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Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

Tensions have once again escalated along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, reviving a long history of conflict rooted in territorial claims, cultural heritage, and national pride. Though not new,…

Breakthrough discovery shows that moths listen to plants — and avoid the noisy ones

Science and Technology

How moths eavesdrop on plants to evade the loudest

Emily Young

In an extraordinary development in our knowledge of insect behavior, recent scientific studies have shown that moths can recognize sound signals from plants — and they seem to favor those…

‘It was a nightmare’: Venezuelans deported from US describe conditions in Salvadoran prison

Social Responsibility

Venezuelans deported from US recount nightmare conditions in Salvadoran prison

Emily Young

After being deported from the United States, a group of Venezuelan migrants found themselves in what they describe as a deeply distressing and punitive environment in a Salvadoran detention center.…

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

Social Responsibility

Is Taiwan’s Political System Paralyzed by ‘Pro-China’ Lawmakers? Exploring the Recall Option

Emily Young

Taiwan is experiencing a period of intense political stagnation, with key legislative initiatives stalled due to deep divisions among lawmakers. At the heart of the gridlock is growing dissatisfaction with…

U.S.-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

Health

France to burn U.S.-funded contraceptives meant for impoverished countries, say sources

Emily Young

A large shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives, valued at nearly $10 million and initially intended to support family planning efforts in low-income countries, is now slated for destruction in a medical…

King meets Modi after India-UK trade deal signed

Investments and Business

India-UK trade deal finalized as King meets Modi

Emily Young

After the recent finalization of an important trade deal between India and the United Kingdom, a diplomatic discussion occurred between the King and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting,…

Medieval knight’s complete skeleton discovered beneath Polish ice cream parlor

Science and Technology

Medieval knight’s skeleton unearthed under Polish ice cream parlor

Emily Young

A significant archaeological find has been uncovered in central Poland, where a medieval knight's remains were discovered underneath a location that used to be a well-known ice cream shop. This…

Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs

Investments and Business

Trump and Powell argue over Fed renovation spending

Emily Young

Conflicts have resurfaced between ex-President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, concerning the anticipated costs related to upgrading the Federal Reserve’s infrastructure. As the dialogue around possible changes…

Someone has eaten artist Maurizio Cattelan’s million banana – again

Fashion and Trends

Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s $6M banana eaten once more

Emily Young

Conceptual art often teeters precariously between challenging viewers and verging on the ridiculous. Few artworks capture this dynamic as strikingly as Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” — essentially a banana affixed to…

Year: 2025

Russia and Ukraine finalize prisoner exchange, little headway made in Istanbul talks

What’s driving the latest violence on the Thai-Cambodian border?

How moths eavesdrop on plants to evade the loudest

France to burn U.S.-funded contraceptives meant for impoverished countries, say sources

India-UK trade deal finalized as King meets Modi

Medieval knight’s skeleton unearthed under Polish ice cream parlor

Trump and Powell argue over Fed renovation spending

Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s $6M banana eaten once more