Bulgaria gives Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon return home
The singer won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Saturday.
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Analysis: mass adoption of smartphones and social media may be a primary driver of declining birthrates globally, in part by reducing in-person socializing (John Burn-Murdoch/Financial Times)
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Analysis: mass adoption of smartphones and social media may be a primary driver of declining birthrates globally, in part by reducing in-person socializing — The demographic landslide defining our…
France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor
French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.
Trump warns Iran to ‘get moving’ or ‘there won’t be anything left’
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.
Sudanese army advances in Blue Nile state deepen displacement crisis
The Sudanese army has made advances in Blue Nile state, with renewed fighting forcing families into overcrowded camps
India, Sweden Upgrade Bilateral Ties To ‘Strategic Partnership’
India and Sweden on Sunday agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors
Fire sparked after drone strike at UAE nuclear plant – politico.eu
Fire sparked after drone strike at UAE nuclear plant politico.euIran war live: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to make deal with US Al JazeeraDrone attack starts fire at UAE nuclear power plant PBSUAE reports str…
Eric Schmidt Booed For Commencement Speech
People are focused on an AI aspect of Eric Schmidt’s commencement speech, because it got him repeatedly booed off stage. While other speakers received cheers and applause, Schmidt’s speech about the impact of modern technology on society st…
Death of senior IS leader in Nigeria: What we know
Al-Minuki was placed under US sanctions in 2023, when the State Department labelled him a “specially designated global terrorist”.
Update on hantavirus contacts returning to UK
Nine asymptomatic hantavirus contacts from St Helena and Ascension Island are expected to arrive in the UK this evening, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said in an update.