Video evidence suggests U. S. Tomahawk missile strike on school in Iran

Washington Post|Published

New video evidence suggests U. S. military involvement in a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school, raising disturbing questions about the nature of warfare ...

‘House Hushing’ may be the secret to taming your clutter

The Washington Post|Published

Life gets messy, and clutter stacks up. It drains you. It’s like an irritating background noise that you just can’t quite tune out.

A newspaper has a new star writer. It isn’t human.

The Washington Post|Published

When it comes to using AI for reporting - are the guardrails adequate to prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation?

The dark side of Bolivia's silver boom

AFP|Published

Lured by soaring prices for silver and tin, youths like Efrain Villaca are risking their lives to try find new seams in Cerro Rico (literally, Rich Mountain) outside ...

Ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast

AFP|Published

For the past 55 years, Hakan Ozbingol has got up at 3:00 am every day during Ramadan to play his davul, a large double-headed drum

Sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

AFP|Published

Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by " Transformers" movies and dinosaurs.

Designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

AFP|Published

The natural material derived from palm leaves - and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs - gained international attention on the runways ...

Students add puppy training to their course load

The Washington Post|Published

The recent training class was for student members of a college chapter for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, a nonprofit that provides service dogs to people ...

Meet Fancy, 37, the world’s oldest horse — and her lifelong caretaker

The Washington Post|Published

The two even had the same birthday, April 1, though when the met Blumer was 8 and the horse - whom she called “Fancy” - was 12.

Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.

The Washington Post|Published

Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January 2022 and was struck by a small, underweight child in a hospital bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The 4-year-old ...

Trump vows trade cut-off after Spain blocks Iran strikes

RT News|Updated

Trump has threatened to suspend all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow US forces to use its military bases for strikes against Iran.

Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait: Latest developments in the Middle East

AFP|Published

Oil prices climbed sharply as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its fifth day, fuelling fears of supply disruptions and rising inflation. Here are the latest developments ...

The long, sad history of U. S. regime change promises

Washington Post|Published

President Trump takes up the mantle of U. S. leaders before him, calling for freedom in Iran. As history shows, can such promises lead to a brighter future or repeated ...

Iran in turmoil after the assassination of supreme leader Khamenei

Washington Post|Published

In the aftermath of Khamenei’s assassination, Iran faces an unprecedented leadership crisis, with incumbent political structures threatened and an angry populace ...

Clapping ban at council meeting ignites free speech debate

Washington Post|Published

In a world where every gesture is amplified, how far should cities go in regulating public expression? The clapping ban in Takoma Park might seem trivial, but it ...

Gazans salvage ancient books from mosque library

AFP|Published

Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ...

France appoints new president at Louvre

AFP|Published

The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including ...

Watch VideoKilling drug lord El Mencho could be a blessing and a curse for Mexico's President Sheinbaum

Bloomberg|Published

The death of notorious drug lord El Mencho presents a pivotal moment for President Claudia Sheinbaum, heralding both political triumph and the spectre of escalating ...

Scientists embark on monumental upgrade of Antarctic neutrino observatory

Washington Post|Published

In a bold endeavour, scientists at the South Pole upgrade the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, eyeing groundbreaking discoveries hidden within the universe's ghostly ...