Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region hit by floods
Authorities say that foreign workers have been killed in the autonomous Kurdistan region. It is currently unclear where the drones came from.…
Scotland’s Humza Yousaf quits as ruling-SNP first minister
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned ahead of two no-confidence votes that could bring down his Scottish National Party-led government. The move comes after he ended a cooperation agreement with the…
China’s Shein fashion retailer faces stricter EU regulation
The Chinese fast-fashion online retailer is now subject to EU rules as a "very large online platform," joining tech firms including Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. The rules include measures to protect online…
Why sanctions won’t stop Russia
Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are coming into the bloc. New LNG supply routes are a key reason, although pipeline gas is…
Tesla makes progress in securing China’s approval for Self Driving Technology
Tesla's shares surged after the EV maker won tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving system in China, as Elon Musk met high-ranking officials on a surprise visit to Beijing. Plus, the…
Lightning strikes villages in India leaving 23 families homeless
Lightning struck villages and left 23 families homeless in India. Footage shows the flames gutting 36 rooms of apartment and houses in Bhadrak, Odisha on April 28.…
COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?
Members of the World Health Organization are starting a new round of negotiations to hammer out a global agreement on pandemics. Has Germany learned the right lessons from the coronavirus pandemic?…
Cholera outbreak in French overseas department of Mayotte: Cases double in 48 hours
In the French overseas department of Mayotte, authorities have opened a second cholera unit. The number of confirmed cholera cases now stands at 26 since mid-March.…
Mike Tyson admits he’s abstained from sex before Jake Paul fight
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has revealed that he has made significant lifestyle changes to prepare for his fight against Jake Paul. Tyson, 57, revealed in interviews that he has abstained from…