Imagine waking up one morning to news that your country may not exist by the time your grandchildren are old.

The monsoon rain has barely stopped falling on a Negombo rooftop when a child splashes through a puddle nearby, unaware that the pool of water above his home may be nurturing the next generation of disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Twin Falls, Idaho — Investigators on Monday, August 3, determined that the 24-year-old man started the fire at the fast food restaurant on August 1. The attack that left 10 victims, including 3 people dead, and 7 others injured, according to authorities, the suspect committed suicide.

Here's the root of the problem: when you sign up for an email account, a social media platform, or a cloud storage service, you're typically agreeing to a license to use that service, not buying property you'll ever fully own.

In 2015, a Staten Island lawyer facing a lawsuit did something almost nobody tries anymore: he formally asked a New York court to let him settle the case with a duel to the death.

Every day, millions of people open a chat window and ask a machine to draft an email, explain a concept, or generate an image in seconds.

For centuries, explorers chased legends of a fountain that could restore youth with a single sip.

She wakes at 4 a.m., heart pounding, certain she has just taken a final exam for a class she never attended, in a school that no longer exists.

A major international telecommunications consortium announced today a new undersea internet cable project connecting parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

A landmark international conference in Accra, Ghana, concluded today with the adoption of a global framework for reparatory justice. Leaders from African and Caribbean nations, along with representatives from dozens of other countries, endorsed a 19-point plan addressing the historical legacy of slavery and colonialism.

Lucky Daye started his new journey with Warner Records. He previously signed with RCA Records, which included his 2024 album, Algorithm, where he explained in a Billboard Interview, and had a promotional tour. Algorithm was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Medical researchers revealed today that a newly developed diagnostic technique can identify certain cancers significantly earlier than existing methods.

Researchers announced a major breakthrough today in battery technology that could significantly improve the performance of electric vehicles.

South Africans are thrilled to see the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Kehlani announce her 2026 South African World Tour with the rising star singer-songwriter Destin Conrad as her opening act. Sponsored by Big Concerts.

A major diplomatic breakthrough occurred today as the United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement designed to reduce tensions and create a framework for future negotiations.

Rising 200 meters above the central plains of Sri Lanka, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock) stands as one of the most magnificent landmarks of world heritage.

Political leaders from across Africa gathered today at a major continental summit calling for stronger African representation in global decision-making institutions, fairer economic partnerships, and increased international investment in African infrastructure and development projects

A new international legal and human rights initiative has emerged as more than 80 lawyers from multiple countries joined forces with Goldhan Law Firm, India, to support an international petition seeking transparency, accountability, and equal justice in a high-profile child protection case currently drawing significant public attention in Sri Lanka.

In March 2023, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia's Commissioner for Children's Rights, on allegations of the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.

Los Angeles-native Independent songstress Joyce Wrice released her new song, Crack The Code on May 1, 2026, via BMG. A vocal-led publication that focuses on resilience, adapting emotional tension in Modern R&B. See the art cover below, photographed by Rolexx.