Monthly Archives: March 2023

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will be the hosts of the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will be the hosts of the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Two big announcements in European climate policy came Thursday. The European Union reached a provisional deal to increase its renewable energy targets, an important pillar of the bloc’s plans to fight climate change and end dependence on Russian fossil fuels. And the United Kingdom released its long-awaited climate strategy, promising “an energy revolution.”Two big announcements […]

The four cubs were born to cheetahs Siyaya and Freddie, six months after they were moved to India as part of the government’s plan to re-introduce the big cat to the country.The four cubs were born to cheetahs Siyaya and Freddie, six months after they were moved to India as part of the government’s plan […]

Four bankers who helped a close friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin move millions of dollars through Swiss bank accounts have been convicted of failing to perform due diligence in financial transactions.Four bankers who helped a close friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin move millions of dollars through Swiss bank accounts have been convicted of […]

President Vladimir Putin has conceded that Western sanctions designed to starve the Kremlin of funds for its invasion of Ukraine could deal a blow to Russia’s economy.President Vladimir Putin has conceded that Western sanctions designed to starve the Kremlin of funds for its invasion of Ukraine could deal a blow to Russia’s economy.

A series of microscopic art pieces, so small that they fit into the eye of a needle, will go on display in the UK this weekend.A series of microscopic art pieces, so small that they fit into the eye of a needle, will go on display in the UK this weekend.

Olympic champion Adam Peaty has withdrawn from next month’s British Swimming Championships, citing struggles with his mental health.Olympic champion Adam Peaty has withdrawn from next month’s British Swimming Championships, citing struggles with his mental health.

On March 30, 1923, exactly 100 years ago, the world’s first continuous passenger cruise ship arrived back in New York City after completing a 130-day voyage.On March 30, 1923, exactly 100 years ago, the world’s first continuous passenger cruise ship arrived back in New York City after completing a 130-day voyage.

The health of Pope Francis is “progressively improving” and he is working from hospital, the Vatican said on Thursday, after the 86-year-old was admitted to a facility in Rome for treatment of a respiratory infection.The health of Pope Francis is “progressively improving” and he is working from hospital, the Vatican said on Thursday, after the […]

In the distant past, Muslim pilgrims came to the holy city of Mecca on foot. Now, though, they can come via high-speed train.In the distant past, Muslim pilgrims came to the holy city of Mecca on foot. Now, though, they can come via high-speed train.