US appeals court says Trump cannot continue foreign aid cuts
A view of the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — ReutersAppeals court blocks Trump’s foreign aid cuts.Trump loses bid to freeze $4bn foreign aid.Laws binding unless…
A fourth generation nuclear survivor’s push for justice
Standing behind the United Nations rostrum on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Oemwa Johnson, one of the younger members in the room, called on the General Assembly to heed…
In pictures: Streets shine bright across country on Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH)
Pakistan is celebrating Eid Milad un Nabi with religious zeal and fervour, as streets, mosques, and homes across the country glow with colourful lights and decorations. From Karachi to Islamabad,…
First look: Dyson’s Spot+Scrub Ai robot seeks out stains
The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai is the first robot vacuum mop from the company and the first to use a multifunctional dock. The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai Robot is the company’s first…
‘Large shark’ kills man off Sydney beach
Representational image shows a Great White shark pictured in the Eastern North Pacific in this undated handout photograph courtesy of Kevin Weng, University of Hawaii. — Reuters SYDNEY: A suspected…
Cheese diplomacy: How the French foreign ministry is fighting to raise its profile
A worker prepares French humanitarian aid to Ukraine in June 2023. The French are (rightfully) proud of their cheese. It is seen as a must for any decent family meal,…
How women over 50 are redefining solo travel through culture, connection and purpose
An older women by a dock Solo travel among women, especially older women, has boomed over the last few years, fuelled by a desire for independence, freedom and a longing…
Brussels, my love? Emmanuel Macron: A King without his country?
Host Méabh Mc Mahon is joined by Steven Everts, María Tadeo and Thomas Waitz After a sleepy summer, Brussels is a hive of activity. The European Parliament is open again…
Academic research shows UK gender gap underestimated in official data for decades
Gender pay gap is a global issue not only in Europe but also in the US. The UK’s gender pay gap is higher than the EU and OECD average, and…