A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than €55 million ($64 million) improperly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen Monday.
French cinema rocked by blacklist threat from biggest producer
It is a shock threat to Europe’s film industry. The head of France’s biggest film producer, Canal Plus, is saying it will blacklist 600 film industry professionals who have signed a petition against the right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. Th…
A college senior at Stanford describes how AI changed classes: cheating using AI “has become omnipresent” with students “fudging just about everything” (Theo Baker/New York Times)
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A college senior at Stanford describes how AI changed classes: cheating using AI “has become omnipresent” with students “fudging just about everything” — At Stanford University, w…
Video: Anchor Fires AK-47 On Live TV As Iran Gives Weapon Training To Civilians
The state television reportedly aired clips of the training sessions, saying they were part of ‘public readiness to defend the country’.
Peru presidential standoff confirmed after month-long vote count
The daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori, Keiko Fujimori will stand against the leftwing Roberto Sanchez in the second round of Peru’s presidential elections. Sanchez’s place in the contest was confirmed by the country’s national electio…
At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak
One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.
These are the 3 drones Ukraine used to pierce Moscow’s air defense gauntlet in its biggest attack yet – Business Insider
These are the 3 drones Ukraine used to pierce Moscow’s air defense gauntlet in its biggest attack yet Business InsiderRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of WarUkraine strikes Russian anti-s…
Fighter jets collide at US air show
Two #US fighter #jets collided midair while performing at an air show in #Idaho on Sunday, with all four crew members able to eject and parachute to safety. An investigation is underway to establish how the two US Navy EA-18 Growler fighter jets manag…
UAE nuclear power plant targeted in likely-Iranian attack
The UAE says a drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. There were no reported casualties or radiological release from the strike, whose origin is currently unknown, but all eyes are on Iran. In the wake of the attack, U…
Geffen Gift Reshapes Access: Yale Drama scraps tuition with $150m; graduates gain real freedom
Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama removed tuition fees with a $150 million donation. This move opened doors for talented students previously excluded by financial barriers. The initiative aims to democratize the theatre industry by fostering a more d…