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Study: Protected forests are a climate powerhouse
Protected forests keep significantly more climate-warming carbon out of the atmosphere than unprotected forests, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, illustrates just how important protected areas are in the fight to curb climate change. Like a lot of research about earthly ecosystems, this analysis started in outer space. The…
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
By Ailsa Chang , Tinbete Ermyas , Marc Rivers Funding for a U.S.-based program that tracks thousands of Ukrainian children allegedly abducted and taken to Russia has been cut and U.S. lawmakers are worried that a database with crucial information has been permanently deleted, according to a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed…
Demi Moore Shares Sweet Twinning Moment With Ex Bruce Willis
Demi Moore re-shared a sweet video of her and ex-husband Bruce Willis wearing matching outfits and dancing in honor of his 70th birthday. Demi Moore shared a sweet video of another happy day with ex-husband Bruce Willis in honor of his 70th birthday. The Substance star had a heartwarming reaction to a video of her…
Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians
Mélanie Joly says Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate Canada has strongly condemned the execution of four of its citizens who were put to death in China on drug-smuggling charges, amid lingering diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The minister of foreign affairs, Mélanie Joly, said on Wednesday that…
What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist
What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist By Jess Thomson edited by Tanya Lewis In Severance, starring Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Adam Scott, characters’ work personas inhabit a world that would be psychologically very stressful. Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for season two of the…
Jack Schlossberg Slams Donald Trump After JFK Documents Release
After president Donald Trump’s administration released 80,000 previously-sealed documents pertaining to John F. Kennedy’s assassination, JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg issued a scathing statement. Jack Schlossberg is posting up for his grandfather’s legacy. After President Donald Trump’s administration released 80,000 previously-sealed documents about John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination, JFK’s grandson shared his thoughts. “President Trump is…
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
Germany’s Politics The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy. By Jim TankersleyJeanna Smialek and Melissa Eddy Reporting from Berlin and Brussels From Brussels to Berlin, leaders across Europe are getting ready to spend hundreds of billions to…
Steve Rosenberg: Putin’s conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia
Judging by some of the headlines today in Russia, Moscow believes that the latest telephone conversation between Presidents Putin and Trump went well – certainly for the Kremlin. “Putin and Trump agreed to work together on Ukraine resolution,” concludes Izvestia. “Record-long Putin-Trump call,” declares Komsomolskaya Pravda. The paper’s website adds: “As things stand Russia has…
Trump waging ‘sickening’ psychological war, deported Venezuelan’s lawyer says
One detained man’s lawyer says he is gay artist who had fled persecution in his home country, not a gang member A lawyer for one of the Venezuelan immigrants sent from the US to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador has accused the Trump administration of waging a “sickening” campaign of psychological warfare against…
In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War News analysis Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held. By Paul Sonne Reporting from Berlin When the Kremlin released its summary of President Vladimir V. Putin’s call Tuesday with…
RFK, Jr. Silent as EPA Weakens Mercury Pollution Rules
RFK, Jr., Once Poisoned by Mercury, Is Silent as EPA Weakens Rules against It RFK, Jr. fought mercury pollution for years, but he is now in an administration that wants to make it easier for industries to dump it into the air and water By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies…
Flowy, Floral, and Under $50—Amazon’s Best Spring Dresses Are Here
The reviews are in—these Amazon dresses are a spring must-have and start at just $20. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Spring is officially in the air, which means it’s time to ditch the heavy layers and slip…
Putin gives Trump bare minimum on Ukraine but the war goes on
In the run up to today’s call, Donald Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. But the results look like there’s little to shout about. The Russian president has given the US leader just enough to claim that he made progress towards peace in Ukraine, without making it look like…
New report: Without nature, there is no path to a climate-safe future
A clean energy transition is underway to curb planet-heating emissions, with investments in renewables, electric vehicles and energy efficiency expected to top $1.4 trillion this year. The shift — though unevenly distributed across countries — signals real progress. But there is another solution that receives far less attention, not to mention funding: Nature. We cannot…
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth. Their SpaceX capsule made a fast and fiery re-entry through the Earth’s atmosphere, before four parachutes opened to take them to a gentle splashdown off the coast of Florida. A pod of dolphins circled the craft. After…
World falling well short of climate goals, new report finds
