19 injured in stampede at South Carolina motorcycle festival
A stampede at Atlantic Beach Bike Fest in South Carolina injured 19 people after someone ran through the crowd, triggering a mass casualty incident at the annual motorcycle rally.
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Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
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Thousands protest in Madrid over housing crisis as rents double
Thousands protested in Madrid against housing scarcity and soaring rents, with major unions backing the demonstration. Spain faces a 700,000-unit housing deficit by 2025 as rental prices have doubled in a decade.
Russian official shows foreign journalists drone debris from Starobelsk attack
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova guided foreign journalists to a pedagogical school in Lugansk attacked on May 22, claiming Ukrainian forces killed 21 young people and displaying drone debris.
Barrera's late strike rescues Botafogo from defeat against São Paulo
Botafogo drew 1-1 with São Paulo, with substitute Barrera scoring a crucial goal to prevent defeat. The team's tactical adjustments in the second half proved decisive after a poor first-half performance.
Massive turnout in Valencia as teachers' strike enters second week
Tens of thousands of teachers, families, and students marched in Valencia after 10 days of strike action demanding improvements to public education and increased attention to students.
Madrid protest against Sánchez turns violent; 3 arrested, 7 police injured
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid demanding PM Sánchez's resignation, supported by opposition parties Vox and PP. Three arrests and seven police injuries were reported during the demonstration.
Marcha para Jesus ocorre no Rio sem participação de Flávio Bolsonaro
Flávio Bolsonaro canceled his participation in Rio's March for Jesus event scheduled for Saturday, with the religious gathering proceeding without the prominent political figure's presence.
Jaguaré residents protest as hotel contracts end without housing solutions
Residents displaced by a May 11 gas explosion in São Paulo's Jaguaré neighborhood blocked a major avenue protesting their eviction from emergency hotel housing after utility companies ended temporary accommodation contracts without clear permanent solutions.
Scientists Crack Code of 'Clockwork' Pacific Earthquakes After 30 Years
After 30 years of study, researchers have identified why earthquakes along the Gofar fault in the Pacific Ocean occur with clockwork regularity, revealing quiet zones that govern earthquake timing.
Samsung Workers Demand Equity as Memory Division Bonuses Dwarf Mobile Pay
Samsung mobile division workers protest massive pay disparity, receiving $4,000 bonuses while memory chip employees get $400,000 each from AI-driven profits, threatening court action to block the deal.
Golden retriever's compassion toward homeless man moves millions online
Cadú, a one-year-old golden retriever, has become a compassionate companion to homeless individuals in São Paulo's Cracolândia region through a solidarity project, with a viral video of him comforting a homeless man garnering 3.5 million views.
Chile ranks last in child welfare among 37 OECD nations, Unicef report finds
UNICEF report ranks Chile last among 37 high-income OECD nations in child welfare, citing severe economic inequality, malnutrition, and educational gaps affecting millions of children.
Knicks Rally Past Cavaliers in OT; Cleveland Eyes Game 2 Comeback
The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime of Game 1, with Jalen Brunson leading a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback from 22 points down. Game 2 predictions and betting analysis follow.
US Deploys Carrier Strike Group to Caribbean as Tensions with Cuba Escalate
The US announced deployment of the USS Nimitz carrier strike group to the Caribbean following accusations against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for ordering the downing of civilian aircraft in 1996.
Valencia unions stage education protest as 270+ school directors resign
Spanish education unions have convened a Saturday demonstration in Valencia under the banner 'The educational community raises its voice,' amid an escalating crisis marked by over 270 school director resignations in solidarity with ongoing strikes.
Uruguay marks 30 years of Silent March demanding justice for disappeared
Thousands gathered in Uruguay's annual Silent March to demand justice for those who disappeared during the dictatorship, marking three decades of protest against impunity for past and present crimes.
British Council Italy staff strike over 80% workforce cuts tied to pandemic loan
British Council staff in Italy will strike over proposed cuts eliminating 108 of 130 teaching positions, ending 80 years of operations due to a £197m pandemic-era government loan requiring repayment by September.
Southeast Asia's Largest Dinosaur Confirmed: 27-Metre Sauropod Found in Thailand
Researchers confirmed a 27-tonne sauropod discovered near a Thai pond in 2016 as Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, offering insights into Cretaceous giant reptile diversity.
Massive 90-foot sauropod discovered in Thailand, largest dinosaur found in Southeast Asia
Researchers confirmed a 27-meter, 27-tonne sauropod discovered in northeastern Thailand in 2016 as the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia, offering insights into Cretaceous-era giant dinosaur evolution.
France-Philippines Defence Pact Strengthens Manila's Security Diversification
France and Philippines signed a historic Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, strengthening Manila's security diversification amid energy pressures pushing it toward Beijing reconciliation talks.
O'Connor's 'Somewhere' offers unflinching Dublin addiction portrait, but tests reader patience
Irish Times reviews Jessamine O'Connor's debut novel Somewhere, which follows an addict in Dublin with lyrical but challenging prose that may alienate readers seeking compelling character development.
Honda CRF 450RX Rally 2027: Limited 50-Unit Rally Replica Priced at €31,140
Honda Racing Corporation unveils the CRF 450RX Rally 2027, a limited-edition rally bike restricted to 50 units, featuring competition-derived components and priced at €31,140. The model builds on successful Dakar performance with advanced suspension, braking, and fuel systems.
UFRJ students strike over harassment, contaminated food and lack of support
UFRJ students organize a strike on May 19 to protest sexual harassment cases, contaminated cafeteria food, administrative staff strikes, and lack of student assistance. Over 98 courses are participating in the coordinated action.
Valencia education ministry raises teacher pay offer to €200/month by 2028
Valencia's Education Ministry increased its wage proposal to teachers by €200 monthly through 2028 during ongoing labor negotiations, but unions maintain strike action into its seventh day without agreement.