Outbreak of Nipah virus sparks alarm across Southeast Asia

Washington Post|Published

Southeast Asia holds its breath as a Nipah virus outbreak emerges in India, reviving memories of past health crises and signalling the urgent need for public vigilance. ...

Cocoa growers rue 'curse of brown gold'

AFP|Published

For 30 years, he has been growing cocoa and is typical of the smallholders who have been the backbone in making the west African country the world's leading producer ...

Uganda's Quidditch players have global dreams

AFP|Published

Far from the legendary skies above Hogwarts school, a young woman chased a " Golden Snitch" highlighting how the craze for Harry Potter's favourite sport, Quidditch, ...

Ancient DNA shows syphilis was rooted in the Americas

The Washington Post|Published

From a 5,500-year-old human shin bone, scientists have discovered a close cousin of the pathogen that causes syphilis, providing the oldest evidence yet that the ...

Austin neighborhood elects a canine mayor

The Washington Post|Published

Mo Bamba - a 25-pound pug-chihuahua mix with a prominent underbite - was sworn in as the new mayor of 37th Street, following the neighborhood’s fourth annual pet ...

'House burping’ is a cold reality in Germany. Others are warming to it.

The Washington Post|Published

Three times a day, at precise times, all the windows in the apartment needed to be opened. It didn’t matter whether it was the dead.

Trump administration's global health cuts create humanitarian crisis

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A year after the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to global health aid, Doctors Without Borders reveals the staggering consequences for vulnerable communities ...

Watch VideoTrump's Greenland saga: historical claims and territorial integrity in conflict

Washington Post|Published

As former U. S. officials continue to entertain ideas of acquiring Greenland, the complexities of historical sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the will of ...

Watch VideoWhy you should consider a jumping spider as your next pet

Washington Post|Published

As Jessiah Hahs Brinkley and other insect enthusiasts lead the charge in challenging perceptions, the potential for discovering a world of wonders among the dark ...

Watch VideoRescue operation saves hundreds of domestic rats from condemned Long Island home

Sydney Page and Washington Post|Published

In a touching rescue effort, a dedicated team has gone above and beyond to save hundreds of domestic rats found in dire conditions. Their journey showcases the spirit ...

Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf is running out of time in fight with PGA Tour

Bloomberg|Published

Two major golfing leagues - one flourishing, the other sinking despite billions of dollars being poured into it. What is the future of LIV Golf?

Farewell, Valentino, designer to the stars

The Washington Post|Published

Valentino Garavani, the Italian couturier who dressed Hollywood and royalty, died this week in Rome. He was 93.

Dog wins movie award, beating actors like Ethan Hawke

The Washington Post|Published

Last week, Indy won best performance in a horror or thriller at the Astra Film Awards, beating out five Hollywood stars: Ethan Hawke, Alison Brie, Sally Hawkins, ...

WEF26: Prof Salim Abdool Karim says SA must drive its own path to universal healthcare

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

Abdool Karim also addressed growing global concern about the impact of geopolitical tensions and trade wars — particularly the withdrawal of US funding from key ...

Godongwana warns trade war could undermine South Africa’s investment drive in Davos

Siphelele Dludla|Updated

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana highlights the potential threats posed by an escalating global trade war to South Africa's economy, while reaffirming the country's ...

Gold hits record high as investors seek safety amid global tensions

RT News|Published

Prices rose by more than 60% in 2025, partly due to concerns about global tensions and economic volatility

Trump threatens 200% French wine tariff after 'Board of Peace' snub

AFP|Published

Donald Trump has issued a stark warning of 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne following France's refusal to join his controversial 'Board of Peace', originally ...

SA lawyers John Dugard and Navi Pillay to receive 2026 Olof Palme Prize for human rights advocacy

Post Reporter|Updated

Two distinguished South African international lawyers, Navanethem (Navi) Pillay and John Dugard, will receive the 2026 Olof Palme Prize for their lifelong dedication ...

Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers

AFP|Published

Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger ...