Benja, a baby southern white rhino frolics around its 21-acre paddock in the spring sunshine alongside its mother, Jaseera, at Whipsnade Zoo, north of London ... Show more
Mount Ruang volcano has erupted in Indonesia, alert level raised to the highest.
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Images released on social media show Dubai police rescuing a cat from flood waters after the Middle East financial centre experienced its heaviest rain on ... Show more #AFP #dubai #dubaiflood
Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Quick Glance: Studio Ghibli Receives First-Ever Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes
- The acclaimed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, known for films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Oscar-winner The Boy and the Beast, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes as the first group to receive this prestigious award.
- Typically awarded to individuals, past recipients include Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Harrison Ford, with Star Wars creator George Lucas also being recognized at the 77th edition of the festival.
- Studio Ghibli is synonymous with veteran directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who have created iconic animated features under the studio's banner over the past four decades.
- Filmmaker Miyazaki has garnered multiple Oscars, and the studio has produced over 20 films, including masterpieces like Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle. The group acknowledgment highlights Studio Ghibli's significant impact in the film industry.
Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday.
Full story: www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swifts-tortured-poets-department-145658639.html 📸 Murals with QR codes popped up ... Show more
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift unveils track list for new album featuring two collaborations
- Taylor Swift shared on Monday the song titles and information about two collaborations for her 11th era, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' an album she announced after winning her 13th career Grammy on Sunday.
- The album has four sides, with the titles of the songs suggesting it could be a breakup album about her ex-boyfriend and actor Joe Alwyn, whom Swift dated for six years.
- There are several song titles in the album referencing London and England, where Alwyn is from, contrasting the cheerful nature of 'London Boy' with darker titles like 'But Daddy I Love Him.'
- Swift also revealed that she wrote the bonus track 'You're Losing Me' two years ago, which depicts a relationship on life support as she pleads with her partner to revive the romance.
'We have our jury': panel selected for Trump criminal trial: A panel of 12 jurors was sworn in on Thursday to sit in judgment of Donald Trump at the ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Marijuana was fully legalised in California in 2016 following a public vote, in a move that proponents said would bring an end to a huge black market and the ... Show more #afp #marijuana #california #legalisation
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to retain his seat in elections, local media reported, paving the way for the pro-China leader to try ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/pro-china-pm-retains-his-seat-in-solomon-islands-election-fb555ab1
Kyrgyzstan's TikTok block builds censorship fears: In her photography studio in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aku Sharsheeva, tried unsuccessfully to connect to ...
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The sum reportedly paid by Nike to lure the German football team away from its historic partner Adidas was "inexplicable" ... Show more u.afp.com/iGYe
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled planned welfare reforms to end Britain's "sick note culture", in an apparent pitch to keep his beleaguered ... Show more #AFP #RishiSunak #ukpolitics #work #chronicillness
Sri Lanka marks on Sunday five years since Islamist bombers slaughtered 279 people in the island's deadliest suicide attack ... Show more
Historic Copenhagen building smolders for third day as facade collapses: The facade of Copenhagen's historic former stock exchange collapsed Thursday ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
🇮🇳 India has begun voting in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more #AFP #indiaelection #india
India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/hindu-nationalist-modi-favourite-india-210040235.html
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged: Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday ...
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US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year.
In recent months, election workers, judges, and politicians have been "swatted ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/us-swatting-pranks-stoke-alarm-013926763.html
Clark Kent lookalike turns accidental superhero in Brazil
Leonardo Muylaert went viral on social media thanks to an unexpected superpower that has changed his ... Show more www.yahoo.com/entertainment/clark-kent-lookalike-turns-accidental-013720587.html
🩲Everyone in Free Willie is encouraged to get their kit off in the name of openness and relaxation.
The only naked bar in Amsterdam catering for the LGBTQ+ ... Show more #afp #amsterdam #lgbtq #netherlands
NBA bans Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life over gambling violations: The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
US to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: officials: The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas ...
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Russian 'cyber sabotage' a global threat: security firm.
Report by Google-owned Mandiant says it is seeing nefarious operations by the group ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Michelangelo's scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction.
Found stuck to the back of a frame, the small drawing accompanied by a letter from ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Ayahuasca: psychedelic brew landing shamans in jail: Wearing a necklace of jaguar fangs and a green feather headdress, shaman Claudino Perez is back home in ...
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Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Countries have spent two years debating an international pandemic accord after Covid-19's devastating human and economic toll ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Middle East on edge as Israel and Iran trade threats.
As Israel warns Tehran will not get off "scot-free", Iran's President Raisi says "the ... Show more today.rtl.lu/news/world/a/2187048.html
The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics is to be lit Tuesday in ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Games, for an epic torch relay stretching from the ... Show more sports.yahoo.com/paris-2024-games-flame-lit-010534066.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Accidental superhero.Brazilian rights lawyer Leonardo Muylaert was not looking to become a hero, but after photos of him went viral on social media due to ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
Copenhagen's historic stock exchange building on fireFlames engulf the 17th-century former stock exchange in the Danish capital ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
Decorated 'Hero of Ukraine' learns to live with bionic armsValeriy Kucherenko became a double amputee after being seriously injured on the battlefield in ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/decorated-hero-ukraine-learns-live-052133552.html
US officials defend Olympic kit after women athletes take aim at skimpy, high-cut uniform revealed by Nike.
