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Africa: Djiboutian Troops Arrive in Beledweyne to Reinforce Anti-Al-Shabaab Efforts Under New AU Mission
[Radio Dalsan] A fresh contingent of Djiboutian soldiers touched down in Beledweyne on Tuesday, marking the latest phase of troop deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which officially succeeded ATMIS earlier this year.
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala sentenced to 15 years in jail
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his ex-wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for aggravated money laundering related to illicit funds used during the 2011 campaign. In both cases, their pretrial detention counts as time served. The couple
‘Snow White’ Banned in Lebanon Due to Gal Gadot Being on Country’s ‘Israel Boycott List’
Disney’s live-action “Snow White” has been banned from playing in movie theaters in Lebanon due to the presence in the film of Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who plays the role of the the Evil Queen. The ban was ordered by Lebanon’s Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar who, according
A Forgotten 16th-Century Manuscript Reveals the First Designs for Modern Rockets
The Austrian military engineer Conrad Haas was a man ahead of his time — indeed, about 400 years ahead, considering that he was working on rockets aimed for outer space back in the mid-sixteenth century. Needless to say, he never actually managed to launch anything into the
Europe pins trade hopes on Italy’s Meloni, its Trump whisperer
The Italian prime minister’s visit to Washington is high-stakes, risking her political capital in Europe and at home on a meeting with possible negative outcomes.
Your cells can 'hear': Uncovering the relationship between life and sound
There's a sensation that you experience—near a plane taking off or a speaker bank at a concert—from a sound so total that you feel it in your very being. When this happens, not only do your brain and ears perceive it, but your cells may also.
What Meta stands to lose if the FTC wins
In a blockbuster antitrust trial that’s just getting underway, the Federal Trade Commission is making its case that Meta ( META ) abused its social-networking dominance as part of a “ buy or bury ” strategy to squash emerging threats. Read more...
The 10 best big cities in America for weddings that won't break the bank
It’s no secret that getting married isn’t cheap — the average U.S. wedding costs $35,000. But not having tens of thousands of dollars to drop on a day shouldn’t prevent you from celebrating your nuptials. Read more...
EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit
The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.
Records released into deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths
Rat nests and dead rodents were discovered on Gene Hackman's property, after the actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus. It is thought she died more than a week before her husband.
How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump's tariffs?
In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets will be subject to a 10% tariffs like most products imported into the US.
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy
In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on Sunday.
Earthquake strikes under Indian Ocean far off Australian coast, but no tsunami warning issued
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck far off southwest Australia on Wednesday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Watch Alan Cumming, Stephen Colbert Take Aim at the Rise of Billionaires
The pair joined forces for a parody music video “Billionaires Are Actually Good” on The Late Show
Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo
An unusual convoy neared Argentina's lush border with Brazil on Tuesday, after snaking through traffic-snarled roads for hours. Inside the specialized iron crate strapped to a truck and flanked by vans full of caretakers and veterinarians was Pupy, a female African elephant.
Conservation meets technology: Can 3D-printed animal parts save endangered wildlife?
Some argue that such replicas may end up supporting the demand for real animal parts.
Japan crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace
TOKYO - Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace this year, reaching that level already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled an unprecedented tourism boom.
China's Xi calls for UN, multilateral systems to be upheld on Southeast Asia trip
KUALA LUMPUR - China's President Xi Jinping called for support for the international system centred around the United Nations, trade and the rule of law as he continued on a Southeast Asian tour amid a sharp deterioration in China-U.S. relations.
Africa: Climate Change Costing Africa $15bn Annually - AfDB President
[Daily Trust] President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina has disclosed that the African continent loses between $7-15 billion a year due to climate change, adding that if the current trend continues, it will rise to $50 billion by 2050.
US senators visit Taiwan, will discuss trade amid tariff talks
TAIPEI - Three U.S. senators are visiting Taiwan this week and will have talks with senior Taiwanese leaders to discuss issues including trade, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said on Wednesday, as Taipei pushes ahead with tariff talks with Washington.
Watch: Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House
The former US president says his successor has "done so much damage and so much destruction" in his first days in office.
ASML misses order expectations as CEO warns of economic uncertainty
ASML reported net bookings that significantly missed analysts’ expectations in the first quarter, although it maintained its guidance for 2025. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted uncertainties around the macro environment and downside risks to the company’s performance this year.
