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ROME, May 8 (Reuters) – On her trip to northern Italy next week, Britain’s Princess of Wales will see how in the years after World War Two communities transformed abandoned military equipment, including a tank, into a globally influential model of early‑years education. The visit will take Kate to Reggio Emilia, where local residents — …
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 8, 2026 (HealthDay News) — So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events. But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker side, a new study says. The shoes cause …
President Donald Trump is eyeing some potentially lasting changes around Washington, D.C. Trump has plans – some of which are already underway – to give the city a makeover with a focus mostly on himself and his interests. All of them encompass Trump’s desire to leave his imprint on the nation’s capital, though the intense …
3m ago Iran says U.S. has “crossed the point of no return” after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz Iranian officials say the U.S. has “crossed the point of no return,” blasting American strikes on ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as a violation of the ceasefire that President Trump insists is …
ROME, May 8 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump’s administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at easing ties with Pope Leo …
In 2020, Anderson Cooper interviewed Sir David Attenborough about his film “A Life on Our Planet.” Treasured and beloved around the world, the naturalist and British broadcaster turns 100 years old today.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An explosive eruption of Mount Dukono on a remote Indonesian island killed three hikers, authorities said Friday. About 20 climbers set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano on the island of Halmahera, in defiance of safety restrictions, said North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu. They became stranded when …
MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with “everyone”, including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were preparing for potential talks. The FT reported on Thursday that the shift by the EU was prompted by European frustration with negotiations …
VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) – A Vatican statement after Pope Leo’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which said the two had pledged to improve bilateral relations, was a recognition of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting on Thursday with Leo, the first U.S. pope, garnered wide public attention as …
Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year, sparked alarm, with the government deploying troops to …