Adele has been put on voice rest after struggling to hit certain notes during her Las Vegas residency

Adele has been put on voice rest after struggling to hit certain notes during her Las Vegas residency

Adele has been put on voice rest after struggling to hit certain notes during her Las Vegas residency as she she jokingly compares herself to Ursula from 'The Little Mermaid'.

February 27, 2024 19

Videos

US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week

A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that may free dozens of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for several hundred Palestinian detainees. In the protracted bid to bring about a truce, Egypt, Qatar, the United States, France and others have acted as go-betweens for Israel and Hamas, with negotiations ongoing. They are seeking a six-week […]

February 27, 2024 9

Videos

Media heroes and traitors – Assange vs Navalny

The media coverage of two dissidents reveals how Western media select those they champion and vilify.

February 27, 2024 5

Africa

Ivory Coast President pardons dozens jailed for treason

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has pardoned and ordered the release of 51 people convicted of treason and other state security charges. The beneficiaries of the presidential clemency include military and civilian figures convicted of offenses committed during the post-electoral crisis and for endangering state security. Among those pardoned are General Dogbo Blé Brunot and Koné Kamaraté Souleymane. Souleymane was Guillaume Soro's head of protocol when he served as Prime Minister […]

February 24, 2024 14

Videos

500 sanctions vs. $60 billion in aid: Best way to ‘defeat Russia’ is by helping Ukraine ‘on ground’

Ukraine vowed to triumph over Russian "darkness" as it entered a new year of war weakened by a lack of Western aid and with Moscow emboldened by fresh gains. To mark the second anniversary, a virtual summit of G7 leaders was due to take place at Kyiv's Saint Sophia Cathedral later Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attending. When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" at dawn […]

February 24, 2024 20

South Africa

South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto – AP explains

The African National Congress, which has governed the country since Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically-elected president in 1994, is set to launch its election manifesto in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.

February 24, 2024 15

Videos

Russia claims it’s making Mariupol great again

Once a symbol of Ukrainian resistance, Mariupol is rebuilding under Russian control after it was destroyed by shelling. CBC’s Briar Stewart breaks down Russia’s propaganda efforts and what Ukrainians still living there say is really happening to the city.

February 24, 2024 15

Environment

Scientists discover a new species of giant snake

A team of scientists has identified a new species of giant anaconda. The northern green anaconda is thought to be one of the largest ever.

February 24, 2024 12

Science & Technology

Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

A lunar lander which became the first privately owned spacecraft to land on the Moon is “stable” and is in communication with operators. Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Odysseus lander, a private spacecraft, touched down in the Moon’s south pole region at 11.23pm UK time on Thursday. Steve Altemus, the chief executive and co-founder of Intuitive Machines, told a press conference the lander may have “tipped” but it is in communication with […]

February 24, 2024 19