Russia says US reporter ‘violated’ law as Biden calls detention ‘totally illegal’
April 12, 2023 1:12 AM US has officially designated Evan Gershkovich as having been “wrongfully detained” by Russia. Read More
Britain says reported US intelligence leak has ‘serious level of inaccuracy’
April 12, 2023 12:47 AM It warns against taking the allegations at face value. Read More
Whale approaches boat captain in Mexico to have lice on its body removed
April 11, 2023 10:52 PM This is not the first encounter for the boat captain, who is happy to be a whale “groomer” too. Read More
Swiss researchers use typing, mouse clicks to detect office stress
April 11, 2023 10:06 PM Researchers determined that stressed people type and move their mouse differently from relaxed people.. Read More
Singapore-flagged tanker boarded by pirates near Ivory Coast
April 11, 2023 8:42 PM SINGAPORE – A Singapore-flagged tanker was boarded by pirates around 570km from the Ivory Coast at about 10pm on Monday. Read More
‘Now or never’: Ukraine readies for difficult counteroffensive on eastern frontline against Russia
April 11, 2023 8:40 PM Analysts say Ukraine has a short window to deliver a blow to Russia’s forces in Donetsk. Read More
‘Revenge of the geeks’: Drones battle on Ukraine front
April 11, 2023 8:15 PM A Ukrainian soldier says it’s thanks to drones that Bakhmut is still holding out despite waves of Russian attacks. Read More
This elephant in a Germany zoo taught herself to peel bananas
April 11, 2023 8:08 PM Researchers suspect that Pang Pha developed her method after watching her caretakers peel the fruit for her. Read More
Russia plans electronic call-up papers in crackdown on military draft dodgers
April 11, 2023 8:08 PM Russia says it mobilised just over 300,000 men last year for its “special military operation” in Ukraine. Read More