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Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's games

Flushed and sweating, 31-year-old Annisa Enggracia Fidel runs back and forth to defend her fort from invaders -- hundreds of fellow adults all beating the blues by playing a nostalgic Indonesian children's game.

Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders

On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw.

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US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

Jurors resume deliberations on Tuesday in a landmark social media trial after signaling that they were having trouble agreeing when it comes to one of the two defendants, Meta and YouTube.

Jury at US social media addiction trial reports 'difficulty' in finding consensus

The jurors in a landmark social media trial signaled Monday that they could not reach a consensus against one of the two defendants, Meta and YouTube.

World gave Israel 'licence to torture Palestinians': UN expert

The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".

Ex-model questioned in France over scout with Epstein links

A former Swedish model has been questioned in France by investigators analysing evidence that could implicate French nationals in the crimes of the convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, sources said on Monday.

Blow to Italy's Meloni as she suffers referendum defeat

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat on Monday in a referendum on justice reform, but despite the major blow to her far-right leadership, she insisted she was going nowhere.

New Trump envoy visits Honduras for organized crime-fighting partnership

Kristi Noem visited Honduras in her new role as US President Donald Trump's special envoy for his "Shield of the Americas" regional crime-fighting initiative, after being fired from her position as homeland security chief.

UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances

British police said they were investigating an online claim of responsibility for an arson attack after four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation based next to a London synagogue were set on fire early Monday.

Pilot, co-pilot killed in runway collision at New York airport

A plane carrying dozens of people collided with a fire truck late Sunday on a runway at New York's LaGuardia airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot and forcing a halt to flights, authorities and US media reported.

Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday.

Wellgistics Health Inc. Signs $105,000,000 Letter of Intent to Evaluate Potential Acquisition of Neuritek Therapeutics, Inc. which is Pioneering Innovative Therapies for Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / Wellgistics Health, Inc. ("Wellgistics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:WGRX) today announced that it has entered into a non-exclusive, non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") to evaluate a potential acquisition of Neuritek Therapeutics, a neuroscience-focused research organization.

From Chat to Camera: Safer LGBTQ Dating in the Video Era

Privacy-focused dating app u2nite introduces encrypted video calls to help LGBTQ users connect safely before meeting in person.

Syrians protest alcohol sale limits, curbs on personal freedom

Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus on Sunday against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting wider fears that the Islamist authorities may tighten curbs on personal freedoms.

Torrential rains in Kenya kill 81 in March: officials

Torrential storms that have triggered flash floods in Kenya have killed at least 81 people this month, authorities said Sunday, as rain continued to pound much of the country.

Nepali youth demand release of govt report into deadly September uprising

Nepali youth staged a demonstration in Kathmandu Sunday, demanding the release of findings into the deadly 2025 uprising, which forced the previous government to collapse.

Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company

A damaged Russian gas tanker that was abandoned in the Mediterranean will be towed to a Libyan port, according to a state-owned oil company in the north African country.

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump's election campaign, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president.

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia inquiry, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a politically explosive investigation into Donald Trump, has died aged 81, triggering a gloating response Saturday from the US president.

French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

French prosecutors said Saturday they had alerted US authorities to a suspicion that tech tycoon Elon Musk had encouraged the controversy over sexualised deepfakes on X to "artificially" increase the value of his company.

Peru's crowded presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

For the 35 candidates vying to be Peru's next president, the question of how to beat back organized crime could be what it takes to break out ahead of the pack.

Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction

A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for letting a girl get hooked onto their platforms.

US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders

A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams

Three victims of IRA bombings in England on Friday dropped their civil claim for damages against former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams, whom they had sought to hold personally responsible for orchestrating the blasts.

Mistral chief calls for European AI levy to pay creatives

Companies selling artificial intelligence models in Europe should pay a "levy" to support cultural industries, the head of French developer Mistral said Friday.

Three charged with sneaking Nvidia AI chips from US into China

Employees of a US computer company raked in billions of dollars diverting Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China in violation of export controls, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.

California to rename Cesar Chavez Day after sex abuse claims

Lawmakers in California said Thursday they will rename the Cesar Chavez Day state holiday in the wake of disturbing allegations of sexual abuse by the late labor rights icon.

Yazidi woman tells French court of rape, slavery and escape from IS

A Yazidi woman who was held as a sex slave by the Islamic State group testified Thursday before a French court, describing in stark detail the horrors she endured under jihadist captivity.

Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used.

Social media addiction trial jury deliberations continue

Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.

Colombia detains alleged mastermind of Ecuadoran candidate assassination

Colombian immigration authorities said Wednesday they had arrested an Ecuadoran drug trafficker linked to the 2023 murder of a popular candidate just before Ecuador's presidential election.

NY's New Museum returns contemporary to heart of Manhattan

After an $82 million expansion, New York's New Museum will bring contemporary art back to the heart of Manhattan, showcasing modern works alongside classics by Dali and Marcel Duchamp after two years closed.

Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at fiery Senate hearing

Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security chief, distanced himself from his fired predecessor Kristi Noem as he was grilled over immigration policy at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

Eight killed during Rio police operation, including drug kingpin

At least eight people died Wednesday during a police operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, including one of Brazil's most-wanted drug lords, authorities said.

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