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World Inequality Lab's Radical Prescription: A 2.5-Day Workweek and Billionaire Tax to Save the Planet
Thomas Piketty's World Inequality Lab proposes a socialist-leaning blueprint with a 1,000-hour work year, a steep wealth...
India Turns to Venezuela as Third‑Largest Crude Supplier Amid Global Energy Turmoil
New Delhi deepens energy ties with Caracas, eyeing investments across mining, minerals and pharma as oil markets wobble.
Texas Teen Murder Trial Starts as SpaceX IPO Looms and Canada‑US Ties Remain Optimistic
A juvenile murder trial in Texas unfolds amid SpaceX’s record IPO and a hopeful outlook on Canada‑US relations.
California's Election Integrity in the Spotlight
California's vote counting stalls, sparking criticism and suspicion as key races remain undecided.
Flight Fiasco: 150 Passengers Left Behind in Airport Chaos
Ryanair flight from Toulouse to London takes off without 150 passengers due to chaotic airport queues, sparking concerns...
Death Penalty Upheld for Attackers of French Tourist in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has dismissed appeals for Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, upholding their death sentences for a brutal 202...
Pakistan Upholds Death Penalty for French Tourist's Motorway Attackers
A Pakistani court has rejected the appeal of two men convicted of the 2020 gang-rape of a French tourist and her childre...
Alberta Separatism Sparks Debate Over Canada’s Constitutional Balance
Letters to the editor highlight rising separatist sentiment, Quebec funding disputes, and social pressures from OAS cuts...
Drone Strike in Kuwait: One Dead as Regional Ceasefire Faces New Test
An Iranian drone attack on a Kuwaiti airport has claimed one life, raising urgent questions about the stability of curre...
Beyond the Trophy: How Street Child United Brazil is Fighting Gangs with Soccer
A youth team from Rio's Complexo da Penha favela recently conquered the Street Child World Cup, proving that sport can b...
Navigating the Complexities of Exes at Engagement Parties
A delicate dance of emotions: how to handle exes at engagement parties and weddings.
Sherpa Guide Rescued After Days Missing on Everest’s Crowded 2024 Season
Dawa Sherpa, a 52‑year‑old guide, was found alive by a cleanup crew and airlifted to Kathmandu after disappearing on May...
Vivian Wilson Walks Away from Interview After Reporter Calls Elon Musk 'The Best'
Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's estranged daughter, abruptly ended an interview in Ibiza, Spain, after a reporter praised her...
A Conditional Cease-Fire Shrouded in Ongoing Violence: What the Israel-Lebanon Deal Leaves Unresolved
Diplomatic progress in Washington meets renewed bloodshed on the ground as a tentative cease-fire hinges on Hezbollah's ...
Vivian Wilson Walks Out on Ibiza Interview After Musk Praise
Elon Musk's estranged daughter left a red‑carpet interview in Ibiza when a reporter called her billionaire father “the b...
One Dead, Three Wounded in Fairfield High School Graduation Shooting
A fatal shooting erupted in the parking lot of Fairfield High School after a graduation ceremony, leaving the community ...
Catholic Church Cuts Ties with Monsignor Over UFO-Demon Claims
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti's views on UFOs and demons have sparked controversy, leading the Catholic Church to end its a...
Bunia's Ebola Surge: The Deadly Cost of Missing Protective Gear
A critical shortage of PPE in eastern Congo is turning family caregiving into a high-risk gamble, threatening to push th...
Hezbollah's Last Stand: The $30 million Price of a Fragile Ceasefire
A US-brokered agreement hangs in the balance as Hezbollah's grip on southern Lebanon is tested.
Systemic Failures and Viral Curiosities: Unpacking the Latest Investigative Reports
From secretive Border Patrol surveillance to the targeting of adopted children, new reports expose deep cracks in instit...
North Korea's Naegohyang FC Claims AFC Title in High-Stakes Seoul Final
A 1-0 victory over Japan brings a $1 million prize and a rare, emotionally charged diplomatic moment in South Korea.
Jury Hands $176 Million Verdict to Iskander Family in Grossman‑Erickson Crash
A California jury awarded $176 million to the parents of two brothers killed by convicted child killer Rebecca Grossman ...
Dubai's Dark Secret: Ex-Wife of Prince 'Abducted' with Children
A shocking tale of abuse and coercion in the UAE, as a British lawyer reveals the ex-wife of a Dubai prince has been 'ab...
Second-Hand Spending Habits: A £621 Average in the UK
Britons spend an average of £621 a year on second-hand goods, with books being the nation's most popular pre-owned purch...
Ukraine Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Hub Hours Before Putin's Davos
A massive drone strike on a key oil port near St. Petersburg embarrassed the Kremlin and compounded Russia's mounting ec...
Ukraine's Drone Strike Hits St. Petersburg Port Amid Rising Cross-Border Escalation
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil terminal in St. Petersburg on June 3 sparked flight disruptions and highlighte...
Kuwait Airport Drone Strike Claims First Life Amid Ceasefire Test
A lone fatality at Kuwait's airport underscores rising regional tensions as a ceasefire hangs in the balance.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Straitjacket: A New Era of Energy Volatility
A permanent geopolitical risk premium has been introduced into oil markets, reshaping global supply chains and spurring ...
The Dark Side of Faith: A Cult's Financial Web
A former member's shocking revelations expose the Restored Church of God's alleged financial enrichment and false prophe...
Celebrity Gogglebox's 50th Episode: A Star-Studded Lineup
Get ready for the ultimate night in with Britain's favourite celebrities as they watch the week's major shows on Celebri...