Politics

For the seventh year in a row, Finland has been declared the happiest country in the world.  The Nordic nation and new Nato member topped the ranking of 143 countries and territories in the annual World Happiness Report, released to …

A new film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s anti-censorship Soviet novel “The Master and Margarita” is causing a stir at the Kremlin after it won rave reviews from Russian film-goers. According to Bulgakov’s celebrated book about the devil’s visit to Stalinist …

The newly published “James” by Percival Everett reimagines the narrative of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, 140 years after its first publication, from the perspective of Huck’s enslaved sidekick, Jim. But this isn’t the only book to tell …

Rachel Reeves has set out Labour’s plans to bring about “a new chapter in Britain’s economic history” in a major speech to business and finance leaders. Delivering the prestigious Mais lecture in the City of London, the shadow chancellor promised …

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has reaffirmed his intention to build a “superior” version of the famous ocean liner the Titanic, more than a decade after first announcing his plans.  The mining magnate – “with an interest in cruising and cash …

The end of March will mark three years since New York became one of the states that legalized recreational cannabis use. When the city announced it was putting social equity at the center of its cannabis plans, many insiders and …

Applying for a mortgage is a big step, both towards becoming a homeowner and in terms of your finances. Ideally, when you finally submit your application, you will get approved — and it will be under the terms you are hoping …

As the snow melts and winter gives way to spring, flowers are not the only thing in full bloom. Music is also blossoming, with popular artists putting out fresh new tunes. Sit in the sunshine and enjoy these 10 spring …

Ukraine’s colourful war slogan “Russian warship, go f**k yourself” is at the centre of a trademark spat between Ukraine’s State Border Guard and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The “expression of defiance” has become a symbol of “resistance” …

Vladimir Putin’s success in claiming a fifth six-year term puts him on track to surpass Joseph Stalin as the longest-serving Russian leader in modern times. The incumbent president won 87% of the vote in a tightly controlled election that ended …

A major Alaskan tradition has arrived for its 2024 installment, as Dallas Seavey won the Iditarod sled dog race on March 12 for a record sixth time. However, the dog musher’s victory was overshadowed by a series of tragic canine …

What happened The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday issued a final rule banning chrysotile asbestos, or “white asbestos,” the only form of the cancer-causing mineral still being used in the U.S. Exposure to asbestos causes about 40,000 deaths in the …

Sport brings people together in a way few things can. Entertainment studios have capitalised on this maxim by producing a bevy of series and films appealing to fans new and old, resulting in what Sam Carp of SportsPro Media described …

‘Caitlin Clark is just the beginning’ Alex Kirshner at The Atlantic Caitlin Clark’s record-setting season has made University of Iowa women’s basketball games “competitive in TV viewership with NBA games and the highest-profile men’s college matchups,” says Alex Kirshner. But …

Texas is always something of an enigma. Just when you think you’ve worked it out, it throws you a (generally rather pleasing) curveball. Austin, for example, is a thriving dot of liberal, musical blue in an otherwise deep-red state. Dallas, …

What happened Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday he cannot secure a bond to guarantee the payment of a $454 million judgment for fraudulently inflating his business assets. If Trump does not post the …

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What happened Cubans marched in protest of 18-hour rolling blackouts and food supply shortages, chanting “power and food” in an unusual display of public dissent in the communist country. Sunday’s protests started in Santiago, the nation’s second-largest city. Who said …

With a coastline stretching almost 1,700 miles, more castles per square mile than any other country, plus a fine industrial heritage and Celtic culture, Wales is packed with standout staycation destinations. Gower Peninsula Rhossili Bay, with Worms Head  (Image credit: …

Record numbers of UK households are struggling with debt and in urgent need of help with their finances. New research by campaign group Debt Justice found that 13% of the population – equivalent to 6.7 million people – have missed …

For a brief period four years ago, when the U.S. first declared a COVID emergency, it seemed like we were suspended in time, with everything rolling to a stop. And then the world resumed — just with all the trends …

Portland, Oregon (Image credit: Courtesy image ) Set on the Columbia River in North Portland, this two-story, three-bedroom floating house looks out on Mount Hood and a nature reserve. The 1921 smart home is anchored by an open main space …

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The turn of the new year has not been without bloodshed across the world, as a new global crisis seems to emerge every day. The war between Israel and Hamas has reached its sixth month, a series of coup attempts …

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With the opioid crisis in the United States continuing to kill thousands of people every year, many are touting the benefits of a potentially life-saving drug: Narcan, which can prevent overdose deaths if administered quickly. But in recent months, getting …

Once a “fringe health food for new-age hippies and fad-chasing liberal foodies”, raw milk has “won over the hearts and minds” of the US right-wing.  Selling unpasteurised milk – straight from the cow, without heating to kill bacteria – directly …

An optimist might say that the 118th Congress has been lucky so far. Despite the seemingly perpetual threat of a government shutdown that has permeated the past legislative year, lawmakers have time and time again managed to narrowly snatch victory …

‘The terrifying global reach of the American anti-abortion movement’ Jodi Enda in The New Republic U.S. conservatives haven’t just restricted reproductive rights at home, says Jodi Enda. For decades, the United States “has used the power of the purse to …

What happened Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his preordained victory Monday, after Russia’s Central Election Commission reported he won 87% of the stage-managed vote. Long lines materialized at noon on Sunday at voting places across Russia and abroad, in a silent …

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What happened “You have to marvel at America’s economy,” which defied recession predictions and “enjoyed one of the boomier years of the century,” The Economist said. But a lot of voters “feel down on the economy,” The Associated Press said, …