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Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
Justice dept withdraws subpoenas over New York Times reports about Air Force One
The journalists covered alleged security issues with the president's new plane, gifted by Qatar.
What's going on with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
Less than 24 hours after the agreement was signed, President Trump posted on social media that the deal required Saudi Arabia to sign up to the Abraham Accords.
How to keep an ancient text interesting to students? Make it a summer blockbuster
English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem.
Egyptian warrior princesses, ancient avocados, and more science news
Hannah Chin and Nate Rott of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the building blocks of birdsong, the evolutionary history of avocados and Egyptian warrior princesses.
Trump cuts target federal advisory boards. What does it mean for agencies like NASA?
The Trump administration has terminated or suspended more than 100 federal advisory committees. Former members say agencies like NASA now have less accountability to stakeholders …
Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South
Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.
Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings
They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites …
'Everything on the table' as Canada plans response to US tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with Washington are intensifying ahead of the new US tariffs coming into effect.
Man fatally wounded in knife attack in German bank
A 20-year-old man is arrested after a knife attack at a bank in Bavaria that left a man fatally wounded.
Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku
Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
Owners of Viking ship used to film The Odyssey say studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was £4,500 but Universal – which made £196m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners of a Viking longship …
Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival
Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of the Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner Herzog – but only one …
In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal
Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, some citing an increasingly ho…