Eve Jackson brings us an update from the mid-point of the 79th Cannes Film Festival as Adam Driver joins Miles Teller and director James Grey on the red carpet for “Paper Tiger”, a film that explores corruption and moral downfall in the United States …
Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty
Executions worldwide rose to their highest level since 1981 last year, with 2,707 people put to death across 17 countries, Amnesty International said on Monday. The surge, driven largely by Iran, marks a 78 percent increase from the previous year.
Three youths in custody after Austin shootings injure four people
‘Actions appear to be random,’ says mayor as suspects also allegedly took aim at buildings and houses in Texas cityThree youths are in police custody after a spree of at least 10 shootings wounded four people who appeared to be targeted randomly in Aus…
London tube strikes called off at last minute
RMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspendedBusiness live – latest updatesPlanned strikes by drivers on London Underground this week have been called off, the RMT union has announced.The union said the two 24-hour sto…
London tube strikes called off at last minute
RMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspendedBusiness live – latest updatesPlanned strikes by drivers on London Underground this week have been called off, the RMT union has announced.The union said the two 24-hour sto…
Trump plans yet another addition to the White House – now it’s getting a helipad
The helipad, which could be installed in the coming months, is seen as a practical solution to a longstanding problem
Why world attention is turning eastward as global leaders visit China
As war spreads and old institutions stall, Beijing is emerging as the key venue for crisis diplomacy and great-power talks
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Strategy acquired 24,869 bitcoin for ~$2.01B at an average price of $80,985 between May 11 and May 17, taking its holding to 843,738 BTC, or 4% of total supply (James Hunt/The Block)
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Strategy acquired 24,869 bitcoin for ~$2.01B at an average price of $80,985 between May 11 and May 17, taking its holding to 843,738 BTC, or 4% of total supply — Quick Take — Strategy has purchase…
Two men arrested in Scotland on suspicion of Belfast murder
Nicholas Gordon was assaulted in the Holywood Road area of Belfast on Tuesday, May 12th, and died in hospital on Saturday.
Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?
Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.