Several countries, including China, North Korea, expand nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow: Study
June 12, 2023 2:23 PM Other atomic powers continued to modernise their nuclear arsenal as geopolitical tensions rise. Read More
Ukraine says heavy battles going on after first counteroffensive gains
June 12, 2023 1:45 PM Ukrainian and Russian troops have engaged in at least 25 battles in one day in the Donetsk region. Read More
11-year-old British girl shot dead in France over neighbours’ land dispute
June 12, 2023 1:10 PM Police have arrested a 71-year-old Dutch pensioner. Read More
Gender biases remain: 1 in 4 people still thinks it’s okay for a man to beat his wife
June 12, 2023 12:53 PM Nine out of 10 men and women still hold fundamental biases against women, UN says in its latest report. Read More
Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams rattle US
June 12, 2023 10:44 AM 1 in 4 people had experienced an AI voice cloning scam or knew someone who had, according to a global survey. Read More
Fossil fuel company net zero plans ‘largely meaningless’: Report
June 12, 2023 10:42 AM Most targets do not fully cover or lack transparency on Scope 3 emissions, the biggest source of fossil fuel company emissions. Read More
US firefighter drowns after rushing into the sea to save his daughter
June 12, 2023 9:00 AM Mr Mark Batista’s daughter survived. Read More
Firefighters make progress, bring some Quebec wildfires under control
June 12, 2023 8:06 AM The number of out-of-control fires in the eastern province dropped to 44 from 72 on Saturday. Read More
Saudi announces investment deals at Arab-China summit
June 12, 2023 7:33 AM The meeting comes amid growing commercial and diplomatic ties between Beijing and Middle Eastern countries. Read More
Ukraine says three villages retaken in fresh offensive
June 12, 2023 6:36 AM Three people were killed and at least 23 wounded as Russia shelled a rescue boat evacuating civilians. Read More