Why are so many people into astrology?
A Vox reader asks: Why do so many people believe in astrology? Astrology has been around as long as people have had problems. Frustrated with their terrestrial existence, humans have looked to the stars for answers. A constellation shaped like a goat, an archer, or a virgin could have just as much insight into life as…
Riverhorse Lodge: A Luxe Haven Marred by Price Debate
Tucked away in the Greater Cradle Nature Reserve, a 40-minute drive from Sandton, Riverhorse Lodge promises a lavish escape blending privacy, nature, and sophistication. This Lanseria retreat, set in the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, caters to those seeking an exclusive getaway for intimate celebrations or a serene break from urban chaos…
Dubai announces new AI@70 summit
The global event, ‘AI@70: Towards a Global Humanity’ will take place during Dubai AI Week 2026…
Syria’s Kurds demand ‘democratic decentralised’ Syria
Syria’s Kurdish parties on Saturday adopted a joint political vision calling for a “decentralised democratic” state in Syria with guarantees for Kurdish rights.Their statement came at the end of a conference held in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, where a top Kurdish official disputed suggestions that the meeting sought division following the fall of longtime ruler Bashar…
An interview with orangutan conservationist and advocate Gary Shapiro
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Orangutans, with their expressive eyes and human-like behaviors, have long fascinated us. Few people, however, have delved as deeply into their world as Gary L. Shapiro. His five-decade career began with a groundbreaking study in primate communication…‘No More Food Supplies in Gaza’: WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced on 25 April that it has depleted its food stocks in Gaza, warning that humanitarian conditions are deteriorating rapidly as border crossings remain closed for a seventh consecutive week. According to the agency, the last of WFP’s available food supplies were delivered to community kitchens across the…
Odinkalu Slams Alia’s Defensiveness Over Benue Attacks, Says Catholic Governor Should Be Mourning the Pope Instead
Human rights lawyer and activist Prof. Chidi Odinkalu has slammed… The post Odinkalu Slams Alia’s Defensiveness Over Benue Attacks, Says Catholic Governor Should Be Mourning the Pope Instead appeared first on BarristerNG.com…