Passover sacrifice.
AFP's Jaafar Ashtiyeh photographs Samaritans taking part in the traditional Passover sacrifice ritual at Mount Gerizim near the northern ... Show more
Butterflies: a gauge of climate change in the Ecuadoran Amazon
As "bioindicators", butterflies reflect the health of their surrounding ecosystem ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/ecuadoran-amazon-butterflies-gauge-climate-012404502.html
The UK readied on Tuesday to start detaining migrants within days for deportation to Rwanda after the controversial plan got parliament's approval ... Show more sg.news.yahoo.com/rwanda-deportation-flights-off-come-111346466.html
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
A Moscow court on Tuesday denied US journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension of his pre-trial detention in the espionage case that he and ... Show more u.afp.com/
Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
Talks on global plastic treaty begin in Canada: Negotiators from 175 nations began talks Tuesday on a proposed global treaty to reduce plastic pollution ...
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A Belgian man with a rare condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court ... Show more www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240422-belgian-whose-body-brews-alcohol-beats-drink-driving-rap
John Ladd is a rancher from a family that arrived in Arizona when the border with Mexico was just a line on the map.
Now he views that frontier - and the ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/border-ranchers-see-threats-us-013854393.html
Tens of thousands of demonstrators hit the streets of Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday to demand changes to the model of mass tourism they say is ... Show more #AFP #canaryislands #tourism
Hopes AI can save wildlife from becoming roadkill.
With about 16 wild animals killed every second on roads in Brazil, a computer scientist is looking to use ... Show more www.yahoo.com/tech/brazil-hopes-ai-save-wildlife-013805736.html
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Colombia's main cities on Sunday to protest against the left-wing government of Gustavo Petro ... Show more #afp #Colombia #GustavoPetro
A Czech company is 3D-printing a 14-metre-high model of the Eiffel Tower for a local Olympics event, using recycled ocean waste as the primary material ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Earth Day art urges UK to think green ahead of election.
A 50 metre anamorphic field painting of a girl holding the Earth ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/earth-day-art-urges-uk-000447688.html
Yalex Masco Sene-Bembe, a passenger on an overloaded river boat that sank in the Central African Republic, killing dozens ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/survivors-tell-panic-c-africa-175119979.html#:~:text=Yalex%20Masco%20Sene%2DBembe%2C%20a,shock%22%20after%20rescuing%20four%20people.
Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal trial. The trial is a watershed moment for the country, coming in the run up to November's ... Show more #AFP #Trump #trumptrial #USElections
Global military expenditure saw its steepest increase in over a decade in 2023, reaching an all-time high of $2.4 trillion as wars and rising tensions fuelled ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/conflicts-push-military-spending-time-001228823.html
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Investigators on Monday arrested three German nationals in western Germany on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors said ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/germany-arrests-three-suspected-of-spying-for-china-51e2b582
Venice's 60th Biennale international art show opens its doors.
This year's event explores humankind's relationship with the fragile planet ... Show more www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240422-venice-s-60th-biennale-opens-on-humanity-and-the-fragile-planet
New Yorkers celebrate cannabis day in Washington Square Park.New York City's famous Washington Square Park was the site of a huge 420 party ... Show more
🇨🇳 Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, but were allowed to compete ... Show more www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240420-chinese-swimmers-failed-doping-tests-ahead-of-tokyo-olympics-ny-times #AFPSports
The threat from an Indonesian volcano, Mount Ruang, that has erupted more than half a dozen times this week is not over, the archipelago's top volcanology ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/crisis-not-over-as-eruptions-at-indonesia-volcano-go-on-6cdf3e38
♟️ Nigerian Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon, after playing unbeaten for more than 58 hours in New York City's Times ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/nigerian-tunde-onakoya-breaks-record-for-longest-chess-marathon-8f3f6c21
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Benja, a baby southern white rhino frolics around its 21-acre paddock in the spring sunshine alongside its mother, Jaseera, at Whipsnade Zoo, north of London ... Show more
Images released on social media show Dubai police rescuing a cat from flood waters after the Middle East financial centre experienced its heaviest rain on ... Show more #AFP #dubai #dubaiflood
Mount Ruang volcano has erupted in Indonesia, alert level raised to the highest.
