Cameroon 'military contractors' killed in Russia-Ukraine war - BBC confirms leaked memo
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
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Mubi Strikes Multi-Year Co-Financing Pact With Investment Fund Manager IPR.VC to Bankroll European Auteur Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Mubi has struck a multi-year co-financing pact with Helsinki-based investment fund manager IPR.VC to bankroll a slate of prestige European auteur-driven films. Their partnership is kicking off with Pawel Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” and Felix Van Groeningen’s “Let Love In,” both
Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says
ANKARA, April 8 (Reuters) - Turkey’s intelligence agency played a key role in diplomatic efforts leading to a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Turkish media reported on Wednesday, citing security sources. Washington agreed late on Tuesday to the truce,
Macron welcomes home two French nationals freed after years in Iran jail
By Dominique Vidalon PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three and a half years in detention in Iran, calling their return "the end of a terrible ordeal." Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72,
Hegseth claims decisive US military victory over Iran
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the United States has had a decisive military victory over Iran and that Tehran's missile program has been functionally destroyed. Hegseth and General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Explainer-What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire
April 8 (Reuters) - The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached with Pakistani mediation, and U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold talks on Friday to discuss a long-term settlement. While Tehran and Washington have agreed to talks,
Heat from traffic is contributing to rises in city temperatures, study finds
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new way to measure how traffic contributes to rising urban temperatures, revealing that everyday vehicle use can play a measurable role in making cities warmer. The researchers created a new physics-based module that
Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal
The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.
Syrian accused of wartime torture for al-Assad denies charges in Netherlands court
The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.
A volcanic medley near Mammoth Lakes
Take a tour through volcanic history on the edge of the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, California. Between the tall granite peaks to the west and the Basin and Range province to the east, overlapping volcanic complexes imprint the landscape with a collection of craters,
Man fined $400 for entering hippo Moo Deng’s pen: Thai zoo
Footage of the incident shows a man inside the enclosure and recording Moo Deng with a tablet.
Daniel Sackheim Traverses Los Angeles’ Noir Side in ‘The City Unseen’
The forthcoming book from Hat & Beard Press leans into the dualities of Los Angeles. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Daniel Sackheim Traverses Los
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
Resident Advisor: there are signs that Boards of Canada...
Resident Advisor: there are signs that Boards of Canada might release some new music soon . Please let this be true, we need this!
European earnings preview: Who wins and who loses from the Iran war?
Eurozone growth has been cut, inflation is surging and the Middle East conflict has shattered the consensus growth story for European corporates. From Paris to Munich, earnings season begins next week.
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
DUBAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official, involved in the talks, told Reuters on Wednesday. "If an
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China
Islamabad has accused Afghanistan of harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks.
Trump: Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US
President Trump in a new interview praised the two-week ceasefire deal reached with Iran as a "total and complete victory" for the U.S. Trump told Agence France-Press (AFP) that there is "no question" that it is a U.S. victory. He also said in the brief interview that he
Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special Guitar Headed to Auction
The Hagstrom Viking II cherry red electric guitar that Presley played during one of the most important performances of his career is expected to sell for somewhere between $1 and $2 million
China’s retaliation against Panama has backfires across Latin America
Disregard for sovereignty, blackmail and a complete lack of project oversight have become Beijing’s trademark.
You Can Now Play Crimson Desert As A Female Character Via The Magic Of Mods
Pearl Abyss's epic RPG has very few customization options, so modders are fixing that
Anthropic's new Claude Mythos AI model has apparently found thousands of vulnerabilities in 'every major operating system and every major web browser, along with a range of other important pieces of software'
It managed to find a vulnerability in OpenBSD that had lain hidden for 27 years.
Kanye West Claims Nobody Can Beat Him In A Verzuz Battle
Kanye West has weighed in on the age-old debate over who (if anybody) could beat him in a Verzuz battle — and his answer is the most Kanye answer ever. The Chicago rap icon made a surprise appearance at Deon Cole’s comedy show at Hollywood Improv on Tuesday (April 7), where he
Cabin calling: Should in-flight phone calls be allowed?
British Airways follows major carriers by partnering with Starlink to keep passengers connected in the air, including allowing voice and video calls. But the move is far from straightforward, with worries over cabin noise and ongoing US restrictions on in-flight calls.
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
BUDAPEST, April 8 - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that Ukraine's president had made \"scandalous\" comments about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he echoed Budapest's accusations that Kyiv was using energy supplies to try to influence elections there.
Trump: There will be no enrichment of uranium in Iran
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran will not enrich uranium, and that the U.S. will work with the country to dig up B-2 bombers as part of the latest agreement reached between the two countries. “The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has
Raptor Lake chips 'not going anywhere' as Intel commits to making older CPUs 'abundantly available' and keeping DDR4 support alive
That includes motherboards with both DDR4 and DDR5 support.
A war Trump couldn’t win and a peace he can’t afford to lose
President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Pakistani proposal for a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran brings a sigh of relief to the international community. Just hours before, many had been alarmed by Trump’s threats to bomb Iran back to “the stone age” and destroy its
Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit
These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller.
