China nuclear reactor: French partner calls meeting over leak
EDF said it called meeting after learning of build-up of noble gases in one of Taishan nuclear power plant reactors.
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Delta variant doubles risk of COVID hospital admission: Study
New study finds evidence that protection from vaccines may be lower against the Delta variant than the Alpha variant.
In Pictures: Across US West, drought arriving dangerously early
The second-largest reservoir in California is at less than half of its average capacity at this time of year.
NATO says China presents ‘systemic’ challenges
Beijing's behaviour is challenging the 'rules-based international order', transatlantic security alliance says.
Americans who helped Ghosn escape Japan plead guilty
US Army veteran and his son pleaded guilty in Tokyo to charges that they illegally helped Ghosn escape Japan.
Zambia’s former President Kenneth Kaunda admitted to hospital
Kaunda, 97, asks for prayers as he receives treatment for an undisclosed illness at a military hospital in Lusaka.
The view from Russia: What to expect from the Putin-Biden summit
Wednesday's highly anticipated meeting in Geneva comes as ties between Washington and Moscow are at post-Cold-War lows.
EV maker Lordstown Motors shares sink after CEO, CFO exit
Company warned last week it might not have enough cash to fund development of its first truck or survive a year.
Brazil: Indigenous communities reel from illegal gold mining
Spike in violence linked to illegal mining activities prompts Indigenous communities to demand protection.
Who’s who in Israel’s new patchwork coalition government
Israel's new government is a hodgepodge of political parties that came together to unseat Netanyahu.
Iran says it has broad agreement with the US on lifting sanctions
The landmark accord has been delayed because there are some sticking points, but not an impasse, Iran said.
Myanmar’s pro-Rohingya social media campaign gathers mass support
Since the military coup, an anti-military movement has grown to include fighting for ethnic minority rights.
Israel: Bennett’s win and Netanyahu’s ‘dangerous’ defeat
Ideological differences are enormous in the new government, which primarily came together to end Netanyahu's long rule.
Pakistan FM accuses previous gov’t of ‘mishandling’ Jadhav case
Shah Mehmood Qureshi says the bill passed by Parliament last week brings Pakistani laws in line with ICJ orders
Recent cyberattacks reveal US utilities’ extreme vulnerability
Highly inadequate digital security poses a national threat as hackers shift focus to utilities' networks.
Palestinians not counting on change as Bennett replaces Netanyahu
Palestinian leaders say new Israeli PM Naftali Bennett is likely to pursue same right-wing agenda as Benjamin Netanyahu.
Schools occupied, attacked amid turmoil of post-coup Myanmar
Save the Children says 103 schools and other education facilities attacked in May as coup-triggered chaos continues.
Tesla chief Elon Musk tweets and Bitcoin jumps, again
Musk's latest tweet on potentially allowing Bitcoin transactions for Tesla sent the currency surging nearly 10 percent.
Oil holds near multi-year highs as vaccine rollout pushes demand
Americans are becoming more comfortable meeting friends, returning to offices and attending large events, says a survey.
Win a cow, avoid COVID: Philippines tempts vaccine hesitant
Philippines is battling one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Southeast Asia but many are reluctant to get the jab.