Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup
Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines.
Month: May 2026
Starmer admits cracks in Western blocs amid rift with Trump
There is “tension” in Western blocs, UK PM Keir Starmer has said, amid a widening rift with Donald Trump over the Iran war
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Best-selling author behind feature film confesses to possessing child abuse material as his books are pulled
DISGRACED author Craig Silvey has confessed to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. The 43-year-old, best known for his young adult novels, pleaded guilty after police raided his home and allegedly caught him in the act. Detectives …
Crypto exchange Bullish agrees to acquire Equiniti, a UK-based financial services outsourcing business, from Siris Capital in a $4.2B deal, set to close in 2027 (Emily Nicolle/Bloomberg)
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Crypto exchange Bullish agrees to acquire Equiniti, a UK-based financial services outsourcing business, from Siris Capital in a $4.2B deal, set to close in 2027 — Bullish agreed to buy Equiniti from Siris …
AI Adoption Outpaces Safety Policies, Leaving Organizations Exposed to Cyber Risk
ISACA report warns that while AI has become the norm, many organizations are yet to formally apply safety or security policies around its use
Gimme Moore! Demi, Skarsgard and Zhao to join eclectic Cannes jury
One week before the opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, organisers have unveiled the jury that will deliberate on the 22 films in competition. American actress Demi Moore, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard and Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao will be …
Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says
A Dutch couple and a German national have died, while a British national was evacuated from the ship and is in intensive care in South Africa, officials said.
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
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Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban
Saudi Arabia has implemented stringent new penalties, including hefty fines and deportation for foreign residents, for attempting to perform Hajj without an official permit. These measures aim to enhance pilgrim safety and manage overcrowding during th…
Russia Losing More Troops Than It Can Replace for Fifth Straight Month – Defense Minister – Kyiv Post
Russia Losing More Troops Than It Can Replace for Fifth Straight Month – Defense Minister Kyiv PostUkraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces ReutersZelensky: Russia suffers major casualties in war every month; over 3…