Having gained independence in 2008, Kosovo are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup and sparking "the biggest celebrations ever seen in Pristina".
Having gained independence in 2008, Kosovo are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup and sparking "the biggest celebrations ever seen in Pristina".
No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second straight season, just the second time the same teams have reached the sport's final weekend in consecutive years. (Image credit: Justine Willard)
No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second straight season, just the second time the same teams have reached the sport's final weekend in consecutive years. (Image credit: Justine Willard)
Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy More drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to improve the UK’s energy security, former military leaders have said, as a new analysis finds no fossil fuel importer is safe from chokepoints in the global supply chain. The government should focus on a rapid transition to a mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear...
Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy More drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to improve the UK’s energy security, former military leaders have said, as a new analysis finds no fossil fuel importer is safe from chokepoints in the global supply chain. The government should focus on a rapid transition to a mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy to ensure the UK’s future security, the former military leaders told the Guardian, as well as a programme of energy efficiency and a “major renewal” of the electricity grid. Continue reading...
This Easter feast is steeped in the flavours and traditions of the Middle East Whenever I’m asked about my favourite dish to serve to friends and family, in most cases I’d say slow-cooked lamb at the centre of the table. After a long, slow cook, the meat becomes tender and rich, and the spices melt into every bite. Served with flatbreads, tahini, fresh herbs and sharp pickles, it invites everyone ...
This Easter feast is steeped in the flavours and traditions of the Middle East Whenever I’m asked about my favourite dish to serve to friends and family, in most cases I’d say slow-cooked lamb at the centre of the table. After a long, slow cook, the meat becomes tender and rich, and the spices melt into every bite. Served with flatbreads, tahini, fresh herbs and sharp pickles, it invites everyone to build their own perfect mouthful. Across the Middle East and Mediterranean, lamb symbolises generosity and celebration, especially at Easter, when roasting it remains an adored tradition. Continue reading...
‘Precious ocean life is being pushed to the brink,’ say campaigners, arguing that overfished marine areas are ‘protected only on paper’ Almost 40% of England’s seas are designated as marine protected areas. Their purpose, the government says , is “to protect and recover rare threatened and important marine ecosystems … from damage caused by human activities”. And yet in the four years to 2024, tra...
‘Precious ocean life is being pushed to the brink,’ say campaigners, arguing that overfished marine areas are ‘protected only on paper’ Almost 40% of England’s seas are designated as marine protected areas. Their purpose, the government says , is “to protect and recover rare threatened and important marine ecosystems … from damage caused by human activities”. And yet in the four years to 2024, trawlers using vast nets, including those that scour the seabed, caught more than 1.3m tonnes of fish within them, according to official figures that campaigners say show they are “little more than lines on a map”. Continue reading...
Feminists and rights defenders say online threats have rapidly escalated, forcing some to leave the country for their safety Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women’s rights activist, had faced online threats for years: of acid attacks, gang-rape and death. She tried her best to ignore the abuse as she continued her advocacy work. But in 2025, the threats became more menacing. In April, an anonymous ...
Feminists and rights defenders say online threats have rapidly escalated, forcing some to leave the country for their safety Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women’s rights activist, had faced online threats for years: of acid attacks, gang-rape and death. She tried her best to ignore the abuse as she continued her advocacy work. But in 2025, the threats became more menacing. In April, an anonymous Telegram group with 6,000 subscribers organised an effort to track down her location. They shared deepfakes of her – nude images and videos. The following month, a stranger started to film her in the streets, calling her by her social media handle. Continue reading...
England and Wales pioneered the criminalisation of coercive control, but it doesn’t apply outside of intimate or family relationships. Why stop there? When Rachael Reign finally left her relationship and called the police, she came with a litany of allegations. She felt parts of her life had been controlled, she told the call handler. She said she had been given instructions about what to wear, wh...