What are milky seas? 400 years of sailors’ stories are shedding light on ocean bioluminescence
Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries.
India's Gandhis charged in money laundering case amid opposition outcry
India's financial crimes agency has accused the Gandhis of illegally acquiring properties of a newspaper.
Kodak Black Pays Rent For 200 Residents In Florida Housing Project
Kodak Black has quietly covered the rent for more than 200 residents living in the Golden Acres housing project community in Florida.
China tries to stoke domestic demand as tariffs hit. It won’t be easy.
A surge in exports before U.S. tariffs kicked in helped China’s economy grow at the start of the year — but a slowdown is expected as the trade war takes hold.
Why Most Ancient Civilizations Had No Word for the Color Blue
In an old Zen story, two monks argue over whether a flag is waving or whether it’s the wind that waves. Their teacher strikes them both dumb, saying, “It is your mind that moves.” The centuries-old koan illustrates a point Zen masters — and later philosophers, psychologists,
Australia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says
Consecutive and severe bleaching is ‘fundamentally changing’ nature of reef, the International Coral Reef Society says Get our afternoon election email , free app or daily news podcast The Great Barrier Reef was hit by a sixth widespread coral bleaching event since 2016 this
Anthropic's AI chatbot Claude says it can help get work done faster by integrating Google Workspace
The company's announcements on Tuesday come as Anthropic ramps up its interest in Europe.
Aimee Lou Wood Says Sarah Sherman Sent Her Flowers After ‘Mean’ Spoof on ‘SNL’
The late-night sketch show aired a parody of The White Lotus featuring the actress' character Chelsea
China appoints new trade envoy in face of tariff turmoil
The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington.
‘Shoa,’ ‘Downfall,’ and the First Cannes Winner Set for Beijing Fest’s “Film and Peace” Program
'The Zone of Interest' and 'The Thin Red Line' are also among the movies exploring "the tragedy of war" that will screen at the 15th edition of the Chinese film festival.
Revised timeline for the EES and ETIAS
On 5 March, EU home affairs ministers endorsed a revised timeline for the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). After the EES becomes operational first in October 2025, ETIAS is expected to follow in
Are US and China really in a Thucydides Trap?
The so-called Thucydides Trap has become a staple of foreign policy commentary over the past decade or so, regularly invoked to frame the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. Coined by political scientist Graham Allison — first in a 2012 Financial Times
'Home Alone 2' director speaks on the curse of the Trump cameo and his deportation fears
Director Chris Columbus has said that Trump’s seven-second appearance in the movie has “become this curse" and that if he cuts it, he’ll "probably be sent out of the country."
Japan set to kick off tariff talks in Washington
WASHINGTON/TOKYO - Japan is set to begin face-to-face tariff negotiations with the United States on Wednesday, one of the first countries to test Washington's willingness to relent on sweeping duties that have roiled financial markets and stoked recession fears.
Japan set to kick off face-to-face tariff talks in Washington
Tokyo feels it is giving a whole lot of carrots and getting very little in return, says one analyst.
Wink Martindale, Host of ‘Tic-Tac-Dough’ and ‘Gambit,’ Dead at 91
The veteran radio and TV personality was best known for helming more than 20 game shows throughout his career
Africa: Food Insecurity an Unprecedented Crisis Worldwide
[IPS] Baltimore, Maryland -- Last year, 343 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). That's 10 percent higher than in 2023.
Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats
The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.
Gaza hospital chief held in 'inhumane' conditions by Israel: lawyer
The director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital who was detained by Israeli forces in December is being held in "inhumane" conditions by Israel and subjected to "physical and psychological intimidation", his lawyer told AFP. Hussam Abu Safiya, a 52-year-old paediatrician, rose to
Drake Producer Gordo Accuses Mustard Of Switching Up On Him
Drake's frequent collaborator Gordo appears to have rubbed Mustard the wrong way, as the producer reportedly unfollowed him on social media recently.
South Korea police raid presidential office and security compound
Police seized encrypted phone servers and raided the office of ex-president's security detail.
Commission announces multiannual programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience worth up to €1.6 billion
At the occasion of the first ever High-Level Political Dialogue between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority, the Commission is proposing a multiannual Comprehensive Support Programme worth up to €1.6 billion, to foster Palestinian recovery and resilience. With this