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Italy's top investigative journalist was nearly killed when his car exploded outside his home just minutes after his daughter walked by. The blast, which destroyed the vehicle and damaged neighboring cars, is the latest in a string of intimidation tactics aimed at Sigfrido Ranucci, lead anchor...

"A Tiny Leap Forward in Conservation" In a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of human activity on Britain's wildlife, a European tree frog recently found its way into an enclosure at Celtic Rewilding in Staffordshire. The tiny amphibian, once native to the UK, is believed to have...

A remarkably prescient 1933 novel has resurfaced, warning us of the dangers of extremism and xenophobia. Sally Carson's Bavaria-set Crooked Cross has been re-published by Persephone Books, a specialist in reviving neglected works, and is gaining traction with readers who are drawn to its timely...

US Businessman Faces $500m Fraud Charges for Global Soccer Investment Scam A Miami-based businessman has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and conspiracy related to a $500 million alleged scam involving his investment firm's stakes in several European soccer clubs. Josh...

The Little Joys We're Losing Touch With: Why Anticipation and Rituals Matter In a world where stress and anxiety seem to be on the rise, it's no surprise that Americans are reporting lower levels of happiness than ever before. One contributor to this decline is the loss of enjoyment in everyday...

Gold Hits Record High Amid Economic Uncertainty and Trade Tensions The price of gold surged to a record high this week, topping $4,326 per troy ounce on Thursday. This marked one of its best weeks to date, with gold sales increasing sharply as investors seek refuge in the precious metal amid...

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of sharing classified information, including diary-like notes he shared with relatives and storing classified documents at his home. Bolton, a close associate of President Donald Trump's first term, appeared before...

Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Ongoing Ceasefire As the ceasefire in Gaza continues one week on, humanitarian agencies have sounded the alarm over critically scarce aid supplies, with Israel delaying the entry of food convoys into the territory. The United Nations World Food Programme...

Giorgia Meloni Slams Italian Union Leader for Trump 'Courtesan' Remark Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized the leader of Italy's largest trade union, Maurizio Landini, after he called her a "courtesan" - a term often associated with prostitution - and implied she is...

The notion of burying our deceased pets has long been a sensitive topic. By examining pet cemeteries worldwide, we can gain insight into how human relationships with animals evolve over time. In Barcelona, the city is set to establish its first public pet cemetery, catering to an estimated...

HSBC's top executives faced intense questioning from shareholders over the bank's strategy and future direction, with many calling for a breakup of the company. At an informal meeting in Hong Kong, Chairman Mark Tucker and CEO Noel Quinn defended their approach, stating that it was working and...