Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers
Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.
Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ diplomat recall sparks concerns over politicization of foreign service
The Trump administration’s recent recall of 30 career diplomats from around the world as part of its “America First” priority push is unprecedented, according to
Father and son dress as Santa, visit Gaza tent city with gifts, music to celebrate New Year
Sunset bathed the north of Gaza City in golden light Tuesday evening as Izzat Al-Qawasmeh and his 11-year-old son Mohamed climbed through rubble to the
Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
As the era of bilateral bad blood between Canada and the U.S. drags on, some snowbirds are facing a choice this January: Go south to
The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026
A new innovative aid model is needed to reflect the needs of children and their communities and adapt to new realities.
Why are some African countries banning US citizens from entry?
Mali and Burkina Faso are the latest to issue ‘tit-for-tat’ bans on visas for US citizens with immediate effect.
LIVE: Israel’s ban on 37 aid groups kicks in, Gaza starts 2026 with despair
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail is expected across Palestine, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.
Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year’s Eve
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion’s closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Saving South Africa’s threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into
Meet five new species discovered in 2025
A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. (Image credit: Alex Boersma)
Watch New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world in 3 minutes
From Dubai to London to Times Square, crowds cheered as fireworks burst across the night sky, lighting up the world in a shared celebration to