India’s top court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a bunch of pleas seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted…
Universities in the UK, many of which are in the grip of a financial crisis, “educate more national leaders than any other country in the world”, according to analysis. Research by Jisc, the UK’s higher education digital, data and technology agency, found UK institutions had educated 50 world leaders who were in post in 2022,…
Boxes of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy in Oslo, Norway, Nov. 21, 2023. Victoria Klesty | Reuters Pharmaceutical companies breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that they would not be subject to reciprocal tariffs — but that reprieve could prove fleeting as the White House moves ahead with plans…
To kick off tonight’s 82nd Golden Globe Awards, we’re taking a look back at the standout moments since the Globes’ inception, dating all the way back to the 1940s. One iconic moment that went down at the 41st Golden Globes in 1984 … when actress and director Barbra Streisand became the first woman to win…
Jase Richardson had 12 points and Frankie Fidler scored 11, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-66 win over No. 13 Purdue on Tuesday night. The Spartans (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) have won three of four to pull within a half-game of conference-leading and 12th-ranked Michigan, heading into the rivals’ matchup on Friday night…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has said the ceasefire will run from the morning of 8 May until the 11 May – which coincides with victory celebrations to mark the end of World War Two. In a statement it said Putin declared the ceasefire…
The 2024 World Series may be over, but that won’t stop baseball fans from searching for their next ballpark fix. But forget touring a stadium — this one lets you sleep inside it. Es Con Field Hokkaido is a stadium on the Japanese island of Hokkaido with a grass field, retractable roof and space for 35,000 spectators. But…
On Thursday night in Los Angeles, Anthony Edwards was on the cusp of making bettors very happy. But his temper got the best of him. In the Timberwolves’ showdown with the Lakers, Edwards’ Over/Under total for rebounds was 6.5, and for assists, it was 5.5. With just over five minutes left in the third quarter,…
Reuters Azerbaijan’s president said countries should not be blamed for having oil, gas and other natural resources or bringing them to the market. The president of COP29’s host country has told the UN climate conference that oil and gas are a “gift of god”. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev criticised “Western fake news” about the country’s…
Week 7 of the UFL season featured some of the best action yet. On Friday, the DC Defenders secured a strong victory over the San Antonio Brahmas. The Michigan Panthers beat the Arlington Renegades as time expired on Saturday. On Sunday, the Birmingham Stallions came back after being down 19 points to beat the Houston…
