The world isn’t cooling down anytime soon—in fact, it may be heating up faster than expected. A new warning from the United Nations suggests global temperatures are likely to stay near record highs for the rest of this decade. Raising fresh alarm about how close the planet is drifting to its climate limits. According to
What if cargo planes could fly without leaving a carbon footprint? That future might be closer than you think—and it’s taking off from Kitakyushu Airport. Starting April 17, test flights for an electric aircraft will begin, backed by major players like Sojitz Corp. and Yamato Holdings Co.. The goal? Build a cleaner, faster cargo network
What was meant to be a moment of celebration quickly turned tense. During Eidul Fitr prayers at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, protesters interrupted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They did so with boos and chants over his government’s position on the war in Gaza. About 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke
Iran’s use of the death penalty is skyrocketing — and the numbers are staggering. Could the country be seeing more than just a routine rise? According to Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR), at least 1,500 executions have taken place in 2025. This is more than double the 975 verified in 2024. And these figures likely
Tom Cruise has finally done it — after decades of record-breaking blockbusters and death-defying stunts. The Hollywood icon has taken home his very first Oscar statuette. And not just any Oscar, but an honorary one. Handed to him at the Governors Awards where the room practically shook from the standing ovation. At 63, Cruise wasn’t
Imagine trying to report on the Pentagon — and suddenly being told you can only share what the Department of Defense approves. That’s the new reality journalists face under a policy rolled out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and major US news outlets aren’t having it. The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and scores
A tragic accident has cast a shadow over the tense diplomatic efforts in Egypt. Three Qatari diplomats were killed and two others injured in a car crash near the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, Qatar’s embassy confirmed. The diplomats had been in the Red Sea city for high-stakes talks aimed at brokering a
Hollywood has lost one of its most unforgettable stars. Diane Keaton — the Oscar-winning actress who defined charm, wit, and individuality on screen — has died at 79. From The Godfather’s quiet intensity to Annie Hall’s quirky brilliance, Keaton shaped an era. Who else could turn mismatched suits and wide-brimmed hats into a cultural statement?
Imagine a government minister who never takes a bribe, never oversleeps, and doesn’t even exist in the flesh. That’s exactly what Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama unveiled on Thursday — the world’s first AI-generated minister. Her name is “Diella,” meaning “sun” in Albanian. Rama, fresh off a landslide May election win, introduced Diella at a
Japan is bracing for political turbulence. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced he’s stepping down after less than a year in office. The move was triggered by two crushing election defeats. These defeats stripped his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of its grip on both houses of parliament. For a party that’s dominated Japanese politics
Scientists just uncovered soft tissue inside a 70-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, and it could help us crack the code on cancer. The fossil belonged to Telmatosaurus transsylvanicus, a cow-sized herbivore with a tumor in its jaw—similar to tumors humans still get today. Why does this matter? Because buried in those ancient tissues are proteins. Tiny molecular
The US Air Force has pulled lessons on the historical contributions of Black and female pilots from its training programs. The policy shift comes following Donald Trump’s directive to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies. The order, signed shortly after Trump’s return to office, has led to the removal of material
