Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers’ struggle to unionize: ‘These young kids are so inspirational’ As the food service industry was pushed on to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, workers at Starbucks stores in the Buffalo region of New York went public to announce their union-organizing ...
Once a village, now barren land – BBC in the valley devastated by floodsOnce a village, now barren land – BBC in the valley devastated by floods
The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding. ...
Iran hostilities flare after US strike in strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire – Middle East crisis liveIran hostilities flare after US strike in strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire – Middle East crisis live
US targets Iran’s Larak Island in first exchange of fire in more than a month, sparking reprisals against US forces in the region US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks The UAE’s defence ministry said in a social media post published two hours ago that ...
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warnEarly release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Nick Timothy’s comments follow an announcement from the prime minister that some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity. ...
Axel Springer invests in Abu Dhabi-based outlet The CircuitAxel Springer invests in Abu Dhabi-based outlet The Circuit
Axel Springer is expanding in the Middle East, joining a growing number of Western publishers with an editorial presence in the region — and testing a key pillar of its editorial beliefs. Last week, the German news media giant announced that it is investing in The Circuit, an Abu Dhabi-based ...
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Since it was stripped of planetary status, Pluto’s defenders have been fighting the decision – and they’re only getting more passionate Twenty years ago, Pluto got demoted. After a vote by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in August 2006, Pluto was relegated from major planet to dwarf planet status. Our ...
Daisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heatDaisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heat
Great Park, Irvine, CaliforniaPerformances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwave Shortly after singing the closing notes of her indie pop gem LES Artistes on Saturday afternoon, Santigold gazes out at the sweat-laced crowd at the ...
Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern CyprusEight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port. ...
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeksUS and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Iran says the attack on Larak Island, the first known US strikes since late July, killed two people and injured two others. ...
US strikes deal for 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reservesUS strikes deal for 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the US had secured majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves, expanding Washington’s influence over the country’s energy industry. Under the agreement, a joint company comprising the US government and a Venezuelan private operator will receive a 100-year ...