As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws
A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.
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Naeema Butt speaks out against misinformation on social media
Actor Naeema Butt spoke out against the growing spread of misinformation on social media after an Instagram post circulated her picture alongside a statement the actor clarified was completely false. The post in question featured Naeema’s photograph and attributed a statement to the actor that read, “Whenever I go on stage for a dance performance, I … Read more
Where a Ring of Steel Once Stood, Belfast Unites at the Fleadh Cheoil
A weeklong celebration of Irish music and culture is bringing an expected 800,000 people to Northern Ireland’s capital. It’s a sign of how far the city has come decades after a bloody sectarian conflict.
Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms
Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Makes a Case For Embracing Beloved Problematic Films
Our film critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,” dissecting its argument not to discard your favorite films that may not have aged well.
Japan eyes record $56b defence budget amid regional security concerns
Proposed budget to focus on preparing ‘new forms of warfare,’ including drones, artificial intelligence Japan’s Defence Ministry plans to seek a record 8.9 trillion yen ($56 billion) in defence spending for fiscal 2027, as Tokyo accelerates its military buildup amid growing regional security concerns, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. The budget request, to be submitted … Read more
Italy’s Heat Will Spread to Western Europe Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.
Where a Ring of Steel Once Stood, Belfast Unites at the Fleadh Cheoil
A weeklong celebration of Irish music and culture is bringing an expected 800,000 people to Northern Ireland’s capital. It’s a sign of how far the city has come decades after a bloody sectarian conflict.
How One of the Last Ventriloquists in the Country Brings Dummies to Life
From his studio in Maine, one of the last full-time ventriloquist puppet makers in the country combines mechanics, painting and performance to create one-of-a-kind characters.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement keeps heat on Modi
Cockroach party plans nationwide listening tour as unemployment, surveillance concerns linger A man holds a poster as he participates in a demonstration held in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, which demand the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, in Kolkata, India, … Read more