Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women
April 08, 2023 6:04 PM TEHERAN – In a further attempt to rein in increasing numbers of women defying the compulsory dress code, the Iranian authorities are installing cameras in…
Belgian drug bunnies put the E into Easter
April 08, 2023 3:49 PM A batch of “Belgian rabbits” seized was crafted from a solid lump of MDMA, the raw material for pills of the drug ecstasy. Read More
Rabbit joins police station in California as its ‘wellness officer’
April 08, 2023 1:58 PM Percy was found in October 2022 by an officer who was on patrol. Read More
US judge suspends approval of mifepristone in latest abortion setback
April 08, 2023 10:53 AM The ruling will not take effect for one week, in order to give the Biden administration a chance to file an emergency appeal. Read More
Runaway black hole creating trail of new stars: Scientists
April 08, 2023 10:30 AM The incredible forces at play mean this gas is being forged into a contrail of new stars. Read More
US opens safety probe into Tesla that struck student in North Carolina
April 08, 2023 7:13 AM Safety authorities say Tesla’s advanced driver assistance systems are suspected of being in use then. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 8
April 08, 2023 6:50 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, April 8, 2023. Read More
Ukraine able to resume electricity exports after six-month gap
April 08, 2023 5:32 AM Repairs have been carried out after repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Read More
As China flexes its muscles, East Asian neighbours ramp up defences
April 08, 2023 5:00 AM Beijing’s recent assertiveness has given cause for Japan to drastically overhaul its defence strategy. Read More
Armed and ready: Asia-Pacific countries ramp up defence spending amid heightened tensions
April 08, 2023 5:00 AM The arms race risks spiralling into a major conflict. Read More