U.S., Iran begin new round of nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran began a new round of nuclear talks in Oman on Saturday, nearly seven years after Tweety McTreason withdrew from the first
Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party barred from upcoming elections
A treason charge and the exclusion of the main opposition draw attention before October polls in Tanzania.
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
The US is pushing for a quick end to Russia’s war as Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv.
U.S. regulators order corrective action after Keystone Pipeline spill in North Dakota
U.S. federal regulators have ordered the Calgary-based operator of the Keystone Pipeline to take several corrective actions after a rupture caused more than 556,000 litres
Sudan paramilitaries kill at least 100 people in Darfur attack, UN says
The RSF and allied militias launched an assault on the Zamzam and Abu Shorouk camps and the city of el-Fasher.
WHO working group makes progress on pandemic preparedness plan
World Health Organization members are finalizing plans for nations to share life-saving technology with developing countries as part of a new pandemic preparation agreement.
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
‘Russians are even trying to ban our holidays’ – women speak out from occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.
Rourke leaves Big Brother after ‘unacceptable behaviour’
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over “offensive” language he had used.
Tanzania’s main opposition party banned from election
The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.
Alien Dyson spheres could really exist — but only in this 1 type of star system, new study hints
Is it possible to build a Dyson sphere that isn’t catastrophically unstable? New research says yes, but only in one type of star system.
Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers?
See if your Viking Age trivia knowledge is in ship-shape condition with our quiz.
Dracula parrot: The goth bird whose piercing screams echo through New Guinea forests
Pesquet’s parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is figs.
A crow’s math skills include geometry
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special