May 10 – British pop superstar Dua Lipa has launched a major legal battle against Samsung Electronics, accusing the global technology company of using her image without permission to promote and sell television sets across the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in California, seeks at least $15 million in damages and … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 10 – Efforts to secure a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran suffered another major setback after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran’s latest response to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf. The exchange comes at a time when regional instability is intensifying, commercial shipping … Read more
TENERIFE, Canary Islands, May 10 – Spanish authorities began a large-scale evacuation operation on Sunday after the cruise ship MV Hondius, linked to a hantavirus outbreak, arrived off the coast of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. The first aircraft carrying Spanish nationals departed for Madrid, where passengers are expected to undergo quarantine and medical observation … Read more
TENERIFE, Spain, May 9 – Anxiety has spread across Spain’s Canary Islands as a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak prepares to dock in Tenerife, prompting health officials and international authorities to launch a carefully coordinated response aimed at preventing panic and ensuring public safety. The Dutch-flagged expedition vessel MV Hondius, carrying more … Read more
LONDON, May 8 – Few broadcasters in modern history have shaped public understanding of the natural world as profoundly as Sir David Attenborough. As the legendary wildlife presenter celebrates his 100th birthday today, tributes are pouring in from scientists, conservationists, television personalities and world leaders who credit him with inspiring generations to appreciate and protect … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 8 – Tensions between the US and Iran surged again after fresh military confrontations erupted around the Strait of Hormuz and parts of the Gulf region, raising fears that the fragile ceasefire announced last month could collapse. Despite the renewed fighting, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in place and said … Read more
VATICAN CITY, May 7 – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the Vatican on Thursday in an effort to reinforce diplomatic ties between Washington and the Holy See after weeks of tension sparked by President Donald Trump’s public criticism of Pope Leo XIV. The visit came at a sensitive moment for both governments, … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 6 – Tensions between Iran and the United States appeared to ease slightly on Wednesday, after Tehran confirmed it was examining a new American proposal aimed at ending months of military confrontation across the Middle East. While officials on both sides signaled cautious optimism, several of the most sensitive issues fueling the conflict … Read more
PRAGUE, May 5 – The Czech government is moving ahead with controversial legislation that would loosen long-standing fiscal restrictions and allow major infrastructure investments to bypass existing deficit limits. The proposal has sparked growing concern among economists and fiscal watchdog officials, who warn the changes could significantly alter the country’s traditionally cautious budget policy and … Read more
May 5 – Sudan’s military leadership has intensified accusations against the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia following a series of drone attacks that struck Khartoum and several other cities, deepening fears that Sudan’s devastating civil war could draw in wider regional tensions. The latest violence has disrupted a fragile sense of recovery in the capital, … Read more