Most Americans support US arming Ukraine: Poll
June 28, 2023 6:33 PM Most Americans believe such aid demonstrates to China and other US rivals a will to protect US interests and allies. Read More
Huge crowds ‘stone the devil’ as fiercely hot haj in Saudi Arabia winds down
June 28, 2023 6:20 PM This year’s haj coincides with the Saudi summer; temperatures peaked at 48 deg C on Tuesday. Read More
Debate sizzles as meat eating hits new low in Germany
June 28, 2023 5:30 PM Worries over animal welfare, climate change and higher prices seem to have led to alternatives. Read More
Questions linger over aborted Wagner rebellion as Russia shifts to reform security policies
June 28, 2023 5:15 PM President Vladimir Putin did not address questions such as why the authorities were unprepared for a rebellion. Read More
Berlin and Paris ‘missing in action’ as EU lacks leadership in defence: Report
June 28, 2023 4:55 PM Europeans were still far from living up to a “darkening” global security environment, the report said. Read More
Canada launches first-ever climate adaptation strategy
June 28, 2023 3:02 PM The strategy is to reduce the risk from extreme weather events and mitigate the impacts of global warming. Read More
Canadian wildfire carbon emissions reach highest level on record
June 28, 2023 2:54 PM The amount of carbon spewed into the atmosphere reached about 160 megatonnes through June 26. Read More
Southern US swelters in brutal heat wave
June 28, 2023 2:47 PM Experts say accumulated historic emissions made heatwave five times more likely than otherwise. Read More
15 luxury watches stolen in Mexico jewellery store raid
June 28, 2023 2:40 PM Over several minutes, the men smashed the windows as passers-by filmed on their phones. Read More
Global initiative launched to rate corporate carbon offset claims
June 28, 2023 2:36 PM The Claims Code of Practice will help investors establish whether claims made by companies are credible. Read More