England and Wales pioneered the criminalisation of coercive control, but it doesn’t apply outside of intimate or family relationships. Why stop there? When Rachael Reign finally left her relationship and called the police, she came with a litany of allegations. She felt parts of her life had been controlled, she told the call handler. She said she had been given instructions about what to wear, which included a ban on certain shades of nail varnish. She felt pressured to give up a portion of her income. She had been told that bad things would happen if she left. Continue reading...
BlackRock Inc. plans to launch a fund next month focused on large Southeast Asian stocks, according to people familiar with the matter, a move supporting Singapore’s drive to boost liquidity in the local market. The actively managed fund, with at least S$500 million ($387 million) in assets, will allocate 50% or more to Singapore at the start, the people said, declining to be identified discussing...
BlackRock Inc. plans to launch a fund next month focused on large Southeast Asian stocks, according to people familiar with the matter, a move supporting Singapore’s drive to boost liquidity in the local market. The actively managed fund, with at least S$500 million ($387 million) in assets, will allocate 50% or more to Singapore at the start, the people said, declining to be identified discussing non-public information. It will also have an underweight position in Indonesia in the beginning, they said. The fund will use the MSCI Asean Index as its benchmark, and employ quantitative strategies to favor value, yield and momentum, with a bias toward large-cap stocks. Some Singapore-based companies — such as ride-hailing service Grab Holdings Ltd. and e-commerce firm Sea Ltd. — will be eligible investments, they said. The launch comes amid the Singapore government’s ongoing plans to enhance the stock market by allocating S$6.5 billion to several domestic and global assets managers, including BlackRock and JPMorgan Asset Management . New funds from the initiative may provide further momentum for the benchmark Straits Times Index , which is up about 6% for the year despite the Iran war jitters after a 23% rise last year. Singapore Begins Allocating $3.9 Billion to Boost Stocks Singapore Taps JPMorgan in Plan to Lift Stock Market SGX and Nasdaq Plan New US-Singapore Dual-Listing Venue The team that will manage the fund is based in Singapore, the people said. A BlackRock spokesperson declined to comment. The MSCI Asean Index, which captures large- and mid-cap companies across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, is down about 2% this year, after a 12% jump in 2025. Read More: BlackRock’s Crew of Quant PhDs Are On Track for a Record Year
Bandsintown, the world's leading live music and event discovery platform, announced a new integration with Apple Music that brings concert listings from Bandsintown directly to the streaming platform. With the release of iOS 26.4, tour dates will automatically appear on Apple Music artist pages, the Home tab, and in a new Concerts tab within Search, expanding how fans discover live music while lis...
Bandsintown, the world's leading live music and event discovery platform, announced a new integration with Apple Music that brings concert listings from Bandsintown directly to the streaming platform. With the release of iOS 26.4, tour dates will automatically appear on Apple Music artist pages, the Home tab, and in a new Concerts tab within Search, expanding how fans discover live music while listening.
Former Amazon and DHL executive to lead iHerb’s European Union strategy and expansionIRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, a leading global eCommerce platform for health and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Andreas Baller as General Manager for the European region. Reporting to iHerb Chief Executive Officer Emun Zabihi, Baller will lead the company’s Europe...
Former Amazon and DHL executive to lead iHerb’s European Union strategy and expansionIRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, a leading global eCommerce platform for health and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Andreas Baller as General Manager for the European region. Reporting to iHerb Chief Executive Officer Emun Zabihi, Baller will lead the company’s European strategy, focusing on accelerating growth, optimizing cross-border operations, strengthening logi
01.AI CEO and Sinovation Ventures Chairman Kai-Fu Lee says OpenClaw is a "rallying cry" against American large language models that overcharge. Speaking exclusively on Bloomberg's "The China Show," he also discusses China's AI developments and where they might be headed next. (Source: Bloomberg)
01.AI CEO and Sinovation Ventures Chairman Kai-Fu Lee says OpenClaw is a "rallying cry" against American large language models that overcharge. Speaking exclusively on Bloomberg's "The China Show," he also discusses China's AI developments and where they might be headed next. (Source: Bloomberg)
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy. (Image credit: Domenico Stinellis)
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy. (Image credit: Domenico Stinellis)