My opponents choose jail and exile, Lukashenko tells BBC

In Texas, the legal use of unclaimed bodies for research is being challenged by proposed bills aimed at requiring consent for such practices, aligning with evolving medical ethics. The legislation, spearheaded by Parker, has received support but raised concerns among body brokers about potential impacts on medical training and research. The issue gained attention following an NBC News investigation revealing disturbing practices at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where unclaimed bodies, including...

SINGAPORE: Commuters on the North-South Line faced delays on Wednesday (Apr 16) after a platform screen door at Braddell MRT station fell onto the north-bound track around 11:15 AM. SMRT cordoned off the affected platform for safety, advising passengers to add 15 minutes to their travel time while providing shuttle train services between Bishan and Toa Payoh, along with free bus services. By 12:40 PM, normal train operations resumed, and free bus services were ceased...

The Kuwaiti army is nearing the completion of its project to integrate women into the armed forces as part of military modernization efforts. Lieutenant General Pilot Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah emphasized the need for a suitable working environment and comprehensive training pathways for female personnel, highlighting their potential contributions. The initiative, which began following a controversial decision in October 2021 to allow women to serve in civilian roles, faced political challenges, including a no-confidence motion...

SummaryDuring a French-language debate in Montreal on April 16, 2025, Liberal leader Mark Carney defended his policies against attacks from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. The debate, which coincided with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game, covered topics such as the cost of living and relations with the U.S., with Carney facing criticism for past affiliations and his handling of American tariffs. Despite moments of humor, Carney...

Astrophysics team say observation of chemical compounds may be ‘tipping point’ in search for extraterrestrial lifeA giant planet 124 light years from Earth has yielded the strongest evidence yet that extraterrestrial life may be thriving beyond our solar system, astronomers claim. Observations by the James Webb space telescope of a planet called K2-18 b appear to reveal the chemical fingerprints of two compounds that, on Earth, are only known to be produced by life. Full...

A California court has ruled in favor of Cristina Balan, a former Tesla engineer who has been in a long legal battle with the company after raising safety concerns in 2014. Balan, who lost her job following her claims about a design flaw affecting braking, had her defamation case initially dismissed but successfully appealed the arbitration decision. She now aims to bring her case against Elon Musk and Tesla to trial, asserting her innocence against...