Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
Savannah Guthrie says ‘we will pay’ for mother’s safe return
“We received your message,” the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is
From classroom to camera: A teacher who has become a sensation in Indian cinema
At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.
Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs
Will Lewis said “difficult decisions” had been made to ensure the newspaper’s future.
Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
Savannah Guthrie says family ready to pay potential kidnappers ransom for mom’s return
Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return.
Watch out for rumor Kevin Spacey said he would ‘be open to playing’ Epstein in biopic
One Threads user said the movie would be “directed by Roman Polanski, produced by Harvey Weinstein,” with music by R. Kelly.
Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution
Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
World human rights report says U.S. is undermining LGBTQ+ rights worldwide
The latest annual report on the state of global human rights from Human Rights Watch presents a grim outlook for democracy and LGBTQ+ rights around
COVID-19 cleared the skies but also supercharged methane emissions
In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic brought global industry and travel nearly to a halt, satellite sensors recorded a dramatic plunge in
Waymo leverages Genie 3 to create a world model for self-driving cars
Google-spinoff Waymo is in the midst of expanding its self-driving car fleet into new regions. Waymo touts more than 200 million miles of driving that
Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi’s personal popularity may boost the ruling party’s showing at the polls.