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Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from New Delhi President Trump says he is focused on stopping the “death march” in Ukraine “as soon as possible.” But for President Vladimir V. Putin…
Why are thousands of people protesting in Turkey?
Tens of thousands of people across Turkey have been protesting the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Protesters have been fired upon with tear gas and rubber bullets in what has become the worst unrest in the country for more than a decade. Demonstrations began…
Weather tracker: Severe thunderstorms threaten flooding in northern Australia
A broad trough has dragged in warm, moist air and offers perfect ingredients for heavy rainfall and even supercells Northern parts of Australia have been under a flood warning this weekend, with further flooding set to bring havoc to south-eastern parts of the Northern Territory and western Queensland early this week. A broad trough –…
Could Saudi talks produce a breakthrough?
US negotiators have held talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh with their Ukrainian counterparts and are separately meeting the Russians. Washington’s aim is to bring about an immediate partial ceasefire to the war in Ukraine, followed by a comprehensive peace deal. So could these Riyadh talks produce the breakthrough so many are hoping for? It…
When Will We Reach 1.5 C of Warming? And How Will Climate Scientists Know?
How Will Climate Scientists Know When the World Gets to the 1.5 C Mark? As the world gets closer to the mark 1.5 degrees Celsius in Paris climate agreement, scientists are racing to establish a single way to monitor current warming By Sara Schonhardt & E&E News Climate activists gather with signs for a demonstration…
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To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.
Belgium Dispatch A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America abroad. Belgium Dispatch A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of…
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur Reporting from Istanbul The mayor of Istanbul was jailed pending his trial on corruption charges and removed from office on Sunday, hobbling a…
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Turkish President Erdogan’s main rival jailed
The main rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been formally arrested and charged with corruption. Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was due to be selected as the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) 2028 presidential nominee in a vote on Sunday. He has denied the allegations and said they are politically motivated. “I will…
Max Frankel, former New York Times top editor, dies at 94
Jordan-Marie Smith Former New York Times executive editor Max Frankel, a journalist who had integral roles with the paper for nearly half a century, died on Sunday in his New York City home, the newspaper reported. He was 94. His tenure as executive editor between 1986 and 1994 led to the paper covering more city…
Canada to head to polls as Mark Carney calls snap election for 28 April
Prime minister launches contest expected to focus on US relations, as Liberals enjoy lead over Conservatives Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has called a snap election on 28 April, firing the starting gun on a contest that is widely expected to focus on the strained relationship with the US amid threats to Canada’s economic and…
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide
An Israeli air strike on a hospital in Gaza killed a senior Hamas leader and an aide on Sunday evening, a Hamas official told the BBC. Ismail Barhoum, the head of the group’s financial affairs, was killed in the strike on Nasser Hospital, the main medical facility in Khan Younis. He was receiving treatment at…
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Find Themselves Stranded and in Limbo
U.S. Immigration Dozens of stranded migrants sleep on mattresses in a school gymnasium. In interviews, 25 deportees from around the world said they were stuck in limbo. Dozens of stranded migrants sleep on mattresses in a school gymnasium. In interviews, 25 deportees from around the world said they were stuck in limbo. Azada Rahimi, an…
See Channing Tatum and New GF Inka Williams Get Cozy on Date Night
Channing Tatum and Inka Williams were spotted on a date night with friends and a dog weeks after confirming their romance. Channing Tatum and Inka Williams‘ romance appears to be heating up. The pair was photographed looking cozy on a date night in Santa Monica, Calif. March 22, three weeks after they went public with…
Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Government running costs will be cut by 15% by the end of the decade, the chancellor has promised. Rachel Reeves told the BBC savings would be made from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services. But unions warned the impact of cuts would still be felt by the public. It comes ahead of…
Pope Francis is discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory infection
By Ruth Sherlock , Rebecca Rosman , Joe Hernandez ROME — Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital Sunday, five weeks after he was admitted for a case of bronchitis and later suffered other medical complications, including pneumonia in both lungs. Appearing weak but in good spirits, the pope briefly greeted hundreds of faithful…
How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It
Global Economy Documents and insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates. Documents and insiders reveal how one of the world’s major money laundering networks operates. By Selam Gebrekidan and Joy Dong Photographs and Video by Chang W. Lee Graphics by Weiyi Cai Reporting from Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, Cambodia Every…
Celebrity Health Scares: Tracy Morgan, Matt Kirschenheiter and More
The same day Tracy Morgan spoke out about falling ill at a Knicks game, Gina Kirschenheiter shared her ex Matt had a heart attack. Here is what more celebs have shared about their health scares. Tracy Morgan had to call a time-out. After the 30 Rock alum threw up at a New York Knicks Game,…
US blocks Canadian access to cross-border library, sparking outcry
US officials claim move was to curb drug trafficking while Quebec town says it ‘weakens collaboration’ among nations The US has blocked Canadian access to a library straddling the Canada-US border, drawing criticism from a Quebec town where people have long enjoyed easy entry to the space. The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is…
Reeves defends taking free Sabrina Carpenter tickets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed she accepted free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert, saying she will declare them. Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Reeves said she attended the concert a couple of weeks ago with a family member. “I do now have security which means it’s not as easy as it would have…
Step Into the Luxurious, Real-Life Hotels Featured on The White Lotus
The White Lotus giving you vacation envy? No fear, step into the luxurious suites that served as filming locations for the HBO show’s seasons in Thailand, Sicily and Hawaii. There’s more than just luggage to unpack on the third season of The White Lotus. After all, fans have now witnessed , the Ratliff brothers’ kiss…
Humming along in an old church, the Internet Archive is more relevant than ever
Emma Bowman The nonprofit, founded in 1996, is a digital library of internet sites and cultural artifacts. This includes hundreds of billions of copies of government websites, news articles and data. The Wayback Machine is the archive’s access point to nearly three decades of web history. But many of the million or so daily visitors…
Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa’s Nepean riding
Recently installed prime minister expected to confirm 28 April ballot as he seeks to keep Liberal party in government Mark Carney will run for election in the Ottawa riding of Nepean as the new Canadian prime minister seeks to join parliament for the first time, his Liberal party has announced. Carney on Sunday is predicted…
Three people die attempting to cross US-Mexico border amid California storm
Authorities found two men and one woman dead in Otay Mountain wilderness due to harsh terrain and cold weather Three people died last week as they attempted to cross the US-Mexico border near San Diego, California, amid a storm that brought near freezing temperatures to the challenging mountain terrain, according to the US border patrol.…
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday and will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican, doctors treating him have said. The 88-year-old was admitted to the hospital on 14 February with a severe respiratory infection that resulted in double pneumonia. During the past five weeks, he presented…
Pope Francis Will Be Discharged From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say
Pope Francis The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for six weeks with pneumonia in both lungs. He will need to rest in the Vatican for at least two months, his doctors said. By Jason Horowitz and Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome Pope Francis’ condition has improved enough that he will be discharged from a hospital…
Trump says Boeing will build the new generation of fighter jets, the F-47
By Rebecca Rosman President Trump has announced that Boeing will build the U.S. Air Force’s next generation of fighter jets. “They will have unprecedented power,” Trump said on Friday, adding that “America’s enemies will never see [them] coming.” Trump is the 47th U.S. president and the jet is being called the F-47. “The generals picked…
Jake Paul Is Engaged to Dutch Speedskater Jutta Leerdam
Jake Paul has announced his engagement to Jutta Leerdam, an Olympic medal-winning Dutch speedskater. Find out more about his proposal and their road to romance. Boxer Jake Paul has moved on to a different kind of ring. The 28-year-old—who beat Mike Tyson in a boxing match last year—recently proposed to his Dutch girlfriend Jutta Leerdam.…
The Sniper’s Nest
In One Image The Sniper’s Nest By Ivor Prickett and Peter Robins This is the commander of a sniper team in the Sudanese Army. His targets, members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, are on the other side of the Blue Nile. So is Sudan’s presidential palace. The repeated use of a sniper rifle has…
Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has ordered an urgent investigation into the power outage caused by a substation fire that shut Heathrow Airport on Friday. The investigation, led by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), would build a “clear picture” of the incident and UK’s energy resilience more broadly to prevent it “from ever happening again”,…