The results are in on the world’s first climate change progress report: Drastic improvement is needed — and fast. The report, released Friday, is the technical synthesis report from the Paris Agreement’s Global Stocktake process, which is designed to evaluate the global response to the climate crisis every five years. The report will inform critical…
In Ecuador, a ‘milestone’ effort to protect mangroves — and people
Once underappreciated, mangroves are having a moment. From global initiatives to community-led efforts, work to conserve these climate superstars is gaining traction. Now, a landmark US$ 45.9 million project aims to give Ecuador’s degraded mangroves a new lease on life, local news reported. By protecting and restoring mangroves — potent climate allies that can absorb…
As ghost junk haunts the sea, ‘mermaids’ are fighting back
Sitting on the side of a small boat off the coast of Baja California, suited up in diving gear, a group of 10 women prepared to descend into the chilly waters. Their mission? Remove as much “ghost gear” as possible. Abandoned fishing lines, nets and traps are a pervasive and deadly threat to the world’s…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire
Middle East Tensions Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said. By Patrick KingsleyRawan Sheikh AhmadYan ZhuangAaron Boxerman and Michael Levenson Patrick Kingsley, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad and Aaron Boxerman reported from Jerusalem. Israeli…
Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists
Activists celebrate move, but note that ‘a bull event without violence does not mean one without suffering’ Mexico City’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and replace them with a new form of bloodless spectacle, marking the latest episode in a years-long legal battle to outlaw the practice in the capital. Animal rights activists…
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump’s team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive…
Leading Garifuna musician was among 13 people dead in Honduras air crash
Aurelio Martínez was killed after plane crashed while taking off from Roatán island in Caribbean Garifuna leaders have paid tribute to a prominent musician from their community who died in a plane crash that killed at least 13 people off the coast of Honduras. Aurelio Martínez was onboard a Lanhsa Airlines flight that crashed into…
Best-Yet ‘Baby Pictures’ of the Universe Unveiled
Best-Yet ‘Baby Pictures’ of the Universe Unveiled By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser Sometimes, a picture can be worth much more than a thousand words. For instance, one measure associated with the pictures below—new high-definition snapshots of the cosmos in its infancy—is 1,900 “zetta-suns.” If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism…
Southern Charm’s Craig Conover Grilled About Paige DeSorbo’s “New Guy”
Southern Charm‘s Craig Conover emotionally reflected on his messy breakup with ex Paige DeSorbo in the explosive trailer for the Bravo series’ season 10 reunion, premiering March 27. Craig Conover is in the hot seat. The Southern Charm star is grilled about his messy breakup with girlfriend of three years Paige DeSorbo in the first…
How I Diagnosed My Rare Neurological Condition after Decades of Hiding It
A personal quest and progress in brain science finally put a name on baffling behaviors By Paul Marino edited by Mark Fischetti As far back as I can remember, I did this “thing” when I was excited or engrossed. I brought my hands up, flickered my fingers against one another and grimaced. My imagination zoomed.…
Pelicot’s Daughter Pursues Conviction That He Raped Her, Too
Her mother, Gisèle, was at the center of a trial that gripped France and made her a feminist icon. But it left Caroline Darian with her own pains and suspicions unanswered. By Catherine Porter Catherine Porter reported on the mass rape trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men over four months from southern France.…
At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system
The government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount the UK spends on welfare. Pip is paid to people in England and Wales who have difficulty completing everyday tasks or getting around as a result of a long-term physical or mental health condition. It is not…
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations
Trump administration used Alien Enemies Act to deport about 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador The White House has denied allegations that it engaged in a “a blatant violation” of a judge’s order by deporting about 250 Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador on Saturday, with the US border czar appearing to contradict…
Music Festival Packing Guide: Body Chains & Head Scarves to Pack
These must-have accessories will take your festival fit from cute to iconic. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. The weather’s warming up, Daylight Savings has passed (hello, longer days!), and Spring Break plans are being locked in. That…
Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Israel launched surprise overnight airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 410 people and injuring hundreds more, according to Gaza health officials. The strikes are the most intense violence…
Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living
Both items have made their way into the basket of goods and services used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to calculate inflation. The basket contains 752 items. The ONS collects the costs of these products and services across many different retailers to come up with the monthly inflation figures. That figure, currently showing…
Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine in Phone Call: What to Know
Russia-Ukraine War The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same By Constant Méheut and Ivan Nechepurenko President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are expected to speak on Tuesday as Washington pushes for…
Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza with at least 220 reportedly killed
The Israeli military says it is carrying out “extensive strikes” in the Gaza Strip, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting that at least 130 Palestinians have been killed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it called “terror targets” belonging to Hamas. Mahmoud Abu Wafah, the deputy interior minister in Gaza and…
White House’s defense for not recalling deportations ‘one heck of a stretch’, says judge
Administration claims it didn’t stop flights despite judge’s instructions because he did not write it in the formal order The Trump administration claimed to a federal judge on Monday that it did not recall deportation flights of hundreds of suspected Venezuelan gang members over the weekend despite his specific instructions because that was not expressly…
Scientists Create ‘Pockets’ of Music from Inaudible Ultrasound Waves
Bending Ultrasonic Beams Creates ‘Audible Enclaves’ Where They Cross Inaudible ultrasonic beams steered around obstacles can create pockets of sound in an otherwise quiet room, acoustics experts report By Dan Vergano edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Are you tired of earbuds? Are headphones too heavy? “Pockets” of audible noise…
Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi
The relationship between the billionaire philanthropist and the Indian leader helps both men meet their missions. But it also papers over the erosion of rights under Mr. Modi. By Anupreeta Das Reporting from New Delhi In September 2019, Bill Gates presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with an award on behalf of his philanthropic…
A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August
By Joe Hernandez Law enforcement authorities in South Dakota say a woman who had been missing since last summer was murdered by a member of the U.S. Air Force. Quinterius Chappelle was arrested on a federal charge of second-degree murder in the death of Sahela Sangrait, according to a social media post by the Pennington…
Fiji Iguanas Crossed the Ocean from the Americas Millions of Years Ago
How Iguanas Got from North America to Fiji Millions of Years Ago A genetic analysis reveals that Fiji’s iguanas are most closely related to lizards living in North America’s deserts. How is this possible? By Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson A Brachylophus bulabula, commonly known as the central Fijian banded iguana on Ovalau Island,…
Putin urged to prove Russia wants peace ahead of Trump talks
The UK and France have urged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants a peace deal with Ukraine, ahead of talks between Putin and Donald Trump on Tuesday. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the “courage” of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksy in agreeing to a ceasefire proposal, and challenged Russia to do the same. “Enough…
Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims
Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022 Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a private landfill near Winnipeg by a serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women and left their bodies hidden in trash. The Manitoba Royal…
Meet a scientist: the whale whisperer
Editor’s note: A recent survey found that 81 percent of Americans could not name a living scientist. No, not a single one. At Conservation International (CI), we have lots of scientists you should know. Here’s one. Olive Andrews is a marine program manager for Conservation International, where she works with Pacific Island nations to protect the ocean — and…
Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions
Russia-Ukraine War The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine. By Ivan Nechepurenko and Constant Méheut The Kremlin said Monday that preparations were underway for a phone call between President Vladimir V. Putin and President Trump,…
Why Bake Off’s Prue Leith Refuses to Watch Meghan Markle’s Show
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith didn’t hold back over what she really thinks about Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series With Love, Meghan. Prue Leith isn’t adding Meghan Markle‘s Netflix show to the queue. The Great British Bake Off judge sounded off on the Duchess of Sussex’s new show With Love, Meghan and revealed that she has…
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended
Lawyers for former bosses of the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have asked for the public inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes to be suspended. Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall said she had received the request from counsel for the management team weeks after a panel of international medical experts blamed…
US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts
Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has saved millions of lives from HIV/Aids are pressing the Trump administration to rescue the scheme from crushing cuts to foreign assistance. The state department has said that the two-decade-old President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), which is estimated to have prevented 25m early…
How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War
An attack on a U.N. helicopter has highlighted rising tensions in the world’s youngest country, where a seven-year-old peace deal looks ever more fragile. By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya The world’s youngest nation faces the threat of war yet again. This month, a United Nations helicopter was attacked during an evacuation mission…
Monday briefing: Is Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest a sign of the ICC’s strength or its limitations?
