UK retail sales experienced a modest boost in early spring, driven by improved weather and purchases for Mother's Day. UK Retail Sales Get a Boost from Spring Weather The improving weather in March helped give a lift to the retail sector, with sales of gardening, DIY, food, and health and beauty...

A daring insect smuggling operation has been foiled in Kenya, with hundreds of rare ants seized and four suspects arrested. The prized creatures were bound for exotic pet markets in Europe and Asia, sparking a crackdown on the lucrative black market trade. Hundreds of Prized Ants Stuffed in Test Tubes...

A powerful 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck California near San Diego, causing widespread panic but no major damage or casualties reported so far. A 5.2-magnitude 'earthquake' struck California near San Diego on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 10:08 local time (18:00 GMT) with its...

As Gabon holds its first presidential election since a 2023 coup, Brice Nguema's democratic credentials are put to the test. Will his efforts to reform the country's leadership be enough to secure his place in power? The Gabonese people will head to the polls on Saturday, voting in the country's...

Japan's record-breaking population drop has reached a historic low, with the country's citizen population standing at 120.3 million as of October 2024. For the 14th consecutive year, Japan's population has hit an all-time low, with a record drop of nearly 900,000 people in the non-foreign population. As of October 2024,...

US tariffs on key imports from poor nations threaten economic stability, as UN calls for exemptions to avoid devastating impact. The UN's Call for Exemptions from Reciprocal Tariffs A farmer with a bunch of green vanilla pods in Madagascar. The US imports $150m worth of vanilla from the country. Photograph: Hereward Holland/Reuters Many...

A private plane carrying six people, including prominent former college athlete Karenna Groff and her family members, crashed in upstate New York on Saturday, resulting in the loss of all lives on board. A private plane carrying six people crashed in an open field in upstate New York on Saturday,...

The European Union has announced a 90-day pause on trade retaliation measures against the US, following President Donald Trump's decision to halt his sweeping new tariffs. The move gives both sides an opportunity to work towards a mutually beneficial agreement and resolve the ongoing trade tensions. The European Commission has...

As Ukraine's military officers speak out against Russia's war efforts, a clearer picture of the conflict emerges. What were once shrouded in mystery are now revealed as myths and misconceptions. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked a multitude of misconceptions about the conflict. 'The truth is not what you...

Two British tourists have drowned off the coast of Seventeen Seventy, a popular tourist town at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. A second victim is also fighting for life after being swept out to sea with serious head injuries. Two British tourists have drowned off...