COVID-19 is on the rise again in the Americas as many countries have abandoned measures like masking and social distancing…
UK reveals rainbow 50p coin to mark 50th anniversary of Pride
Britain’s Royal Mint unveiled a special new commemorative rainbow-coloured 50 pence coin on Wednesday as a tribute to celebrate the…
Pollution killing 9 million people a year, Africa hardest hit – study
Worsening outdoor air pollution and toxic lead poisoning have kept global deaths from environmental contamination at an estimated 9 million…
Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO as Russia pummels Ukraine
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO on Wednesday, prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and triggering one of the most…
Pope struggles with leg pain at general audience
The pope, 85, has suffered a flare-up of pain in the right knee in addition to a long-time case of…
Cross-border drug tunnel discovered linking Mexico to San Diego
A drug tunnel stretching from Tijuana, Mexico to a warehouse in Otay Mesa, San Diego, California, United States was found…
UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9.0% as households suffer
British inflation surged last month to its highest annual rate since 1982, piling pressure on finance minister Rishi Sunak to step up…
Former king to visit Spain after 2020 departure amid scandal
Spain’s former King Juan Carlos will travel to his country this weekend for the first time since leaving for the…
Russia, Ukraine peace talks stall amid mutual recriminations
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have stagnated, officials said on Tuesday, with both sides trading blame and Moscow indicating a return…
Sandstorm closes schools, offices and halts flights in Iraq
A heavy sandstorm in Iraq, the latest of what Iraqis say is an unprecedented number to hit the country in…