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The United Arab Emirates has approved a new schedule for public schools starting in the 2025-26 academic year, setting fresh start and end times for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. According to the Ministry of Education, students will now be split into two groups with staggered arrival and dismissal times. The first group will…
TikTok is cutting hundreds of jobs in the UK as it leans more heavily on artificial intelligence to police what users see on the app. The layoffs will affect staff in its London Trust and Safety team, along with colleagues in parts of Asia. The company said the work will be shifted to other European…
Ghislaine Maxwell says one of the internet’s biggest conspiracy theories is a lie: there was never an “Epstein client list.” The convicted sex trafficker made the claim in a newly released transcript of a July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The 300-page document includes her thoughts on Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew,…
India is set to start producing fighter jet engines on its own soil in partnership with a French company, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced Friday. The move is tied to India’s efforts to build its own fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a project Singh approved in May. At the time, he called it a…
Canada will lift a large number of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and push ahead with talks on a new trade and security deal, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Tariffs on American autos, steel, and aluminum will stay in place for now, he added at a press conference. Carney said the U.S. recently assured…
England sent out a powerful message in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener, thrashing the USA 69-7 in front of a record crowd in Sunderland. The Red Roses showed exactly why they are favourites for the title, running in 11 tries on a night that felt more like a statement than just a victory. Hannah…
A week after his Alaska summit, Trump is frustrated with Moscow’s stance on Ukraine peace Former US President Donald Trump has once again threatened sweeping sanctions against Russia, frustrated by the lack of progress in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he is considering “a very important decision” on…
Sri Lanka’s most-loved spirit, arrack, is the star of this refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for hot days. Made from the fermented sap of coconut palm flowers, arrack has a delicate, nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with citrus and spice. The drink’s journey starts with toddy tappers who climb tall palms twice a day to collect…
TOKYO: Imagine being told to use your phone for only two hours a day. That’s exactly what one Japanese city is suggesting. Toyoake City in central Japan is considering a new rule that encourages residents to keep their screen time outside of work or school to just two hours daily. The draft ordinance, however, is…
Craving something cold, sweet, and a little bit caffeinated? Benjamina Ebuehi’s spiced coffee granita with whipped cream is the perfect answer. It’s light, refreshing, and gives you both a sugar fix and a caffeine hit in one scoop. The recipe is inspired by café de olla, a traditional Mexican drink made with black coffee, cinnamon,…
