
The Education Department on Monday opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College, a private all-women’s school, for admitting transgender women. In a release, the Education Department wrote that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is opening an investigation into the
Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers and medical personnel were deployed to the scene.
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.
This is the first-ever electoral victory in West Bengal for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
Strong El Nino conditions could spike energy demand, sap hydropower and damage crops.
The musician now known as Ye is expected to testify
On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona's Coconino National Forest. Human analysts verified it wasn't a cloud or dust, then alerted the state's forest service and largest electric utility.
The warnings come with Asia buckling under the strain of an energy supply crunch and fears over shortages of fertiliser and other industrial and agricultural components which pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
“It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This” duo Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf, who made waves by vowing to never release their word-of-mouth hit horror film onto streaming, VOD or physical media, are back with their newest indie feature. The duo is releasing the trailer for their
President Trump on Monday denied that he called ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl to check in on him the morning after the shooting in the vicinity of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. In a video he posted to the social platform X on April 26, Karl said
Taiwan blamed Chinese pressure for nixing earlier plans to visit Estawini.
TAIPEI, May 5 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will speak at the airport later on Tuesday on his return from Eswatini, his office said, having made a surprise trip there after his government blamed Chinese pressure for nixing earlier plans.
Why do so many people lose control over their internet use? While age limits for social media are being debated, many adults also spend hours online every day. For some, this becomes a burden, affecting mental health, daily life and relationships. A new study led by Professor
The small but joyful action drew dozens of concerned, costumed citizens in a show of defiance against the Amazon billionaire.
May 4 (Reuters) - The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been damaged by a drone. The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest with six reactors, was