Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...

Young British travelers, including Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee, are increasingly becoming embroiled in drug smuggling cases, facing severe legal consequences abroad. Culley, arrested in Georgia, and Lee, imprisoned in Sri Lanka, are part of a disturbing trend fueled by organized crime exploiting vulnerable individuals, often through manipulation and coercion. Experts note that recent cannabis legalization in the Far East has led to a rise in opportunistic smuggling, with traffickers targeting unsuspecting backpackers...

On Sunday, Gaza rescuers reported that Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site, coinciding with Washington's rejection of a Hamas ceasefire proposal. Amid escalating humanitarian crises, the UN has warned of impending famine in Gaza, where aid is limited despite a partial blockade lift. Hamas condemned the situation as a "massacre" and called for a permanent ceasefire, while US negotiators criticized Hamas's response to the ceasefire proposal as "totally...

The European country chooses between conservative historian Karol Nawrocki and pro-EU Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.Poland is holding a pivotal presidential run-off between pro-EU Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative historian Karol Nawrocki, with significant implications for the nation's EU relations. Trzaskowski aims to enhance judicial independence and foster ties with Europe, while Nawrocki, endorsed by the right-wing PiS party, emphasizes traditional values and skepticism towards the EU. The election follows a close first round, and the...

A crash on State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier has turned fatal, with one victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital after the incident near Tarawera. The collision, which occurred around 8:50 am last Wednesday, involved a car and a truck, leading to the road's closure for approximately seven hours. Police are conducting ongoing inquiries and have expressed their sympathies to the victim's family and loved ones. Full Article

Somalia's national football team, currently ranked 201st globally, has struggled historically on the continental stage, never advancing past the preliminary rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations and achieving only one World Cup qualifying win. Djibouti has served as their primary venue for nearly four decades due to ongoing military requisitions of their Mogadishu stadium. The Djibouti Football Association's president, Souleiman Waberi, envisions a return to hosting international matches in Somalia, following a recent legends...