Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs

At the 2023 Oscars, Angela Bassett lost the Best Actress In A Supporting Role award for her performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything Everywhere All At Once. Despite feeling deserving of the honor, Angela was surprised by the backlash she received for showing disappointment. This marked her second Academy Award nomination, with her previous nomination being in 1994 for What's Love Got to Do with It. Angela later received...

German voters are choosing a new government in an election dominated by concerns over the economy, migration, and the future of Ukraine and Europe's alliance with the US. The center-right opposition is favored to win, with polls showing a strong result for a far-right party. Germany's electoral system is likely to result in a coalition government, with negotiations expected to take weeks or even months before the next chancellor is elected. Full Article

France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships visited the Philippines after conducting combat drills in the South China Sea, showcasing their firepower in a move likely to provoke China. The Charles de Gaulle engaged in exercises with Filipino forces, including anti-submarine warfare drills and aerial combat training, emphasizing regional security cooperation. The deployment highlights France's commitment to maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and comes amid tensions in the disputed waters, where China has raised concerns...

out of the summary. The article discusses whether the upcoming election is a sure win for Doug Ford and if it ultimately matters. It questions the potential impact of voter turnout and the importance of campaign strategies in determining the election outcome. The author highlights the uncertainty surrounding the election results and the significance of factors beyond just the popularity of a candidate. Full Article

Archaeologists may have discovered a second tomb in Egypt belonging to King Thutmose II, just days after the first tomb of a pharaoh was found since Tutankhamun's. Dr. Piers Litherland believes the second tomb, suspected to hold the pharaoh's mummified body, lies below a man-made pile in the Theban Necropolis. The British-Egyptian team is working to uncover the tomb, decorated like a king's, which could provide more insight into the reign of Thutmose II and...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito marked his 65th birthday by emphasizing the importance of passing on the tragic experiences of World War II to younger generations, pledging to promote understanding of history and peace as the world commemorates the war's 80th anniversary. He and Empress Masako, born after the war, have learned from their parents' wartime stories and are committed to following his father Akihito's example of making amends for the war. Naruhito's concern for nuclear disarmament,...