Iran’s leader has announced that the country will lift its long‑lasting block on global internet connections, a decision reported by state media. The order follows an almost three‑month stretch during which most Iranians could not reach the wider web, a period that began after protests sparked a nat
A man from Spain who had been aboard a cruise ship later found to carry hantavirus has now tested positive for the disease, raising Spain’s total linked cases to 13. The patient was among 14 Spaniards who left the ship in Tenerife on May 10, after authorities first spotted a cluster of infections ea
A person from Spain who recently returned from a cruise on the MV Hondius is now in a special hospital unit after testing positive for hantavirus. This virus is rare but serious, and it can spread through contact with infected animals or their droppings. The traveler was one of 14 Spaniards on the s
Politicians and late-night TV hosts often lock horns, but few feuds get as personal (or as public) as this one. Earlier this week, a well-known health official made a claim about late-night comedy struggling, only to get schooled by a comedian who saw straight through the politics. The official sugg
In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h
Mining leaves behind soil packed with heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and copper. These metals stick around for years, hurting plants, animals, and even people who live nearby. One cleanup trick is to use special plants that suck up the metals. But this method has problems. The soil is often too ha
Ferrari has just introduced its first fully electric car, named Luce. This five-seater marks a huge shift for the brand, which has always been known for its powerful gas engines and iconic roars. The move comes at a time when many luxury car brands are struggling to meet their electric vehicle promi
Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co
Scientists took a close look at a quiet stretch of coast where the Skagerrak Sea meets land. They wanted to see how certain chemicals move around in water, mud, and shellfish. These chemicals, called PAHs, come from old fires, car exhaust, or oil spills. But the team also checked for two new types o
The new pope has dropped a major statement about artificial intelligence, calling it a make-or-break moment for humanity. Instead of just asking for quick fixes, he’s pushing for deep changes in how AI is built and used. His main warning? Right now, too much power sits in the hands of a few big tech
