A third of China’s population is at risk due to land subsidence, satellite data shows (Representational) New Delhi: About a third of China’s urban population is estimated to be at risk due to land subsidence, shows a new finding which researchers said is indicative of a global phenomenon. China’s urban …
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre refused to comment on the Biden administration’s response, particularly a lack thereof, escalating tensions in the Middle East during her Friday morning press briefing. “I know there’s a lot of interest in reports from the Middle East overnight. And we understand that, we get …
The man who set himself on fire outside Donald Trump’s hush money trial has reportedly died. Max Azzarello, 37, lost his life after being severely burnt by lighting himself up using an “alcohol-based substance used for cleaning” near the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on Friday. The Florida man threw pamphlets in the …
By Nora Eckert CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (Reuters) -Workers at Volkswagen (ETR:)’s Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers, in a seismic victory for the union as it drives beyond its Detroit base into the U.S. South and West. A majority of eligible workers cast ballots in favor of …
Federal transportation officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies baseball team during a United Airlines charter flight last week from Denver to Toronto. Video surfaced this week that appears to show Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens sitting in a pilot’s seat while the April …
This week, we look at the fundamentals of living in a democratic society through a curated set of books Every five years when India votes, everyone gears up for the “world’s largest election”. “India watchers” are eager to tell you “everything you need to know”, X analysts put out quick-fix …
Claudia Winkleman’s 10am to 1pm Saturday slot on BBC Radio 2 is to be taken over by comic Romesh Ranganathan – and he’s preparing for the worst, as he admits that her listeners might dislike “change”. However, he’ll be dealt an even tougher blow just hours later, as he’s also …
A 13-year-old Pennsylvania middle school student is accused of launching an unprovoked attack against a classmate this week, Upper Gwynedd Police confirmed to Fox News Digital. The student allegedly came up behind the 12-year-old victim in the cafeteria on Wednesday and started violently hitting her on the head with a Stanley …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Jeremy Hunt is targeting cutting another 2p off national insurance in a pre-election September mini-Budget that would allow the Conservatives to boast they had halved the rate of the tax …
Buenos Aires, Argentina: President Javier Milei’s “chainsaw” approach to budget cuts have not only caused deep financial pain to many Argentines, but is also threatening the country’s Oscar-winning culture scene, industry players say.At home and abroad, actors, directors and musicians accuse the self-declared “anarcho-capitalist” leader of showing disdain towards their …
Spring is the perfect time to wear lighter, brighter colours, breezy fabrics and fun prints. Satin styles, floral patterns, and polka dots are also must-haves. Princess Kate is a fan of flowy floral gowns and elegant polka-dot dresses, her go-to looks during the spring and summer months. Express.co.uk has put together …
U.S. financial watchdogs plan to take another crack at regulating Wall Street executives’ pay — an outstanding requirement of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act that has repeatedly failed to materialize. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. aims to vote on a measure in coming weeks, according to people with knowledge of the …