‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York’s new mayor.
Several killed in Iran during violent protests sparked by economic conditions
Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic
China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller
It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament
Japan’s parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women was given the right to vote.
Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.
Trump says health is ‘perfect’ amid ageing concerns
In an interview about his health, Trump talked about using hand makeup, getting by on little sleep and taking lots of aspirin.
The War Over Ultraprocessed Foods
Recently the city of San Francisco sued several food giants (Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola) for deceptively marketing “ultraprocessed foods” and then externalizing the resulting
Marvel rings in new year with Wonder Man trailer
Marvel Studios decided to ring in the new year with a fresh trailer for Wonder Man , its eight-episode miniseries premiering later this month on
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past
Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
A violinist accused Will Smith of retaliation after he said he was fired for reporting sexual harassment while on tour with the actor and rapper
New York’s new mayor ‘won’t hesitate’ to use his power
New York’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani has vowed to run the city “expansively and audaciously” after his historic inauguration.
At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat.
Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt.