Is crime out of control in Washington, DC?
We contrast Trump’s claim DC is “overtaken by crime” with his statement 3 months earlier that crime there is down.
No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day
No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day Widely rejected draft text does not limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products. Activists…
Starmer hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting
Starmer hosts Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting The UK is ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia over its continuing war on Ukraine, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Britain’s…
Serbia protests over government turn violent as rival groups clash
Opponents and supporters of Serbia’s government have been involved in violent clashes in the latest demonstrations again
Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgrade
Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgrade OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 prompts backlash in online communities for people with AI companions. The logo of ChatGPT is…
US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid
US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid. US President Donald Trump…
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs The plan, called ‘Sovereign Brazil’, will include credit for businesses that rely on exports. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da…
Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study
Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.…
UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout
UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout ‘Stop killing children, Stop killing civilians’ banners shown at match after criticism over tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid who was…
PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup
PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football’s season opener to penalties in Italy. Paris…