Good morning. Last Tuesday, chaos erupted at Manila’s main airport as authorities arrested the Philippines’ 79-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte, who had arrived from Hong Kong. An arrest warrant issued in secret by the international criminal court (ICC) accused him of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in killings during his brutal “war on…
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Severe weather across the South and Midwest over the weekend caused tornadoes, dust storms, wildfires, and heavy rain, resulting in at least three dozen deaths in the U.S. The…
Amazon Movers & Shakers: Stylish Accessories, Starting at $11
This is the jewelry, socks, sunglasses, underwear, and more, that everyone on Amazon is buying RN. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E! may make…
The Surprising Story Behind Indiana’s 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi
Opinion Indiana’s House of Representatives Once Voted Unanimously to Change the Value of Pi How an incorrect value of pi almost got codified into law By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Long ago, the Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously to change the value of Pi to 3.2. An ancient problem known as “squaring…
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welfare system that is failing the people who use it, the economy and taxpayers. Taking a tough call on fixing it goes against the instincts of much of…
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Syria After Civil War Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said. By Ben Hubbard Syria’s new president has spoken often about the urgency of merging the many armed groups that fought to topple the strongman Bashar al-Assad into a unified national…
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First Titanium hearts could serve as a stopgap for people with heart failure who are waiting for a donor organ By Smriti Mallapaty & Nature magazine The BiVACOR is a total heart replacement made of titanium. An Australian man in his forties has become the first…
New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump
Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald Trump Mark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy. Carney is deliberately making his first foreign…
‘I had one child and I lost him’ – North Macedonia mourns nightclub disaster
Marija Taseva was enjoying a night out with her sister at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, on Saturday when disaster struck. They were watching DNK, a popular hip-hop duo in the country, when a fire broke out , which killed at least 59 people and injured 155 others. “Everyone started screaming and shouting…
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Trump Administration Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border. A U.S. Army soldier near the border before a visit by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the White House’s border czar, Tom Homan, in Sunland Park, N.M.,…
Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape
Regulators are being summoned to No 10 on Monday to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the government moves to slash bureaucracy and cut the cost of regulation for business by a quarter. The government will also announce plans to streamline environmental permitting and cut red tape it says blocks new housing and infrastructure, as well…
Children Try to Cheer Pope Francis During His Hospital Stay
Pope Francis The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Gemelli hospital in Rome The Vatican on Sunday released the first photo of Pope Francis since he…
March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men’s with a record 14 teams
Becky Sullivan Move over, Big East and ACC: College basketball has a new heavyweight conference. The Southeastern Conference, normally known for its dominance on the football field, has set a new March Madness record by sending 14 of its 16 teams to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. The SEC also boasts two of…
Rachael Kirkconnell Is Thriving: How She’s Embracing New Beginnings
The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell shares her self-care must-haves, confidence tips, beauty essentials, and fashion favorites as she embraces new beginnings in her golden era. We interviewed Rachael Kirkconnell because we think you’ll like her picks. Rachael is a paid spokesperson for Showpo. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When…
Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.
