Mauritius imposes curfew after night of unrest over police shooting
Protesters block roads and burn tyres in response to a police shooting of a 27-year-old woman.
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Nevada’s ‘lost’ species raise extinction fears as new journal tracks missing plants and animals
Nevada’s missing plants and animals are drawing attention as a new journal tracks species that have gone undocumented for decades. The concern comes amid a 38% decline in staffing at the state’s US wildlife agency. Globally, more than 4,300 species have not been documented for over a decade, raising questions about conservation and extinction risks.
Albanian police fire tear gas at protesters as Education Ministry attacked
At least 23 protesters have been arrested in demonstrations in the capital.
A couple started a coffee cart using a credit card limit; it now generates $4.5 million a year
Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster founded The Nitro Bar in 2016, embarking on a path marked by financial constraints and initial customer engagement hurdles. Their persistence paid off at Brown University, resulting in significant sales growth. With the help of investors, they expanded into wholesale and retail sectors, achieving impressive annual earnings of $4.5 million and creating 80 jobs.
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Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said; Six Flags shut down 10 rides across the U.S. after a fatal fall.
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Australian politics live: Hanson dismisses ‘shamed and stoned’ remark as ‘heat of moment’; PM extends ‘thoughts and prayers’ to pope
Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia missing out on $45bn of revenue from resources: GreensAs Labor prepares to introduce its bill for a gas reserve, the Greens are pointing out that there are tens of billions being left on the table because the government won’t properly tax the resource.We’re giving away billions in resource wealth while ...
He paid $50 for a chair that later sold for $107,950
Justin Miller, a home design content creator, purchased a chair from Facebook Marketplace for $50. After researching, he discovered it was a rare piece made by Frits Henningsen. Sotheby’s auctioned the chair, which was restored and had an estimated value of $30,000 to $50,000. The auction saw the chair sell for an impressive total of $107,950 including premiums. Miller continues to seek valuable i...
Cyberattack in France impacts fridges at hundreds of grocery stores
A cyberattack targeted fridges at hundreds of grocery stores in France, as well as several other European countries. Company executives said this could lead to tens of millions of dollars in losses.
In 2008, Michael Phelps used his $1 million Olympic bonus to start a foundation; by 2020, it had reached 100,000+ young people
Michael Phelps, after winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, established the Michael Phelps Foundation. This foundation focuses on promoting swimming, water safety, and healthy living for young people. Programs like 'im' aim to instill confidence and coping skills among children. The foundation has expanded to include mental health education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnersh...
Man City vs PSG: Champions League – teams, predictions, line ups
Man City host PSG in their first UCL match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches.
Public comments flood US government websites over proposed H-1B, OPT fee hikes
Kana Liu, a Chinese Canadian living in the US on a work visa, felt compelled to speak up. Faced with a Department of Homeland Security proposal to charge up to US$100,000 in fees for international students to work in the US after graduation under Optional Practical Training (OPT), she rushed to the government’s public comment portal. “I firmly oppose the proposed $70,000 initial OPT fee and $30,00...
US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocide
Eric Nshimiye, a US citizen, says the evidence against him consists of unreliable eyewitness accounts.
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".
Hurricane Simon hits Mexico after storms kill 6
Hurricane Simon continued to move slowly up the coast of west-central Mexico after tropical weather systems caused six deaths and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts.
Russia detains Japanese journalist suspected of spying
Russia’s FSB security agency said on Tuesday it had detained a Japanese journalist for alleged espionage, and Moscow’s Foreign Ministry said it regretted that Tokyo was using correspondents to carry out spying. In a statement on its website, the FSB said the Hokkaido Shimbun journalist was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region on the day before he planned to leave Russia. It did not specify ...
Russia detains Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Russia’s FSB security agency said on Tuesday it had detained a Japanese journalist for alleged espionage, and Moscow’s foreign ministry said it regretted that Tokyo was using correspondents to carry out spying. In a statement on its website, the FSB said the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper journalist was detained in the far eastern Sakhalin region on the day before he planned to leave Russia. It did...
Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire
Some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.
'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely
As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.
Who's to blame for the toxic haze choking South East Asia?
Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
Who's to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia?
Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
Trump’s ‘golden age’ push hands top science honours to big tech. Will it work?
The White House’s bid for a US “golden age” of science should put China on alert, Chinese analysts have warned, but they remain sceptical as to whether President Donald Trump’s alliance with Silicon Valley billionaires can pull it off. This comes as Trump, in another arguably unconventional move, handed the country’s highest science and engineering awards to top American tech bosses. Elon Musk, he...
Arsenal thrash Lille as Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United
Arsenal scored three goals in seven second-half minutes on Tuesday to beat Lille 3-0 and maintain their perfect Champions League start, while Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 to deepen the pressure on Michael Carrick. Bayern Munich were held to a shock 3-3 draw by Norway’s Viking after Michael Olise was sent off.
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 as perfect Champions League start continues
Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka score as Arsenal overcome Lille in UEFA Champions League.
Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Doctor says Pope Leo has 'one of the more treatable' cancers
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove a lung nodule, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung. NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres says that the type of cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, is "one of the more treatable" types of cancers, and a treatment course will be prescribed following more testing by the pont...
Burnham to host Zelenskyy at No 10 in show of ‘rock-solid’ support
Prime minister reiterates UK backing after the Ukrainian president’s latest round of difficulties with Donald TrumpAndy Burnham will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street on Wednesday as the UK seeks to further underline its support for the Ukrainian president, in contrast to his difficulties with Donald Trump.The UK prime minister said his message to Zelenskyy and his country would be: “We a...
Smart economics: tackle climate change and air pollution together
Indonesia continues to battle some of its worst wildfires in years, spreading toxic haze to Malaysia and Singapore. Floods have devastated communities in Thailand, India and Nepal. Kathmandu is also seeking climate justice after a catastrophic collapse of rock and glacier ice near its border with China. Another environmental tragedy unfolds without such dramatic images. Across the world, millions ...
Australian politics live: Chalmers says ATO surcharge was joint intervention with PM; Nationals MP defends ‘shamed and stoned’ remark
Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia missing out on $45bn of revenue from resources: GreensAs Labor prepares to introduce its bill for a gas reserve, the Greens are pointing out that there are tens of billions being left on the table because the government won’t properly tax the resource.We’re giving away billions in resource wealth while ...