Cesar Chavez’s Second Death and the Voices That Rose

Cesar Chavez attends a Labour Party press conference in the United Kingdon on September 17, 1974. Les Lee/Getty Images/Hulton Archive hide caption toggle caption Les Lee/Getty Images/Hulton Archive A version of this essay first appeared in the Up First newsletter.  Subscribe here  so you don't miss the next one. You'll get the news you need

Germany Shuts Down Major Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets

Investigators on Friday said they had worked with partners in the United States and Canada to shut down infrastructure linked to the "Aisuru" and "Kimwolf" networks. The so-called botnets, made up of millions of infected devices, were used for large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that can overwhelm entire websites and onlines services. What do

Amazônia: Indigenous Worlds Rewrites Amazon Stereotypes

Across history, European depictions of the Amazon have typically presented the South American region as a vast, untouched expanse. Over time, a set of tropes took hold: the rainforest as a "virgin" wilderness; Indigenous life cast as belonging to an earlier era; the whole region suspended outside of time. As a result, a complex, culturally diverse territory has been flattened into an

Factory Fire in Daejeon Injures Dozens, Workers Trapped

At least 55 people were injured on Friday after a fire tore through an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, officials said, as emergency crews raced to locate more than a dozen people believed to have been trapped inside. The fire broke out around 1:00 p.m. (0400 GMT) and spread rapidly through the facility, sending

Norwegian Crown Princess: ‘I Was Manipulated by Epstein’

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit regrets having met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, she said in a Friday interview. "I was manipulated and deceived," the Norwegian royal told public broadcaster NRK. "Of course, I wish I had never met him," she said. Mette-Marit is the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, who is the heir to

Germany: Final Campaign Day before Rhineland-Palatinate Vote

Live Published March 20, 2026 last updated March 20, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election that sees his CDU tied with the SPD, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia to meet counterparts. Follow DW for the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/5AlJV Friday is the last day of campaigning

Slovenia election: Tradition versus a forward future

The accordion player is a fixture in the historical center of Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. Whatever the season, he perches on a chair in Preseren Square — sporting traditional costume and a feather in his hat — and runs through a limited repertoire of traditional tunes. In the collection box at his feet, a sign reading

BTS Returns With ARIRANG and Global Comeback

For years, BTShave been among the most influential pop acts in the world. The South Korean boy band helped shape the global K-pop wave by setting streaming records, topping music charts and building one of the strongest fan bases in music history. Now, after a long period of solo projects and mandatory military service, the

IRGC Spokesman Reported Killed Amid Widening Regional Strikes

Skip next section Fire breaks out at Kuwait refinery after Iranian drone strikes March 20, 2026 Fire breaks out at Kuwait refinery after Iranian drone strikes The Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery is located in Kuwait, one of the world's major oil producers in the Persian GulfImage: AP Photo/picture alliance Kuwait said on Friday that a fire

Indian Markets Rebound After Midweek Sell-Off

Skip next section Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather March 20, 2026 Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather The rainy weather has been triggered by an active western disturbance over northwest India, which intensified rapidly on WednesdayImage: Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/picture
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