Emma Bowman Residents in large swaths of the southern U.S. on Sunday took stock of the devastation left in the wake of tornadoes, strong winds and dust storms over the weekend. The severe weather left at least 37 people dead, and destroyed scores of homes. This bout of storms was forecast to clear the East…
Why Pregnant Olivia Culpo Thinks Her Baby Is a Boy
Find out why pregnant Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo is predicting that she and husband Christian McCaffrey will welcome a son. Mother-to-be Olivia Culpo is bumping along and making predictions about the sex of her baby. The 32-year-old, who is expecting her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ star running back, shared…
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
There is an “overdiagnosis” of mental health conditions with “too many people being written off”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Streeting told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the welfare system had to be “sustainable”, as he defended the government’s forthcoming reforms aimed at cutting the benefits bill. Mental health charity Mind has…
Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen
Middle East Tensions The Iranian-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump. By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati Ismaeel Naar reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Saeed Al-Batati from Al Mukalla, Yemen. The Houthi militia in Yemen…
Teen Mom’s Kailyn Lowry Shares Bikini Pic After Plastic Surgeries
Teen Mom 2 alum Kailyn Lowry is showcasing her new bikini body in beach pics shared months after undergoing several plastic surgery procedures. As she celebrates her 33rd birthday, Kailyn Lowry is feeling comfortable in her own body. The Teen Mom 2 alum shared images of herself in a bikini on a trip to the Turks…
US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights
Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations The US deported more than 250 mainly Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador despite a US judge’s ruling to halt the flights on Saturday after Donald Trump controversially invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law meant…
Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order
Luke Garrett The Trump administration deported more than 200 people who it claims are members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, to El Salvador this weekend, multiple members of the administration said on social media on Sunday. It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in…
Rachael Kirkconnell Shares Biggest Lesson From Matt James Breakup
The Bachelor‘s Rachael Kirkconnell revealed what her breakup with Matt James taught her about herself and what she’s looking for in her next partner. Rachael Kirkconnell may not have found her happily ever after with Matt James, but she did walk away wiser and more empowered. Two months after she and the Bachelor alum broke up,…
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II. Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II. Iichi…
Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59
At least 59 people have been killed and more than 155 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials say. The blaze broke out around 02:30 (01:30 GMT) at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town around 100 km (60 miles) east of the capital, Skopje, where 1,500 people were attending a concert by…
51 dead and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
By The Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia — A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ‘s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub, Interior…
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin Scheck Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Abdi Latif Dahir, Justin Scheck and Kiana Hayeri spent months visiting cities and remote villages in Kenya and Uganda. On any given day in Kenya, dozens,…
‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria
Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights In recent weeks, the two have been at the centre of a political row that has gripped the country, after an interview that Akpoti-Uduaghan gave to the broadcaster Arise TV in late February in which she accused Akpabio of sexual…
How Erin Andrews Got Through Her Toughest Fertility Appointments
Why, yes, Erin Andrews will have fries with that. In a chat with E! News, the sportscaster shared her secret sauce for dealing with disappointment during her decade-long fertility journey. In the throes of her decade-long fertility struggle, safe to say Erin Andrews wasn’t lovin’ her myriad doctor appointments. But the legendary sportscaster did come up…
Moment of pure joy as stranded astronauts meet new crew after SpaceX capsule docks
A SpaceX capsule carrying a new crew has docked at the International Space Station (ISS), paving the way for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to come home. The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight days, but because of technical issues with the experimental spacecraft they arrived on, they have…
Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Ministers are considering abandoning plans to freeze some disability benefits, the BBC understands. Initial reports had suggested Personal Independence Payments (PIP) would not rise in line with inflation for a year, but many usually loyal Labour MPs have voiced strong opposition in meetings in No10, as well as to party whips and ministers. The eligibility…
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
Trump Administration The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped. By John Eligon Reporting from Johannesburg To hear President Trump and some of his closest supporters tell it, South Africa is a terrible…
Bill Belichick’s GF Jordon Hudson Claps Back at Relationship Critic
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson responded publicly to a DM from a person who insulted her relationship with the former New England Patriots head coach. Jordon Hudson is tackling criticism of her romance with Bill Belichick head-on. After a social media user DMed her and asked her if she :realized” that her relationship with the…
‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of pressure to quit, the approval ratings of the progressive firebrand had dropped from their peak of 65% in September 2016 to 22%. At the end of…
Trump invokes 18th-century wartime act to deport five Venezuelans
