World
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Russia denies Kyiv’s Kherson counter-offensive has ‘weakened’ it
Russia has denied Kyiv’s claim to have “unquestionably weakened” Moscow’s forces through a counteroffensive in southern Ukraine. After launching a long-anticipated attack against Russian positions in…
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Elon Musk says world still needs oil and gas
The world must continue to extract oil and gas in order to sustain civilisation, while also developing sustainable sources of energy, Tesla founder Elon Musk told reporters at a conference in Norway …
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Two Air France pilots suspended after exchanging blows in cockpit during flight
Two Air France pilots have been suspended after coming to blows in the cockpit while mid-air, an airline official has revealed as investigators called for tougher safety protocols on flights. Switzer…
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Rescue boat celebrates as stranded migrants given ok to disembark in Italy
Migrants aboard the Open Arms Uno rescue boat cheered, hugged crew members, and danced with joy on Friday as they were told they would be allowed to disembark at the Italian port of Messina after spe…
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Russia can’t stop war, even if Ukraine drops NATO hopes – Putin ally
A top ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow would not stop its military campaign in Ukraine even if Kyiv formally renounced its aspirations to join NATO. Former Presiden…
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Shootouts and blasts erupt in Libyan capital amid political standoff
Intense fighting erupted in the Libyan capital overnight and lasted until Saturday morning, with rival factions exchanging heavy gunfire and the sounds of several loud blasts ricocheting around the c…
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Australia enlists NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal on Indigenous reform
Former US basketball star Shaquille O’Neal will help Australia’s new government implement reforms for an Indigenous voice to parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday said, standin…
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Biden signs order on $52 billion chips law implementation
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order on implementation of the $52.7 billion semiconductor chips manufacturing subsidy and research law, the White House said. Earlier this month, …
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Biden forgives millions of student loans; critics fear inflation
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the U.S. government will forgive $10,000 in student loans for millions of debt-saddled former college students, keeping a pledge he made in the 2020 campaign for…
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3-year-old girl who was declared dead, wakes up and dies again at her funeral
A 3-year-old girl woke up during her funeral after doctors mistakenly presumed her dead. The family of Camila Roxana Martinez Mendoza is accusing the Salinas de Hidalgo Basic Community Hospital of ne…