Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons reported to training camp but participated minimally due to back tightness from heavy squats. While he insists he's not holding out for a contract extension, he acknowledges his agent hasn't received a call from the Cowboys regarding a new deal. Parsons emphasizes his...
President Trump announced a major trade deal with Japan, involving reciprocal 15% tariffs and a $550 billion Japanese investment in the US. Trump claims the deal will create hundreds of thousands of US jobs and increase US profits significantly. Japan's top trade negotiator expressed gratitude. The deal...
Iran and European nations (E3) will hold renewed nuclear talks in Istanbul on Friday. These discussions, hosted by Turkey, follow a recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which also included US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran seeks sanctions relief and insists its nuclear program is peaceful,...
AFP journalists in Gaza face starvation due to Israel's blockade, according to their union, the Societe des Journalistes (SDJ). The SDJ reports that its members, including a photographer who can no longer work due to malnutrition, are at risk of death from hunger. International media are barred from...
The enduring appeal of British seaside holidays is explored through new photography books and research. For centuries, the British have flocked to the coast, creating a unique cultural identity. While popularity fluctuated, the pandemic spurred a resurgence in staycations. New books and photography projects highlight the social...
A British RAF F-35 fighter jet, grounded in southern India for over a month due to technical issues, has resumed flight. The aircraft, which had hydraulic and APU problems, was repaired by a UK engineering team. Its unexpected stay in Kerala sparked numerous humorous social media memes. ...
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker warned China could face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. He stated China is subsidizing the war and aims to keep the US occupied. The US plans to impose secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, including China, potentially raising tariffs...
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati and former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will stand trial on corruption charges. Dati is accused of passive corruption and influence peddling, allegedly receiving €900,000 from a Renault subsidiary for minimal work in exchange for lobbying. Ghosn faces charges of abuse of power, breach of...
The United States has fallen to its lowest ever ranking on the Henley Passport Index, dropping to 10th place. Singapore retains the top spot with visa-free access to 193 destinations. The US's decline is attributed to a less engaged approach to visa waivers compared to countries actively pursuing...
Congress approved a $9 billion rescissions request eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), impacting NPR, PBS, and hundreds of local stations. This cuts federal support, leaving stations like KSUT in Colorado facing significant budget shortfalls (20%). The cuts disproportionately affect rural and...
