Ukraine and Russia have begun their largest exchange of prisoners of war, with each side returning 390 soldiers and civilians. According to both governments, more swaps are expected this weekend. The agreement was reached through direct talks in Istanbul last week, marking the first time the two sides have engaged in negotiations since the early … Read more
A 135-meter-long container ship ran aground on a Norwegian man’s front lawn, narrowly missing his house. Johan Helberg was woken by his neighbor’s alarm and found the massive vessel blocking his entrance. The NCL Salten, carrying 16 people, was reportedly bound for Orkanger, southern end of Trondheim Fjord. Despite initial attempts to free the ship, … Read more
Personal finance app Monarch has secured a significant $75 million investment to fuel subscriber growth despite the “nuclear winter” for fintech startups. The San Francisco-based company, valued at $850 million, aims to provide an all-in-one mobile app for tracking spending, investments, and money goals. The funding round, led by Forerunner Ventures and FPV Ventures, comes … Read more
Sheinelle Jones is speaking out after the tragic loss of her husband, Uche Ojeh. The 47-year-old journalist announced his passing on the May 23 broadcast of The Today show, revealing that he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Jones shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude for the … Read more
New York Knicks star-studded crowd was left shell-shocked after a crushing 138-135 overtime win by the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers’ fourth-quarter rally, led by two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, forced overtime and denied the Knicks’ hopes of taking the lead. Haliburton’s game-winning shot was … Read more
Harvard University has won a temporary court order blocking the enforcement of Donald Trump’s ban on international students at the US institution, dealing a blow to a contentious policy with far-reaching implications for higher education in America. On Friday, US District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the government cannot enforce the directive, which was imposed … Read more
This year’s Cannes Film Festival was a mixed bag, with some films sparking excitement and others leaving audiences underwhelmed. Despite last year’s success stories, including Anora, The Substance, and Emilia Pérez, the festival’s lineup struggled to live up to expectations. A standout film among the competition was Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent, a sprawling … Read more
The cost of transferring sovereignty to Mauritius is disputed, with estimates ranging from £3.2bn to £30bn. Critics claim Labour’s “dodgy accounting” has misled taxpayers, while others see the deal as a good value for money. Meanwhile, a prisoner release plan sparks outrage among victims’ families, and concerns over Chinese tech threaten national security. Manchester United … Read more
A 443-foot ship has run aground in a Norwegian man’s yard, leaving him shocked and neighbors stunned. Johan Helberg slept through the impact of the NCL Salten as it entered his property in Byneset, Norway. However, when he woke up, he was greeted by the massive vessel’s bright orange-and-green bow, just meters from his house. … Read more
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