Kings and rulers: When the crown goes to the head
America wasborn in revoltagainst a mad king who imposed a tax on tea. The rise of King George III and the formation of the US A is a chapter in history that has aged well. Or so we thought until…
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Hong Kong’s “hero trees” lose their glory as the climate warms
By Yan Zhao and Catherine Lai Hong Kong’s beloved kapok trees are not thriving as they once did, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climate warms. A…
Kuwait power outage: Al Jahra hit after transformer fails
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy of Kuwait (Kuwait) announced that a main transformer station in Al Jahra Governorate has gone out of service, leading to a power outage in limited parts of the area. According to the…
2 dead in Brampton overnight shooting after fight: Police
Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article Two people are dead after a shooting in Brampton late Friday night, according to Peel police. Officers were called to the area of Rutherford Road and…
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face ‘hell’
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to reach a deal or face “all hell” as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed US airman. Trump’s latest threat came after an attack near…
US agents arrest relatives of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani after revoking their green cards
Washington: US federal agents have arrested the niece and nephew of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said Saturday. “Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her…
Crews battle a fast-growing wildfire in Southern California with winds that have forced some to evacuate
Firefighters scrambled to contain a fast-spreading blaze in Southern California as strong winds pushed the blaze forward and prompted evacuation orders. RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews battled a smoky, fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California that forced some residents…
China thwarts South China Sea buildup as Iran consumes US
China’s renewed reclamation of Antelope Reef comes as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war draws significant US military assets to the Middle East, raising questions about whether the shift in US force posture is opening up strategic space in the South China…
Review: “The Endless Artist of Japanese Ceramics” at the Met
From Neolithic fire pots to gold-repaired tea bowls, the Met traces the unbroken thread between ancient clay and contemporary life. Courtesy The Metropolitan Museum of Art In 2026, as health influencers quote Zen aphorisms and chefs plate vegetables in irregular…
When a foreign billionaire sacks British workers, the taxpayer picks up the bill
Among the assets of 39-year-old billionaire William Bruce Harrison are a former racetrack, an 83,000-acre farm and 19 mountains. Until 2024, Harrison, the son of a Texas oil dynasty, was also the ultimate beneficial owner of a construction company, ISG.…
