Biden wants airlines to pay passengers in US for lengthy delays
May 08, 2023 11:00 PM It is the latest in a series of moves by the Biden administration to crack down on airlines. Read More
Diverse identities, attitudes among Asians in America: Pew survey
May 08, 2023 10:00 PM Despite the differences, Asians in the US feel connected with one another. Read More
First-time voters may have decisive say in Turkish election
May 08, 2023 9:40 PM Their votes could prove critical in deciding whether President Erdogan’s rule continues or comes to an end. Read More
Spain, Portugal record hottest April as heatwave hits Europe
May 08, 2023 7:20 PM A mass of hot air brought temperatures above 30 deg C and close to 40 deg C in some areas. Read More
Phasing out fossil fuels has not worked; Europe has a new idea for COP28
May 08, 2023 6:15 PM There is a call for renewable energy capacity needing to be tripled by 2030. Read More
Bringing Ukraine closer to Europe, Zelensky marks 1945 Nazi surrender
May 08, 2023 4:25 PM Zelensky said “the old evil” had returned, this time waged by a “modern Russia” pursuing the same goal as the Nazis. Read More
Nasa launches 2 small satellites to track hurricanes
May 08, 2023 2:57 PM The trackers can fly over typhoons every hour, compared to every six hours with current satellites. Read More
Promising the moon? Oslo falls short on bold climate pledges
May 08, 2023 12:15 PM OSLO – Oslo’s 2016 goal to combat climate change was as radical as it was unprecedented: to halve greenhouse gas emissions within four years. Read…
Are you a mosquito magnet? A new Israeli repellant may be your answer
May 08, 2023 9:47 AM The repellant is capable of reducing the number of mosquito bites by 80%, according to researchers. Read More
Trump will not testify in New York rape, defamation trial
May 08, 2023 9:45 AM Trump had waived his right to testify in the trial and opted not to present a defence in the case. Read More