House Oversight Democrats released images of high-profile figures
Hundreds join national strike in Rome against Italy’s 2026 budget plans
Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy’s 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare.
Sam Altman’s World updates its app to make it a “super app” with encrypted chat integration and a Venmo-like tool for sending and requesting crypto (Lucas Ropek/TechCrunch)
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Sam Altman’s World updates its app to make it a “super app” with encrypted chat integration and a Venmo-like tool for sending and requesting crypto — World, the biometric ID verification project…
Multiple people trapped as building collapse in South Africa leaves one dead
A multistory building that was under construction collapsed on a temple below it, authorities said
Benin police arrest former defence minister turned opposition leader Candide Azannai
Benin’s opposition figure and former defence minister Candide Azannai was arrested on Friday in Cotonou, according to a police source. It has yet to be confirmed whether his detention is linked to Sunday’s foiled coup attempt.
Bombshell new Epstein files released showing pics of Andrew, Trump, Woody Allen and Richard Branson among top elites
NEWLY released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show several elite figures from former Prince Andrew to Donald Trump, Woody Allen and Richard Branson. The bombshell snaps have been released by Trump’s Democrat enemies in the House Oversight Committ…
EU looks set to indefinitely freeze hundreds of billions in Russian funds
The anticipated move, slammed by Hungary, is a key step in a plan to use the funds to underwrite a loan to Ukraine.
How Joyce DiDonato’s childhood inspired her role in ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is coming to New York’s Lincoln Center Theater.
‘Sanskrit ours too’: Pak varsity launches course; Mahabharat, Gita on the cards
In a historic move, Pakistan’s Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced a Sanskrit course, marking a significant first since partition. The curriculum includes Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Gita. Academics emphasize Sansk…
‘Tomb raiders’ arrested after ancient treasures stolen from archaeological sites
The looting of rich artistic and archaeological heritage is a centuries-old problem