Indies and Icons, Tentpoles and Oscar Contenders: Annecy at 40 Sets the Animation Agenda

For the next seven days, the sleepy Alpine town of Annecy will be transformed into the global hub of the worldwide animation industry. The Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 8-14), started as a bi-annual event for animation...

World News | A Young Trans Woman's Journey, and Her Latest Destination: World Pride in Washington

Washington, Jun 8 (AP) As they get ready in their hotel room, Bella Bautista trades makeup tips with the roommate she has just met. Bautista, her cheekbones high and her confidence glowing, asks her roommate to curl her highlighted hair in the...

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean launches first doctoral degrees

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has launched two doctoral degrees, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Professional Practice (DPP). Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr hailed the...

Orlando Bloom wants to ‘get the band back together’ for Pirates Of The Caribbean

St. Maarten well represented at successful Taste World Fest: Caribbean Edition 2025

This past weekend, the vibrant edition of Taste World Fest: Caribbean Edition 2025 took place at Prinsenpark in Rotterdam. On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, thousands of visitors enjoyed a colorful mix of Caribbean flavors, music, and...

Record-breaking piles of sargassum seaweed wash up on Caribbean beaches, with more on the way

Millions of tons of seaweed have washed up on Caribbean beaches in recent weeks — and as the mass begins to decay, the stench has smothered wildlife and even forced schools to shut temporarily. A record-breaking 39 million tons (37.5 million...

Alaskan Port Cancelled for Multiple Royal Caribbean Cruises

An Alaskan cruise can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for travelers and is certainly a bucket-list sailing even for experienced guests. Thousands of guests booked to visit the Last Frontier in 2026, however, are now learning that they won’t be...

Stonebwoy: The African Artist championing Afro-Caribbean music

Stonebwoy, the Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has been making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of African and Caribbean sounds. He has been credited as a leading figure in championing Afro-Caribbean music, creating beautiful tracks...

Commissioner appointed head of Caribbean police organisation

Created: Jun 05, 2025 02:15 PM Top hat: Darrin Simons, the Commissioner of Police (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) The Commissioner of Police has been appointed the new head of an organisation of top Caribbean police officers. Darrin Simons was...

Exploring the Farallon Islands’ wildlife haven

Common murres rest at the Farallon Islands on May 31, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Orcas swim near the Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco on Aug. 22, 2024. (Mackenzie Cahill/USFWS Media) Sea lions rest at the Farallon...

Salvadoran Lawyer Arrested Amid Crackdown on Bukele Critics

Salvadoran constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya, a staunch critic of President Nayib Bukele, was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Human rights organizations see the move as part of a...

Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner's parents share heartfelt tribute after his tragic death aged 24 as they thank fans for their support

The parents of Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner have shared their devastation at his loss and thanked supportive fans, following his tragic death aged 24. The reality TV contestant had been driving on the A34 in Gatley, near...

Strong earthquake hits Bogota, measuring 6.3 magnitude

A violent, shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Colombian city of Bogota early Sunday, according to AFP sources and the US Geological Survey. According to the USGS, the shallow earthquake occurred around 170 kilometres (105 miles) east of...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers file 'Plaintiffs' Opposition to Request for Stay'

In a court document, Abrego Garcia's lawyers claim that, rather than complying, officials delayed, misled the court, and acted in bad faith. WASHINGTON — Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the United States, nearly three months after being...

M6.3 quake shakes central Colombia

Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Colombians raced onto the streets Sunday after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the center of the country. The quake struck at 8:08 a.m. about 170 kilometers east of the capital Bogota and was...

World News | Spanish Opposition Party Rallies Tens of Thousands of Protesters in Madrid

Madrid, Jun 8 (AP) Spain's opposition party staged a protest in Madrid that drew tens of thousands of attendees on Sunday, calling for the resignation of socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and demanding new elections. The Popular Party...

World News | Presidents of UAE, Angola Explore Cooperation Opportunities

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 8 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Joao Manuel Lourenco, President of the Republic of Angola, during which they discussed cooperation between the UAE and Angola and explored...

World News | UAE President Receives Phone Call from Syrian President Exchanging Eid Al-Adha Greetings

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 8 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings. Both leaders conveyed...

World News | Norway's Minister of International Development Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Expresses Solidarity with India over Pahalgam Attack

Monaco [Monaco], June 8 (ANI): Ahead of the Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) side event, Norway's Minister of International Development, Asmund Grover Aukrust, met Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh in Monaco and expressed solidarity...

Park rangers issue warning after making unexpected discovery nearly 30 miles from ocean: 'There are indeed changes in behavior'

A park ranger and their group of tourists recently found something completely unexpected in the middle of the Chilean Patagonia: a fur seal. And not just a little off course: The marine animal was spotted nearly 30 miles from the ocean. What's...