April 27, 2024

Russian Orthodox Church suspends Navalny memorial priest

The leader of Russia's Orthodox Church has suspended the priest who led a memorial service for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Church head Patriarch Kirill is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir…

7 months ago

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Thai lawmakers to debate marriage equality bill

Thailand's parliament passed a same-sex marriage bill Wednesday, paving the way for the kingdom to become the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise LGBTQ marriage equality.…

7 months ago

Entertainment·Film

‘Doner diplomacy flop’: German president travels to Turkey with 60kg kebab skewer

Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at university campuses across the US. We look at comparisons with Vietnam War-era student protests and scour the editorial pages of student newspapers. In other news: Portugal…

7 months ago

News·World

Germany’s China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims

Germany's ambassador to China says she was summoned by Chinese authorities after four Germans were arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.…

7 months ago

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How to solve our big dam problem?

Recent droughts in Colombia and Ecuador have severely hampered energy supplied by hydropower. Can the cheap, low-carbon renewable still thrive in an increasingly hot and dry world?…

7 months ago

News·World

Germany arrests alleged spy working for Russia

Two men have been arrested in Germany over suspicions that they spied for Russia and were part of a plot to sabotage aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure…

7 months ago

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Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

Exactly five years ago, the world watched in horror as Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by flames. Today, carpenters and artisans are hammering away to meet a December 8 deadline for the…

7 months ago

News·World

‘Poland’s battle over homework’: Kids rejoice over new rules in the country

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994.…

7 months ago

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LCCI: Revitalising Nigeria’s mining industry key to attracting investment

Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging…

7 months ago

Business|Newsletter·News

This robot can predict a smile before it happens

Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.…

7 months ago

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April 27, 2024 - Page 2

Russian Orthodox Church suspends Navalny memorial priest

Thai lawmakers to debate marriage equality bill

‘Doner diplomacy flop’: German president travels to Turkey with 60kg kebab skewer

Germany’s China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims

How to solve our big dam problem?

Germany arrests alleged spy working for Russia

Notre-Dame, five years after the flames: A symbol of resilience

‘Poland’s battle over homework’: Kids rejoice over new rules in the country

LCCI: Revitalising Nigeria’s mining industry key to attracting investment

This robot can predict a smile before it happens

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