‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years for the death of Matthew Perry
Of the five people accused in the overdose death of the ‘Friends’ star, Sangha faced the longest potential sentence after pleading guilty to five charges
New attacks in Middle East lay bare the fragility of US-Iran ceasefire
Israel is complying with the truce brokered by Trump, but has intensified its airstrikes on Lebanon. Tehran has struck infrastructure in Gulf countries and remains ambiguous about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
From the nighttime lights of the rich to the blackouts caused by crises, this is how satellites capture ‘the heartbeat of society’
Global light pollution is increasing, but in large areas of the planet, such as Europe, it is decreasing due to technological maturity and environmental awareness
The Obamas diversify their multi-million dollar media portfolio: Netflix, celebrity podcasts, and now, Broadway
Barack and Michelle Obama are producing ‘Proof’ in New York, but they have behind them a powerful machine that has won Oscars and continues to generate enormous amounts of interest (and money)
All democracies are perishable: Hitler’s rise to power as a warning about the present
‘Les Irresponsibles’, the new book by Nazism expert Johann Chapoutot, brilliantly recounts the end of the Weimar Republic, highlighting the parallels with the present day
US aid cuts collapse Malawi’s LGBTQ+ health services as volunteers scramble to fill the void
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The lack of funding has left some 15,000 users of NGO programs scrambling for care in a public system that many fear to enter
The risk of miracle cures: Death of eight people following vitamin injections sparks alarm in Mexico
The rise in popularity of IV drips is fueled by promises of increased wellbeing, despite official warnings about the health risks
Manuel Adorni, Milei’s spokesman silenced by the scandals closing in
Since joining the Argentine government, the current Cabinet chief has acquired properties and taken trips that appear inconsistent with his income level. He is being investigated by the courts for alleged illicit enrichment
Ramiro Calle, meditation teacher, on cats: ‘They are natural yogis. They enter states of ecstasy with their eyes lost in infinity and relax like no one else’
This communicator combines his expertise in yoga with his deep love for animals. He is very knowledgeable about felines and is committed to raising awareness about their care and respect
A former forced laborer explains how online romance scams work: ‘Tell her something that will tug at her heartstrings’
Indian computer expert Mohammed Muzahir was lured with a fake job offer to carry out mass scams targeting Westerners from Laos
Cuba’s medical missions accused of ‘modern slavery’
An IACHR report denounces labor rights violations, including unfair pay, long working hours, and reprisals against medical staff and their families
The noisy toilet on the Artemis 2 mission: Three breakdowns, frozen urine and a ‘mysterious smell’
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The problems caused by the first bathroom with a door on a voyage to the Moon have turned it into an unexpected focus of the space journey
Contradictions and threats: Donald Trump’s mixed messages on Iran
The president has suspended his threat to destroy the country, as he did with his previous ultimatums. It’s yet another example of his shifting storyline on the conflict
Iran, a Pyrrhic ceasefire for Trump
The US is paying a very high price for this war: tensions with allies, depleted arsenals, and a severely damaged international reputation
Department of Homeland Security reconsiders plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers
The government has paused the purchase of new facilities, while Democratic senators investigate alleged corruption
Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene
The district attorney, with the president’s explicit support, won the election in the conservative stronghold amid worries about discontent among the Republican’s core voters
The United States and Iran agree to a two‑week ceasefire just before Trump’s deadline
Pakistan, acting as mediator, stressed that the ceasefire is ‘effective immediately’ and applies to all countries involved in the conflict. Tehran will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz while both sides negotiate a final agreement
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