US imposes fresh sanctions on Cuban president. Read why!
The United States has imposed a fresh round of sanctions on top Cuban leaders and members of the influential Castro family, significantly escalating tensions...
Canada approves plan to relocate captive Beluga Whales from Marineland
The Canadian government has endorsed a major plan to relocate 30 captive beluga whales from the now-shuttered Marineland park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, bringing...
AI boom fuelling rise in anti-tech extremism, violence
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is increasingly being linked to a growing wave of anti-technology extremism, with experts warning that fears surrounding AI-driven...
US Army prepares for first military executions in over five decades
The United States Army is reportedly preparing contingency plans to carry out military executions for the first time in more than 50 years, according...
China: Independent filmmakers struggle amid tightening censorship
China’s increasingly strict censorship regime has made it difficult for independent filmmakers to release their work domestically, but a new generation of young creators...
Read why Starbucks face massive backlash in South Korea
American coffee giant Starbucks found itself at the centre of a major controversy in South Korea after a promotional campaign titled “Tank Day” triggered...
US adds 172,000 jobs in May as World Cup preparations boost hospitality hiring
The United States economy added 172,000 jobs in May, driven largely by a sharp rise in hiring across pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality...
Northern Ireland drops proposal to ban smacking of children
Proposals aimed at making the smacking of children illegal in Northern Ireland have been removed from a major justice reform bill currently progressing through...
AI-designed vaccine could protect against future pandemics
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine using artificial intelligence, raising hopes for...