‘Better stay home’: Kyiv’s grim bomb shelters deter residents
June 16, 2023 9:10 PM In the Soviet era, bomb shelters were built around the city and had regular upkeep. Read More
‘Highly likely’ Russia behind Ukraine dam collapse: International experts
June 16, 2023 7:35 PM They dismissed the theory that the dam breach could have been caused by mismanagement alone. Read More
Trump promised ‘food for everyone’, but left restaurant without paying
June 16, 2023 6:49 PM “It turns out no one got anything. Not even a cafecito to-go,” wrote Miami New Times. Read More
Emotional reunion amid despair as Greece searches for shipwreck survivors
June 16, 2023 6:30 PM Hopes are dwindling of finding any more survivors as the boat sank in deep waters. Read More
Pope Francis leaves hospital ‘in better shape than before’ after surgery
June 16, 2023 5:48 PM He was discharged after hernia surgery last week at a Rome hospital. Read More
Nato may remove some hurdles on Ukraine’s path to membership: German defence minister
June 16, 2023 4:11 PM There are reports Kyiv may be permitted to forgo a formal candidacy process. Read More
World Bank urges using ‘wasted’ subsidies to fight climate change
June 16, 2023 3:10 PM The agricultural, fishing and fossil fuels sectors are given $1.7 trillion in direct subsidies each year. Read More
Night owls die earlier due to drinking and smoking: Study
June 16, 2023 2:50 PM Researchers found that the definite night owls had a 9% higher risk of death from all causes. Read More
Colombian cop in hospital after swallowing banknotes he got from extortion
June 16, 2023 2:50 PM Corruption is rife among Colombian police, so the video of the money-eating cop offers relief to other victims. Read More
Climate talks ahead of COP28 conclude with disappointment
June 16, 2023 2:33 PM Nearly two weeks of negotiations did not yield concrete results for a strong outcome at COP28. Read More