US top court’s ban on race-based university admissions to have far-reaching consequences
June 30, 2023 8:15 PM The move may increase scrutiny of firms with corporate diversity programmes and other race-based employment practices. Read More
Under-fire UK minister quits and slams Sunak
June 30, 2023 8:10 PM The timing of the resignation has raised eyebrows. Read More
‘What is the closest time to midnight?’: Maths question for kids causes confusion
June 30, 2023 6:56 PM People have given different answers based on their interpretation of the question. Read More
Dutch curb chip equipment exports amid US pressure
June 30, 2023 6:30 PM While the new rules don’t specifically mention China, they are designed to restrict the shipments of some of ASML’s advanced equipment to China. Read More
Big chocolate companies back EU deforestation law that risks pricier bars
June 30, 2023 5:00 PM The EU is introducing laws that ensure commodities like cocoa are not grown on deforested land. Read More
Virgin Galactic reaches space in long-overdue commercial debut
June 30, 2023 3:40 PM This is a milestone for the Richard Branson-founded company almost two decades in the making. Read More
Environmental groups sue Norway over new oil projects
June 30, 2023 3:40 PM Norway gave its green light to 19 fossil fuel projects worth more than S$26 billion. Read More
Biden govt blocks activist bid to slash oil output from US federal lands
June 30, 2023 3:32 PM The US government said it could not dedicate its “limited resources” to establishing a phase-down programme. Read More
EU to propose exit from Energy Charter Treaty over climate concerns
June 30, 2023 3:22 PM The Treaty lets energy companies sue governments over policies that damage their investments. Read More
Funding to cut methane emissions ‘woefully’ short of what’s needed
June 30, 2023 3:10 PM The world is spending only 10% of what is needed to limit methane emissions. Read More