Trump revokes legal status of 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Move takes effect on 24 April as president weighs also stripping parole status from some 240,000 Ukrainians in US The new policy affects people who are already in the US and who came under the humanitarian parole program. It follows an earlier Trump administration decision to end what it called the “broad abuse” of the…
Judge in US deportations case says Trump administration lawyers were ‘disrespectful’
James Boasberg considers whether to maintain block on deportation of accused Venezuelan gang members A federal judge who temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s administration from deporting accused Venezuelan gang members under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act law condemned the lawyers for being “intemperate and disrespectful” in court. The Washington DC-based judge, James Boasberg, continues considering whether…
A Deep Dive Into Jason Momoa’s Romance With Adria Arjona
Jason Momoa, who shares two children with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, has found love with Hitman actress Adria Arjona. It wasn’t too long before Jason Momoa dipped his toe back into the dating pool once he and Lisa Bonet announced their separation in January 2022 after 16 years together, four of them as husband and wife. But…
Pakistan Is Trying to Integrate the ‘Most Dangerous Place’ on Earth. It’s Failing.
The country’s former tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are plagued by escalating militancy, leading to widespread disillusionment. By Zia ur-Rehman Zia ur-Rehman traveled to Pakistan’s former tribal districts bordering Afghanistan for this story. The rugged borderlands of northwestern Pakistan have long had a reputation for lawlessness and militancy, labeled by President Barack Obama as “the most…
Can Earth’s Rotation Be a Power Source? Physicists Debate Bold New Idea
Can Earth’s Rotation Generate Electricity? Physicists Divided over Controversial Idea Experiments suggest an unusual magnetic material could help harness energy from Earth’s rotation. But not everyone is convinced By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine A device can supposedly create a tiny current by manipulating Earth’s magnetic field as the planet rotates. Electricity can be generated…
Every Hunger Games Easter Egg in Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins’ newest Hunger Games installment, Sunrise on the Reaping, has been catching fire with fans, and we volunteer as tribute to provide you with all the key details you might’ve missed. Warning: This article contains spoilers from Sunrise on the Reaping. Take a trip back to the arena. Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games novel,…
Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality
Russia-Ukraine War news analysis Allies say the foreign policy version of “flood the zone” is working. But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts around the world. By Michael D. Shear Reporting from London When it comes to confronting global conflicts, President…
Scientists identify ‘tipping point’ that caused clumps of toxic Florida seaweed
Giant blobs along 5,000-mile-wide sargassum belt has killed animals, harmed human health and discouraged tourism Scientists in Florida believe they have identified a “tipping point” in atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic Ocean they say caused giant clumps of toxic seaweed to inundate beaches around the Caribbean in recent summers. Previous theories for the Great Atlantic…
Walking Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous in the U.S.
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Walking Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous in the U.S. About 20 people die every day in the U.S. after being hit by a car. To make walking safer, we need a big cultural shift in how we view pedestrian safety By Megha Satyanarayana Houston Police Department officers investigate the site where a motorist…
Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history…
Hegseth Orders Elimination of Pentagon Climate Planning, but Wants Extreme Weather Preparation
Hegseth Orders Elimination of Climate Defense Planning, but Still Wants Extreme Weather Preparation The Defense secretary aims to purge climate work from the Pentagon. But critics say his carve-out for weather resiliency misses the point By Scott Waldman & E&E News U.S Air Force airmen drive through flood waters caused by Hurricane Matthew at Seymour…
Why Indigenous rights matter
Editor’s note: The attention given to Indigenous peoples in global policy processes such as the Paris Agreement reflects a growing acknowledgment of their knowledge, their rights and their crucial roles in helping to protect some of the world’s most important places for biodiversity. But while the importance of Indigenous rights is considered a given by…
Massive reforestation effort puts down roots in Brazilian Amazon
A new project seeks to kickstart a revival for the world’s largest rainforest by planting new trees — tens of millions of them. The project, announced Friday at the “Rock in Rio” music fest in Brazil, aims to restore 73 million trees in the Brazilian Amazon by 2023. Spanning 30,000 hectares of land (about 74,000…
What on Earth is ‘reforestation’?
