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Record-setting solar aircraft Solar Impulse 2 crashes into Gulf of Mexico after eight-day mission
WASHINGTON, May 14 — The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently, its […]
Xi, Trump strike upbeat tone as US-China talks begin in Beijing
BEIJING, May 14 — US President Donald Trump told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday that the two superpowers would have a “fantastic future together” as the men met for […]
Abu Dhabi rejects Israeli claim that Netanyahu made undisclosed UAE trip
DUBAI May 14 — The United Arab Emirates said Thursday it “denies reports” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited the country, after Netanyahu’s office said he had held […]
Trump seeks ‘big hug’ from Xi as US-China tensions shadow Beijing summit
BEIJING, May 14 — US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers when they meet in Beijing on Thursday, […]
US social media safety bill advances as key Republican support strengthens push
WASHINGTON, May 13 — US legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key hurdle on Tuesday, […]
Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis
DHAKA, May 13 — Bangladesh’s once-praised family planning system is buckling under severe contraceptive shortages, raising fears of a rise in unplanned pregnancies in one of the world’s most densely […]
Report: Amazon rainforest ‘under attack’ from organised crime
BRASÍLIA, May 13 — Organised crime in South America is a growing threat to the Amazon rainforest, according to a report published yesterday, as the encroachment of criminal groups into […]
Chaos erupts, gunshots heard at Philippine Senate, as senator resists ICC arrest
MANILA, May 13 — Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate today and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted in anticipation […]
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
BRUSSELS, May 13 — The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules unveiled today aiming […]
European Partnership Bill: Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
LONDON, May 13 — Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations with the bloc as he […]