Why is Belarus admitting Wagner leader and backing Russia against Ukraine?
Belarus let Russian forces invade Ukraine from its territory and is now hosting its nuclear weapons.
2023-07-04 22:26
NATO agrees to extend boss Stoltenberg's term by a year
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS NATO decided on Tuesday to extend Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s contract by a further
2023-07-04 22:25
Factbox-Europe's ongoing strike-related travel disruptions
European airports are in the middle of another busy summer as passenger numbers globally recover to pre-pandemic levels.
2023-07-04 21:17
China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives
The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.
2023-07-04 19:19
Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release
Japan's plan to drain radioactive water into the Pacific has been opposed by China and South Korea.
2023-07-04 16:51
US factory activity slump deepens; construction spending surges
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. manufacturing slumped further in June, reaching levels last seen when the economy was reeling
2023-07-04 00:46
Stanley Tucci says he thinks straight actors should be able to play gay characters
Stanley Tucci weighed in on the debate about straight actors portraying gay characters in a new interview with BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs on Saturday.
2023-07-03 05:45
Why there won't be a backlash against the Supreme Court this time
The Supreme Court handed down several key rulings this past week that dismayed liberals. Chief among them was the court's decision to disallow colleges and universities from using race or ethnicity as a specific factor in admissions. The court also found that President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness plan was unconstitutional.
2023-07-02 21:17
'Race neutral' replaces affirmative action. What's next?
When the Supreme Court cut affirmative action out of college admissions programs Thursday, it did not outlaw the goal of achieving diversity, but it set a new "race-neutral" standard for considering applicants.
2023-07-01 19:29
Explosion at chemical factory in China
An explosion at a chemical plant in Southeast China on Saturday sent huge billows of thick black smoke into the air.
2023-07-01 15:57
Actors postpone deadline to strike against studios and streaming services
A union representing about 160,000 actors has put plans to go on strike against major studios and streaming services on hold.
2023-07-01 10:52
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling could hurt the job prospects for candidates of color
The Supreme Court's landmark decision shooting down affirmative action could hurt the college-to-career pipeline many companies lean on to diversify their ranks.
2023-06-30 18:19