2024-01-09

Business

Global leaders head to Davos: What to expect at WEF 2024

Davos will welcome global leaders for the World Economic Forum 2024 next week with the event focused on rebuilding trust. Discussions will span global security, job creation, climate initiatives, and AI development, with leaders striving for impactful, united resolutions.

09/01/2024

World News

Is the Islamic State still a threat to Europe?

Fears of potential terrorist attacks in Europe were rife during the holiday period. But are these worries well founded?

09/01/2024

Earth News

Selling dog meat will soon be illegal in South Korea

Some dog farmers plan to challenge the upcoming ban on production and sales of dog meat.

09/01/2024

Earth News

Belgium urged to advance extension of water pollutant watch list

Belgium plans to move forward a proposal to increase the number of water pollutants subject to strict concentration limits, to include PFAS 'forever chemicals' and dozens of others, the EU Council presidency holder has said amid calls from civil society and industry.

09/01/2024

Earth News

How much plastic do you swallow when you drink bottled water?

Researchers cut their bottled water use after shocking discovery of a quarter of a million tiny plastic pieces per litre.

09/01/2024

Business

Why Rio Tinto's Guinea iron ore project is starting after 27 years

Rio Tinto's Simandou project in Guinea could finally be making progress after 27 years of consecutive delays.

09/01/2024

USA

Airlines find loose bolts in Boeing plane checks

Investigators' findings are cranking up pressure on the US aerospace giant after the door of one of their planes tore off mid-flight.

09/01/2024

Culture news

UK to introduce British Sign Language school qualification

Students in England will soon be able to learn British Sign Language in schools

09/01/2024

Culture news

Why has Shia LaBeouf converted to Catholicism?

Shia LaBeouf's conversion stems from his recent role as Saint Padre Pio in the 2022 film, where he trained at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in California.

09/01/2024

World News

Blinken talks about 'tangible setps' to forming Palestinian State

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

09/01/2024

Food and Drink

Zero-waste cooking: Some tips on how to get started

New to the low-waste lifestyle? Here are some tips on how to start, and some social media accounts that can inspire you along the way.

09/01/2024

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09/01/2024

Economy

Turkey's home prices so high even central bank governor can't pay rent

"When even the head of the central bank cannot afford rent, what can public servants or minimum wage earners do?" Turkish citizens ask on social media.

09/01/2024