Radioactive pendant found on passenger at China airport, described as ‘talisman’ from friend
The pendant registered 168.6 microsieverts per hour, 1,686 times above normal background levels.
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Africa: Sudan Highlights Africa's Migration Priorities and Challenges At IOM Ministerial Meeting
[SNA] Geneva -- Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, in his capacity as Coordinator of the African Group on Migration Affairs, delivered the African Group's statement during the 116th session of the International
Ghana deports Israelis in retaliation for alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians
Ghana says its citizens were subjected to "humiliating treatment" in Israel, which has not commented.
Reddit begins testing verified profiles for public figures
The platform is manually verifying a small pool of trusted contributors, aiming to curb misinformation without disrupting the pseudonymous culture its known for.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will appear as Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games prequel
The Hunger Games stars who led Suzanne Collins' book series to movie success are making a return for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
‘Iron Chef,’ ‘Forensic Files’ Among FAST Channels in Radial-Telus Canada Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Radial Entertainment has secured a licensing agreement with Telus Communications to bring five fan-favorite FAST channels to the telecom giant’s streaming platforms in Canada. The deal makes Radial’s “Iron Chef,” “Forensic Files,” “Hot Ones,” “Unsolved Mysteries” and “Untold
Conference on Sudan at the European Parliament: Europe must work for peace.
Yesterday in Brussels, the European Parliament hosted the conference “Sudan in Crisis: From Humanitarian Response to Sustainable Peace”. The event brought together MEPs, analysts, academics, and journalists to discuss the ongoing war that erupted on 15 April 2023 and its
Trump plans to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force, Axios reports
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is planning to appoint an American two-star general to command the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two U.S. officials and two Israeli officials. Reuters could not immediately confirm
Top three essay writing websites that students prefer over AI
We've all noticed the news reports: one-third of college students in the US claim to utilize ChatGPT for writing assignments at least once a month. The percentage of US teenagers using this tool for their schoolwork increased twofold from 2023 to 2024. In general, generative AI
Africa: Power, Minerals, Sovereignty - the Rise of Us-Africa Partnerships
[New Times] In recent months, a quiet yet unmistakably strategic shift has been underway across Africa's mineral-rich heartlands. The United States, emerging from a decade of cautious engagement, is now decisively intensifying its diplomatic and economic foothold in Tanzania,
Africa: CoDA and ICPC Renew Partnership to Combat Illicit Financial Flows
[African Union] The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have renewed their collaboration through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (CoA), reaffirming their shared commitment to
The role of women in modern society in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan asserted its growing leadership in regional diplomacy, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment as it hosted the high-level International Conference “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development” in
Child sexual exploitation, abuse online surges amid rapid tech change: New tool for preventing abuse unveiled
Societal and behavioral shifts, including growing recognition of children displaying harmful sexual behaviors and links to extremism, violence and financial scams are driving child sexual exploitation and abuse online, according to a new report.
FIG Notes Final Investment Decisions for Sea Lion Development Program
The Falkland Islands Government notes that Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd and Rockhopper Exploration Plc have taken their Final Investment Decisions to invest in the Development Program for the Northern Area of the Sea Lion Field.
Argentina issues first dollar-denominated bonds in years
The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei returned to foreign debt markets, raising US$1 billion to cover impending maturities, it was reported Thursday in Buenos Aires. The Economy Ministry auctioned the new BONAR 2029N bond.
Africa: When Your Boss Says 'We Need to Talk' - Responding to Feedback Without Losing Your Cool, By Ruth Oji
[Vanguard] I'll never forget the Monday morning my supervisor called me into his office. "I've reviewed your proposal," he said, sliding the document across his desk. It was covered in red ink. My heart sank. My face grew hot. Before he could say another word, I heard myself
First step for “Falkland Islands as an oil and gas producing region,” BOR Petroleum
Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (AIM:BOR) said that the Navitas/Rockhopper on its final investment decision (FID) for the Sea Lion development project represents the first step toward establishing the Falkland Islands as an oil and gas producing region.
Latest US deportations to Russia spark fears over draft notices and FSB intimidation
Dozens of Russian nationals deported from the United States received military summonses immediately after landing in Moscow, according to human rights activists. Others faced separation from loved ones and FSB threats, family members of deportees told Euronews.
Machado finally makes it to Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado finally made it to Oslo, albeit not in time to attend the ceremony where she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, her daughter Ana Corina Sosa Machado taking her place.
These glorious little animations offer the best visual explanation of the benefits of SSDs over hard drives I've ever seen
Great for visual learners.
From planes and cars to beer: Factory tours a draw for young Chinese
Over 100,000 people have visited Xiaomi's factory since it launched public tours in 2025.
Africa: WTO Launches Initiative to Help African SMEs Comply With Global Trade Rules
[Liberian Observer] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are set to benefit from enhanced support to meet international trade standards, as the World Trade Organization (WTO) launched a new initiative aimed at empowering businesses to comply with global
Petro suggests Maduro moves on to "transitional government"
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has intensified diplomatic pressure on his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, calling for a "general amnesty" and the formation of a "transitional government with the inclusion of all" to resolve Venezuela’s protracted political crisis.
