UN officials believe their presence in Afghanistan makes a difference, however limited. They point to progress on issues such as the treatment of prisoners, their detailed discussions on the harsh implementation of the morality code known as the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, as well as efforts to improve humanitarian access. “Engagement is…
Mangione’s guilty plea could now throw a wrench into his New York state case. With the trial slated to begin in September, he faces eight state charges including second degree murder, possession of a forged instrument (for alleged fake driver’s license), and six counts of criminal possession of a weapon. On the steps of the…
Singapore is one of the world’s fastest aging countries and its seniors are embracing the challenge of staying healthy creatively. One group has started practicing parkour in a playground. Coach Tan Shie Boon says the sport improves their confidence, while they say it has the added benefit of bringing together community. The BBC’s Kelly NG…
15 common mistakes that can attract snakes to your yard and garden (AI-generated image) A garden can look perfectly ordinary and still offer a snake almost everything it needs. Tall grass provides cover. A pile of firewood creates a dark place to hide. A bird feeder scattered with seeds can bring mice into the yard,…
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Police have recovered three paintings that were stolen from a museum in Italy earlier this year. CCTV footage of the theft on the night of 22 March was released by authorities, showing two masked thieves breaking into the Magnani Rocca Museum, near the city of Parma. It is estimated the paintings have a combined worth…
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., left, and Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia disclosed on Friday that its stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX was…
Festivals can become a fun opportunity to introduce children to entrepreneurship. Encourage them to make greeting cards, small decorations, or other creative items. If appropriate, they can try selling them to neighbours, friends, or family members with parental guidance. The purpose is not to make money. It is to help children understand how an idea…
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France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms, after concerns over the harmful effects on children’s mental health. Friday’s ruling by…