A federal court struck down a California rule that required voters to sign and return vote-by-mail ballots on paper, rather than doing so electronically. The […]
Year: 2026
What drives flavour discovery in Asia? 3 trends food firms must know
Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know…See […]
Native Nations Sue Over Endangered Species Act Changes
This story was originally published by High Country News. The Smokehouse Tidal Marsh project on the Swinomish Indian Reservation, which began in 2022, will turn […]
Trump Ran on Lowering Prices. Now Most Americans Blame Him for Them.
Only 17 percent of Americans approve of how President Donald Trump is handling the cost of living, according to a recent poll from the Associated […]
Britain’s Tories really, really don’t want to team up with Farage. They might still have to.
BIRMINGHAM, England — “Vile,” “horrible,” “betrayal,” “bastards.” For Conservative aides and politicians gathering at their annual conference this week, the hatred of Nigel Farage’s rival […]
Ireland’s 2027 budget offers tax break to help people invest savings
DUBLIN — Ireland will create a new national savings system to spur tax-free investments in stocks and bonds, the government announced Tuesday as the centerpiece […]
The illusion of America’s withdrawal from Iraq
The American withdrawal from Iraq is not an end but a strategic pivot, a calculated transition from direct occupation to remote containment. By pressuring Iraq […]
Indian Supreme Court demands government answers on voter purge
As one advocate warned India’s Supreme Court on Monday that “this country will burn” unless action is taken to stop what thousands of protesters have […]
Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation…See More
Samsung on ISAC: Could mobile networks replace cameras?
Mobile networks have traditionally had one job: moving information from one place to another. But Samsung believes the same infrastructure could eventually be used to […]
Trump lashes out at Fox News as MAGA rally crowds shrink
Donald Trump has spent his political life treating the press as a prop. Friendly outlets are the audience he performs for, while hostile ones are […]
Samuel Alito’s unfinished business could be a gift to Democrats
The Supreme Court convened on Monday for another exciting round of “how far will they go?” and, as luck would have it, the putative leader […]
Suspected Russian Plague Death: How Much Should We Worry?
A suspected case of pneumonic plague killing a laboratory technician in Russia has sparked global alarm about the possibility of wider transmission. RFE/RL spoke to […]
US Withdraws Bombers From UK Base Amid Reports Of Iran Plot
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Why Zimbabwe is suddenly back on Trump’s radar
Why is Zimbabwe suddenly back on Donald Trump’s radar? Here’s what is driving renewed US interest in Zimbabwe…See More
Police report strong compliance during Barrie R.I.D.E. stop
Police say their R.I.D.E. checkpoint Sunday morning was focused on prevention and education, with few enforcement actions needed after checking 50 vehicles…See More
Record sheep prices can’t save saleyard despite $1 lease offer
Despite record sheep prices the Jerilderie saleyard will be decommissioned after Murrumbidgee Council failed to find anyone to take over its 20-year lease offered for […]
A Federal Judge Slams the Brakes on Big Bend Border Wall Construction
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to […]
Missing the Animal for the Forest? The Limits of the ‘Rights of Nature’ Approach
This is a guest post by Pablo Serra Palao. Philosophers are well aware of the tension between protecting ecosystems as a whole and defending the […]
Former German spy chief arrested for treason and espionage
BERLIN — A former chief of Germany’s foreign intelligence service was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason amounting to potentially one […]