In this installment and video, we explore “reforestation,” a practice critical to stopping climate change. What’s reforestation? That’s easy: It’s helping to bring forest back to an area where it was destroyed. I have a feeling there’s more to it than that. Well, yes: Reforestation involves indigenous peoples, wildlife, breathable air — even the cocoa…
Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network
David Folkenflik Six Voice of America journalists sued Kari Lake and the Trump administration on Friday, alleging their moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network were unlawful and unconstitutional. The journalists say that the government’s acts violate their First Amendment rights on free speech grounds and usurp the U.S. Congress’s control of the power of…
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
Heathrow Airport Closure The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire. transcript “We have lost power equal to that of a mid-sized city, and our backup systems have been working…
What on Earth is ‘land tenure’?
Editor’s note: In this installment, we break down “land tenure,” a concept with major implications for conservation. What is land tenure? At its most basic, “land tenure” refers to the rights of people or communities to manage (own and use) the land that they reside on. Meaning, if you reside on the land, you get…
What is Climate Week? 3 things you need to know
Editor’s Note: Climate Week is taking place from September 23 to September 29. Check Conservation News for coverage of this global forum. World leaders will gather next week for the three-day UN Climate Summit, aimed at redoubling countries’ efforts to curb climate-warming carbon emissions. Joining them in New York: business leaders, climate experts, activists and…
Stunning Antarctic Sea Creatures Discovered after Iceberg Breaks Away
Stunning Antarctic Sea Creatures Discovered after Iceberg Breaks Away A calving iceberg exposed a region that never before had been seen by human eyes, revealing a vibrant, thriving ecosystem By Ashley Balzer Vigil edited by Andrea Thompson A large sponge, a cluster of anemones, and other life is seen nearly 230 meters deep at an…
OnlyFans Model Allegedly Murdered Client While Filming BDSM Content
OnlyFans creator Michaela Rylaarsdam, known professionally as Asshley SinCal, is facing a murder charge after an alleged sexual encounter led to the death of a 56-year-old man. An OnlyFans creator is facing a murder charge after an alleged sexual encounter gone wrong. Michaela Rylaarsdam was charged over the 2023 death of Michael Dale, according to…
Power struggle leads to coup in Tigray as war looms between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Tigray’s interim leader flees as rival faction seizes control, while Ethiopian tanks and troops move to border of Eritrea Aregawi was building a tour-guiding business when war struck Ethiopia’s Tigray region in 2020. He spent the next two years fighting on the frontline. Now he is among those who fear Tigray is on the brink…
How did a single fire bring down Europe’s busiest airport?
It seems astounding that a single fire at an electricity source shut down one of the world’s busiest airports. The disruption to the journeys of thousands of passengers and millions of tonnes of trade goods on Friday has prompted a series of questions over the resilience of the UK’s major infrastructure. Disaster recovery plans keep…
Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action
Germany’s Politics News analysis No country in Europe is as much a product of enlightened postwar American diplomacy. Now adrift, it has begun to reckon with a new world. By Steven Erlanger Reporting from Berlin The United States gave Germany its democracy and its constitution. It supported German reunification when France and Britain had their…
Off Panama’s coast, divers resurrect a ‘ghost’ of the deep
Editor’s note: Edgardo Ochoa was scouting for dive training sites in Panama Bay in 2000 when he made a troubling discovery. Nearly two decades later, as a marine safety officer for Conservation International (CI), he was able to do something about it. This is his story. Back in 2000, as a unit diving officer at…
Protect nature or risk future pandemics, expert warns
Humanity’s continued assault on the environment could unleash another pandemic — and soon. Though every new infectious disease is unique, research shows many share a key feature: They are driven by the destruction of nature. In a recent interview with Conservation News, Vora discussed how his experience as a physician has helped him explore the…
Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
Sudan’s Civil War Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air. Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the…
Sudan’s army recaptures presidential palace in major battlefield gain
Compound was last bastion in the capital, Khartoum, held by rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces The Sudanese army has recaptured the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a highly symbolic battlefield victory over the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the country’s catastrophic civil war. Videos posted on social media showed soldiers carrying assault rifles…
Justin Bieber Subtly Reacts to Critics “Tearing Hailey Bieber Apart”
Justin Bieber showed subtle support for his wife Hailey Bieber amid ongoing speculation over their relationship. Justin Bieber is taking a beat to support his beauty. The 31-year-old—amid heightened scrutiny over him and his relationship with Hailey Bieber—subtly reacted to the drama by liking an Instagram post discussing his wife. The post in question, shared…
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?
