French scientists say light stimulation shows promise in slowing Parkinson's disease

An early-stage clinical trial in France appeared to help restore some brain function for three Parkinson's patients.

French scientists are experimenting with a n...

Canada and Malta say they will recognise Palestine, joining France and UK

It comes as high-level representatives met at a UN conference on a two-state solution, which Israel and the United States have boycott.

Canada and Malta both ann...

At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president's office says

Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at hig...

Two girls and one employee killed after explosion at Nebraska biofuels plant

The blast at around noon on Tuesday shredded the top of the plant's tall tower, exposing mangled concrete and rebar, while the metal walls and roof of the buildin...

Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm fragile ceasefire after days of deadly clashes

The worst fighting in years between the two neighbours killed at least 41 people, mostly civilians, and displaced more than 300,000 others.

Thailand and Cambodia...

Belgium refers complaints against Israeli soldiers over Gaza war crimes to the ICC

Belgian prosecutors took action after a legal complaint by pro-Palestinian group that identified two Israeli soldiers at the Tomorrowland music festival.

A legal...

Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after earthquake and tsunami

Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia's Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were h...

OpenAI launches Study Mode to encourage students to use ChatGPT responsibly

The tool aims to help students analyse and understand material, rather than simply providing them with the answers.

ChatGPT is launching a "Study Mode" to promot...

Watch the video: High waves hit Japan after Russia earthquake triggers tsunami

Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day.

Large waves caused wa...

At least nine people killed in explosion at fireworks factory in central Thailand

Thai police said the explosion took place in a building used to produce fireworks, but it was not clear if it was licensed to do so.

At least nine people have be...

Watch the video: First tsunami waves hit Hawaii after powerful earthquake triggers warnings

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

Re...

Trump says Epstein 'stole' young female staff from his Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump says pair fell out because Epstein poached staffers including the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused the disgraced financer of sexual abuse.

US President D...

The strongest earthquakes ever recorded: Where does Russia's 8.8 magnitude quake rank in history?

The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake ...

Around 500,000 young pilgrims expected to flock to Rome and Vatican City for Youth Jubilee

More than half a million young Catholics are expected to attend the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Squar...

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck eastern Russia: Tsunami warning in Alaska

The earthquake that occurred in the Kamchatka region, where seismic activity is intense, caused a tsunami warning to be issued on the opposite shore of the ocean,...

EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and t...

Gunman who killed four in Manhattan shooting targeted NFL office, mayor says

Investigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get up to the NFL offices after shooting several people in the lobby of the building at 345 Park Avenue but enter...

Pro-Palestine group in Greece protests arrival of Israeli cruise ship on Crete island

Riot police kept the crowd away from the pier where the cruise ship was docked, while scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police.

Demonstrators calling ...

Frozen out: Greenland kicks off football's shortest season after international setback

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.

Against a backd...

Four killed and hundreds arrested as protests against fuel hikes in Angola turn violent

Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high pri...

Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'deliberately' violating ceasefire hours after it came into force

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people ...