Category: News
French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt
A French teenager has been fined about $465 after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge in Singapore.
Trump says Board of Peace reaches agreement on disarmament of Hamas in Gaza
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Amazon’s Zoox secures US federal approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis
Zoox will launch its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas after receiving federal clearance.
Palestine Action co-founder wins UK Supreme Court appeal bid
Huda Ammori has won permission to challenge Palestine Action's ban at the UK Supreme Court.
Pakistan coal mine explosion kills at least 11, traps dozens
Accidents common in Pakistan’s coal mining industry, particularly in Balochistan, where many mines lack basic safety.
Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways
Fourteen nations sign up to alliance to protect vital trade and energy routes amid escalating hostilities.
Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spread
There's still no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus as the country struggles for control in infected areas.
Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave
Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
UN launches hunt for next chief amid rising challenges
Antonio Guterres’s successor will be tasked with revitalising an organisation in crisis and facing pressure to reform.
Security camera shows ‘Russian missile’ exploding in Poland
Security camera video shows the moment a suspected Russian missile exploded inside Poland.