Mobility

Farting Teslas recalled for breaking safety rules

An over-the-air update will disable a feature that played loud noises outside the car after authorities raised doubts over pedestrian safety.

14 February 2022

Denmark

Denmark may allow US troops on its soil, pact in the works

PM Frederiksen said that "the exact shape that this collaboration will take has not yet been defined" but could include the deployment of US troops and military equipment in the country.

10 February 2022

Tech News

US tests robotic dogs to patrol border prompting outcry

The plans have been dubbed “a civil liberties disaster in the making” by rights groups in the US.

9 February 2022

Slovakia

US troops set to use military bases in Slovakia after treaty approved

Thousands of people had rallied against the deal.

9 February 2022

World News

US and Japan reach a deal on steel tariffs

US government officials have reached a deal to lift a 25% tariff that former President Donald Trump imposed on imported Japanese steel.

8 February 2022

Austria

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna

The US pulled out of the deal in 2018 during the presidency of Donald Trump.

8 February 2022

Ukraine

US accuses Russia of fake plot as pretext for Ukraine invasion

Moscow has been accused of creating graphic propaganda videos featuring fake explosions, corpses, and actors.

3 February 2022

USA

‘Horrible’ Islamic State group leader killed, Biden announces

Al-Qurayshi's influence and day-to-day involvement in the group’s operations was not known and it is difficult to gauge how his death will affect the group.

3 February 2022

USA

Sending more US troops to Europe is aggravating crisis, says Russia

An additional 8,500 soldiers in the US remain in "heightened readiness" and "ready to move" to support the NATO Response Force if needed.

2 February 2022

Destinations

Puerto Rico’s best beaches for sun, sea and surf

Puerto Rico has just made it easier to visit and with so many amazing beaches to check out, now is the perfect time for a trip.

1 February 2022

Earth News

Scientists are using poo to save these adorable, pocket-sized owls

Scientists in California are helping burrowing owls to find new homes as their grassland habitats disappear.

28 January 2022

Ukraine

'Stakes couldn't be higher' over Ukraine, US tells UN Security Council

The US and Russia squared off as the UN Security Council meets for the first time since Russia's buildup of troops on Ukraine's border.

27 January 2022

Russia

Russia sanctions package for invading Ukraine 'includes Nord Stream 2'

Germany's top diplomat told the Bundestag on Thursday that Russia is facing "massive consequences" in case of aggression against Ukraine.

26 January 2022

Culture news

John Lennon's son auctions The Beatles memorabilia as NFTs

The certified digital artworks going under the hammer in California next month include the NFT version of the handwritten notes for the song 'Hey Jude', with an estimated price tag of up to €62,000.

26 January 2022

Culture news

Elton John postpones Texas concerts after contracting COVID-19

The concerts, part of John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, were scheduled for January 25 and January 26.

26 January 2022

World News

US, Europe plan for any cutoff of Russian natural gas

The US and Europe have said they would impose punishing sanctions against Russia in the event of a military incursion into Ukraine, raising fears Moscow could cut off gas delivery to Europeans.

26 January 2022

USA

Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missing

The Coast Guard is calling it a suspected human smuggling case. Officials said on Twitter that they are searching by both air and sea.

26 January 2022

Ukraine

Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Speaking alongside Chancellor Scholz, the French president also said France and Germany were united in seeking to defuse the crisis.

25 January 2022

Ukraine

US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".

24 January 2022

USA

Thousands protest COVID measures in Washington, Brussels and Barcelona

From health passes to vaccine mandates, protesters were out in force this weekend.

24 January 2022