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan shores
The United States seized a large oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday in a high-stakes maritime operation, marking a significant escalation in the pressure campaign against the Bolivarian regime of Nicolás Maduro.
Racing towards great white sharks in Australia
Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that pays you to race toward the predators.
IndiGo ‘truly, truly sorry’ for flight chaos, hires outside specialists to examine failures
IndiGo is now running more than 1,900 flights a day across 138 destinations.
9 shortcuts
The simple rule: Nine shortcuts take longer and are less productive than simply doing the work the right way the first time. When we look for one-quick-tip and the lazy hack, we’re wasting time we could have spent on the direct path instead. When a shortcut becomes the best way
Desperate Gazans pull iron bars from rubble to construct tents and scratch out a living
By Haseeb Alwazeer GAZA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - As winter bites in Gaza, displaced Palestinians set out every day to homes destroyed by Israel. There they rip out iron rods from the walls and use them to prop up their flimsy tents or sell to scratch out a living in an enclave
Russia blocks Roblox game site, and the kids aren’t alright with that
After the latest restriction on the internet, officials describe receiving “many” letters from children wanting access to the game-creation platform restored.
Download 1300 Still Images from the Animated Films of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli
You may have seen every single one of Studio Ghibli’s animated films, going well beyond the Hayao Miyazaki-directed My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Kiki’s Delivery Service to the less widely known but also charmingly crafted likes of Ocean Waves, My Neighbors the
How a U.S. admiral decided to kill two boat strike survivors
The controversial order given by Adm. Frank Bradley is under scrutiny from Congress. Inside the most consequential deliberation of his career.
Germany’s anti-immigrant AfD party finds open door in Trump’s America
Some German lawmakers want to ban Alternative for Germany, but the party has been embraced in Washington, and some of its leaders see Trump’s path to power as a road map.
Filipino fur-mum hailed as a hero after tossing pet dogs to safety in fiery third-floor rescue
She earned praise as viral video shows her putting her pet dogs’ lives ahead of hers.
Brazil: Selic rate kept at 15% for the fourth consecutive time
The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) unanimously decided on Wednesday to keep the economy's base interest rate known as Selic at 15% per annum, in accordiance with market expectations, given the current declining inflation and economic slowdown.
A Year in Reading: Inward Journeys
Navigating a world in flux demands some understanding of who you really are, and some of my favorite pieces from this year speak to that need.
Malaysia to provide cash aid to Indonesian students affected by floods
Indonesia is one of the largest sources of international students in Malaysia.
How to buy Bitcoin Hyper before it launches
Its presales have been gaining attention among the crypto community, since the token claims to promise quicker, cheaper Bitcoin transactions.
British porn star Bonnie Blue faces Bali deportation after studio raid
She faces deportation for breaking tourist visa rules, including working without permits.
East Africa: East Africa Faces Intensifying Drought As La Niña Deepens Regional Weather Extremes
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- New climate assessments warn that severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on East Africa, driven by the ongoing La Niña phenomenon, even as southern parts of the continent brace for worsening floods.
Ukraine does not need a 'lecture on democracy,' Nobel Peace Prize laureate tells Euronews
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is "using the war" to avoid calling a new election.
Warmer seas and heavier rains linked to deadly Asia flooding, study finds
Warmer seas and heavier rains linked to climate change, along with Indonesia and Sri Lanka's unique geographies and vulnerabilities, combined to produce deadly flooding that killed hundreds, scientists said Thursday.
Oracle shares fall as bubble fears return, hitting wider tech stocks
The cloud computing giant missed revenue expectations, as well as announcing an increase in its planned spending on AI data centres.
Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16
The companies face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars (€28.1 million) from Wednesday if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove the accounts of Australian children younger than 16.
Stealthy tobacco lobbying: Watchdogs denounce gaps in EU transparency rules
Weak EU transparency rules have enabled tobacco companies to quietly shape policymaking in Brussels, a new investigation warns.
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
Possessing or selling the product past a deadline may violate the law.
Vietnam's capital chokes through week of toxic smog
Toxic smog has blanketed Vietnam's capital for more than a week, blotting out the skyline and leaving residents wheezing as Hanoi's air quality dipped to among the world's worst on Thursday.
NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade.
Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest
Warm water and air and unusual weather conditions tracing back as far as tropical cyclone flooding in Indonesia helped supercharge stubborn atmospheric rivers that have drenched Washington state with almost 5 trillion gallons (19 trillion liters) of rain in the past seven days,
Africa: Boko Haram's Intelligence Networks Fuel Its Deadly Resurgence
[ISS] Governments in the Lake Chad Basin region must target and dismantle terrorist groups' information-gathering and processing systems.
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
MOSCOW, Dec 11 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that all \"misunderstandings\" with the United States over Ukraine had been resolved following a meeting earlier this month between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.