Heathrow Airport is closed all day Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it with power. The UK’s busiest airport has warned of significant disruption over the coming days, with at least 1,300 flights in and out cancelled. What are your rights if your journey has been disrupted and can…
Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files
Greg Myre Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday. But questions about why ignited a fresh storm of controversy surrounding his access to sensitive government information. The New York Times, citing unnamed officials, reported that Musk would receive a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential conflict with China, which involve some of the military’s…
What we know so far about the Heathrow closure
Flights around the world have been disrupted after Heathrow Airport closed due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, said it was experiencing “significant” disruption after the blaze at North Hyde substation in Hayes, west London. More than 1,300 flights have been affected, tracking website Flightradar24 said, and passengers…
New map pinpoints where people depend on nature the most
More than two-thirds of the population of the tropics — about 2.7 billion people — directly depend on nature for at least one of their most basic needs, according to new research. The study, published today in the journal Global Environmental Change, is the first to quantify people’s dependence on nature, and underscores the extent…
New science: deep-sea hotspot, Indigenous ocean conservation and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts. Off the coast of Chile, the deep waters surrounding Easter Island are brimming with some of the densest populations of black corals on Earth, according to new research. Black corals create critical habitat for an abundance of deep-sea life,…
News spotlight: Humanity barreling toward ‘irreversible’ climate tipping points
Editor’s note: News about conservation and the environment is made every day, but some of it can fly under the radar. In a recurring feature, Conservation News shares a recent news story that you should know about. Our world is 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than it was at the dawn of the…
Why a new treaty to protect the high seas is a ‘game-changer’
Roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans lie beyond national boundaries in an area known as the “high seas” — yet only about 1 percent of that vast and largely unexplored expanse has been protected. Now, after two decades of planning, intense negotiations and a final 36-hour marathon session, countries have agreed on the first-ever United…
‘Deported because of his tattoos’: has the US targeted Venezuelans for their body art?
