More than S$330 million lost to scammers in first half of 2023; cases continue to rise
Fraudsters siphoned S$334.5 million from their victims from January to June this year, with young adults the most likely to be cheated in scams, said the Singapore Police Force.Read More
Fly responsibly? Airlines face a storm over climate claims
September 13, 2023 3:24 PM A growing number of lawsuits, complaints, and advertising rules are seeking to restrict what sustainability claims airlines should be allowed to make. Read More
Meat, milk alternatives could slash food system emissions by a third: Study
September 13, 2023 3:05 PM Emissions linked to agriculture and land use could be cut by 31% in 2050 if consumption were reduced by half. Read More
Hungary flags national ban on Ukrainian grains imports if EU does not extend current measures
September 13, 2023 3:04 PM Hungary has agreed with Romania, Slovakia and Bulgaria that the four countries would impose national bans on Ukrainian grains imports if the EU does not…
Ukraine ‘ready for winter loads’ after repairs to energy system
September 13, 2023 2:56 PM Ukraine has nearly completed repairs of its power systems following Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure last winter, and is ready for the coming winter,…
Huge death toll from Libyan storm expected to climb
September 13, 2023 2:47 PM NEAR DERNA, Libya – A desperate search for thousands of people missing after catastrophic flooding in the Libyan city of Derna entered its third day…
Man charged with ‘cruelly terrifying birds’ after shooting pellets at them with a slingshot
Yu Xueyao was also handed two other charges: for committing a rash act to endanger the personal safety of others, and possessing an offensive weapon – a slingshot.Read More
As climate catastrophes rise, reinsurers reduce risks
September 13, 2023 2:32 PM Reinsurers bear the brunt of the cost of catastrophe claims from an ever-increasing number of extreme weather events. Read More
US Senate panel wants tough measures to fence in AI but risks losing edge
September 13, 2023 2:05 PM A Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing met to consider ways to regulate artificial intelligence. Read More
UN maps out decarbonisation of polluting construction sector
September 13, 2023 1:56 PM Switching to renewable bio-based materials like timber and biomass could significantly reduce emissions, the report says. Read More