Earth Hour 20: Global Landmarks Go Dark

The lights went out at landmarks across New Zealand on Saturday as the 20th edition of Eath Hour kicked off. Earth Hour, which originated in Australia in 2006, encourages nations to turn off their lights for an hour in the evening to draw attention to climate change. This includes everything from private homes, to restaurants

Houthis Claim Attack on Israel; Zelenskyy Visits UAE amid Strikes

Skip next section IRGC claims it targeted Ukrainian anti-drone system depot in UAE March 28, 2026 IRGC claims it targeted Ukrainian anti-drone system depot in UAE Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Saturday to have "destroyed" a "Ukrainian anti-drone system depot" in Dubai. "As the hideouts of American commanders and soldiers in Dubai

Indonesia restricts social media use for under-16s

Indonesia on Saturday introduced a social media ban for children under the age of 16, following Australia's lead in protecting young people from potential online harms. The measure takes effect as US tech giants face mounting scrutiny over youth safety and comes in the same week that Facebook owner Meta and YouTube were ordered to pay

Solar Surges Ahead in the Global Energy Transition

Since the turn of the century, the expansion of solar power has surpassed expectations, more than any other energy source.  Once extremely expensive and only used in remote regions, space travel or pocket calculators, today's solar modules — easy to set up and operate — generate cheap electricity all over the world. Global solar energy

Lady Gaga at 40: Still Revolutionizing Pop

When Lady Gaga entered the scene in the late 2000s, she sent shockwaves through the world of pop music. Provocation often seemed to be her main aim. Looking back, however, it was clearly all part of her strategy. Pop music and videos would never be the same. From NYC fixture to global superstar Born on

Turbulent US–Cuban Relations Through History

"I think I could do anything I want with it": That's what Donald Trump said about Cuba mid-March. Yet he is hardly the first US president with such expansionist desires, notes historian Michael Zeuske, a professor at the Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies at the University of Bonn. Zeuske says the US had already

Modi Opens Noida International Airport at Jewar

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated new international airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar The airport, spanning 7,200 acres, cost about $1.2 billion (€1.04 billion) India approves $25 billion (€21.65 billion) in defense procurement Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a call about the crisis in

Tiger Woods Released on Bail After Florida Crash

US golf star Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following a car crash in Florida on Friday evening, local authorities have confirmed. Woods was arrested at the scene of the crash in which the 50-year-old's Land Rover rolled ​over after clipping the back of a truck's trailer

Bank of America to Pay $72.5 Million in Epstein Suit

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million (€62.8 million) to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations, according to court filings on Friday. The lawsuit, filed by an unidentified woman on behalf of herself and other alleged victims, accused the bank of ignoring "red flags" and

Former PM Oli Arrested Over Deadly Protests

Nepal's former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were taken into custody on Saturday as authorities investigate their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, authorities said. Kathmandu Valley police spokesman Om Adhikari said that legal proceedings would follow over their alleged failure to prevent the deadly unrest. "They were arrested
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