Proclamation comes just hours after judge had ruled Alien Enemies Act of 1798 cannot be used Donald Trump has invoked the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelan nationals from the US. In a presidential proclamation issued on Saturday, the White House said: “Tren de Aragua (TdA) is a designated Foreign Terrorist…
YouTuber P2istheName Found Dead in Mail Room at 26
YouTuber P2istheName, real name Philip Enewally, was found dead in a mail room March 14, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. He was 26. The influencer community is in mourning. YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name is Philip Enewally, has died. He was 26. The influencer was found dead in a mail…
As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Germany’s Politics Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful. By Steven Erlanger Reporting from Berlin Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, set European pigeons flying in circles when he suggested last month that given rising mistrust in President…
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
A team of charity workers has been killed in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza, the UK-registered Al Khair Foundation has told the BBC. The charity said eight workers – including volunteers and journalists documenting their activities – were killed when their vehicles were targeted on Saturday in what Hamas described as a “blatant violation” of…
Octomom Natalie “Nadya” Suleman Details Her Relationship With 14 Kids
When Natalie “Nadya” Suleman grew her brood of six by birthing the world’s first surviving set of octuplets in 2009, she became known as “Octomom”. But at home with her 14 children, she’s just Mom. As one might imagine, parenting 14 kids under the age of seven is, in a word, challenging. “That’s euphemistically speaking,”…
Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
Russia-Ukraine War Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing. Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing. Liudmyla in Ukraine’s…
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors China has criticised the sale of the business that controls ports in Panama to US investors, saying the Hong Kong-based parent company should “think twice” and that the $22.8bn deal is “power politics” that is…
Everything You Need to Get Through Mercury Retrograde March 2025
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. We hate to break it to you but Mercury retrograde is back. Sorry! Fortunately, Stephanie Gailing, astrologer and author of the book, The Complete Guide to Living by the Moon, shared with E!…
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is…
US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
Talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire have failed to reach an agreement, a Palestinian official has told the BBC, as the US accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands at meetings in Qatar. Negotiators have been trying to find a way forward after the first phase of the temporary truce ended on 1 March. The…
Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again
Middle East Tensions Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks. Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure…
Trump Pentagon Purging Climate Change Measures, Hegseth Says, Raising Military Readiness Concerns
Pentagon Starts Purging Climate Change Measures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to end the Pentagon’s climate efforts. Some experts say the move could hurt military readiness By Scott Waldman & E&E News Debris litters Tyndall Air Force Base following Hurricane Michael on October 17, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The base experienced extensive damage from…
Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in Mozambique
More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, destroying 900 homes and leaving 40,000 people without power Cyclone Jude was the third cyclone to hit Mozambique this season. First spotted as a depression last Friday to the south-west of the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, it intensified over the next few…
Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else
Jaclyn Diaz The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University on Thursday, threatening to end a portion of its federal funding unless the school implements strong controls over an international studies department and makes significant changes to student discipline standards and other university policies. In a letter obtained by NPR dated March…
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
Pope Francis The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City When Pope Francis first appeared to the world on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he humbly requested that…
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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of trying to “sabotage” diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire. In a post on social media, he urged the US to put more pressure on the Russian president, saying only the “strength of America” could end the war. The Ukrainian leader said Putin was “doing everything…
Sudan rejects US request to discuss taking in Palestinians under Trump’s Gaza plan
US and Israel reportedly contacted officials in Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland Sudanese officials say they have rejected a request from the US to discuss taking in Palestinians displaced from Gaza under Donald Trump’s plan to turn the territory into a “Riviera on the Mediterranean”. According to an Associated Press report, the US and Israel contacted…
Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
Tariffs In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Reporting from Charlevoix, Quebec Top U.S. representatives told a Canadian delegation on Thursday that there was no way Canada,…
US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has praised talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the US-proposed ceasefire deal in Ukraine as “good and productive”. This comes after Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff met in Moscow on Thursday evening, during which they exchanged information and shared the US’s “cautious optimism” over a peace process, the…
Connie Britton Shares Difficulties Being a Single Mom After Adopting
Actress Connie Britton shared insight into her choice to become a single mom through adoption in 2011, when she welcomed son Eyob to her family. Connie Britton had clear eyes and a full heart when deciding to grow her family. But still, the Friday Night Lights actress admitted she didn’t necessarily know what to expect when…