Russia attacks on cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine kill 3
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine.
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Russia strikes cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine
Seattle’s Gum Wall lost 2,350 pounds of gum in a massive 2015 cleanup
Union soldier aged 16 to 19 found 162 years after Manassas; now set for Arlington burial
Archaeological findings at Manassas National Battlefield Park have led to the discovery of a young Union soldier's remains, believed to have been between 16 and 19 years old when he fought in 1862. The remains included four amputated limbs, shedding light on historical medical practices during war. To honor this fallen hero, his remains will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, preservi...
Hong Kong’s contemporary artists deserve a bigger stage in its museums
There has been much hyperventilating over two recent controversies at M+, Hong Kong’s museum of visual culture. The first was a series of mahjong social nights charging museum members and patrons up to HK$2,500 (US$319) for a package including an exhibition tour, a meal and social tile-shuffling in the members’ lounge. Mahjong may have had a Chinamaxxing makeover in the West, but in Hong Kong, the...
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Iowa County’s wind turbines turn into $2.71 million for roads, bridges and schools
In Howard County, wind turbines have emerged as a significant revenue stream for public finances. The impressive $2.7 million generated in tax revenue supports vital infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, as well as local educational institutions. This funding helps sustain developments without placing the financial burden on residents. Additionally, land-lease agreements with developers provi...
Dublin braces itself for Trump visit to talk trade, golf and Gaza
US President Donald Trump is touching down in Dublin where he will have a number of high-level visits with the Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. He will also meet with Irish President Catherine Connolly - a former left-wing firebrand.
Trump to meet Irish leader Micheál Martin during visit
Trump will hold meetings in Dublin before attending the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, County Clare.
Donald Trump lands in Dublin for two-day Ireland visit – live
US president will hold talks with Ireland’s leftwing president Catherine Connolly, and play golfDonald Trump has touched down in Dublin this morning for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he will hold talks with the Irish president and prime minister, and play golf.The weekend visit coincides with the Irish Open, a major golf tournament taking place at the beachfront Doonberg golf course owned by t...
Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
Chinese men warned over bridal scams as ‘marriage squeeze’ drives wife search in Africa
A young Malagasy woman was stopped at Madagascar’s Ivato International Airport last month as she prepared to travel to China for a proposed marriage, according to local media reports citing police. She had reportedly been promised 10 million ariary (US$2,300) once she arrived and married a Chinese man. The case led police to investigate a suspected network involved in arranging similar marriages. ...
Chinese men warned over bridal scams as marriage squeeze drives search for wives in Africa
A young Malagasy woman was stopped at Madagascar’s Ivato International Airport last month as she prepared to travel to China for a proposed marriage, according to local media reports citing police. She had reportedly been promised 10 million ariary (US$2,300) once she arrived and married a Chinese man. The case led police to investigate a suspected network involved in arranging similar marriages. ...
No ‘red line’ for approving assemblies but security threats remain: police chief
There is no “red line” set for approving public assemblies, Hong Kong’s police chief has said, while warning that national security risks persist despite the landmark conviction and imprisonment of organisers behind the city’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil for inciting subversion. The Hong Kong government on Saturday also strongly condemned Western countries, anti-China media, overseas organisatio...
Trump says unified Ireland ‘would be fantastic' during Dublin trip
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said a unified Ireland would be “fantastic" during a weekend visit to a major tournament at his Irish golf course. The two-day trip to Ireland is the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.
Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club
US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.
Trump arrives in Dublin for talks with Ireland's leaders before attending golf tournament
US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland Saturday, where he will meet with the country's leaders before traveling on to his golf club on the Irish west coast, in the latest example of how the US leader blends his officials duties and personal interests.
Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks
Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.
Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia
The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher.
Trump may be BRICS’s best recruitment agent
The US president wants to weaken BRICS, but he may end up doing the opposite.
Bodies from charred Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire that killed at least 35
Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines have arrived at a port for identification after a ship fire that killed at least 35 people
Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news
Iraq's government says attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, pledging to investigate further
Probe launched after body of mainland Chinese woman found in sea off Lamma
Hong Kong police are investigating after the body of a 53-year-old mainland Chinese woman was found in the waters near Lamma Island on Saturday morning. Police received a report at 10.19am after a body was spotted floating in the ocean near the Lamma Power Station. Firefighters were deployed to the scene to recover the woman from the water, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers found ...
BRICS nations urge ‘restraint’ in Middle East, smooth flow of global trade
Joint declaration at BRICS summit also expresses 'firm opposition' to the forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel.
BRICS nations urge smooth flow of global trade, supply chains, energy
Joint declaration at BRICS urges need to work together to maintain smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy
BRICS summit opens in New Delhi amid wars, global tensions, tariffs
Tariffs and geopolitical rifts dominate discussions at a critical BRICS summit in India's capital.
How to plan a wedding when you don’t know what tomorrow will bring
In Gaza, weddings have become acts of defiance. Couples marry in tents and rebuild, choosing love despite suffering.
Former NASA specialist claims he has found a way to overcome Earth's gravity in a 'major discovery'
A former engineer from NASA has made an exciting claim regarding propulsion technology. His company has engineered a device that generates thrust purely through electric fields, without expelling any mass. This groundbreaking technology has shown consistent improvements in force generation over several years. Upcoming space demonstrations are expected to exhibit the full potential of this cutting-...
At 21, an Australian artist bought 25 acres in Tasmania; 18 months later a bushfire...
After a devastating bushfire, an Australian artist turned adversity into creativity by reconstructing her home from salvaged materials. Over several months, she gathered timber and metal sheets, crafting a self-sufficient cabin for just AU$7,000 to AU$10,000. The dwelling features off-grid systems powered by solar panels and rainwater tanks, presenting a viable low-cost housing option for younger ...
In 2008, Larry Page demolished 2 Palo Alto homes; a year later, he planned a 6,000-sq-ft eco-home
In the late 2000s, Google co-founder Larry Page purchased nearby parcels in Palo Alto, leading to plans for a sprawling 6,000-square-foot home designed with nature in mind. This remarkable dwelling was set to showcase sustainable innovations like solar panels and a garden atop the roof. Yet, the construction sparked controversy regarding the preservation of neighborhood integrity in light of new d...
‘Western troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia’: Putin ahead of Brics meet
President Putin warned that the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine would escalate into war with Russia. He refuted claims that Russia poses a threat to European countries, stating that previous disagreements have been settled. Furthermore, he pointed out that the current challenges facing Europe stem from significant political and economic miscalculations by the West.