Japan issues warning of major earthquake
Japan has issued its first-ever warning about an increased risk of a "major earthquake" in the near future. The advisory, announced on Thursday night...
Lesotho: Small African country with world’s highest suicide rate
The World Health Organization reports that in Lesotho, 87.5 people per 100,000 die by suicide each year. This rate is more than double that...
Paris Olympics: Swimming competition cancelled for fifth time over pollution
On Tuesday, Paris 2024 organizers cancelled the open-water swimming training due to pollution levels in the River Seine. This marks the fifth time that...
Bangladesh unrest: Nobel laureate to head interim government
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, a longstanding adversary of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been named the interim leader of the country. The...
Royal Mint starts making gold from e-waste
The Royal Mint, responsible for producing the UK's coins, has started processing electronic waste to extract gold. They've built a large plant in Llantrisant,...
Google under scanner in US for online search monopoly
A US judge has determined that Google acted illegally to stifle its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. This...
Montreal allows 24 hour drinking, becomes first such Canadian city
Montreal will be the first Canadian city to allow 24-hour drinking. In Toronto, venues close by 2am, and in Vancouver, by 3am.When Frank Sinatra...
EXPLAINED: The protests and unrest in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is at a historic turning point. Weeks of anti-government protests have toppled its long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and an interim government is...
In recent days, global stock markets have been experiencing significant declines. Trading screens across the US, Asia, and parts of Europe are filled with...