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Foreign ministers from BRICS countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have expressed their willingness to admit new members, including Saudi Arabia, as the bloc seeks a larger voice in the international arena.
At a two-day…
Pandemic Shutdowns Lowered Emissions but Resulted in Heightened Climate Warming: Study
The lockdown and related shutdowns in South Asia during the pandemic led to reduced emissions during a short period. Curiously, while this did lead to cleaner air, new research has discovered that it also led to increased climate warming in…
Biden Hails Averting ‘Catastrophic’ Default in Oval Office Speech
US President Joe Biden told Americans on Friday in a rare Oval Office address that the debt ceiling bill passed by Congress after weeks of wrangling saved the country from “economic collapse.”
Speaking from behind the historic Resolute…
Sports Leaders Meet Amid Uncertainty over Russians Playing Olympics 2024
Olympic sports bodies meet Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty about if and how Russian athletes could return to their competitions ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
The annual meeting of the Association of Summer Olympic International…
‘Swimming in plastic’: Greek Fishermen Fight Pollution
The fish market of Keratsini, west of Athens, is abuzz in the early morning, with trawlers disgorging crates of sardines and anchovies as trucks await nearby to be loaded. But on his family’s fishing boat, Lefteris Arapakis sorts out a…
UN, AU Urge Calm After Deadly Clashes in Senegal
The United Nations and African Union called for calm in Senegal Friday after an outbreak of deadly violence that prompted authorities to deploy the army.
Nine people were killed on Thursday after popular opposition politician, Ousmane…
India Train Crash Kills Over 280, Injures 900 in Country’s Deadliest Rail Accident in Decades
Rescuers waded through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people after two passenger trains derailed Friday night in India, killing more than 280 people and leaving hundreds of others trapped inside more than a dozen…
In Challenge to Meta, Apple Expected to Unveil Mixed-reality Headset
Apple Inc is widely expected to announce a new headset that will blend video of the outside world with the virtual one at its annual software developer conference next week.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Meta Platforms Inc’s CEO, Mark…
US Wants to Engage Russia on Nuclear Arms Control in Post-treaty World
The White House is ready to have talks with Russia without preconditions about a future nuclear arms control framework even as it is enacting countermeasures in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend the last…
Champions League Final Referee Keeps Job After Apologizing for Ties to Far-Right Leader
Polish soccer referee Szymon Marciniak apologized Friday for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week’s Champions League final.
Marciniak’s appointment for the game…
Egypt Repatriates Looted Ancient Green Coffin Sarcophagus from US: A Victory for Cultural Heritage
In a significant win for cultural heritage preservation, Egypt has successfully repatriated a looted ancient Green Coffin sarcophagus from the United States. This monumental event marks another step forward in the ongoing global efforts to…
YouTube Will No Longer Remove Videos that Suggest the 2020 US Election was Rigged
YouTube will no longer remove content that erroneously suggests the 2020 US presidential election was marred by "fraud, errors, or glitches," the platform announced Friday, prompting outrage from anti-misinformation advocates.
The…
AI Firm Exposed for Conducting Widespread ‘State Surveillance’ of Social Media Users
A state monitoring program in a Yorkshire industrial area seems improbable. However, these desolate warehouses hold an artificial intelligence (AI) corporation that the government uses to monitor people's social media posts.
Logically…
The United States Makes a New Push in its Trade Spat with Mexico Over GMO Corn
WASHINGTON—The United States increased its efforts on Friday to persuade Mexico to relax its limits on genetically modified corn, after more than a year of high-level talks between the two countries failed to resolve the dispute.
The…
Employees of Amazon’s Ring doorbell spy on consumers’ washrooms
A US regulator claims that Ring employees could be watching thousands of videos of people in their beds and restrooms without their owners' consent.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the company, which is now owned by…
Zimbabwe makes it a crime to criticize the government before of elections, with punishment of up to…
Zimbabwe's parliament has made government criticism illegal ahead of presidential and legislative elections in August, with infractions punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The Patriotic Bill, also known as the Criminal Law Code…
Many in Guam Lack Power and Water a Week After Typhoon Mawar
Thousands of people across the island of Guam remained without power, water and cellphone service on Friday, more than a week after the U.S. territory was pummeled by the strongest typhoon in at least two decades, which flooded homes,…
Dubai Unveils Ambitious Revival of Palm Islands Project
The ruler of Dubai has resurrected plans to build a man-made, palm-shaped archipelago off its coast, which had been put on hold following the financial crisis.
According to new plans approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Palm Jebel…
State-Educated Welsh Speaker Appointed as New BBC Chairman
Following Richard Sharp's resignation, an acting BBC chairman will be a state-educated Welsh speaker.
Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens was named as the BBC's board chairperson on Friday by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer for a period of…
Prince and Princess of Wales Grace Lavish Royal Wedding Ceremony in Jordan
Earlier on Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the wedding of Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein and Miss Rajwa Al Saif.
The Royal couple was photographed the night before the wedding in a five-star luxury hotel in the…
During his first visit to Romania in 25 years, King Charles expresses his ‘love’ for the…
The King has expressed his "love" for his "deep connection" to Romania, marking a quarter-century since his first visit.
On Thursday afternoon, the president greeted the king with a Guard of Honour and a reception to honor his close ties…
Nowhere to Escape the AI Hype: Investors Find Few Safe Havens
Investors considering investing in artificial intelligence should first apply some common sense. The gold rush started by chatbot ChatGPT is swiftly developing into a mini-bubble—and there's no need to look far back in history to realize…
Resignation of Twitter’s Second Head of Trust and Safety Under Elon Musk’s Ownership
Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, has reportedly resigned from her position, becoming the second individual to leave the role since Elon Musk took over the company in November 2022.
The head of trust and safety is…
Haaland: I will not give up my biggest dream with Manchester City
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has set his sights on helping his team achieve the historic treble this season. After securing the Premier League title, the team is set to face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday,…
Signal Fault Likely Cause of Odisha Rail Disaster, Death Toll Revised to 275
India's Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has suggested that a signal fault, specifically a "change in electronic interlocking," is the likely cause of the devastating three-train crash in Odisha, eastern India. Although the exact cause…
Lionel Messi’s Final Game for PSG Ends in Disappointment
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Real Madrid planning a revolution this transfer window
Real Madrid are currently in the midst of a major reconstruction project, as they prepare to enter the summer transfer market with a number of gaps to fill. As this new era begins, Madrid are presented with numerous opportunities and a…
Karim Benzema Leaves Real Madrid After 14 Seasons, Heads to Saudi Arabia
After a week of great uncertainty, Karim Benzema (35 years old) has officially left Real Madrid. The club announced on Sunday morning that the French forward is departing the team after 14 seasons. His likely destination is Saudi Arabia,…
Real Madrid sets a replacement for Karim Benzema
According to reports from the press, it has been revealed that the administration of Real Madrid club has decided on a replacement for French striker Karim Benzema. This decision was made after Real Madrid officially announced the departure…
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