One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites
Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economy
The US-Israeli war with Iran has expanded with the entry of Houthi forces in Yemen, representing a dangerous spread of the conflict and bringing with it the threat of more damage to the global economy.
Pakistan has said it would host a meeting of Middle Eastern powers on Monday in an effort to find a regional approach to ending the conflict. But the talks, which bring together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, did not appear to include any of the warring parties, casting further doubt on persistent US claims of diplomatic progress.
Continue reading...How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.
No Kings protests: millions rally in cities around the world against Trump and his administration – as it happened
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No Kings protests to see millions across US push back on Trump administration
What to know about the third No Kings protests happening in March
In the year since Donald Trump retook office, the number of protests in the US outpaced those at the same point in his first administration, according to data from the Crowd Counting Consortium, an open-source project collaboration between Harvard University’s Kennedy School and the University of Connecticut, reported Lex McMenamin and Andrew Witherspoon.
There were more than 10,700 protests in 2025, a 133% increase from the 4,588 recorded in 2017, the first year of Trump’s first term. According to the data, an overwhelming majority of US counties – including 42% that voted for Trump – have had at least one protest since he was re-inaugurated last year.
Continue reading...Israeli strikes hit two Gaza police checkpoints, killing six, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli strikes hit two Gaza police checkpoints, killing six, medics say Reuters
- Israeli airstrike said to kill two Palestinian brothers close to Yellow Line The Times of Israel
- Israel kills Palestinian girl and police officers in Gaza bombing Middle East Eye
- APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Israeli army kills 6 Palestinians in attack on Gaza police The New Arab
Bahrain’s Alba assesses damage after Iran strikes aluminium plants – Reuters
- Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iran strikes aluminium plants Reuters
- Bahrain aluminum giant says Iranian attack targeted its facility CNBC
- Iran’s IRGC claims attacks on UAE, Bahrain aluminium facilities Al Jazeera
- Major U.A.E. Aluminum Plant Damaged in Iranian Strike WSJ
- Emirates Global Aluminium Says Smelter Site Damaged in Attack Bloomberg.com
India restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
The royal kitchen still serves food, but the complex has been worn down by time.
No Kings rally in St. Paul draws 100,000, speakers praise Minnesota’s ICE resistance – Bring Me The News
- No Kings rally in St. Paul draws 100,000, speakers praise Minnesota’s ICE resistance Bring Me The News
- Minnesota No Kings protest: 100,000 rally at State Capitol as midterms approach FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Bruce Springsteen delivers fiery performance at No Kings protest USA Today
- Minnesota State Patrol estimates 100k attended No Kings protest Star Tribune
- Minnesotans, businesses speak on importance and impact of No Kings rally 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens – BBC
- Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens BBC
- Egypt to slow down some state projects for two months amid Iran war, prime minister says Reuters
- Egypt imposes emergency measures to save fuel Financial Times
- Eye on Africa - Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs France 24
- Luxor exempted from government’s decree on early closure of public, tourist shops Egypt Today
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen preformed to crowds.
Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour
France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.
Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz
Islamabad's diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.
Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.
James Tolkan, known for his roles in Top Gun and Back to the Future, dies aged 94
Tolkan, known for portraying authoritarian figures, died ‘peacefully’ in Lake Placid, New York, his agent said
James Tolkan, known for his roles as an authoritarian figure in the Back to the Future and Top Gun films, has died. He was 94.
Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. A brief obituary published on the Back to the Future website said Tolkan died “peacefully”, but no cause of death was given.
Continue reading...Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates – France 24
- Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile at Israel as Middle East conflict escalates France 24
- Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks The New York Times
- Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan Reuters
- A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes AP News
- Iran war: Houthis claim 2nd attack on Israel in 24 hours DW.com
Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster – CNN
- Israel kills 3 journalists in Lebanon, including reporter for Hezbollah-run broadcaster CNN
- Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say The New York Times
- Hundreds of mourners gather in pouring rain for funerals of Lebanon journalists Sky News
- Lebanon condemns ‘blatant war crime’ after Israel kills three journalists The Guardian
- Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters BBC