Alex Consani is first transgender woman to win Model of the Year
American model Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to be named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards. Source…
Meta: 20 covert influences ops uncovered; AI abuse limited in global elections
"Since 2016 we have been evolving our approach to elections to incorporate the lessons we learn and stay ahead of emerging threats," Meta officials wrote…
Two Americans, one Canadian missing while climbing mountain in New Zealand
Two Americans and one Canadian have gone missing while climbing Aoraki Mount Cook in New Zealand. Photo by Sebwar2004/Wikimedia Commons Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A…
China bans exports of key materials to U.S. in retaliatory move
China on Tuesday banned exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the United States in retaliation to the United States expanding bans on…
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year for 2024
The University of Oxford defines the concept of "brain rot" as: "(n.) Supposed deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a…
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre | The World Wars
NewsFeedIt’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal who were demanding fair treatment and equal pay. Al Jazeera’s…
Norway pauses plans for Arctic deep-sea mining
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store speaks at a press conference on May 28, 2024, in Oslo, Norway, on May 22, 2024. He said Norway…
Volkswagen workers in Germany launch 'warning strike'
Workers at nine of Volkswagen's care and component factories in Germany were on strike Monday amid a dispute over labor contract changes and factory closings.…
Countries fail to reach agreement at UN plastic pollution talks in South Korea
Activists hold a rally in Busan during the International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, which concluded early Monday without an agreement. Photo by Seunghyeok Choi/…
Romania’s ruling Social Democrats appear poised to win parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, leader of the Social Democracy Party, delivers a speech at the PSD campaign headquarters after the first exit poll for parliamentary…
Putin signs record Russian budget, one-third for defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a record budget Sunday, one- third of which is earmarked for defense spending. Photo Vyacheslav Profokofyev/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool/EPA-EFE Dec. 1 (UPI)…
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid falling sales
Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer of Stellantis, resigned on Sunday, the company said. File Photo by Ian Langsdon/EPA-EFE Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The chief executive…
Terry Griffiths obituary: The postman who became a world champion
His Llanelli accent - delivered in soft, hushed tones - and dry wit made him instantly recognisable among viewers.And while many will remember Griffiths for…
Security concerns prompt United Nations to suspend food aid into Gaza
1 of 2 | Displaced Palestinians race to receive food aid after planes dropped humanitarian aid on the tents of the displaced in Al-Mawasi, west…
World Athletic Awards: Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan named athletes of the year
Olympic champions Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan were named male and female athlete of the year at the World Athletics Awards in Monaco.Tebogo, who was…
Belgium law granting labor rights to sex workers goes into effect
A woman shows her socks with a sign 'sex worker' during a protest organized by the Belgian Union of Sex Workers against the closure of…
Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship | Sport News
Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.The 2024 World Chess Championship is finely poised after defending…
Mia Brookes wins Big Air World Cup gold in Beijing
Britain's Mia Brookes produced a superb final run to take women's gold at the Big Air World Cup in Beijing. The 17-year-old slopestyle world champion…
Israel kills Gaza aid workers from World Central Kitchen, Save The Children | Gaza
NewsFeedWorld Central Kitchen, a charity feeding starving Palestinians in Gaza, has been forced to pause operations after three more of its employees were killed by…
Zelensky says NATO membership could end ‘hot’ war with Russia
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a building in the city of Brovary near Kyiv on Nov. 13 amid the…