Latest News
Bulgarian Mortar Bombs Fueling Sudan's Civil War: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Crisis
From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite ...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Named NBCA Coach of the Year After 64-Win Season
Another win for Kenny Atkinson — and this one didn’t require a game plan. The National Basketball Coaches Association has named Atkinson as the recipient of ...
Jennifer Lopez's Producer Spills Shocking Hollywood S*x Secrets: 'People Like Weinstein was the Norm, Not the Exception'
Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual abuse Jennifer Lopez’s longtime producing partner, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, has exposed the deep-rooted culture of ...
Banned by the Taliban, this is how Afghanistan’s women cricketers got back on the world stage
They fled the Taliban four years ago. But with support from Australian cricket powerbrokers, it looks like Afghanistan’s women’s cricketers will get to play ...
Loretta Devine Reflects on Friendship With Sheryl Lee Ralph During Dreamway Broadway Days; ‘We Were in The Line…’
Loretta Devine is reflecting on her friendship and fights with Sheryl Lee Ralph. On April 16, Devine attended Ralph’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in L ...
Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson Named Coach Of The Year By NBA Coaches Association
In a season that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers rise from Eastern Conference contenders to legitimate championship threats, Kenny Atkinson has been honored as the ...
Who leads the free world now the US has vacated the stage?
Only one country has the “soft power” to counter Donald Trump and lead the West. And it has a secret weapon. ...
What is the best way to open sparkling wine?
How to Drink Better: Never point the bottle at anyone as a popping cork can injure or blind; this happens more often than you think ...
Touch down! ISS crew returns after seven months in space
A Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying American Donald Pettit and Russians Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner landed in Kazakhstan on Sunday. ...
Crime fiction: Detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Charlie Parker return in new killer thrillers
Titles by Jane Casey, John Connolly and Catherine Ryan Howard head a strong list of new Irish crime novels ...
At home with Brendan Courtney by the sea in Wicklow: ‘I wanted to simplify my life’
An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be ...
New West Midlands fire chief hopes 'one team' vision silences critics after chaos
Brilliant job or poisoned chalice? After 15 months of tumult, West Midlands Fire Service has a new boss and he's here to stay ...
Gardeners urged to mix simple kitchen ingredient into bird seed to ward off pesky pests
Grey squirrels are a big problem in gardens. Not only do they eat food meant for hungry birds, but they even find and eat birds' eggs and sometimes even their c ...
Argos cuts patio set to 'half price' £250 and says 'perfect for entertainment'
The Argos features six chairs and a glass-topped table and a parasol ...
Laidley e-scooter death: Tragic new details after Summah Richards killed in freak accident
Summah Richards, 12, died after being struck by a car on Saturday. ...
Drivers could be fined £5,000 for eating lunch in their car due to little-known rule
Eating or drinking behind the wheel is not technically illegal but motorists could still be penalised for distracted driving - and it could cost them a small fo ...
Today's Mini Crossword: Clues and Answers for April 19, 2025
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times ...
Saudi Arabia's Roshn Faces Legal Battle with Former CEO Over Alleged Wrongful Dismissal
British-born executive was fired in April 2024 sparking claim seen as test case for kingdom’s reforms ...
The KGB's Operation Progress: Infiltrating the Prague Spring
Kremlin’s most prized spies were sent in to Czechoslovakia to whip up the 1960s reform protests in a move then replicated across the eastern blocDuring the sp ...
Impact of Tariffs on Chinese American Businesses in New York's Chinatown
Chinese American small businesses are stockpiling goods to delay higher costs ...
Argentina's President Javier Milei Alters Currency Policy Amid High-Stakes Economic Climate
Surprise easing of currency controls relieves economic risk but sharpens electoral pressures ...
Jamie Dimon Issues Striking Call for Better Meeting Practices in Shareholder Letter
The JPMorgan boss struck a nerve but plenty of workers share his frustration with endless discussion ...
Orbn's Threat to Sanctions on Russian Assets Raises Concerns for EU and G7 Financial Stability
Foreign minister says unfreezing €210bn of Russian assets would leave Europe footing the bill for loans to Kyiv ...
Timberwolves Dominate Lakers in Game 1 of Western Conference Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers upset by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series. ...
China's Export Controls on Rare Earth Minerals Threaten Automotive Production
Traders and executives warn of limited inventories and a risk of disruption to automotive production ...
UK Government Takes Control of British Steel, Raises Concerns Over Chinese Investments
Spending has slowed since 2017 peak, but Beijing retains significant investments across the UK ...
Implications of the 2024 US Election for Egypt and the Gaza Conflict
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to kill proposal to expel population while preserving good relations with US president ...
Tom Goodhead: The Lawyer Behind the Landmark 36bn BHP Class Action
Pogust Goodhead is behind a £36bn claim against BHP over a Brazilian mining disaster ...
The Virtue of Hope: A Timeless Perspective in a Modern World
Far from being foolish or self-indulgent, it should be considered a virtue ...
The Forgotten Village of Lemieux: A Landscape Transformed by Nature's Fury
Once a quaint French Ontarian farming village nestled along the South Nation River, Lemieux, Ontario, is now nothing more than a distant memory. Formerly locat ...
Expo 2023 Faces Challenges Amidst Lack of Enthusiasm and Trade Tensions
The event is stirring memories of an exhibition in 1970, when the postwar Japanese economy was taking off and “you could have dreams about the future.” ...
Exploring Faith, Literature, and Legacy: Insights and Resources for Spiritual Growth
I’m thankful to The Good Book Company for sponsoring the blog this week. They wanted you to know about their excellent Good Book Guides. “Each guide leads ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Adaptive Evolution in Stick Insects
Understanding the material basis of adaptive evolution has been a central goal in biology dating back to at least the time of Darwin. One focus of current debat ...
The Menace of MS-13: Unveiling the True Nature of a Transnational Terrorist Organization
While MS-13 has dominated headlines with relentless coverage, a deeper examination of their actions reveals the true scope of their terror, demanding a closer l ...
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $131 million drawing
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot. ...
‘Tareekh Pe Justice’: A vital book to understand how the justice system works (or doesn’t) in India
The book brings to the centre the challenges that plague India’s trial judiciary, which carries the bulk of the nation’s judicial burden. ...
Count the Dead by the Millions
A new study projects Trump cuts to global health aid would kill millions; abortions would also soar ...
Coachella 2025: Step inside the hidden pub Ed Sheeran helped designed
Coachella's hidden bars include a pub in honor of Ed Sheeran ...
What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for April 21 to April 27
Get ready for a new week. ...
News by Category
Saudi Arabia's Roshn Faces Legal Battle with Former CEO Over Alleged Wrongful Dismissal
British-born executive was fired in April 2024 sparking claim seen as test case for kingdom’s reforms ...
Impact of Tariffs on Chinese American Businesses in New York's Chinatown
Chinese American small businesses are stockpiling goods to delay higher costs ...
Argentina's President Javier Milei Alters Currency Policy Amid High-Stakes Economic Climate
Surprise easing of currency controls relieves economic risk but sharpens electoral pressures ...
Today's Mini Crossword: Clues and Answers for April 19, 2025
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times ...
Orbn's Threat to Sanctions on Russian Assets Raises Concerns for EU and G7 Financial Stability
Foreign minister says unfreezing €210bn of Russian assets would leave Europe footing the bill for loans to Kyiv ...
Implications of the 2024 US Election for Egypt and the Gaza Conflict
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to kill proposal to expel population while preserving good relations with US president ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Adaptive Evolution in Stick Insects
Understanding the material basis of adaptive evolution has been a central goal in biology dating back to at least the time of Darwin. One focus of current debat ...
Timberwolves Dominate Lakers in Game 1 of Western Conference Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers upset by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series. ...
Belarusian Journalist Ksenia Lutskina Reflects on Harrowing Imprisonment and the State of Press Freedom
Belarus faces severe criticism for its crackdown on journalists, with Ksenia Lutskina, a former prisoner, highlighting the life-threatening risks. Scores of jou ...
Bulgarian Mortar Bombs Fueling Sudan's Civil War: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Crisis
From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on the Sudanese battlefield, despite ...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Named NBCA Coach of the Year After 64-Win Season
Another win for Kenny Atkinson — and this one didn’t require a game plan. The National Basketball Coaches Association has named Atkinson as the recipient of ...