Illegally population in EU grew 22% in 2021
The number of persons determined to be unlawfully present in the European Union climbed by 22% to over 700,000 in 2021.Syrians accounted for the...
Amazon discriminates against pregnant, disabled workers, alleges New York
Governor Kathy Hochul said that a New York state agency has filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon.com Inc of discriminating against pregnant and handicapped workers...
Smoking rates dip globally for first time, but rise for kids
According to a recent analysis on tobacco use from a public health advocacy organization and US academics, smoking rates have decreased internationally for the...
TikTok plans entry into gaming, starts tests in Vietnam
TikTok has been conducting experiments in Vietnam to allow users to play games on its video-sharing app as part of preparations for a major...
UK police complete Downing Street party inquiry, 126 penalties issued
British police said that their investigation into the COVID-19 lockdown parties conducted in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office was complete, with 126...
Ahead of elections, Australia’s major parties reveal climate policies
Climate policy has emerged as a prominent campaign topic in Australia's general election on Saturday, with objectives for decreasing carbon emissions by 2030.The conservative...
US reports first monkeypox case in 2022
A rare case of monkeypox has been recorded in the United States, the first confirmed case of the year, in a Massachusetts man who...
McDonald’s, Wendy’s sued over burger sizes
Justin Chimienti expected his Huge Mac from McDonald's and his Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy's to be as big and juicy as they were...
Russia using new generation laser weapons in Ukraine war
Russia said on Wednesday that it was employing a new generation of strong laser guns to burn down drones in Ukraine, deploying some of...