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QS World University Ranking: 4 UK universities named among the best in the world - ...
University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College, and UCL are all ranked as among the best in the world. ...
So what if fossil fuel lobbyists have to declare themselves at Cop28? That won’t curb ...
Oil and gas companies don’t just have a seat at the Cop table: they are in charge of the table Earlier this month, the UN announced it will require fossil fuel lobbyists to identify themselves as such when registering for the Cop28 climate summit. The move was
Top Georgia official to meet special counsel investigators over Trump’s 2020 election plot – live
Brad Raffensperger to talk to Jack Smith’s team in Atlanta following their interviews with Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani Donald Trump has now been indicted twice, first by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg for allegedly falsifying business documents, and
International rugby league plots new paths during wait for World Cup hosts
France’s decision to pull out as hosts in 2025 has created problems – and opportunities – for countries around the world By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required In the next couple of weeks, the International Rugby League (IRL) will decide where and when the
Regulators begin final safety inspection before treated Fukushima wastewater is released into sea
Japanese regulators began a final inspection Wednesday before treated radioactive wastewater is released from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. The inspection began a day after plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings
Billions are being spent to turn the tide on the US West's wildfires. It won't ...
Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in the U.S. West through a multi-billion dollar cleanup of forests choked with dead trees and undergrowth. Yet one year into
Haze settles over Midwest; Seacrest lands 'Wheel of Fortune'
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts On this version of Hot off the Wire: » The haze of unhealthy air that settled over the Great Lakes region Tuesday reminded U.S. residents from
July 4 travel delays picking up ahead of holiday weekend
Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again early Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to keep up with surging numbers of
Lukashenko claims he stopped Putin from ‘destroying’ Wagner group
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko claims he convinced Russian leader Vladimir Putin not to “destroy” the Wagner group and its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, talking up his role in halting the mercenaries’ military insurrection that caused crisis in Russia at
Student, 56, considers calling it quits after 27 attempts at college entrance exam
Hong Kong CNN — Liang Shi, 56, has by many measures led a successful life. He worked in various industries, eventually opened his own business, got married and had a son. But there’s one goal he hasn’t yet achieved, though not for lack of trying: getting a
Kramatorsk restaurant strike shows that in Ukraine, death can come any time, anywhere
CNN — It was dinner time and the restaurant – a popular pizza joint in the center of Kramatorsk – was crammed with people. Just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Russian missile ripped through, killing at least 10 people. For millions across the country, the strike
Matthew Nilo: Alleged serial rapist attorney is charged with four new attacks in Boston
Matthew Nilo stands accused of sexually assaulting eight women
India produces 27 mln vehicles in FY 2022-23: report
NEW DELHI, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The Indian automotive industry produced nearly 27 million vehicles across different segments and types, worth around 108
Donald Trump Rages at Fox News for Showing ‘Horrible’ Pictures of Him
Donald Trump has accused Fox News of purposely using unflattering photos of him during the network's coverage of the former president. In a post on Truth Social, 2024 Republican hopeful ...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 27 Washington Post on retired U.S. military officers working for foreign governments A bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Charles ...
Is Putin toast? Perhaps not
The stunning events that took place in Russia last weekend struck some as a 21st century version of the October 1917 Revolution. Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to have mutinied out of a combination
Switzerland names new top negotiator for EU talks
Diplomat Alexandre Fasel has been appointed as the new State Secretary for the Swiss foreign ministry, succeeding Livia Leu. The Federal Council
Biden’s Ambitious Gamble: A Push on ‘Bidenomics’ to Cement Economic Legacy
In a bold move to shape his political destiny, President Joe Biden is wholeheartedly intertwining his fate with that of the U.S. economy, disregarding the risks of recession. This week, the White House is launching a comprehensive campaign to take credit for
Belarusian leader approved forced transfers of Ukrainian children, says opposition figure
A Belarusian opposition figure says that he has provided the International Criminal Court with materials that allegedly detail President Alexander Lukashenko's involvement in the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Belarus ...
Countdown to 250th anniversary begins in the US with planners hoping it can unify a ...
It's three years until the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, but festivities are already starting. The anniversary push will formally launch July 4 with an event during a Major League Baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago
Stock market today: Wall Street mixed following an early week rally
Trading is uneven on Wall Street early Wednesday, one day after a rally that was fueled by optimism over economic data suggesting the American economy is in better shape than feared. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% before the bell and
Incredible Moment Cruise Passenger Rescued After Falling From 10th Deck
Videos captured the moment a woman who went overboard while on a cruise ship was rescued. The woman fell into the water from the 10th deck of Royal Caribbean's Mariner ...
Here’s Why Malaysia and Other Countries Are Decriminalizing Suicide
Malaysia’s parliament passed three bills last week related to decriminalizing suicide, marking a momentous shift in how the largely taboo topic is treated in the country and making the Southeast Asian nation of over 33 million people the latest in a
The Marriage Scam That’s Left Thousands of Indian Women Broke or Abandoned
In Akalgarh, a village in the northern Indian state of Punjab, Jagdeep Kaur’s family cobbled together a hefty $8,500—almost four times the average annual salary in India—for a dowry to wed Sukhminder Singh. Kaur’s family also gifted
Activist detained in Hong Kong begins final appeal for recognition of his overseas same-sex marriage
HONG KONG (AP) — An activist detained in Hong Kong began his final appeal Wednesday seeking recognition for his same-sex marriage registered overseas, in a landmark case for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Jimmy Sham, a prominent pro-democracy activist
Muslims at Hajj pilgrimage brave intense heat to cast stones at pillars representing the devil
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. With morning temperatures rising past 42 degrees Celsius (107 degrees
Ukraine accuses local man of directing missile strike that killed 10 at popular pizza restaurant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities arrested Wednesday a man they accused of helping Russia direct a missile strike that killed at least 10 people, including three children, at a popular pizza restaurant in a city in east Ukraine. The Tuesday evening
Oak Flat is sacred land to some Native Americans but it's endangered by a plan for a copper mine
OAK FLAT, Ariz. (AP) — Azee Romero climbed barefoot on the wrinkled trunk of the massive Emory
Dozens of Israeli air force vets threaten not to serve after Netanyahu resumes judicial overhaul
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dozens of Israeli air force reservists said Wednesday they’ll refuse to show up for duty if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government moves ahead with a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s
Recruitment of children by armed groups in Syria is on the rise, even as fighting subsides
QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — A 13-year-old Kurdish girl went missing on her way home from a school exam last month, after being approached by a man from an armed group. Her parents immediately feared the worst — that she had been persuaded to join the group and was
