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The Iran war and resulting blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have focused minds on international shipping. Russian officials are promoting the Northern Sea Route (NSR), an Arctic sea lane running along their country's northern coast. President Vladimir Putin said in April the route's importance as "the most safe, reliable and efficient path is becoming

What's the best Mother's Day gift you've ever received? We asked Life Kit's audience this question to inspire those of you who aren't quite sure what to get the moms in your life for Mother's Day on May 10. Many readers shared how much they enjoyed small but thoughtful gestures, like a heartfelt note. Others

Misoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe and effective when used alone, doctors say. Robyn Beck/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robyn Beck/Getty Images Misoprostol is typically used as part of a two-drug protocol for a medication abortion. But it is also safe

Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the oil loading port of Primorsk in Russia's northwest on Sunday, sparking a fire, the local governor said. Primorsk, on the Baltic Sea, is one of Russia's largest export hubs, with the capacity to handle one million barrels of oil a day. Regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on the Telegram messaging

The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, prompting the evacuation of dozens of surrounding villages, authorities said Sunday. In an alert published on its website, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned of a "high level of magmatic activity," with lava flows stretching several kilometers. It issued a Level 3 alert and said

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International superstar and Latin icon Shakira performed in front of 2 million fans at a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday, city officials said, marking one of the largest shows of her career. "Brazil, I love you! It's magical to think that here we are, millions of souls together, ready to sing, dance, be

US President Donald Trump has said he plans to cut the number of US troops stationed in Germany "a lot further," a day after the Defense Department ordered the pullback of around 5,000 American service members. "We're going to cut way down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000," Trump told reporters in Florida ⁠on

For years, doubts have grown about the international competitiveness of German industry. Take the photovoltaic sector, for example, where Germany had a lead but the real action has long since shifted to East Asia. Similarly, its famed automotive industry is fast losing ground, particularly compared to China. Yet some German giants remain global leaders, including SAP, Europe's largest software provider, Deutsche Telekom, a leader

North Korea on Sunday rejected US allegations of cybercrimes originating from there, calling them "absurd slander" and denying it poses a cyber threat, state media KCNA reported. In 2024, a United Nations panel estimated that North Korea-linked cyberattacks have stolen over $3 billion (€2.56 billion) in cryptocurrency since 2017, funds believed to support Pyongyang's nuclear