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Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan

New Delhi, May 15 -- At the Eurovision Song Contest, performers get three minutes to make a big impression. Grabbing viewers' attention as one of 25 acts competing in quick succession in Saturday's g... Read More


Author Ann Patchett urges a 'breath' for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge

New Delhi, May 15 -- On a night otherwise dedicated to the endangered state of free expression, honoree Ann Patchett asked those gathered for PEN America's annual gala to take a breath and consider th... Read More


Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

New Delhi, May 15 -- A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, officials s... Read More


Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill enter National Recording Registry

New Delhi, May 15 -- Albums and songs from Taylor Swift,Beyonce, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go's are joining America's audio canon. The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of... Read More


Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'

New Delhi, May 15 -- As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It's a... Read More


After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with 'Iceman'?

New Delhi, May 15 -- Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album - and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar... Read More


Trump, Xi wrap up summit claiming progress stabilizing US-China relations but differences persist

New Delhi, May 15 -- Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinpingwrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilizing U.S.-China relations even as deep differences persist between... Read More


Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

New Delhi, May 15 -- Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns a... Read More


Netanyahu's coalition takes first step toward new elections in Israel

New Delhi, May 15 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition on Wednesday submitted a bill to dissolve parliament, taking a preliminary step toward holding new elections later this year.... Read More


Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives

New Delhi, May 15 -- An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago that have left a lasting imprint on our ... Read More