Britain’s trains disrupted in second widespread rail strike in a week
LONDON: Around 5,000 train drivers across almost a quarter of Britain’s rail network went on strike on Saturday, as part of a campaign for higher...
WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deaths
“The notification of deaths due to monkeypox does not change our assessment of the outbreak in Europe. We know that although self-limiting in most cases,...
Ageing pope admits he must slow down, or quit
In 2014, a year into his papacy, Pope Francis told reporters that if his health got in the way of his functions as pope, he...
US lottery player wins jackpot topping US$1.3 billion
WASHINGTON: A lucky US lottery player has won a Mega Millions jackpot worth more than US$1.3 billion, one of the highest prizes ever, a US...
Chinese nationalist commentator deletes Pelosi tweet after Twitter blocks account
BEIJING: Prominent Chinese commentator Hu Xijin said on Saturday (Jul 30) he deleted a tweet warning of military retaliation should US fighter jets escort House...
Kyiv urges UN, Red Cross to help Russia-held forces as gas flows cut
“EGREGIOUS PROVOCATION” Russian strikes continued to rain down on Ukrainian towns and cities on Saturday. They came a day after Russia’s defence ministry accused Kyiv...
Biden again tests positive for COVID-19, feels ‘quite well’: White House
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden again tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday (Jul 30) and will cancel two planned trips but is experiencing no symptoms...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region
Ukraine’s government has decided on a mandatory evacuation of people in the eastern Donetsk region, scene of fierce fighting with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said...
Commentary: To tackle obesity, we must change conditions not people
LONDON: Expanding waistlines have little to do with individual responsibility, and everything to do with how we live and work. Next time you find yourself...
Commentary: Russia’s space station withdrawal severs a significant link with the West
Given that the Russian modules are necessary to station operations, it’s uncertain whether the station would be able to operate without them. It’s also unclear...