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Drake adds Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance to his lawsuit against record label

Drake has expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, saying more people were duped into believing he was a pedophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed Not Like Us at the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

At least four dead, one injured in cable car accident in southern Italy

The cable car in Castellammare di Stabia is popular for its views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Florida State University shooting: 2 dead, 4 wounded; injured suspect in custody

Police said the 20-year-old suspected gunman, believed to be a student at the university, is the son of a sheriff’s deputy.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Italian PM Meloni Meets With Trump at the White House

She seeks to expand the possibilities for European countries to reach a tariff agreement. On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, where they discussed the possibility of reaching a tariff agreement. RELATED: The Trump Administration May Face Criminal Contempt for Violating Deportation Order β€œI believe […]

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Scientists find 'strongest sign to date' of possible life on a distant planet

The research, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, detected evidence of compounds in the exoplanet's atmosphere that on Earth are only produced by living organisms.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How the Trump Administration’s Interpretation of One Wordβ€”β€˜Harm’—Could Gut Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

The Trump administration proposed a new rule Wednesday that would rescind widespread habitat protections for species protected under the Endangered Species Act, a landmark law enacted in 1973 to conserve the country’s imperiled animals and plants. That would open the door for developments across the country to be approved even if they significantly disrupt critical […]

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to selling stolen body parts

Cedric Lodge was arrested in 2023, accused of stealing, selling organs and other body parts donated to the university for medical research.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Basque Country's influence on Spanish football

With its unique culture and regional pride, the Basque Country holds an important place in the history of Spanish football.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German police launch probe into anti-deportation protests

Protesters in Berlin occupied a university lecture hall over attempts to deport pro-Palestinian activists. Police said protesters defaced the classroom and threw fireworks at them.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trans women aren’t legally women: What the UK Supreme Court ruling means

The ruling concluded a long-running dispute between feminist advocacy groups and the Scottish government.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UN nuclear watchdog chief says Iran–US nuclear talks at 'very crucial stage'

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Thursday that talks between the US and Iran about the country's nuclear programme are at 'a very crucial' stage.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French-Haitian panel to study ex-colony's history

The French president announced the commission on the 200th anniversary of France ordering Haiti to pay a debt for its freedom.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Gambia: Supreme Court Rules in Favour of KMC Declares Government Action Unconstitutional

[Foroyaa] The Supreme Court of The Gambia has ruled in favour of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), declaring that actions taken by the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, along with the Inspector General of Police, violated the Constitution by undermining the autonomy of the local council.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: Filling Potholes - And People's Pockets

[allAfrica] Windhoek -- With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Finda Bundoo's Lawyer Defies Task Force Summons, Demands Court Hearing Instead

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- In a striking pushback against the government's anti-corruption efforts, Simpson Consultancy, LLC has refused a summons from the Assets Recovery & Property Task Force (AREPT), calling instead for the matter to be placed before a court of law.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

UK starts hunt for buyer for British Steel

Government stepped in to take control of struggling company but is keen to attract private sector investment

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Cuba solidarity groups celebrate Victory of Playa GirΓ³n in Italy

Rome, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (Anaic) celebrated the 64th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Victory, date on which an invasion orchestrated by the United States against the Cuban Revolution, was defeated. The post Cuba solidarity groups celebrate Victory of Playa GirΓ³n in Italy first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Violence against Palestinian women in Israeli jails condemned

Ramallah, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Female Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails suffer systematic violence by their captors, an official source denounced on Thursday. The post Violence against Palestinian women in Israeli jails condemned first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Displaced people increase in Democratic Republic of Congo

Kinshasa, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Unicef denounced that over one million people, among them 400 thousand children, have been displaced in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) so far this year due to the prevailing violence. The post Displaced people increase in Democratic Republic of Congo first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Americans’ dislike for China softens, Pew survey shows

Attitudes remain overwhelmingly negative at 77 per cent but percentage of respondents with β€˜very unfavourable’ views drops 10 points.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thousands of police deployed in Dominican Republic to ensure security

Santo Domingo, Apr 17 (Prensa Laina) The National Police of the Dominican Republic deployed thousands of agents in different points of the country to guarantee citizen security during the Holy Week holiday, it was informed. The post Thousands of police deployed in Dominican Republic to ensure security first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mexican President Says Call with Trump Productive

Mexico City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed today she had a productive call with her US counterpart, Donald Trump, and assured that talks will continue to reach agreements that benefit both countries. The post Mexican President Says Call with Trump Productive first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Cambridge Astronomers Detect Strongest Evidence Yet of Possible Life on Exoplanet

There are sulfur-based compounds in the K2-18b planet’s atmosphere. A team of astronomers led by the University of Cambridge have reported the strongest evidence to date of potential biological activity beyond our solar system, following the detection of key molecules in the atmosphere of the distant exoplanet K2-18b, located approximately 124 light-years from Earth. RELATED: […]

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Customs duties: Race against time in Europe to export to the United States

Some European companies are rushing to export their products across the Atlantic for fear of additional surcharges. We report from the port of Antwerp in Belgium.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ensuring Essential Sun Protection for Persons with Albinism

Click to expand Image A man with albinism covers himself in sunscreen prepared by members of an NGO on August 18, 2016, in Abidjan, CΓ΄te d’Ivoire. 2016 Sia Kambou/AFP via Getty Images Luisinho, a 26-year-old man with albinism whom I interviewed in Mozambique, faced a heartbreaking choice: either continue working outdoors under life-threatening sun exposure or quit his job selling second-hand clothes, thereby pushing...

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Syria launches a fund to encourage investments

Damascus, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Investment in Syria Authority launched a fund on Thursday to attract investments and establish projects in several productive and service sectors across the country. The post Syria launches a fund to encourage investments first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Migrants returned to Guatemala in 2025 rose to 11,492

Guatemala City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The number of migrants returned from the United States and Mexico to Guatemala from the beginning of January to today rose to 11,492, with 344 received during this Holy Week. The post Migrants returned to Guatemala in 2025 rose to 11,492 first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Myanmar junta releases almost 4,900 prisoners in traditional near year amnesty

Myanmar has been under military rule since February 2021, when its army ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Nigeria Launches National Guidelines to Reduce Maternal Deaths

[Premium Times] Globally, Nigeria remains one of the most affected countries, accounting for about 20 per cent of maternal and child deaths, according to the World Bank.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ghana: New Power Lines Constructed for Greater Kumasi Communities

[Ghanaian Times] The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the construction of a new power distribution line to improve electricity supply in several communities within the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, located in Greater Kumasi.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes: medical examiner

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor known for roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner said Wednesday.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

The Trump Administration May Face Criminal Contempt for Violating Deportation Order

Judge Boasberg accused the Executive Branch of having disregarded the court’s order with β€˜utter contempt’. On Wednesday, Federal Judge James Boasberg began proceedings to hold the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in contempt for ignoring a court order and sending more than 200 migrants to El Salvador. RELATED: California Sues Trump Administration Over β€˜Unlawful […]

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Energy program in Colombia seeks to benefit small businesses

BogotΓ‘, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government is moving forward today with the implementation of a project aimed at installing solar photovoltaic systems in 1,068 low- and lower-middle-income businesses across the country. The post Energy program in Colombia seeks to benefit small businesses first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Prensa Latina favicon Prensa Latina

Talking politics: How is polarisation reshaping young Europeans' public and private conversations?

Politicians, social media, and traditional media are seen as the central forces that are fracturing society.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews