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Bloomberg's $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K
In a groundbreaking move, Johns Hopkins University revealed a $1 billion contribution from Bloomberg Philanthropies to significantly improve financial assistance for graduate students. This generous funding extends free tuition to medical students from households earning under $300,000, while those from families with incomes up to $175,000 can access support for both tuition and living expenses.
Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca
Conflicting reports emerge on the circumstances of the killing, prompting calls for justice from advocacy groups.
Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Former UN human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.
Renée Zellweger’s renovated 10-acre Topanga ranch returns to market for $7.995 million
Renée Zellweger's stunning Topanga ranch, acquired in 2015 and beautifully renovated, has hit the market for nearly $8 million. Spanning almost 10 acres, this Spanish-style estate boasts breathtaking mountain views and exclusive hiking trails. Previously sold for $6.4 million in 2021, the property is perfect for those seeking tranquility in Southern California, featuring an infinity-edge pool and ...
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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 20, including three children
Ukrainian national police said Russian forces had targeted residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early on Saturday, with two of them striking blocks of flats.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 15, including three children, emergency service says
Ukrainian national police said Russian forces had targeted residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early on Saturday, with two of them striking blocks of flats.
Russian strikes on southeastern Ukraine kill 15, including three children, authorities say
Ukrainian national police said Russian forces had targeted residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early on Saturday, with two of them striking blocks of flats.
Russian strikes on southeastern Ukraine kill eight, including three children, authorities say
Ukrainian national police said Russian forces had targeted residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with five guided aerial bombs early on Saturday, with two of them striking blocks of flats.
India's 'cockroach' movement: "This is unprecedented"
Indian police detained Abhijeet Dipke, head of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement, on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission, the party said. "This is unprecedented," our guest Subir Sinha, director of the SOAS South Asia Institute, says.
India detains 'cockroach' leaders ahead of election protest
Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement on Saturday, the group said, ahead of a major protest against the Election Commission that triggered strict security measures. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.
France: Scientists conduct microgravity experiments on parabolic flights
This week in Bordeaux, the CNES, the French space agency, launched a microgravity research campaign with scientists from all over the world. It gave them the opportunity to conduct experiments in weightlessness during parabolic flights aboard a specially equipped Airbus, without having to send their equipment into space. Our reporters James André and Sylvain Rousseau joined them on board.
Brazil police rescue 13 children taken hostage at kindergarten
Brazilian police have rescued 13 children held hostage for more than two hours at a daycare centre in Curitiba.
Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
China unveils AI-powered robot designed to help farmers breed better strains of wheat
China has unveiled a smart robot prototype designed to assist with wheat breeding in the latest step in its ongoing drive to advance agricultural technology and bolster food security. The robot made its public debut at a recent seminar on wheat breeding, state-run China Science Daily reported on Friday. Traditional wheat breeders rely on a wealth of accumulated experience to identify and select st...
‘We’re not asking for luxury’: school protesters in Paris suburb feel abandoned by French state
Students say they are desperate to get back to class but conditions are so bad that the protests must continueOn a normal school day, Mohammed, 17, wakes at 6am, cares for his younger siblings to help his single mother who works as a security guard, then takes two crowded buses and a local train to get to his high school in Sevran, a low-income banlieue town in the suburbs north-east of Paris.“The...
Chinese nickel investors brace for headwinds as Indonesia weighs smelter freeze
Chinese investors could face significant disruption if Indonesia imposes a moratorium on new nickel smelters to curb global overproduction and protect local industries across its vast minerals sector, analysts said. Indonesia was weighing a halt to the construction of smelters that produce semi-finished nickel products amid a global supply glut that had driven down commodity prices, state news age...
Guangdong yachts to sail into Hong Kong from Friday under southbound scheme
Guangdong-registered yachts will be allowed to sail into Hong Kong waters from next Friday under a new travel scheme, the city’s transport minister has confirmed. Writing in her weekly blog on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the maiden voyage ceremony for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme would be held on launch day. “Building on the groundwork laid by the Northbou...
Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 15 in Zaporizhzhia, cause power outages in Kyiv
Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 15 people, including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday. The attack also caused "large-scale power outages" in the capital Kyiv and the surrounding region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least 12, including children
Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 12 people, including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least seven, including children
Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least eight people including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Scientists planted 40,000 seedlings in Yosemite; 3 years later, meadow is still losing carbon
Scientists planted 40,000 native sedge seedlings in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows to restore soil damaged by sheep grazing over a century ago. After three years, researchers found improvements in soil organic matter, but the meadow continued to lose more carbon than it gained. Scientists estimate that full recovery could take 25 to 50 years.
Isaias weakens after making landfall in US Gulf Coast as hurricane
More than 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama have been left without power as Isaias downs trees, power lines.
'No one ever heard of her': Trump goes off on petty rant after Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having "settled 8 wars" as he dismissed Pillay's career in an irate Truth Social post.
West Indies beat India as Hope’s hundred secures record T20 chase
Shai Hope's hundred and Sherfane Rutherford's fifty lead West Indies in record 252 chase to level series 1-1.
Jerry Rice’s former Bay Area mansion returns to market for $35M
NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's mansion in Atherton, California has been listed for sale at $35 million. The mansion spans 12,520 square feet and includes six bedrooms along with 11 bathrooms. The property has unique features like a gym and a wine cellar, reflecting Rice's attention to detail. This estate was originally built in the early 2000s and has changed ownership since Rice sold it.
A decade of Lajee Celtic: The Palestinian club whose fans include Cantona
The football club founded in a West Bank refugee camp has built a global movement of solidarity.
'All human emotions': French astronaut Sophie Adenot returns to Earth
French astronaut Sophie Adenot said she experienced “the full range of human emotions, from the most joyful to the most difficult” during her eight months in space, speaking on Saturday in Cologne, Germany, in her first public appearance since returning to Earth.