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Trump endorsed the battleground House Republican for reelection. Lawler doesn’t think it warns him off a bid for governor.
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A time-travelling tour of Sagunto: heritage day trips from Valencia
Travel back in time on heritage day trips from Valencia. Explore the fortified coastal city of Sagunto, where Spain’s rich history and culinary traditions take centre stage.
Gianfranco Rosi’s Naples-Set ‘Below the Clouds’ Boarded by Match Factory as First-Look Image Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
The Match Factory has boarded “Below the Clouds,” the hotly anticipated new documentary directed by Gianfranco Rosi whose “Fire at Sea” won the 2016 Berlin Golden Bear while his “Sacro GRA” scooped the 2013 Venice Golden Lion. “Below the Clouds” (see first-look image above)
Has Ukraine finally convinced Washington to stand by Kyiv's side?
As Putin holds Russia’s Victory Day parade, Kyiv and Washington seem to have found common ground amid the first official agreement between the two countries. Would this be enough for Zelenskyy to finally show Trump that Kyiv does want Russia’s war to end?
Will India treat Kashmir like Israel has Gaza?
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people. India was retaliating for a terror attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22, which killed 26 civilians, most of
Trump’s tax cuts are set to shrink after GOP flinches at deep spending cuts
On the chopping block could be a litany of Trump demands, including a permanent extension of the tax cuts passed during his first term.
Generalist pests cause more damage, specialists kill more trees: Classifying pests by tree damage and mortality
A study in the journal Forests highlights the critical need for understanding and managing nonnative forest specialist and generalist pests.
Study of Turkish gold mine landslide highlights need for future monitoring
A new analysis of a fatal landslide that occurred on 13 February 2024 at the Çöpler Gold Mine in Turkey reveals that the site of the landslide had been slowly moving for at least four years prior to the failure.
Watch Rilo Kiley Revisit Fan Favorite ‘Silver Lining’ on ‘Kimmel’
The indie rock band, who split 2011, announced their reunion earlier this year
Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis
Hundreds gathered in Prague’s Nusle district on Thursday to commemorate VE Day with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague Uprising, featuring period uniforms, authentic weapons, and WWII military vehicles.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will no longer track the cost of climate change-fueled weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more. It is the latest example of changes to the agency and the Trump administration limiting federal
Eivind Landsvik’s ‘Low Expectations,’ Starring Singer Marie Ulven aka Girl in Red, Boarded by Salaud Morisset (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris- and Berlin-based sales outfit Salaud Morisset has boarded worldwide rights to “Low Expectations,” the first feature by Eivind Landsvik, starring Marie Ulven, better known as the singer and composer Girl in Red. “Low Expectations” tells the story of Maja, a 29-year-old
Fog of war thickens as India and Pakistan trade blame and accusations
Each country has accused the other of fresh attacks, while a stream of misinformation on social media has deepened public unease on either side of the border.
Sanctions, sabotage and a solar flare: False theories about cause of Iberian blackout still swarm
With no official confirmation yet as to the cause of the unprecedented blackout, Euroverify fact-checks some of the unfounded theories that continue to run rampant online.
Shakira Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Hips Don’t Lie’: ‘It Changed My Story’
The Colombian singer discussed the making of the hit single on The Tonight Show
Africa: Tyla, Burna Boy, and More Nominated for 'BET Awards' 2025
[BET Africa] Today, BET officially unveiled the highly anticipated nominees for the ''BET Awards'' 2025, spotlighting a diverse slate of artists from around the globe. Leading the charge from Africa are powerhouse talents Tyla, Uncle Waffles, Maglera Doe Boy, Dlala Thukzin,
European and British soils seriously degraded by intensive farming
Experts found 60% of the EU’s agricultural soils had been degraded, with about 40% similarly damaged in the UK More than 60% of the EU’s agricultural soils are degraded due to intensive agriculture, with similar damage to about 40% of British soils, a report has found. Experts
N.O.R.E. Claims A Restaurant Employee Tried To Have Him Killed
N.O.R.E. is recounting a harrowing ordeal where police were unnecessarily called on him during a recent dining experience in Miami.
Cancer before age 50 is increasing. These are the types rising among younger people
While cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger people, death rates are not rising for most cancers, the study found.
Chinese exports, aided by tariff dodging, defy Trump’s trade pressure
China’s strong export growth in April, despite sky-high U.S. tariffs, will give Beijing a boost as its officials head to trade talks this weekend.
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday.
