A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction

The gold ring was uncovered in 2019. Noonans hide caption It sounds like a dream scenario for your average metal detectorist. Picture yourself

The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war

Power lines run near a bridge in Hamilton, Ontario, on Feb. 4 This week, Ontario's leader threatened a surcharge on Canadian electricity sold in some U.S. states in retaliation for President Trump's tariffs.

Rodrigo Duterte is in custody in The Hague for crimes against humanity trial

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration at the Philippine Senate, Oct. 28, 2024, in Manila, Philippines.

Philippines: Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant

(Manila) – The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a historic step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 11, 2025, Philippine aut

Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them

If the joy of seeing butterflies seems increasingly rare these days, it isn’t your imagination. From 2000 to 2020, the number of butterflies fell by 22% across the continental United States. That’s 1 in 5 butterflies lost. The findings are

Mediators seek a new deal to release more than half of the hostages in Gaza

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, speaks outside the White House last week before leaving to Qatar to begin ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

Snow, The Singularity, and Rocks in the River

(Recorded March 5th, 2025)   As the world continued its increasingly chaotic series of events this week – with disruptive events in everything from politics to artificial intelligence, a spring blizzard swept through the upper Midwest of

Daylight Ravings Time

Having just switched again to Daylight Savings Time (DST) in the U.S., it’s a good opportunity for me to express my misgivings on the matter. I’m not going to delve into the history or motivations: that’s what Wikipedia is for. The main tak

Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries

C.C. Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is shown at left and accompanied by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and David Sacks, U.S. President Trump's AI and crypto czar, at the White House on March 3. Tr

The European Union retaliates after the U.S. metals tariffs take hold

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense spending agreed at last week's summit, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France

Opposition party wins the most votes in Greenland election amid Trump takeover talk

Jens-Frederik Nielsen, center, chairman of Demokraatit Party, plays guitar as he reacts during the election party at Demokraatit by cafe Killut in Nuuk, early Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' U.S. tariffs, prime minister says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dean Lewins/AP hide capti

DR Congo: Rwanda-Backed M23 Target Journalists, Activists

(Nairobi) – The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the allied Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) have threatened, detained, and attacked journalists, critics, and civil society activists since capturing Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Manchester United announces plans for a new $2.5 billion stadium

An aerial view of Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United Football Club, on Aug. 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. Michael Regan/Getty Images

Greenland elections are dominated by independence and Trump's interest in the island

Campaign posters hang outside a polling station ahead of Greenland's March 11 election, in Ilulissat, Greenland. The island will elect the 31 members of its parliament, called the Inatsisartut. Greenland was due to hold elections by April 6