War & Geopolitics
Yayoi Kusama, Visionary Artist, Dies at 97
Artist Yayoi Kusama, celebrated for works that conjured hallucinatory wonder, has died at 97. Her distinctive and often hypnotic artistic…
Iran considers harsh penalties for outside media contact in new bill
Iran is weighing strict penalties for individuals who communicate with foreign media as part of a new ‘foreign influence’ bill.…
Brazil’s first transgender Indigenous chief struggles amid addiction crisis
Majur Traytowu, Brazil’s first trans Indigenous chief, is battling to maintain her leadership role amid a severe alcohol epidemic affecting…
U.S. intervened in probe of oilman tied to Trump Venezuela efforts
Federal authorities declined a Swiss request to arrest Venezuelan oil executive Alejandro Betancourt despite his alleged involvement in financial crimes,…
Rescue efforts intensify after Himalayan floods kill at least 300
Rescue teams are urgently searching for survivors after devastating flash floods near the Nepal-China border killed at least 300 people.…
Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Missing in Nepal Floods
Over 100 Indian pilgrims are among those missing after deadly floods hit Nepal. Many were traveling to or from a…
Thames Water ‘forever chemicals’ surge 13 times legal limit in recycling pilot
Levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ surged to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water’s pilot tests for a drought-response…
Qantas considers fare hikes, expanded Jetstar fees as profits hit four-year low
Qantas could increase ticket prices and expand add-on fees at its budget carrier Jetstar after reporting its lowest pre-tax profits…
Nepal flash flood leaves over 1,000 missing, 165 dead
A devastating flash flood in Nepal near the Tibet border has left more than 1,000 people missing and at least…
Australians missing in Nepal floods as consular assistance readied
Australian officials are preparing to provide consular assistance amid reports that dozens of Australians may be missing after catastrophic flooding…