UN holds second informal poll of secretary-general candidates
Buenos Aires Timesby Gregory Walton, AFP·4d ago
The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, met Friday for another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a growing field of contenders to succeed Antonio Guterres as the embattled...
In 1890, the US printed 120,000 unusual $100 'Watermelon' notes; only about 35 are known to survive, and one is returning to auction
Times of Indiaby TOI World Desk·4d ago
An extremely rare 1890 $100 Treasury Note, known to currency collectors as the "Watermelon" note because of its unusual back design, is set to go under the hammer in October.
Zambia’s messy but decisive election: government shows strength; democracy shows weakness
The Conversation Africaby Lindsay Favero, PhD Student, Michigan State University·4d ago
Across southern Africa, sitting presidents have faced a wave of turnovers and electoral setbacks in the past few years. Malawi and Botswana saw opposition victories.
Neutrogena responds after handling of Hayden Panettiere deal draws scrutiny - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Rachel Goodman·4d ago
U.S. cosmetics brand Neutrogena has addressed mounting backlash over allegations that it ended its long-term partnership with the late actor Hayden Panettiere after she spoke publicly about her...
Woman seen dumping garbage in a lake in Canada's Abbotsford fined for $1000, police sergeant says 'don't make it a race thing'
Times of Indiaby TOI World Desk·4d ago
The woman who was seen nonchalantly emptying her Dollar store bag into Mill Lake in Abbotford has been fined for $1000 as she was issued two violation tickets.
Iran's president: Time to end war in 'position of strength'
DW Englishby Mark Hallam·4d ago
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday that it would be an opportune moment to seek to end the war with the United States, according to state media reports.
Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?
France 24by FRANCE 24·4d ago
Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief? The United Nations Security Council held a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to...
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade
World news | The Guardianby Olivia Bowden in Toronto·4d ago
Leaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, mocking Canada for apparently capitulating in a trade deal and taunting the prime minister, Mark Carney...
No reason to comment on Pak's frustration: MEA on Islamabad summoning US CDA
ThePrintby PTI·4d ago
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) India on Friday took pot shot at Pakistan for summoning the top US diplomat in Islamabad over comments by US Ambassador to New Delhi Sergio Gor affirming that Jammu and...
Spilled coffee on your MacBook? This sleeve dries it out before it's too late
Macworldby Simon Jary·4d ago
Every sensible MacBook owner recognizes that while their prized laptop can put up with the odd bump and nudge against a hard edge, it makes sense to protect it while on the move.
RANDOM MUSING: Not just Indian techies, why the 'American Dream' died for Harry and Meghan Markle
Times of Indiaby Nirmalya Dutta·4d ago
Netflix deals come and go. The British monarchy is forever. Probably. Five years ago, Patrick Freyne wrote a piece in The Irish Times whose lede could be submitted to a Museum of Great and...
NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic
World news | The Guardianby Jordyn Beazley·4d ago
The New South Wales government could appeal a supreme court judge’s controversial decision to refuse its request for a terror order over a Sydney man convicted of writing “Fuk Israel” on cars and...
Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in Alaska - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Katie Scott·4d ago
A charter plane carrying eight people crashed near a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Charge six Apple devices from one powerful desktop charger
Macworldby Simon Jary Contributor; Macworld·4d ago
At a glance Expert's Rating Pros - 6 powerful USB-C PD ports - Intelligent voltage adjustment - Compact for small footprint Cons - No legacy USB-A if you still need it Our Verdict When wall...
Russian frozen assets have Australia's Senate fired up
Kyiv Independentby Chris Powers·4d ago
The Australian Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee made 11 proposals to tighten up Russia sanctions in a report tabled Aug.
Lower crime rate, new laws ‘unlikely’ to change Canadians view on safety - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·4d ago
New tough-on-crime laws and statistics showing falling crime rates aren’t likely to change how Canadians currently feel about crime or whether it’s used as a political wedge between parties, some...
China opens new Arctic trade route – but obstacles will prevent its wider use
The Conversation UKby Edward Rhys Jones, DPhil Candidate in Area Studies, University of Oxford·4d ago
Sea Legend, a Chinese shipping line, recently announced it was launching a regular container service between China and Europe via the Arctic.
Moroccan families travel to Ceuta border in search of missing loved ones
France 24by Hamza HABHOUB·4d ago
Moroccan families travel to Ceuta border in search of missing loved ones CEUTA, Spain – CEUTA, Spain – Moroccan families are searching for loved ones who left last month for the Spanish enclave of...
India dismisses US panel’s call for sanctions against RSS as ‘biased’
Scroll.inby Scroll Staff·4d ago
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday dismissed a United States religious freedom panel’s call for sanctions against members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, describing the organisation as...
Royal Family warned they could face ‘PR crisis’ unless William does 1 thing
Daily Express :by Laura Zilincanova·4d ago
The Royal Family could be facing a fresh "PR crisis" as Prince Harry prepares to return to Britain — unless Prince William takes one important step.
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