The Gulf accounts for around 23% of global, non-China aluminum production, most of which is sold overseas.

Gulf aluminum output tumbles on Iran war

By Jemima Denham and George Abbott April 2 (Reuters) - Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse stolen from ‌a museum in northern Italy last week were probably not ‌insured, according to market sources. One fine art underwriter told the Reuters publication The Insurer that ​the paintings, estimated to be worth around $10 million, had previously failed to secure insurance cover due to the cost.

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say

The conflict with Iran has slowed but not stopped progress on autonomous transport in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Gulf countries roll out more autonomous taxis

Government forces in Burkina Faso killed over twice as many civilians as militant jihadist groups over a two-year period, according to a study by Human Rights Watch, which accused both sides of war crimes and crimes against humanity.  According to the report, of the 1,837 civilians killed in the country between January 2023 and August 2025, more than 1,200 were the result of government forces.  Over 2 million people are estimated to have been displaced since the conflict began, according to the

Burkina Faso forces killed twice as many civilians as jihadists, rights group says

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Scientists may have solved the mystery of an "impossible" merger between two black holes so massive and fast-spinning that they shouldn't even exist, according to current theory.

Scientists solve the mystery of 'impossible' merger of 'forbidden' black holes

Here are eight of the most spectacular astronomical discoveries of 2025.

The top astronomical discoveries of 2025

Tiny particles from certain lab gloves look like microplastics, and they can contaminate samples, new study finds.

Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves

Picking a college major can essentially influence your vocation prospects and procuring potential. While enthusiasm and interest are significant, considering


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A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults.

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

The Ursids will peak around the time of the winter solstice under dark skies with chances of enhanced meteor activity.

How to see the Ursids, the final meteor shower of 2025

"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" hits theaters on Dec. 19.

Burger King launches 'SpongeBob' menu ahead of film's release. A look at the Bikini Bottom-inspired meal, plus what taste testers are saying.

The bestselling novelist was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2022.

Sophie Kinsella, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' author, dies at 55 after battle with cancer

They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.

Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)

Picking the right tires for older drivers is critical for guaranteeing security, solace, and simplicity of driving. Tires that proposition


Tire Brands for Senior Drivers: Guaranteeing Security and Solace


France's upper house of parliament, the Senate, voted on Tuesday evening in favour of banning numerous social media platforms for children and young people under 15. Senators want all platforms whose content or algorithms could harm children's self-development to be off limits.

France's Senate backs ban on social media platforms for under-15s

Plus, Columbus and Macaulay Culkin share their ideas for another "Home Alone" movie.

'Home Alone' actor Joe Pesci said 'no' to this stunt until he saw a 9-year-old girl do it, says director Chris Columbus

Dating content is becoming more popular online. What does that mean for the people hoping to be vulnerable in their search for love?

Going on a bad date is a drag. Worse? Ending up as a cautionary tale on TikTok.

Noelia Castillo, a Spanish woman who sought euthanasia and fought a protracted legal battle with her family over her right to do so, received life-ending medicine on Thursday in Barcelona.  For a year and a half, Castillo pursued her right to die after her father put up a lengthy legal battle when a medical body in Catalonia approved his daughter’s request for euthanasia in 2024.  As the family's struggle unfolded, Castillo’s case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 e

Spanish woman, 25, dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight

Mechanical progressions have made the present SUVs more intelligent, more agreeable, and more secure. For seniors, coordinating these innovations can give not just


Figure out How to Consolidate Cutting edge innovations in Senior's SUVs


Common freedoms are the essential privileges and cheapdoms to which all people are entitled, no matter what their identity, nationality, orientation,


Find the Historical backdrop of Common liberties: Advancing Equity and Equity Around the world


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Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."

ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges

Flu cases are on the rise - in some cases, on a historic level, according to new CDC information.

Flu cases skyrocket in US. See cases, where people got sick.

It's time to say goodbye to the Crawley family. Watch 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' from your couch starting Friday.

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ hits streaming: How to watch, cast info and everything you need to know

The direction, distance and motion of the comet through the sky during its closest approach could have made it seem like it was hovering over Bethlehem when Jesus was said to have been born.

Could the Star of Bethlehem have actually been a comet?

In the domain of melodic encounters, shows are the stages won this page tunes wake up, reverberating with the energy


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There are courtroom dramas, and then there are courtroom dramas involving two of Germany’s most powerful automotive names. This one falls firmly into the latter category. In a case that tried to fast-track the end ... Read more

Activists Took BMW and Mercedes to Court Over Gas Cars. It Didn’t Stick

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - NASA sent four astronauts on the world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on

Factbox-China's crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030

The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries.

Energy security rifts widen in Europe

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground. Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinian terrorists convicted in military courts, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

The Israeli military said on Thursday it has killed more than 40 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon in the last 24 hours. Sources within Hezbollah also reported that dozens of fighters had been killed in close combat with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

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