Kid Cudi Opens ‘New Era’ With Reflective Single ‘Neverland’
The musician will debut a short film connected to the song at the Tribeca Film Festival in June
Accidents at work down 5% in 2022 from 2017
In 2022, 2.97 million non-fatal work accidents resulted in workers being absent from work for 4 days or more in the EU, while 3,286 work-related accidents were fatal. Compared with 2017, there were 4.6% less accidents (-143 031). Manufacturing recorded the highest number of
Avril Lavigne Taps Simple Plan for Raucous Single ‘Young & Dumb’
The collaboration is "a tribute to the past, but also a celebration of the present" for the musicians
Funniest internet reactions to first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV
From deep dish pizza to 'The Bear', with also mentions of Trump's tariffs, the internet wasted no time in welcoming the new pope with a solid dose of tomfoolery.
Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy
Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.
Live updates: Pope Leo XIV begins first full day as leader of the Catholic Church
Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Halsey, Evanescence’s Amy Lee Join Forces for ‘Hand That Feeds’
The collaborative song was written and recorded for John Wick spin-off film Ballerina
As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again
Meanwhile, officials from both countries are due to begin trade talks in Geneva on May 10.
Cam’ron Is On The Hunt For The Cousin Kanye West Allegedly Molested
Cam'ron is on the hunt for the cousin Kanye West admitted to molesting when they were younger, with the hopes that he can interview him for his YouTube channel.
EU exported 29.8 billion worth of alcoholic beverages
In 2024, the EU exported €29.8 billion worth of alcoholic beverages, indicating a 10.9% increase since 2019 (€26.9 billion). Exports were dominated by wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines, representing 56.2% (€16.8 billion) of all alcoholic beverages. Spirits and
Taiwanese victim of Myanmar scam compound recalls harrowing experience
There are about 300 Taiwanese still trapped in scam compounds abroad, according to Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Wirecard fugitive discussed weapons, diamonds with Russian spy ring leader
LONDON - Wirecard fugitive Jan Marsalek and the leader of a British-based Russian spy ring discussed sourcing drones for Russia's war in Ukraine, trading blood diamonds and providing mercenaries in Africa, according to messages shown to a London court.
A software engineer taught AI to hunt bugs by interfacing an LLM with debugging tools and has released the open source code: 'It's like going from hunting with a stone spear to using a guided missile'
This LLM "might change crash dump analysis forever."
China's Xi stands with Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade
Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.
‘Marcella’ Review: A Straightforward Comfort-Food Valentine to an Italian Culinary Queen
If you can read, you can cook, and anyone who doubts that old maxim has Marcella Hazan as a compelling example to explain away. The woman regarded around the world (but most ardently in her adopted home of America) as the foremost authority on Italian cooking was no such thing
Malaysian footballer acid attack: ‘No further action’ from public prosecutor but police will continue probe
National footballer and winger for Selangor FC Faisal Halim suffered fourth-degree burns from an acid attack on May 5 last year and had to undergo four surgeries.
Africa: Africa Needs 10-Fold Increase in Development Financing to Make Impact - AfDB Presidential Candidate Sidi Tah
[Premium Times] In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES' Bamidele Ololade, Mr Tah discusses his plan for the African Development Bank and how he intends to lead development financing on the continent.
Africa: Somali President Meets UK FCDO Africa Chief to Deepen Security, Political Cooperation
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 9 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday received Ms. Harriet Mathews, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Director General for Africa and the Americas, in Mogadishu for a high-level meeting aimed at
Inside China's decision to come to the table on Trump tariffs
BEIJING - Since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China last month, Beijing has responded in kind. On state and social media, it posted images of Mao Zedong, lambasted \"imperialists,\" and sent a message: capitulation to bullies is dangerous, and it wouldn't
Night Shift Studios’ Pranav Mohanlal Indian Horror Film Title Revealed as ‘Dies Irae’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Rising Indian cinema star Pranav Mohanlal’s upcoming horror-thriller film has unveiled a title. India’s Night Shift Studios has revealed “Dies Irae” (meaning: The Day of Wrath) as the title of its second feature film. The Malayalam-language horror-thriller stars Pranav Mohanlal
EU road fatalities decreased by 1.3% in 2023
In 2023, road traffic accidents claimed the lives of 20,380 people in the EU, a 1.3% decrease compared with 2022 (20,652 fatalities). In 2020, the number of fatalities had dropped sharply to 18,830 fatalities, which was attributed to COVID-19 mobility restrictions affecting