From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan’s museums
Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.
Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to a deal’, says Trump
The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.
How much has Elon Musk’s Doge cut from US government spending?
BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.
How much has Elon Musk’s Doge cut from US government spending?
BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.
Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts
DoE investigation revives reports that UC Berkeley failed to disclose Chinese funding for a now severed partnership
The Trump administration launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, on Friday centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government.
The investigation revives criticism from several years ago about the university’s partnership with China’s Tsinghua University. It comes after Donald Trump earlier this week signed a series of executive orders focused on universities that he views as liberal adversaries to his political agenda.
Continue reading...Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts
DoE investigation revives reports that UC Berkeley failed to disclose Chinese funding for a now severed partnership
The Trump administration launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, on Friday centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government.
The investigation revives criticism from several years ago about the university’s partnership with China’s Tsinghua University. It comes after Donald Trump earlier this week signed a series of executive orders focused on universities that he views as liberal adversaries to his political agenda.
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York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise
Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoy Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded an ‘outright insult’
Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster.
The 800-year-old cathedral hosted a gig by Plague of Angels, which some of its congregation called an “outright insult” to their faith and said they would be protesting if the concert went ahead.
Continue reading...York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise
Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoy Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded an ‘outright insult’
Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster.
The 800-year-old cathedral hosted a gig by Plague of Angels, which some of its congregation called an “outright insult” to their faith and said they would be protesting if the concert went ahead.
Continue reading...Apple to move assembly of US phones to India in shift away from China
Apple is in talks with its outsourcing partners in India to execute this plan amid soaring trade tensions, as per FT.
US judge arrested as immigration crackdown escalates
US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.
Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says
Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, who died on 4 April 2024, was the son of top-ranking US spy Juliane Gallina
An American man identified as the son of a deputy director of the CIA was killed in eastern Ukraine in 2024 while fighting under contract for the Russian military, according to an investigation by independent Russian media.
Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, died on 4 April 2024 in “Eastern Europe”, according to an obituary published by his family. He was the son of Juliane Gallina, who was appointed the deputy director for digital innovation at the Central Intelligence Agency in February 2024.
Continue reading...Son of CIA deputy director was killed while fighting for Russia, report says
Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, who died on 4 April 2024, was the son of top-ranking US spy Juliane Gallina
An American man identified as the son of a deputy director of the CIA was killed in eastern Ukraine in 2024 while fighting under contract for the Russian military, according to an investigation by independent Russian media.
Michael Alexander Gloss, 21, died on 4 April 2024 in “Eastern Europe”, according to an obituary published by his family. He was the son of Juliane Gallina, who was appointed the deputy director for digital innovation at the Central Intelligence Agency in February 2024.
Continue reading...Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona – Los Blancos boycott build-up
Real Madrid shun all pre-Copa del Rey activities after referee for final stages his own news conference on Friday.
More than 480 civilians killed in Sudan’s North Darfur over two weeks: UN
The UN human rights office also reported rampant sexual violence in the region, including against young boys and girls.
US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement
Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.
US judge arrested after allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement
Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.
World leaders descend on Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral
World leaders paid their respects to Pope Francis Friday, ahead of his funeral Saturday.
‘This is one minute to midnight’: British MP visits occupied West Bank
British MP Shockat Adam travelled to the occupied West Bank to see Israel's treatment of Palestinians.