Dislodging Suez Canal ship said to need at least a week
It could take weeks to free Ever Given ship if cargo needs to be unloaded or extensive repairs made to the canal itself.
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US: Alabama tornadoes kill five, head towards Georgia
Tornadoes arise from early spring 'supercell' storms, leaving destroyed homes in their wake.
Philippines, Vietnam press China over South China Sea activities
Philippine president urged to take a firmer stand towards Beijing as expert warns of Chinese 'occupation'.
Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites
Yemen's Houthis launch drone and missile attacks on Aramco facilities on the sixth anniversary of Saudi intervention.
Emerging economies delay clean energy move as oil prices rise
Large economies have pledged at least $292bn in COVID relief for fossil-fuel intensive industries, researchers say.
Anger in Bangladesh as India’s Modi attends 50th Independence Day
Violent clashes in Dhaka as Modi begins two-day tour for Golden Jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence.
Fears of prolonged Suez Canal blockage drive oil prices higher
Salvage firm says giant ship blocking Suez Canal, among busiest channels for oil and fuels, could take weeks to free.
Final Israeli election results confirm deadlock
Final tally shows PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies eight seats short of a majority to lead country.
A 19-Year-Old Acid Attack Survivor Whose Case Led To Worldwide Outrage Is Ready To Tell Her Story
Yocairi Amarante Rodríguez spoke to BuzzFeed News about the men who attacked her with acid, the recovery process, and her hopes for the future — which include opening a salon with money Cardi B gifted her.
Ethiopia’s Tigray: Men forced to rape family members, UN reports
At least 516 rape cases reported by five medical facilities in Mekelle, Adigrat, Wukro, Shire and Axum, UN says.
Thousands of Venezuelans flee to Colombia amid violence on border
Venezuela's military says it is fighting Colombian armed groups, Colombia says people 'forcibly displaced'.
SPAC slump: ‘Blank check’ stocks dip on reports of SEC inquiry
The reason SPACs are known as 'blank check' firms is that they generally don’t have a merger target when they're formed.
US, UK slap sanctions on firms controlled by Myanmar’s military
Thursday's sanctions were the most significant yet against the wide-ranging business interests of Myanmar's military.
Bitcoin selloff takes a bite out of cryptocurrency’s biggest fund
The $29.4 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust dropped about 20% so far this week as the retail-driven crypto craze cools.
‘Beached whale’ ship could block Suez Canal for weeks
The 400-metre-long ship is blocking transit in both directions through one of the world's busiest shipping channels.
India delays jab supplies to UN-backed vaccine programme
The move is a blow to global vaccine distribution as India's Serum Institute is the biggest supplier of shots to COVAX.
UN, Ethiopia rights agency to conduct joint Tigray probe
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, UN say investigation is part of the 'much-needed accountability process'.
Mozambique military launches offensive after ISIL attack
Rebels invaded the town of Palma, the hub of a giant gas project, as violence continues in the troubled region.
Get in boats & go: Powell likens Fed’s COVID response to Dunkirk
'It was time to get in the boats and protect the people, not check the inspection records,' the Fed's Chairman said.
Is liftoff of Cathie Wood’s new ARK Space ETF imminent?
Ark Investment Management's new space ETF could debut as soon as the start of next week, based on regulatory filings.