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The 8 European buildings named among the world’s most beautiful
What would you say are humanity’s most impressive creations? Sure, there are exquisite paintings and genius musical compositions, but the best of human creativity can also come in the form of some seriously impressive (and beautiful) architecture....

Tipping points tipped?
FIRST, I recommend reading Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan’s column in yesterday’s Inquirer, “Rethinking industrial policy for development.” I was shocked and overjoyed that we have a Cabinet-level economic planner who...

Bitcoin mining 2025: Environmental and regulatory concerns
Homepage > News > Business > Bitcoin mining 2025: Environmental and regulatory concerns Block reward mining’s environmental impact has become a major concern in 2025, with regulators and communities scrutinizing its energy consumption and...

'Artificial intelligence is going to displace millions and millions of workers' says Bernie Sanders, so might as well take a four-day week
AI, specifically that driven by large language models, is a worrying bit of technology right now. Not purely because of what it is, but also because of the lack of government guidance and regulation around it. However, not all is gloomy, as...

Seaweed mixes show promise in cutting dairy methane
Pan-European researchers have been looking at the effects of feeding dairy cows seaweed mixtures on feed intake, methane emission, milk production and milk mineral and fatty acid composition. There has been growing research interest in the...

Want To Work Abroad? The Most And Least Expensive Countries For Expats
Want To Work Abroad? The Most And Least Expensive Countries For Expatsgetty If you find the occasional vacation is not enough to satisfy your wanderlust, ask about an international transfer or check if your company offers a sabbatical, which you...

Tension as Police Vow to Arrest Killers of Cop, Local Security Member in Rivers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of a Police Corporal and a member of a local security group (OSPAC) in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state. Some suspected cultists...

Ezra Miller Has ‘a Lot of Remorse and Lamentation’ for Past Wrongdoings
The actor spoke up in a newly-published interview with Lo Speciale Giornale filmed at Cannes in May Ezra Miller reflected on the numerous controversies surrounding their career in an interview with Italian outlet Lo Speciale Giornale. In the...

Chain reaction: inside the 27 June Guardian Weekly
How will Israel’s conflict with Iran play out? Only a brave person, or perhaps a weekly news magazine, would try to foresee the outcomes of a war in which the contours have shifted almost by the hour. After the United States bombed Iran’s key...

Ezra Miller ‘really grateful’ for past controversies as they plot Hollywood comeback
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
The 10 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked
2025-06-24T15:36:27Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app Amid global and domestic tensions, some Americans are looking to move abroad. For summer...

My top 12 pollinator magnets for the bees and other insects
But while humans are a major part of the problem, we are also a big part of the solution. By shifting our behaviours collectively, and in small ways individually, we can help stop the decline and perhaps even reverse the trend. The Irish National...

Anti-misinformation alliance offers journalists scientific backup and funding
Credit: Google_FX A new €2.7 million initiative invites European journalists to ditch the traditional "quick quote" approach and develop proper partnerships with researchers. The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with NOVA University of...

Cultists kill policeman, vigilante member in Rivers
Some suspected cultists have killed a policeman and a member of a vigilante group in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Monday night. PUNCH Online gathered that the shooting is a result of the recent physical assault on the...

MyGov Malaysia app launches July for public services, linked to MyDigital ID
Malaysia will soon launch its digital gateway for government services. The MyGOV Malaysia mobile app will launch in July, serving as the country’s single digital platform for accessing public services. “This is part of the government’s plan to...

N.J. actor marred by controversy resurfaces, talks past troubles and returning to spotlight
Ezra Miller discussed their recent troubles and their plans for moving forward in an interview with Italian outlet Lo Speciale Giornale. The actor, 32, born in Wyckoff, spoke to the outlet during the Cannes Film Festival in May. They appeared on...
Alvotech (ALVO): A Bull Case Theory
We came across a bullish thesis on Alvotech (ALVO) on M.V Cunha’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on ALVO. Alvotech (ALVO)'s share was trading at $10.37 as of 10th June. ALVO’s trailing and forward P/E were 28.73 and...

How This "Tax Exile" Embraced AI And Became A Billionaire
After a dramatic split from his onetime girlfriend and cofounder, Phil Shawe bought out her half of their translation firm in 2018. Here’s how he has since nearly doubled the company’s revenue and became a billionaire. “There’s an old story about...

How to celebrate Bourdain Day, a thing Tony probably would have hated
It’s time to explore your city, talk to strangers and try something new — because it’s Anthony Bourdain Day. June 25 marks what would’ve been Bourdain’s 69th birthday. Started by his close friends Eric Ripert and José Andrés the year after his...

No carveout for YouTube in age check law, advises eSafety Australia
Is YouTube social? Is it safe? These are the questions currently hounding Australia’s draft safety codes for protecting children online. In particular, the social media minimum age (SMMA) obligation restricting kids under 16 from creating social...