A hidden climate danger threatens US coastal communities
September 29, 2023 3:25 PM Rising groundwater could release toxic chemicals from more than 132,000 contaminated sites in coastal areas of the US. Read More
Britain confirms zero-emission car timetable despite shift on target for hybrids
September 29, 2023 2:55 PM The timetable showed there will be no change in the previous schedule for increasing the share of zero emission vehicles. Read More
Poland says it will uphold its veto on EU migration pact
September 29, 2023 2:52 PM Poland will uphold its veto on a European Union migration pact, its prime minister said on Friday, as the bloc searches for agreement on a…
Nearly half of UK Tory voters still favour net-zero climate target: Study
September 29, 2023 2:42 PM Among those who voted for the party, 20% say they oppose the target of reaching carbon neutrality by mid-century. Read More
Anthony Chen’s The Breaking Ice selected as Singapore’s 2024 Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film
This is the third of Chen’s directorial efforts to be selected to represent Singapore at the Academy Awards in the same category, following Ilo Ilo in 2013 and Wet Season…
Woman jailed for selling counterfeit branded goods from Taobao at makeshift stalls
She generated about S$2,400 in monthly profit operating her makeshift stall.Read More
Tough issues to clear for start of EU membership talks with Ukraine -PM Orban
September 29, 2023 2:12 PM Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that several “very difficult questions” would need to be answered before the European Union could even start…
National Day Parade in 2024 and 2025 to be held at the Padang
National Day Parade festivities in both years will extend out from the Padang to the wider Marina Bay area, say the organisers.Read More
Mother fined after altercation with another woman over her 8-year-old son using ladies’ toilet
After quarrelling with the other woman in the lift, Wang Jing drove her car around looking for her and went against traffic before accelerating towards the woman and her colleague.Read…