The dome spewed a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky and has ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
At the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant (SCAAP) in President Joe Biden's hometown, workers churn out ammunition used in modern conflicts - especially for Ukraine ... Show more
Middle East on edge as Israel and Iran trade threats.
As Israel warns Tehran will not get off "scot-free", Iran's President Raisi says "the ... Show more today.rtl.lu/news/world/a/2187048.html
The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics is to be lit Tuesday in ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Games, for an epic torch relay stretching from the ... Show more sports.yahoo.com/paris-2024-games-flame-lit-010534066.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Accidental superhero.Brazilian rights lawyer Leonardo Muylaert was not looking to become a hero, but after photos of him went viral on social media due to ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
🇰🇷 South Korea's leading doctors' body on Saturday rejected a revised medical reform plan from the government, which offered its first concession allowing 32 ... Show more u.afp.com/iGYe
Copenhagen's historic stock exchange building on fireFlames engulf the 17th-century former stock exchange in the Danish capital ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday.
Full story: www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-tortured-poets-department-145658639.html 📸 Murals with QR codes popped up ... Show more
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to retain his seat in elections, local media reported, paving the way for the pro-China leader to try ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/pro-china-pm-retains-his-seat-in-solomon-islands-election-fb555ab1
'We have our jury': panel selected for Trump criminal trial: A panel of 12 jurors was sworn in on Thursday to sit in judgment of Donald Trump at the ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Marijuana was fully legalised in California in 2016 following a public vote, in a move that proponents said would bring an end to a huge black market and the ... Show more #afp #marijuana #california #legalisation
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/hindu-nationalist-modi-favourite-india-210040235.html
Kyrgyzstan's TikTok block builds censorship fears: In her photography studio in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aku Sharsheeva, tried unsuccessfully to connect to ...
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The sum reportedly paid by Nike to lure the German football team away from its historic partner Adidas was "inexplicable" ... Show more u.afp.com/iGYe
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled planned welfare reforms to end Britain's "sick note culture", in an apparent pitch to keep his beleaguered ... Show more #AFP #RishiSunak #ukpolitics #work #chronicillness
Sri Lanka marks on Sunday five years since Islamist bombers slaughtered 279 people in the island's deadliest suicide attack ... Show more
Historic Copenhagen building smolders for third day as facade collapses: The facade of Copenhagen's historic former stock exchange collapsed Thursday ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
🇮🇳 India has begun voting in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more #AFP #indiaelection #india
US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year.
In recent months, election workers, judges, and politicians have been "swatted ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/us-swatting-pranks-stoke-alarm-013926763.html
Decorated 'Hero of Ukraine' learns to live with bionic armsValeriy Kucherenko became a double amputee after being seriously injured on the battlefield in ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/decorated-hero-ukraine-learns-live-052133552.html
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged: Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday ...
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Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
Leonardo Muylaert went viral on social media thanks to an unexpected superpower that has changed his ... Show more www.yahoo.com/entertainment/clark-kent-lookalike-turns-accidental-013720587.html
🩲Everyone in Free Willie is encouraged to get their kit off in the name of openness and relaxation.
The only naked bar in Amsterdam catering for the LGBTQ+ ... Show more #afp #amsterdam #lgbtq #netherlands
NBA bans Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life over gambling violations: The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
US to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: officials: The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas ...
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record, leaving scientists fearful for its survival as the ... Show more #afp #australia #greatbarrierreef #coralbleaching
Russian 'cyber sabotage' a global threat: security firm.
Report by Google-owned Mandiant says it is seeing nefarious operations by the group ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Michelangelo's scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction.
Found stuck to the back of a frame, the small drawing accompanied by a letter from ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Ayahuasca: psychedelic brew landing shamans in jail: Wearing a necklace of jaguar fangs and a green feather headdress, shaman Claudino Perez is back home in ...
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Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Countries have spent two years debating an international pandemic accord after Covid-19's devastating human and economic toll ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Waste not want not: Peruvian drive to feed more with less: Peruvian cook Isabel Santos prepares a salad with carrot peels and pea shells at a community kitchen ...
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Sudan: One year into a 'forgotten war', millions displaced and on the brink of famine.
Tens of thousands of people have been killed and 8 ... Show more
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