The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marveling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman library. They flipped through its digitized pages and found their sought-after treasure: the oldest surviving English poem.
‘Silence of virgin girl can be treated as consent’: Taliban formally recognises child marriage with special rules in Afghanistan
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Around 10 ‘new’ victims come forward in France’s Epstein investigation
French prosecutors investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged trafficking network say around ten previously unidentified suspected victims have recently contacted authorities, widening a probe into possible abuse committed in France or involving French a…
Robot Monks Take Part In Lantern Parade Ahead Of Buddha’s Birthday In South Korea
During the parade, visitors gathered along the streets for nearly 40 minutes as the robot monks moved through the city under colourful lanterns.
Transcript: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 17, 2026.
Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more
Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns spend in intensive care
Army Chief warns Pakistan against sheltering terrorists, says choice is between ‘geography or history’
New Delhi, May 17. In a sharp message aimed at Islamabad, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi has cautioned that if Pakistan continued to shelter terrorists and foment actions against India, it would have to “decide whether it wants to be part of geography or h…
Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa
To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.
‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government
Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discriminationThe clutch of young Roma boys in black bow ties were lined up beneath the ornate arches and royal frescoes of Hungary’s …
French regional accents rarely heard thanks to ‘deeply rooted’ stereotypes
France’s dozens of regional languages may no longer be spoken by many, but they live on in regional accents, colouring vowel sounds and shaping intonation. More than half the country speaks French with an accent, yet they remain a disadvantage in the …