“In focusing attention on profoundly enriching creative relationships in my life, we share the narratives and atmospheres that inspire us,” says the Scottish star who recently announced a break from making movies.
[IPS] United Nations -- The Trump administration's ground-rules are dangerously clear--and devastating.
OpenAI is being pushed to go for-profit.
The arts university in Vienna says the AI will attend classes, receive critiques, and get grades alongside human students.
[WFP] The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service is saving lives in places like Madagascar, Haiti and the Central African Republic - even as a funding shortfall bites
Ukraine's second-largest city was struck by drones, causing injuries and fires, as a larger wave of over 1,800 drones targeted Ukrainian units and settlements across the country.
Susan Crawford's statewide victory could have implications for national politics, with Wisconsin's top court expected to rule on congressional district boundaries.
A nationwide power outage hit Syria on Tuesday, highlighting the country's major problems with energy output and the need for a stable power system.
[allAfrica] Justice Demanded for 16 Nigerian Travellers Killed by Vigilantes
Israel has been gripped by allegations linking aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to financing from Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders and helped broker the release of hostages from Gaza. Dubbed "Qatargate" by Israeli media, the reports that sparked the investigation
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Elon Musk’s focus on American-made products at Tesla could shield his company from the brunt of President Trump’s new tariffs on foreign vehicles and automobile parts. While foreign automakers and American consumers anticipate climbing car prices, the electric vehicle (EV)
The White House has declared the controversy around a Signal chat for a military strike that inadvertently included a journalist to be “closed,” but the episode has left some in President Trump’s orbit distrustful of national security adviser Mike Waltz. White House officials
Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. The order directs state and local officials to record on voter registration forms “the type of document that
President Trump is set to take the biggest gamble of his second term on Wednesday, when he will announce a fresh round of tariffs. Trump has dubbed Wednesday “Liberation Day,” suggesting that it will mark a watershed in what he sees as an effort to push back on trade
Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back technology companies' legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish line this session and gain the backing of President Trump. Sens. Dick Durbin
Republicans are set to make the audacious play of bypassing the Senate parliamentarian and moving forward with a budget resolution based on a scoring baseline set by Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that would allow them to argue extending President Trump’s 2017
Thousands of employees across the vast Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began receiving layoff notices as early as 5 a.m. on Tuesday. The purge comes on the heels of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. forcing out a top vaccine official late last week. Entire
Florida gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) is set to introduce legislation in the House proposing that NASA headquarters be moved from Washington, D.C. to Florida. The legislation’s co-sponsors include a bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers, including
President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on a host of nations Wednesday at a White House event. Trump has deemed April 2 “Liberation Day” because of the tariffs, and the White House ceremony is also being described as an event to “make America wealthy again.” But
Prosecutors originally considered charging the farm owner with manslaughter, but raised charges to murder with malice, arguing he was aware the actions he took could cause the death of a migrant worker gravely injured by machinery.
Moscow's growing military influence in the Sahel strained ties with Algeria, one of its last allies in North Africa.
15-month-long investigation sheds light on how the EU is spending money to protect the same birds that are being gunned down in Egypt.
The far right accuses the European Commission of sowing fear, after its presentation of the resilience kit which aims to provide self-sufficiency in case of crisis.
"Remember freedom of speech?" The Canadian-US dual citizen speculates he may be "barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor" after his European tour, after years of criticising Donald Trump.
Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro staunchly defended his country's claim to the Guayana Esequiba territory, asserting during his weekly broadcast show that the disputed area was an integral part of the nation inherited from Simón Bolívar and backed by over 90% of Venezuelans in a
The world has lost 5% of its ice volume over the past 20 years, with an annual melt of 273 billion tons, according to a recent study by the United Nations (UN) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Regions like Europe (39% loss), the Caucasus and Middle East (35%),
Two steel samples collected from the collapse site were found to be substandard.
Twenty-one people were killed in an explosion in a firecracker warehouse in Gujarat state.
Major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year.
Dr. Valeria Mazzola - It is hard to believe, but the Falkland Peatlands Project has officially marked its first year—and what a year it’s been! From day one, it’s been an incredibly dynamic and action-packed journey.
The attack on Hodeidah, which killed at least four, is the latest in a series of US assaults on the rebels in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Cairo has reportedly prepared a list of 52 local companies that will participate in Sudan's post-war reconstruction.
Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65 after battling throat cancer, became one of the biggest stars of the ’80s and ’90s with a diverse array of films, ranging from action thrillers to biopics and comedies. After scoring his first movie role in the 1984 action comedy
The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh.
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is launching a sustainability initiative by introducing the “NetZero Slot,” an exclusive transit quota for low-carbon emission vessels starting October 5, 2025, in a move to reduce the environmental impact of maritime trade.
Companies in Jordan gain 'women-friendly' recognition for the first time in an innovative new women-led scheme to tackle workplace discrimination & harassment
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Tuesday at the LAAD Defence & Security 2025 event in Rio de Janeiro that it had clinched a US$ 710 million deal to sell four C-390 Millennium military transport units to Sweden.
"We want to show Trump that we're not afraid. It will be a show of force from people who refuse to be afraid of the crackdown on free speech."
A senior MEP has admitted that “things have changed” under Donald Trump’s second term. The comments by Barry Andrews came on the eve of a much-awaited announcement by President Trump on sweeping new trade tariffs. President Trump is preparing to unveil sweeping tariffs today (2
Cardi B is growing her empire with a new partnership with the esteemed Revolve Group, launching a beauty line, fashion brand and more.
At an industrial bakery in war-ravaged Gaza City, a conveyor belt that once churned out thousands of pitta breads every day has come to a standstill. The Families Bakery is one of about two dozen supported by the World Food Programme (WFP) that have halted production in recent
The Watches and Wonders Salon, the leading gathering of the fine watchmaking industry, opened its doors in Geneva on Tuesday 1st April. A record number of 60 brands are taking part in the 2025 edition.
Ultra-tall high-rises against dark skies. A huge distance between the rich and the poor. Robber barons at the helm of large-scale industrial operations that turn man into machine. Machines that have become intelligent enough to displace man. These have all been standard
Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive microwave quantum computers.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon is having a meeting with House Democrats Wednesday over their concerns surrounding the layoffs at the Department of Education, which she and President Trump have been vocal about trying to eliminate entirely. Rep. Mark Takano (Calif.) and at