Council of Europe to send mission to Turkey amid ‘democratic backsliding’
The Council of Europe's Congress held an urgent debate after Erdogan arrested his main opposition leader, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu
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Trump-backed conservative news channel’s share price soars over 2,200%
Newsmax has seen increased popularity during US president Donald Trump’s second term, with the election of other right-wing politicians also boosting its success.
Aria Aber’s Good Girl tackles identity, culture and grief
Book Club: 'Good Girl' follows a young Afghan girl in a Berlin nightclub, grappling with her sense of self-identity while burdened with life's pain and grief
France’s Crédit Agricole gains ECB nod to raise stake in Banco BPM
The green light comes as Italian bank UniCredit prepares to launch a buyout offer for Banco BPM, which could be complicated by CA’s stake.
Global shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs
Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as investors waited to see what US President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs.
Man rescued from Myanmar hotel rubble five days after earthquake
Five days after the devastating earthquake killed over 2,700 people in Myanmar, a rescue team pulled a survivor from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Naypyidaw.
Columbia protester Khalil's case to remain in New Jersey
The ruling means Khalil's case will be heard by the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals, whose judges are equally appointed by Democrat and Republican presidents.
The MSI Modern 15 F13M: the modern laptop for modern life
With powerful Intel® Core™ processors and a thin and light design, the MSI Modern 15 F13M is a PC for everyone to enjoy
World's largest wildlife crossing reaches critical milestone
Monday was momentous for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing although it still looked like a bridge to nowhere from the 101 Freeway, where more than 300,000 vehicles stream endlessly every day.
Gaza 'most dangerous place' in the world for aid workers: Lammy
On the anniversary of the killing of seven aid workers by Israel Gaza, David Lammy said he was pressing Israel to conclude an investigation
Lowering levels of bad cholesterol could cut your risk of dementia by 26%, new study claims
Experts said more studies are needed to test whether higher levels of bad cholesterol actually cause dementia, or if it is only a risk factor.
Kanye West Eviscerates J. Cole In Social Media Rant: 'I Hate [His] Music So Much'
Kanye West has returned to social media and continued attacking J. Cole, claiming that he 'hates' the 'False Idols' rapper's music.
'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for investigation into presidential assassination
After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film called for a renewed investigation into the president's murder.
Study uncovers mercury treatment in 19th-century French child suffering from rickets and scurvy
A recent study, published in the International Journal of Paleopathology, examined the skeletal remains of a child who lived in mid-19th-century France. The study revealed that the child had suffered from rickets and scurvy and was likely treated using mercury before his death
Cost to build multifamily housing in California more than twice as high as in Texas, report finds
Building multifamily housing in California is more than twice as expensive as it is in Texas, with much of the difference driven by state and local policies that contribute to long permitting and construction timelines, and higher local development fees, according to a new RAND
Intel promises its next-gen Pather Lake laptop CPU will have the 'efficiency of Lunar Lake and the performance of Arrow Lake' and is on track for 2026
Production later this year and availability in 2026 makes Panther Lake about a year late.
With Hasbara failing, Israel placed Hossam Shabat on a kill list
Losing the PR war, Israel is lashing out and killing Gazan journalists en masse. But for every Hossam Shabat Israel kills, another rises, writes Alex Foley.
Tilda Swinton Works With Pedro Almodóvar, Luca Guadagnino Set for Exhibition at Amsterdam’s Eye Filmmuseum
“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.
Morning Report — Trump unpacks tariffs; voters speak in two states
In today’s issue: It’s the moment of truth for President Trump’s long-teased global trade agenda. He’ll describe new U.S. tariffs and international products to be targeted as levies take effect immediately. And with each trade crackdown, his supporters say the president will
Africa: UN Staff Put On Alert - As U.S. Visa Holders Face Threats and Deportation
[IPS] United Nations -- The Trump administration's ground-rules are dangerously clear--and devastating.
Thai search dogs go from sniffing to soothing at collapsed tower site
BANGKOK - Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower crumbled in last week's earthquake.
OpenAI finalises deal for $40 billion in investments, raising company value up to $300 billion, but there's a catch to receive it all
OpenAI is being pushed to go for-profit.
This AI successfully applied to become an art student at a university in Vienna
The arts university in Vienna says the AI will attend classes, receive critiques, and get grades alongside human students.
Africa: Flying Against Hunger - WFP's UNHAS Delivers in Emergencies
[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
Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv injure eight, including three children
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.
Liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election despite Elon Musk's giveaways to voters
Susan Crawford's statewide victory could have implications for national politics, with Wisconsin's top court expected to rule on congressional district boundaries.
Myanmar junta chief to join regional summit in person, Thailand says
The trip will be a rare visit by Mr Min Aung Hlaing to a South-east Asian country since the 2021 coup.
Nationwide power outage hits Syria after plant malfunction
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.
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 2, 2025
[allAfrica] Justice Demanded for 16 Nigerian Travellers Killed by Vigilantes
What is the 'Qatargate' scandal roiling Israel?
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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Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash
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
Senate Republicans set to bypass parliamentarian on Trump tax cuts
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
Four key takeaways as Trump’s sweeping HHS layoffs begin
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
5 questions about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
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