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Gullah Geechee influence is seen all over the US. Why does a notion of isolation prevail?

A new book from leading scholars and historians pushes back against the narrative that Gullah communities were insulated…

Mamdani U-turn on threat to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant…

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but…

‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing

Congressional Progressive caucus say ‘healthcare should not be a privilege’ as they champions single payer systemThe Congressional Progressive…

Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government

The new prime minister plans to make Sarwar, the first Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation,…

One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide

Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially fearedApproximately…

The human fridge: is this really the best way to cool down in a ‘cruelly hot’ climate?

A ‘personal cooling booth’ that promises to chill you out in 10 minutes has launched in Japan, with…

Glasgow Commonwealth Games organisers hope for late surge in ticket sales

Opening ceremony and several events yet to sell outProgramme reduced from last time city hosted in 2014Commonwealth Games…

Cutting down on ultra-processed foods isn’t easy. Here are eight tips that worked for my family

Experts say reducing ultra-processed foods can be challenging in a world built around convenience, but these strategies can…

French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing of Briton

Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a…