Surfer makes waves on Thames over plastic recycling
Merijn Tinga was inspired to embark on the five-week trip after finding a Lucozade bottle in Sweden.
2023-07-20 01:57
Sao Tome and Principe country profile
Provides an overview of Sao Tome and Principe, including key facts about this African island state.
2023-07-20 00:16
Wesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions
The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.
2023-07-19 23:46
Oversight Committee to hear from 2 IRS whistleblowers Wednesday
The House Oversight Committee is expected to publicly hear Wednesday from two IRS whistleblowers whose closed-door testimony alleging that the Hunter Biden criminal probe was mishandled has ignited a firestorm among House Republicans and led to calls to impeach Attorney General Merrick Garland.
2023-07-19 23:28
Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries
New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.
2023-07-19 07:59
Louisiana legislature overrides governor's veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana's legislature utilized its Republican supermajority Tuesday to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors, overriding its Democratic governor who had vetoed the bill.
2023-07-19 07:20
John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
2023-07-16 06:20
Republicans prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes
State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.
2023-07-15 08:49
Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?
A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.
2023-07-14 18:27
A Georgia county chief deputy was cited and suspended after getting pulled over for driving 96 mph in a 35 mph zone
A Georgia county police officer got quite a surprise when he pulled over a speeding vehicle late last month.
2023-07-14 10:52
Spain’s bull run tackles sexual assaults head on
Attacks on women at the running of the bulls festival in Pamplona continue despite efforts to clamp down.
2023-07-14 08:27
Australia govt appoints Michele Bullock as next central bank governor
SYDNEY Australia on Friday appointed Michele Bullock as the next central bank governor, replacing Philip Lowe. Reserve Bank
2023-07-14 07:51