"If this outfit was truly beneficial to ... Show more sports.yahoo.com/us-officials-defend-olympic-kit-181949475.html
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record, leaving scientists fearful for its survival as the ... Show more #afp #australia #greatbarrierreef #coralbleaching
Waste not want not: Peruvian drive to feed more with less: Peruvian cook Isabel Santos prepares a salad with carrot peels and pea shells at a community kitchen ...
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Sudan: One year into a 'forgotten war', millions displaced and on the brink of famine.
Tens of thousands of people have been killed and 8 ... Show more
Amsterdam mayor wants to regulate cocaine: AFP interview: Hard drugs like cocaine and ecstasy should be regulated, according to the mayor of Amsterdam ...
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Queen bumblebees surprise scientists by surviving underwater.
Bumblebees can surprisingly withstand days underwater, new study finds ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/queen-bumblebees-surprise-scientists-surviving-002253586.html
Digital 'sleuths' fuel misinformation after Iran strikes.Social media was swamped with misrepresented visuals after Iran's strikes on Israel ... Show more www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-bands/ss-BB1aVcRx
'Go home': Overtourism sparks backlash in Spain: Anti-tourism movements are multiplying in Spain, the world's second most visited country ...
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Sudanese rue shattered dreams as war enters second year: Lawyer Omar Ushari still remembers the hope that gripped Khartoum after the uprising that overthrew ...
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Astronomers discover largest stellar black hole yet in the Milky Way, with a mass 33 times that of the Sun.
The black hole, named Gaia BH3 ... Show more today.rtl.lu/news/science-and-environment/a/2186962.html
Sometimes all you have to do is ask for "HELP".
Three men stranded on a deserted Pacific island wrote the message in palm fronds on a beach ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/help-written-palm-fronds-lands-233348090.html
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
"Literally, nice to meet you," says the one presidential hopeful who many voters might feel sums up their feelings about American politics this ... Show more #AFP #USA #USElections
Struggling to survive.Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events on record.
Full story: www.yahoo.com/news/australias-great-barrier-reef-struggles-034605832.html
Donald Trump's New York criminal trial has opened in a historic first for a US ex-president -- and a seismic twist to an already explosive 2024 election where ... Show more #afp #trump #hushmoney #newyork
French museums studying the origins of some 90,000 African objects in their archives.
Curators face a huge task trying to identify which of these were ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/titanic-task-finding-plundered-african-022146193.html
World in grip of new major coral bleaching event, reefs at risk: The world is currently experiencing the second major coral bleaching event in 10 years ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Australian police say they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/police-probe-killers-targeting-women-004723103.html
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
"Good morning, Mr Trump."
The innocuous greeting from a New York judge belied the grim expression on Donald Trump's face as he sat flanked by his ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
A fan of fast driving, dangerous bends and Michael Schumacher, Bosnian garage owner Himzo Beganovic recently fulfilled a childhood dream by buying a Formula 1 ... Show more
Hot air balloons fill Indonesian skies for Eid festival
Dozens of the balloons floated above the town of Wonosobo, on the island of Java - part of local ... Show more
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster.
The avalanche on April 18, 2014 killed 16 Nepali guides and shone a spotlight on the huge ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/nepalis-demand-safeguards-decade-deadly-030750172.html
Ten years have passed since Nigeria's most infamous mass kidnapping when Boko Haram fighters seized 276 girls from their school in Chibok ... Show more #BringBackOurGirls
🐎🚆Commuters at a suburban Australian railway station were waiting for a late-night train to take them home. Instead, a horse arrived ... Show more #AFP #horse #racehorse #australia
In the southern Russian city of Orenburg, the River Ural has burst its banks, inundating thousands of homes, after heavy rain and melting ice swelled rivers ... Show more
Some deaf Americans use a sign representing aviator sunglasses to refer to Biden or a comb-over gesture for Trump.
But experts say many of the approximately ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/one-million-deaf-americans-votes-013941438.html
🌊An unusual swarm of jellyfish has overrun the coasts of Venezuela this year and is affecting local fishing industries.
The invasive cannonball jellyfish is ... Show more #afp #venezuela #jellyfish #ocean
🎾 Rafael Nadal will make his return to ATP competition for the first time since January when he plays Flavio Cobolli in the Barcelona Open next week ... Show more #AFPSports www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240413-nadal-to-make-atp-return-next-week-in-barcelona
🎤 Shakira dropped in Friday night for a surprise Coachella cameo with Argentina's superstar producer Bizarrap, a highlight on day one of the festival that saw ... Show more www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240413-shakira-wows-at-coachella-on-day-dominated-by-latino-artists
🇫🇷 The head of the Paris police department said that crime had fallen significantly around the Eiffel Tower and other tourist hotspots ahead of the Olympics ... Show more thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/13/04/2024/paris-police-chief-says-winning-crime-fight-at-eiffel-tower
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, whose penchant for python and flamboyant animal prints made him the darling of the international jet set for decades ... Show more today.rtl.lu/entertainment/news/a/2186218.html
Quick Glance: Roberto Cavalli Passes Away at 83
- Designer Roberto Cavalli has passed away in Florence at the age of 83, leaving a legacy in the fashion industry.
- Establishing his own fashion brand in 1970, Cavalli revolutionized the industry with innovative printing techniques on leather.
- His personal life reflected the glamour and extravagance of his fashion collections, attracting celebrities like Charlize Theron and Madonna.
- A pioneer in inviting customers into his world, Cavalli expanded his empire with clubs, cafés, and even an autobiography.
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