In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power.
Month: May 2026
Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
[European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.
‘Animal Farm’ Review: George Orwell, Lost in the Mud
A confusing adaptation of Orwell’s political novel seems blissfully detached from its source’s clarity.
SC petition challenges IHC judges’ transfer
Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: A petition filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the transfer of three Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges has brought the controversy to the fore, with the plea arguing that the move violates constitutional guarantees and … Read more
Ed Sheeran debuts buzz cut, calls it a ‘fresh start’
Ed Sheeran has shaved his head this week for what he calls a “fresh start,” revealing he may keep the look after decades of being known for his signature ginger hair. Sheeran debuted the buzz cut in a recent Instagram post, writing: “Yes I’ve shaved my hair. I wanted to shave it to signify a … Read more
Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran-US conflict, the government on Thursday increased the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 19.39 per litre and the price of petrol by Rs 6.51 per litre for one week. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, HSD will now … Read more
‘Deep Water’ Review: Prepare for an Emergency Landing, With Fins
The action director Renny Harlin combines two different kinds of disaster movies, with lots of gory shark scenes.
Doors on diplomacy not shut yet: FO
ISLAMABAD: At a time when tensions between Iran and the US continue to cast a long shadow over regional stability, Pakistan on Thursday struck a cautiously optimistic tone, insisting that diplomatic efforts remain alive and active. “The clock on diplomacy has not stopped,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during his weekly briefing, signaling that … Read more
Missing Indigenous Girl in Australia Is Found Dead After 5-Day Search
The police are seeking a man who was last seen holding hands with the 5-year-old girl on Saturday night near Alice Springs.
Musk vs. Altman: What Is This Really About?
new video loaded: Musk vs. Altman: What Is This Really About? In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined. The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all. By Cade Metz, Melanie Bencosme, Nikolay Nikolov, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster and Karl Mollohan April … Read more