Australia: NSW to apologise for criminalising homosexuality earlier
The government of New South Wales has announced its intention to issue a formal apology to individuals who were convicted under laws that once...
Australia to ban live sheep exports in 2028
The Australian government has announced the cessation of live sheep exports by sea, effective May 1, 2028, following extensive advocacy by animal welfare groups....
UK approves home test kits for cancer patients
Regulatory clearance has been granted to a novel device aimed at lessening the time cancer patients spend hospitalize and dubbed Liberty, this tool enables...
Venezuela can soon be first nation to lose all its glaciers
Venezuela may become the first country in modern history to lose all its glaciers after its last glacier, the Humboldt in the Andes, has...
China: Domestic tourism rises but international remains hit
China's economy has faced significant headwinds, but domestic tourism has emerged as a rare bright spot, offering a potential buffer against broader economic challenges....
African penguin population declining by 8% every year
The African penguin population is rapidly declining, with the penguin species losing around 8% of its numbers each year, potentially leading to extinction by...
Spotify pays £750m to UK music artists last year
Spotify reported that UK recording artists earned £750 million in royalties on its platform last year. The company revealed that nearly 1,000 musicians each...
Australia to increase gas extraction until 2050 despite climate crisis
Australia has announced plans to increase its extraction and consumption of natural gas until at least 2050, defying international calls to phase out fossil...
In a first, Amazon launches online shopping in South Africa
Amazon has officially opened its much-awaited online marketplace in South Africa, marking a significant expansion for the global e-commerce leader. The company inaugurated its...