
Macron invites international scientists to come work in France
WorldFrench President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as U.S. President Donald Trump's new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies.

Suspected herders kill at least 17 in Nigeria
WorldLAGOS -- At least 17 people were killed when suspected cattle herders attacked communities in central Nigeria's Benue State on Thursday, police said, amid a resurgence of deadly clashes between farmers and herders.

India central banker warns of dwindling money market liquidity
WorldIndia's call money market faces risks of dwindling liquidity, posing challenges for monetary policy transmission, the nation's central bank chief said in a speech published on Saturday.

Simeone laments flat Atletico after Las Palmas loss as title hopes fade
WorldAtletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his side's poor performance as their slim LaLiga title hopes were dealt a major blow in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Las Palmas, admitting his side needed "perfect numbers" to stay in contention.

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
WorldWASHINGTON -- Harvard said on Saturday the Trump administration was "doubling down" on far-reaching demands on the university despite a published report that government officials had sent a letter spelling out those demands without authorization.

Trump's White House launches COVID website that criticizes WHO, Fauci and Biden
WorldRepublican U.S. President Donald Trump's White House launched a COVID-19 website on Friday in which it blamed the origins of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China while criticizing Democratic former President Joe Biden, former top U.S. health official Anthony Fauci and the World Health Organization.

From Messi to Trump, AI action figures are the rage
WorldThe latest internet obsession is one impossible to escape on social media: images of well-known figures in plastic toy packaging alongside evocative props... welcome to the meme of AI action figures.

Four dead in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash near Naples
WorldROME -- Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said.

Liga leaders Barca make stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
WorldBarcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

Indonesian woman turns to mangroves to fend off rising tides
WorldDEMAK, Indonesia -- Pasijah, a 55-year-old housewife in Indonesia's Central Java Province, wakes up every morning to the sound of the sea. If that sounds idyllic, it is anything but.