Tag: the buzz
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A woman is killed near Moscow as over 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia, officials say
Over 140 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and surrounding areas, killing at least one person and injuring eight, officials said yesterday, in ... -
Volvo becomes latest carmaker to scale back electric ambitions, eases goal to at least 90% by 2030
Sweden-based Volvo Cars has eased off on its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge ... -
Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived last night in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him. The official visit, in ... -
Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia
If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, it’s that ... -
French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A French investigative judge extended police custody for the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, prosecutors said yesterday. Durov was detained Saturday at Le Bourget ... -
Two separate bus accidents in Pakistan leave at least 36 people dead, officials say
Two separate bus accidents hours apart in Pakistan yesterday left at least 36 people dead and dozens more injured, officials said. The first happened when a ... -
Report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. ... -
Japan’s ruling party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27
Japan’s ruling party said yesterday it will hold a vote on Sept. 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he will be stepping ... -
Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men. Trump made the comments while speaking ... -
China will limit exports of antimony, a mineral used in batteries, weapons
China’s Commerce Ministry announced yesterday that it will restrict exports of a mineral used in a wide range of products from batteries to weapons. Export controls ... -
Bulgaria seizes heroin at a Black Sea port worth $38 million en route from Kyrgizstan
Bulgarian authorities have seized some 436 kilograms of heroin at the Black Sea port of Burgas, the district prosecutor’s office said. The heroin was stashed in ... -
Ukraine’s president indirectly confirms daring military incursion onto Russian soil
Days after Ukraine began a surprise military incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region, Zelenskyy broke the government’s silence on it yesterday [Macau time] by indirectly acknowledging ongoing military ... -
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
What should have been a quick trip to the International Space Station may turn into an eight-month stay for two NASA astronauts if they have to ... -
Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee; will face off against Trump this fall
Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. ... -
Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music ... -
Russia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damages from recent floods, both countries said, in another sign of expanding relations between ... -
Bank of England lowers its main interest rate by 0.25%, its first cut in over four years
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. In a statement yesterday, ... -
Japan’s Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history
The UNESCO World Heritage committee on Saturday decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include ... -
Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain’s green king
What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to be known as the green king? King Charles III plans to resolve ... -
A ‘new era’ in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast
Health workers in Ivory Coast began giving children the latest malaria vaccine earlier this week, the beginning of a regional campaign that experts hope might curb the ... -
348 candidates vie for 344 seats on Macau’s Chief Executive election committee
A large pool of candidates, including over 120 political newcomers, are vying for 344 seats on the Chief Executive Election Committee. A total of 348 candidates, ... -
China launches investigation in response to EU’s probe of solar, wind power and other products
China’s Commerce Ministry announced yesterday it will launch an investigation into whether unfair trade practices were adopted by the European Union in its probe of Chinese ... -
Driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China
A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against ... -
New Zealand tourist killed in robbery attempt at Southern California mall
A 68-year-old tourist from New Zealand was struck and killed by a car during a botched robbery at an upscale mall in a popular Southern California ... -
Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face accidental homicide investigation
A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea’s capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, ... -
Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
Australia appointed Sam Mostyn yesterday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state. ... -
WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal ... -
Midwest flooding collapses rail bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least one
A railroad bridge collapsed during flooding in the Midwestern U.S. that has led to water rescues, evacuations and at least one death and has brought additional ... -
Rescuers find family of six dead in landslide in eastern China
A family of six was found dead by rescuers in Fujian province, state media reported Saturday, adding to the extreme weather deaths after downpours caused landslides ... -
Swiss museum pulls down works by artists like Monet, van Gogh as origin of Nazi-looted art examined
A Swiss museum yesterday pulled down five paintings, including a van Gogh and a Monet, after the foundation that owns them called for a deeper look at their origins ... -
US surgeon general calls for warning labels for social media, like those on cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday ... -
Unusually heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan will affect 200,000 people: UN
An estimated 200,000 people in Pakistan could be affected by the upcoming monsoon season, which is expected to bring heavier rains than usual, a top U.N. ... -
UN says violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, including in Gaza
Violence against children caught in multiplying and escalating conflicts reached “extreme levels” in 2023, with an unprecedented number of killings and injuries in crises, from Israel and ... -
Germany’s 2006 WC patriotic fervor unlikely to repeat at Euro 2024
When Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup, it unleashed an unexpected burst of national pride across the country. For many Germans, it was the first time ... -
With time short, veterans seize the chance to keep their D-Day memories alive for others
Ken Hay’s part in the invasion of Normandy lasted just a few weeks, but he wants to make sure the experiences of those who fought and ...
