Contaminated cider in Russia kills 29 people, sickens 61
June 07, 2023 5:05 AM Russian media reported that the alcohol contained methanol, which is highly toxic. Read More
French pension reform protesters briefly storm 2024 Olympics headquarters
June 07, 2023 4:36 AM Trade unions make a last-gasp attempt to pressure lawmakers over France’s raising of the retirement age. Read More
Air India plane from Delhi to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem
June 07, 2023 4:06 AM A US spokesman said it was likely there were Americans on board, given the flight’s destination. Read More
US can’t conclusively determine cause of dam destruction in Ukraine, says White House
June 07, 2023 3:44 AM It is clear the dam’s destruction had likely caused “many deaths”, says spokesman John Kirby. Read More
US’ Blinken visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties, Israel normalisation in mind
June 07, 2023 3:21 AM US-Saudi ties have seen deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices. Read More
Safety of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at stake after dam damage
June 07, 2023 12:46 AM VIENNA – While there is “no immediate nuclear safety risk,” the UN nuclear watchdog is exploring options to get water to keep cooling Europe’s biggest…
Finland expels nine Russian diplomats over ‘intelligence’ work
June 07, 2023 12:07 AM Nordic neighbours Norway and Sweden have also expelled Russian diplomats over similar claims. Read More
Britain says China has closed unofficial police stations in UK
June 06, 2023 9:05 PM The investigation had not revealed any illegal activity by the Chinese state at these sites. Read More
Government support needed for aviation industry to achieve sustainability goals: Iata
June 06, 2023 8:45 PM A policy proposed is a global credit system for airlines to book and claim the benefit of using renewable fuels. Read More