Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
Free-roaming Aldabra population far exceeds human population of Seychelles after decades-long recovery programmeA survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has discovered that the once endang…
Thousands turn out to welcome weary USS Lincoln sailors after fraught stretch at sea
Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after grueling deployment that took severe tollUSS Lincoln arrives at San Diego base – live updatesBy 4am on Thursday, the s…
The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France
Anger about classroom overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken-down buildings has boiled over in recent weeks, and threatens to coalesce into broader grievances in a heated political season.
Thousands march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen
Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisisAbout 20,000 people took part in a march through the centre of Madrid on Thursday evening in memory of …
Cecily Gemmell, Winston Churchill’s Last Surviving Secretary, Has Died
Starting with the British leader at age 18, she traveled the world with him. “I was terrified of him,” she later recalled.
Trump donor accuses ‘grifter’ Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 quid pro quo
Eric Deters says US ambassador to Greece asked him to pay off American Express credit card bill in return for accessA Trump donor accused Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece and Trump family ally, of engaging…
Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US
Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’Millions of people from Louisiana to Florida are under hurricane warnings on Thursday as Hurricane Isaias head…
French Student Protests Continue as Government Seeks Way Out of Crisis
Mass protests over decrepit schools and absent teachers are in their third week, with more planned. Officials have failed so far to quell a movement drawing many adult supporters.
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
DoJ seeks to charge ex-Trump aide who gave key testimony on January 6 attack
Cassidy Hutchinson told panel she had been told Trump lunged for wheel of SUV to try to join mob at CapitolProsecutors in the justice department’s civil rights division are seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutc…