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630 bodies, human remains recovered as Turk warns remains could be ‘only the tip of the iceberg’ A view of destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, August 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began … Read more
This month’s picks include the “Hamilton” alum in Ossie Davis’s 1961 play, a political comedy by Mario Correa, and “Little Shop of Horrors” in high definition.
[David Sacks and Lina Khan? Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon? The debate on artificial intelligence limits is creating unlikely alliances.
Runners compete during the women’s 5000 meters run at IAAF World Athletics Championships national trials at the Nyayo national stadium Nairobi. Photo: REUTERS NAIROBI: Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The 2031 championships will … Read more
Bilal Chughtai joins Anthropic researchers echoing fears over AI’s ‘default trajectory’ A former Google DeepMind employee on Monday became the latest AI researcher to warn that the technology could “kill all humans”, saying time could be running out to avoid the outcome. Public alarm about the potential danger posed by AI is growing, after Anthropic researcher Jacob … Read more
Release joint statement, say impeachment efforts should follow extensive congressional investigation US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS United States House Democratic leaders said Monday they will vote “present” on a motion to table an impeachment resolution targeting President Donald Trump, arguing that a formal impeachment effort should follow a more extensive … Read more
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.
Horror comedy wins record 14 statuettes, while Matthew Rhys becomes first to bag two lead acting honours Hiro Murai, winner of the Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Award for “Widow’s Bay”, Katie Dippold, winner of the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Award for “Widow’s Bay” and Matthew Rhys, winner of the Outstanding Lead … Read more
PARIS: The 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final will take place at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona, UEFA announced on Tuesday. Munich last hosted the Champions League final in 2025, when Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first title with a 5-0 victory over Inter … Read more
The 23-year-old Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage says the damage is a psychological blow ahead of the Asian Games. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Asian Games medal prospect Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage returned home after winning the title at a top international event on Tuesday to find his prized javelins in pieces. The 23-year-old rising star, who has … Read more