Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays
Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.
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London's old double-decker buses and underground carriages get a second life
In London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the […]
Continue ReadingHundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in NYC crime crackdown
The New York Police Department bulldozed more than 200 scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island on Tuesday as part of the city’s crackdown on illegal and unregistered bikes. The NYPD said at least 5,700 ‘dangerous illegal vehicles’ had been seized so far since the start of 2026, a 10% increase compared to the same […]
Continue ReadingUS gives UN $1.8 billion for humanitarian aid
May 14, 2026, 8:22 p.mMay 14, 2026, 8:22 p.m The USA supports the United Nations with 1.8 billion dollars (around 1.5 billion euros) for humanitarian purposes. The money will help “reach millions of people in the largest crisis regions with life-saving support,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The United States had previously given $2 billion […]
Continue ReadingGiant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
Continue ReadingTens of thousands at controversial flag march in Jerusalem
May 14, 2026, 6:59 p.mMay 14, 2026, 6:59 p.m Tens of thousands of nationalist Israelis marched through the Old City of Jerusalem with Israeli flags under heavy police protection. Israeli police said they had arrested several participants in the controversial flag march because of “isolated arguments and acts of violence.” Tens of thousands were on […]
Continue ReadingUK: Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters wrong, but that address and Wednesday’s King Speech has done little to quell the […]
Continue ReadingPoland makes history with first same-sex marriage registration following EU court ruling
Poland’s capital, Warsaw, registered its first same-sex marriage on Thursday, implementing court rulings that require the country to recognize same-sex marriages registered abroad. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In November, the European Union’s highest court ordered Poland to register same-sex marriages that were entered into other EU countries even if Polish law does not currently permit them. In […]
Continue ReadingThat’s why US officials didn’t take their cell phones
Donald Trump is in Beijing for three days.Image: keystone analysis The Chinese president received his American counterpart with honors. However, the meeting does not come without security precautions. May 14, 2026, 5:24 p.mMay 14, 2026, 5:29 p.m Fabian Kretschmer / ch media As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping began their talks in the Great Hall […]
Continue ReadingHow stray Ukrainian drones pushed Latvia's prime minister to resign
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday after a key party in her coalition withdrew its support for her sacking of the defence minister after Ukrainian drones repeatedly strayed into the country. Silina had blamed defence minister Andris Spruds for the incursions, saying the country’s anti-drone systems had not been deployed quickly enough.
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