US claims tattoos prove membership of Tren de Aragua gang but relatives describe tributes to God, family and Real Madrid Like many Venezuelans of his generation, Franco José Caraballo Tiapa is a man of many tattoos. There is one of a rose, one of a lion, and another – on the left side of the…
How Meryl Streep Reacted After Learning Eva Longoria Is Her Cousin
Eva Longoria revealed that Meryl Streep had the sweetest reaction to finding out they’re cousins, saying that the Oscar winner quipped, “Clearly you got the beauty.” Eva Longoria has only family members in the building. The Desperate Housewives alum shared that she recently discovered she’s related to Meryl Streep while appearing on an episode of…
Zimbabwean millennial Kirsty Coventry gets Olympic top job
By Kate Bartlett JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry has had an eventful career, from the pool, to parliament. The country’s former dictator, Robert Mugabe, called her “a golden girl,” while the man who deposed him in a coup — Emmerson “the Crocodile” Mnangagwa – appointed her his minister of sports. Now the 41-year-old…
Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage
Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it. The airport is experiencing a “significant power outage” because of the fire, a statement from Heathrow said. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23:59 on 21 March,”…
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Middle East Tensions Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel convened his cabinet late Thursday to approve the ouster of the head of the Shin…
Bachelor’s Katie Thurston Is “Not OK” Emotionally Amid Cancer Battle
Bachelorette alum Katie Thurston shared insight into her breast cancer treatments and how she’s “emotionally not OK” on the March 19 episode of The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast. Bachelor Nation’s Katie Thurston is getting candid on the challenges of breast cancer battle. The 34-year-old—who starred on The Bachelorette in 2021 after appearing on…
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of IOC as Coe routed in vote
The Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry has become the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history after a stunning first-round knockout over a seven-strong field that included Britain’s Sebastian Coe. In a contest that had been expected to go through multiple rounds of voting, the 41-year-old won 49 of the 97…
Update: What we’re learning about the world’s largest fish
Editor’s note: Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape is home to a large population of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish and, until recently, largely a mystery to science. In 2015, Conservation International (CI) scientists made headlines by launching the world’s first successful fin-mounted satellite tagging program for whale sharks. By directly attaching a satellite tag to…
Report: One-fifth of Mekong River fish face extinction
Unsustainable development has pushed one-fifth of the fish in the Mekong River — the lifeblood of Southeast Asia — to near extinction, according to a new report. While the report paints a bleak picture, there is still time to reverse the damage to the river — if countries work together, says Conservation International freshwater scientist…
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
Russia-Ukraine War The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it. By Constant Méheut Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine During a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine this week, President Trump floated…
Patrick Schwarzenegger & Abby Champion Star in SKIMS Wedding Campaign
Kim Kardashian enlists White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion to star in SKIMS’ Wedding Shop campaign. These styles are all about luxe comfort, romance, and unforgettable moments. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Get ready for…
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry
Tom Bowman The Pentagon has restored some of its webpages that highlighted Black veterans such as Jackie Robinson, the Tuskegee Airmen and Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient Major Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers as well as the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II and the Japanese-American 442nd Combat Regiment. Two Defense Department officials not authorized…
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won’t do
The potential Western troop deployment to Ukraine being discussed in London should be described as a “reassurance force” rather than a “peacekeeping force”, defence and diplomatic sources say. Currently dubbed the Multinational Force Ukraine or MFU, it would be sent to the country to cement any ceasefire and encourage long-term confidence in the country. The…
M23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern DRC
Town in North Kivu province is the farthest west the group has reached since the start of its advance in January M23 rebels have captured a strategic mining hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, defying calls from the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC for an immediate ceasefire. A Congolese army spokesperson said…
Amazon Movers & Shakers: Trending Kitchen Products, Starting at $3
These are the coffee makers, milk frothers, veggie choppers, 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. Learn more. My Amazon cart is almost always 75% of what I need and then 25% of…
Women in business held back by mobile data’s cost in developing world – report
Nearly half of female entrepreneurs surveyed by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women do not have regular internet access The cost of a mobile data package is all that is holding back many female entrepreneurs in developing countries, according to recent research. While social media marketing is reported to be crucial by female business owners who…
Tesla’s challenges run deeper than ‘toxic’ controversy around Elon Musk
“This has been our family car for three years, and it has been an absolute dream,” says Ben Kilbey as he shows me his gleaming pearl-white Tesla Model Y. Ben is a staunch electric car advocate. He runs a communications firm that promotes sustainable businesses in the UK. Yet now, he says, the Model Y…
