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Loneliness becomes a public health concern in China Recent surveys from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences show that more than 30%...

Background: Imran Khan’s political resurgence and the stakes Former prime minister Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been the...

Background: The Saudi‑Yemen war and fuel infrastructure Since 2015, Saudi Arabia has led a coalition against the Iran‑aligned Houthi movement that seized...

Background: Two American icons, one unlikely pairing Starbucks, the Seattle‑born coffee behemoth, has spent the last two decades expanding beyond espresso drinks...

Why McDonald’s is betting on chicken and drinks In the last few years the golden arches have been trying to shed their...

Background: A long‑awaited route Delta Air Lines had been preparing to launch a nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh for months, aiming...

Background: Ilhan Omar and the Growing Federal Scrutiny Rep. Ilhan Omar, elected in 2018 as one of the first two Somali‑American members...

Background: Gold mining on the Egypt‑Sudan frontier The stretch of desert that separates Egypt and Sudan has, for decades, been a magnet...

Background: the war’s energy battlefield Since February 2022, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, plunging cities into blackouts and forcing the...

Background: Corinthians' turbulent season Corinthians entered the 2026 Brasileirão under a cloud of under‑performance, sitting in the 16th spot after 18 rounds...

Background: The rivalry and the guilty verdict The rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City has been a defining storyline of the Premier...

Background: The cheating verdict that loomed over Manchester City In early October 2026 the Premier League’s disciplinary panel ruled that Manchester City...

Background: SNL, Shane Gillis and the Controversial Monologue Shane Gillis, a stand‑up comic known for his edgy style, hosted Saturday Night Live...

Background: The streaming arms race in Europe The European market has become a decisive battleground for global streaming giants, with Disney+, Netflix,...

Background: a Golden Leopard director turns to Brazil Swiss filmmaker Andrea Štaka won the Golden Leopard at Locarno in 1999 for her...

The incident and immediate fallout In the 61st minute of Liverpool’s home game against Manchester City, Ryan Gravenberch was shown a straight...

A historic finish to the 2026 PDC Women's Series England’s Beau Greaves capped the 2026 Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Women’s Series with...

Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has revealed that she can function on very little sleep, reportedly getting between zero to three hours...