Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been defeated in what local politicians described as a major setback in a decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. One of the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations,…
UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum. Interventions from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.
Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said. The force said officers received a report…
Eric Adams will close 25 shelters in next two months including Floyd Bennett Field, which houses 2,000 people The New York city mayor, Eric Adams, announced today that an additional 25 shelters used to house asylum seekers will be closing in the coming two months. The move comes amid a rightward tack by Adams, especially…
The president-elect’s mockery of Canada and its leader is the latest salvo after his promise to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports.
About 700 firefighters battled wind-whipped flames tearing across dry coastal hillsides and near Pepperdine University A fast-moving wildfire forced thousands from their homes in the iconic California community of Malibu early on Tuesday morning, as roughly 700 firefighters battled the wind-whipped flames tearing across the dry coastal hillsides long before sunrise. Fueled by strong winds…
While Google’s new chip called Willow has been noted for advancing the field of quantum computing, experts question the current real-world uses.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a trial that began four years ago. He has denied the charges.
This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.
