The world, in perspective.

South Africa’s halaal food debate exposes misunderstandings about Islamic slaughter, religious freedom, voluntary certification and the commercial forces behind the growing number of halaal products.

JD Vance’s response to the midterm defeat suggests a once-untouchable Republican consensus may be starting to crack.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has defended his investment in education after President Bola Tinubu questioned how he established a university while serving in government, saying he laid the… Read More: https://punchng.com/i-built-abti-in-1993-before-becoming-vp-atiku-replies-tinubu/

DSA-backed Raman will lead the second-largest US city, promising action on homelessness and affordable housing.

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After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.

Ms Lee, 57, secured the highest number of votes in the UN General Assembly with 151 out of 191 votes, and the joint-highest number in the Security Council with 13 out of 15 votes.

Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.

The Paralympic gold medalist chats with THR about taking on the show alongside fellow gold medalist Glenn as they're partnered up with professional dancers Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov (who are a married couple), and the support he's received from the show's fans.

Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old U.S. media executive, becomes the new head of Vatican communications this week, the first laywoman to head a Vatican "ministry."

Glenstal Abbey announcement has sent shockwaves through the sector

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would attend a meeting of European leaders in June to conclude negotiations on the proposed relationship.

Paleontologists have long argued over whether some small tyrannosaur skeletons belonged to a new genus, called Nanotyrannus, or were young Tyrannosaurus rex. "Jodi" was sold just one year after researchers reported the most conclusive evidence yet that Nanotyrannus is valid

Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.

Several European leaders reportedly pushed for the term to be removed from a joint draft Canada-EU statement.

A patient marooned in a NSW hospital for four months has exposed the inadequacies of the aged care sector.

Estevao plays no part as Chelsea lose on penalties to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup - so where does this leave the exciting Brazilian with Xabi Alonso?

Some 2000ha of the peninsula is possum-free and 1000ha rat-free.

According to Peacock, “Crystal Lake” is its fourth-most-watched scripted original series of all time. The “Friday the 13th” prequel series was watched for 1.3 billion minutes in its first 11 days of streaming. Divided by the series’ 398-minute runtime, that comes out to a total of 3.3 million estimated views. But in terms of overall […]

The west Cork-based musician has become the victim of AI fraudsters falsely presenting music under her name

The currency surged 0.9% against the dollar and reached its strongest level in over a month last week amid concerns over the technology boom.

Anthony Ippolito had to do more than nail Sylvester Stallone’s signature voice to play him in “I Play Rocky.” He also had to transform his skinny physique to one with bulging muscles. “It had its moments for sure. I was being tested,” Ippolito told me Saturday at the AFI Fest “I Play Rocky” screening in […]

A new hobby can be satisfying and fulfilling especially when one gets good at it. But when does spending too much time on an activity border on obsessive?&nbsp;

Learn practical ways to advocate for yourself as a sickle cell patient, from knowing your history to asking questions and becoming a partner in your care. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-compliance-to-partnership-becoming-an-advocate-for-your-own-sickle-cell-care/

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.

I have never considered myself a minimalist. I like nice things, enjoy shopping and can easily convince myself that a purchase is an investment rather than an indulgence. But since becoming pregnant with my first child, I have found myself navigating a level of consumerism unlike anything I have experienced before. It started with a spreadsheet. A friend sen

Frank O’Keeffe talks about EY’s new strategy, its plan to hit €1.3bn in revenues and the impact of AI on the firm

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.

“If you’re lucky, you get to pick and choose what you make,” the 'Senna' and 'Diego Maradona' filmmaker told the MIA Market in Rome.

Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi has expressed confidence that he could soon become Afrobeats’ first US dollar billionaire, a milestone he says could happen soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/mr-eazi-predicts-becoming-afrobeats-first-dollar-billionaire/

Experts are warning that social media has reached a critical tipping point as hyper-realistic AI influencers rapidly advance.

From threats against their children to stalking and intimidation, politicians across party lines are revealing the disturbing abuse they face in public life.

Despite the obvious challenges, Australia’s politicians say they don’t want 24/7 security, nor to hide away.

Tokyo lost decades when a property bust led to an economic slump. Could the same phenomenon undo Xi Jinping’s ambitions?

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering bills to keep cash an option in commerce.