At first, its soft cushions, luxurious rugs and fine china evoke the warm hospitality of an Afghan home. Yet as the immersive theatrical experience progresses, the audience feels the walls closing in, the sky outside darkens and the narrator’s stories…
Icelandic is in danger of dying out because of AI and English-language media, says former PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir and her co-author want the 350,000 people who speak the language to fight for its futureIceland’s former prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has said that the Icelandic language could be wiped out in as little as a generation due t…
At least 9 killed and 32 injured in an explosion at an Indian-controlled Kashmir police station – AP News
At least 9 killed and 32 injured in an explosion at an Indian-controlled Kashmir police station AP NewsKashmir blast: Nine killed in accidental explosion at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials say BBCAt least …
South Korea halts flights and stock market as students take university admission test
More than half a million people in South Korea sat for the country’s gruelling university entrance exam on Thursday as police mobilised to ensure they made it to the test sites on time and all flights were halted for half an hour. Story by Charlotte H…
Storm Claudia: major incident declared after severe flooding in UK
South Wales fire service describes ‘large-scale incident’ as England braces for cold weather warningsA major incident has been declared in the aftermath of Storm Claudia, with more rain and flooding expected across Britain and Ireland on Saturday.Four …
Microsoft, Facing Conservative Pressure, Disavows Religion Bias
Microsoft Corp. signed an agreement to put to rest accusations that it used a litmus test to deny software discounts to conservative faith-based groups.
Fears over migration and crime push Chile’s presidential race to the right
Chileans are voting in a presidential election on Sunday that’s pitting the governing leftist coalition against an array of right-wing candidates and will also redefine the country’s legislature. Story by Charlotte Hughes and Thibault Franceschet.
Mother accused of murdering 11-year-old girl in starvation case that shocked police
Connecticut girl Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was not given food for weeks before her death, police say
Who Is Lina Khan, Named By Zohran Mamdani As Co-Chair Of His Transition Team
Lina Khan, known for her tough antitrust stance and clashes with Big Tech, has been appointed co-chair of Zohran Mamdanis transition team.
Zohran Mamdani Calls For Starbucks Boycott Amid Nationwide Strike
New York City-elect mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for a boycott of Starbucks after more than a thousand labourers went on strike across the country.