Red Sea corals threatened by mass sea urchin die-off, Israeli researchers say
Scientists say that sea urchins in Israel's Gulf of Eilat in the Red Sea are dying at an alarming rate, threatening the sea's prized coral reef ecosystems
2023-05-24 16:59
US aircraft carrier arrives in NATO-member Norway
A U_S_ aircraft carrier has arrived in Oslo with the Norwegian armed forces saying it gives them “a unique opportunity to further develop cooperation and work more closely with our most important ally, the United States.”
2023-05-24 16:58
Sustainable till death do us part, and 45 days beyond; mushroom coffin a last best wish for some
For those seeking to live in the most sustainable way, there now is an afterlife too
2023-05-24 16:57
Clashes reported in Sudan's capital on second day of ceasefire
KHARTOUM (Reuters) -Clashes between rival military factions could be heard overnight in parts of Sudan's capital, residents said on Wednesday,
2023-05-24 16:51
Russia says it shot down drones in border region after raid from Ukraine territory
A Russian official says Moscow's forces have shot down “a large number” of drones in Russia’s southern Belgorod region
2023-05-24 16:46
UK inflation falls to lowest level in over a year but food prices keep decline in check
Official figures show that inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level since the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which caused energy and food costs to surge
2023-05-24 16:29
A bill that would have required Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments has failed
The Republican-controlled Texas State House failed to advance a controversial bill on Tuesday that would have required public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
2023-05-24 15:49
Vinícius Júnior soccer racism dispute ignites heated off-field debate in Spain
Repeated racist insults against Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior have unleashed a heated debate in Spain about tolerance for racism in a society that is becoming rapidly more diverse on and off the field
2023-05-24 15:46
German police conduct searches in investigation of climate activists
Prosecutors in Germany say authorities have raided 15 properties across the country and seized assets in an investigation into the financing of protests by the Last Generation climate activist group
2023-05-24 14:57
Mercenary Prigozhin warns Russia could face revolution unless elite gets serious about war
(This story contains language that readers may find offensive in paragraph 5) MOSCOW Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of
2023-05-24 14:49
Takeaways of AP report on DEA probe of drug distributor accused of fueling opioid epidemic
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation’s largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge’s recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders
2023-05-24 14:27
Stock market today: Asian stocks slide as US debt worries mount
Asian stock markets have slid as the U.S. government creeps closer to a potentially disruptive default on its debt
2023-05-24 14:25