India’s ‘political iftars’: Peace forays or corrupt, vote-seeking stunts?
Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.
French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges
Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
Soldiers celebrate as Sudan’s army recaptures presidential palace
Sudanese soldiers have been celebrating the recapture of the presidential palace from paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76, says family
Foreman won his first world heavyweight championship in 1973 then did it again in 1994 when he was 45.
Deal or no deal? Why Trump is struggling to win fast ceasefire in Ukraine
Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. The reality is proving far more difficult.
US to import millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea to ease prices
A bird flu epidemic has caused egg prices to soar, and projections show they could rise by 41 percent this year.
Extreme day trips – where people spend just one day abroad
Extreme day trips are popular on social media but have drawn criticism over environmental concerns.
In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.’s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
Columbia University makes sweeping policy changes amid pressure from Trump administration
Columbia University agreed Friday to put its Middle East studies department under new supervision and overhaul its rules for protests and student discipline, acquiescing to an extraordinary ultimatum by the Trump administration to implement those and other changes or risk losing billions of dollars in federal funding.
Reddit Becomes a Lifeline for Federal Workers Scared of Losing Their Jobs
The online forum’s pseudonymity lets them vent, share information and find solace. Unpaid moderators, like David Carson, are working overtime to keep up.
Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm’s decision to give in to Trump’s demands
President Tweety McTreason rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.
Utah nurse arrested and accused of killing friend for life insurance payout
A Utah nurse is accused of killing a friend who she had convinced was sick with cancer so that the nurse could cash in on the woman’s life insurance policy.
Diamond earrings swallowed by suspected thief are recovered by police
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he swallowed the jewellery worth nearly £600,000 during his arrest, US police have said.