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, the

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 it in

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 this

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 impact of

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, a majority

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 companies.

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 the light.

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 beach city

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, police said

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. It is the

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 Association

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 misery during

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 in the

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 following new

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 opinion

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. official warned

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 the Palestinian

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 they felt

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 died to

Thousands of journalists fled homelands due to repression, threats and conflict: UN expert

Thousands of journalists have fled their home countries in recent years to escape political repression, save their lives and escape conflict – but in exile they are often

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