Scandi Women Know How to Smell Good—6 Perfume Brands You'll Find on Their Dressing Tables

Much like the French have their beauty hallmarks (for example, French perfume and pharmacy skincare), Scandinavian countries also have their distinctive style when it comes to Scandi beauty. From Scandi skincare and Scandi nail trends to Scandi...

Miankina amin’ny ranomasina izy ireo mba hivelomany. Saingy ankehitriny, miharava ny aina ao an-dranomasina.

Click here to read this story in English. HELODRANON’NY RANOBE, Madagasikara — Ny haran-dranomasina (vatohara) izy tenany dia tena tsara tokoa. Miaina any amin’ny dimy kilaometatra miala ny morontsiraka izy ireo, any amin’ny rano lalina manodidina...

‘Funding must flow now,’ says UN climate chief ahead of COP30

The head of UNFCCC called on Tuesday for funding to “flow in now” as delegates prepare to travel to the Brazilian city of Belém next month for what is seen as a crucial summit to turn pledges into action. There is little doubt about whether or not...

Word of Mouth: Contest winner a southern pioneer woman

We three vintage Burwell School volunteers had just finished a pot of mint tea on the back porch, reminiscing about our Burwell exploits with Binnie Davis, who’d returned to her roots in Hillsborough for a visit from Ohio. We were headed for the...

Sowore and the Nnamdi Kanu protest, By Reuben Abati 

Yesterday was 20 October, the fifth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre, aftermath of the #EndSARS youth protest in Lagos. Scores of young persons were reportedly killed, maimed, made to inhale tear gas, or jump into the Lagoon and till...

Scared of spiders? Science says it can be cured – with wheels and long-legged chairs

There’s a large spider in the cupboard. What do you do? Do you panic and flee the scene? Or do you stride forward confidently, cup and paper in hand, ready to save the day? Do you bask in the adoration of your onlooking family as you deftly lift...

AP News Summary at 11:27 a.m. EDT

John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information. Bolton didn’t comment to reporters as he...

AP News Summary at 10:08 a.m. EDT

Bolton arrives at court to surrender to authorities on charges in classified information case GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton has arrived at a federal courthouse to surrender to authorities on charges accusing him of sharing classified...

AP News Summary at 9:45 a.m. EDT

Bolton arrives at court to surrender to authorities on charges in classified information case GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton has arrived at a federal courthouse to surrender to authorities on charges accusing him of sharing classified...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

Freedom is Not Free Good —-why initiative-taking by Ethiopian youth matters—

Aklog Birara (Dr) In a conversation with an Ecuadorian entrepreneur whose family relies on the preparation and sale of Ecuador’s world famous “flaky, buttery bizcochos de Cayambe,” I gained more insight on the power of social movements. This took...

Travel advisory: Violence prompts federal warning over island nation with diverse wildlife

The U.S. Department of State has issued an updated travel warning for the island nation of Madagascar. The island has been updated to a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” warning, citing increased incidents of unrest and crime across the country....

gen z’s global anti-government revolution + why men are seeking partners with ‘a touch of the tism’

Hello hello, and welcome back to another newsletter 🙂 It seems the weeks are just flying by lately, so I hope you’re as happy to hear from me as I am to be writing once again! In this week’s edition, we’re showcasing some of the latest and...

When a nation suffers under a corrupt regime, the military stands with the oppressed

Time and time again, history presents its lessons - but the power-intoxicated never learn. There comes a time in the life of every nation when the weight of corruption, greed, and misrule becomes too unbearable for its citizens to carry. To...

Trump’s Tariffs: What’s In Effect, What Could Be In Store?

President of the Unitd States, Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an series of tariffs that target products and countries. With a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain...

Africa Intelligence Brief - October 6, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's tape skews toward resources policy, protest dynamics, rule‐of‐law milestones, and markets. A landmark Darfur judgment lands in The Hague, cobalt rules harden in the DRC, youth‐led protests flare from Morocco to...

AP News Summary at 1:42 p.m. EDT

Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable...

AP News Summary at 1:14 p.m. EDT

Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable...

Moonlight Market brings magic to Old Town, celebrates local businesses

Live music filled the crisp autumn air as people wandered through a market in Old Town Square Friday, Oct. 17, picking up handmade pottery or rifling through a collection of stained wooden landscapes. The Moonlight Market, hosted by Wild Season...

AP News Summary at 9:59 a.m. EDT

Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the...