In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
Syria After Civil War The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Aleppo and Damascus, Syria When he returned to Syria recently for the first time…
The oceans are on the brink. Here are 3 ways to save them
Last year, a major United Nations climate report underscored a grim reality: Humanity is pushing the world’s oceans to the brink. By the end of the century, the report’s authors wrote, more of the world’s seas could be hot, acidic and lifeless — with catastrophic implications for marine life, the climate and for the food…
Study: Protecting tropics could save half of species on brink
In 2019, a landmark UN report revealed that nearly 1 million species face extinction due to human activities and climate change. A groundbreaking new study offers a solution to save more than half of these doomed species, while slowing climate breakdown: Conserve just 30 percent of tropical lands. The study, published today in the journal…
To stop climate catastrophe, look to soil: study
In 2019, a UN report laid out a bitter truth: The current food system is fueling the destruction of Earth’s forests — and humanity must overhaul how we grow and ship food to stop climate breakdown. But countries are struggling to keep farming sustainable while meeting the mounting demand for production — which must increase…
What does COVID-19 have to do with nature? These 5 articles explain
This post was updated May 19, 2020. Editor’s note: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world at lightning speed, infecting more than 4.8 million people and killing more than 319,000 people to date. Protecting nature will be critical to preventing future pandemics, some scientists say. With that in mind, here are five articles that…
Shifting tuna populations could trigger ‘climate justice issue’: study
Despite their small size, Pacific Island nations and territories are a powerhouse in the fishing industry, contributing more than a third of the global tuna catch. However, the tide could soon turn for these islands — and not for the better. Fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, ocean warming will alter the habitats of tuna, causing…
Zelensky says lasting peace achievable this year as he and Trump hail ‘positive’ call
US President Donald Trump has held what he described as a “very good” hour-long phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, a day after speaking to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky said afterwards that he believed that “lasting peace can be achieved this year” under Trump’s leadership. They also discussed possible US ownership of…
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
Russia-Ukraine War President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal. By Shawn McCreeshMichael Crowley and Maria Varenikova Shawn McCreesh and Michael Crowley reported from Washington. Maria Varenikova reported from Kyiv, Ukraine. President…
Kendall Jenner Reacts to Khloe Kardashian’s “Cold” Lamar Odom Reunion
Kendall Jenner said sister Khloe Kardashian could’ve been “gentler” with ex Lamar Odom during her first reunion with the basketball player since their 2016 divorce. Kendall Jenner has some thoughts on how Khloe Kardashian treated Lamar Odom during their reunion. ICYMI: Khloe reunited with her ex-husband for the first time in nine years during the…
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020
World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10 The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of kindness during the Covid-19 pandemic that has remained, with generous acts more than 10% above pre-pandemic levels. The annual World Happiness Report found that…
Study: Nature has saved us from worst climate impacts — for now
Nature itself has already saved humanity from a climate cataclysm, new research finds. Published today, the study found that without Earth’s complex web of terrestrial and marine ecosystems — known as the biosphere — we would already be seeing far more severe climate impacts than we are now. Using a state-of-the-art computer model of Earth,…
These ecosystems could determine our climate future: study
Nature’s stashes of climate-warming carbon are packed into a small percentage of Earth’s lands, finds a new study that pinpoints the ecosystems humanity must protect to avert a climate disaster. The study, published today in the journal Nature Sustainability, found that half of Earth’s “irrecoverable carbon” — defined as carbon that, if emitted into the…
That UN climate report wasn’t all bad news
So — there was another climate report? Yes. Specifically, the “Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC.” Trips right off the tongue, doesn’t it? Not at all. Remind me who the ‘IPCC’ is? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of the United Nations. Thousands of scientists contribute to…
News spotlight: What happened to Alaska’s snow crabs? Scientists have a few leads.
Editor’s note: News about conservation and the environment is made every day, but some of it can fly under the radar. In a recurring feature, Conservation News shares a recent news story that you should know about. Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual…
What is the biodiversity COP and why does it matter?
In a once-in-a-decade opportunity, policymakers from 196 countries are gathered in Montreal to tackle Earth’s “silent crisis” — the massive collapse of biodiversity. Conservation News sat down with Jill Hepp, Conservation International’s senior director of international policy, to discuss what COP15 could mean for building a more sustainable relationship between people and nature. Jill Hepp:…
News spotlight: Could seaweed be our new big climate ally?
Kelp forests are one of the fastest growing ecosystems on Earth — yet because they thrive out of reach of mapping satellites, scientists’ understanding of them has been stymied, Lucy Sherriff reported for the Guardian. A recent study, led by an international group of scientists including Filbee-Dexter, reveals that underwater forests are much more prolific…
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…