Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent Reporting from Jerusalem Reuters Unrwa’s presence in Gaza was crucial in getting humanitarian supplies to civilians during 15 months of war As Israel prepares to outlaw the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday, there are warnings that it could undermine vital aid delivery and long-term chances of peace.
16 activists have been given sentences ranging from 15 months to 5 years in prison. Two protestors who threw soup at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers painting have been in court today appealing against their prison sentences. Phoebe Plummer was sentenced to two years and two months for the soup throwing, while Anna Holland received a prison
This story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing into doubt a wide range of programs that help protect Americans from disasters, provide access to clean drinking water and affordable energy and help
In Brief Posted: 10:15 AM PST · January 29, 2025 Image Credits:Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images Waymo plans to start testing autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego, according to The Verge. Although this doesn’t mean the company will launch commercial operations in any of these
Meta continues to target creators in the days following the U.S. TikTok ban. In addition to paying TikTok creators big bonuses to publish reels, Instagram announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing new ways for creators to better understand how their short videos are performing. The platform is introducing additional metrics that allow creators to see
Key Takeaways Census Bureau data released Wednesday showed that the U.S. trade deficit hit its highest-ever level in December, jumping 18% from the prior month. Imports increased by more than 8% in the final two months of the year following President Donald Trump’s election. Trump has promised to enact strict tariffs on major trading partners
Most Americans instinctively view a strong dollar as positive—and for good reason. A solid greenback means greater purchasing power abroad, cheaper imports at home, and a sense of national economic strength. However, when it comes to the stock market, currency strength can be a double-edged sword, creating headwinds for companies with substantial international operations or
Massive sinkhole swallows truck; rescuers race to reach driver The Washington Post Watch: Sinkhole in Japan swallows sign during rescue mission CNN Driver still stuck in large sinkhole in Japan over 24 hours after truck plunged inside; nearby residents evacuated CBS News Another hole emerges near first road cave-in, hampering rescue work for driver NHK WORLD
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Topline Hundreds of millions gathered Wednesday in homes and crowded festivals to mark the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar new year, ringing in the Year of the Snake with feasts, dances, firework shows and traditional festivals. A dancer prepares for a lion dance performance at the Ditan Park Temple Fair in Beijing on Jan.