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New research suggests that dark energy isn't needed to explain the acceleration in the expansion of the universe — instead suggesting giant voids in space are creating an illusion.

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Francis Ngannou might be the most intriguing boxer with an 0-2 record, and the former UFC heavyweight champion has now announced his intention to return to the sweet science for his next fight after a brief return to MMA for his PFL debut.

Havertz had an operation on Saturday and has posted a message from his hospital bed

Barbados’ primary and secondary school athletes are getting a leg-up on their dreams of sporting success with the help of Harold’s Heart Athletic Shoe Hub (HASH). The initiative, a partnership between The Nation Publishing Co. Limited, Chefette Restaurants Ltd, Starcom Network Inc. and Frosteez Ice Cream will allow National Primary Schools Athletics Championships (NAPSAC) and Barbados Secondary Schools […]

The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.

International soca artiste Patrice Roberts will start her global tour in Barbados at Kensington Oval on Mother’s Day. I Am Woman, the show by the Trinidadian singer and performer, follows sold-out events in New York and Toronto on her 2024 tour. Details on the event were announced at the offices of Standard Distributors Barbados last Thursday. I Am […]

Reds looking to restore their seven-point title lead after Merseyside derby mayhem

PETALING JAYA: Police have clarified that a visit to an independent bookstore here was part of routine monitoring of legitimate business activities.

President Trump is planning to attend Sunday's Daytona 500 for the second time as president.

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked down to 1.8 per cent in December, in large part because of the federal government's pause on sales tax for various items.

Holetown Festival is still relevant to several of the vendors and patrons who continue to support the events yearly. General manager at Caribbean Craft Creations, Denise Thomas, was one of the artisans who gave her assessment yesterday during the street fair on the penultimate day of the week-long festival. “I have been doing this for the […]

Former state Comptroller Carl McCall endorsed former Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to run for New York City mayor against Eric Adams.

Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), the founder of Negro History Week in 1926, remains an icon in the historical studies of people of African descent in the United States.

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to defund schools, universities and other education agencies that require COVID-19 vaccines for students and staff.

President Trump says he wants to work with China and Russia on the issue of “slowing down, stopping and reducing nuclear weapons.” Trump went on to declare that “there’s no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons…We already …

Inspiration struck for Elaine and Alan Taylor after they came across a disused toilet in a breathtaking location. They decided to make it their dream home, but the process was far from easy

Conservative leader said she supported those ‘questioning the status quo’ after fury over comments by Donald Trump’s vice president

Rapper Drake is reportedly playing three headline gigs at London's Wireless Festival, which will take place in Finsbury Park in July

Kai Havertz has successful gone under knife after being dealt a season-ending injury blow with Arsenal having to make do without the German in their pursuit of the Premier League

YouTube star Nikocado Avocado used to weigh 30 stone but now looks unrecognisable after dropping 17 stone and undergoing surgery on his face and body

Samantha Barks was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer last night after she revealed she was behind the pufferfish mask. But who is the talented star married to?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader wants her sister to pay her back a decade's worth of loans.

The increasing prevalence of ultrabright headlights has become a significant safety concern, with experts pointing to both technological advancements and unauthorised modifications as contributing factors to this potentially dangerous situation. Erskine Cumberbatch, president of the Barbados Driving School Association, said a major part of the problem stemmed from vehicles fitted with headlights designed for the […]