Trio win chemistry Nobel for ‘quantum dots’ used to illuminate TVs, LED lamps-
By AFP STOCKHOLM: A trio of US-based researchers on Wednesday won the Nobel Chemistry Prize for developing tiny “quantum dots” […]
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Over 500 migrants arrive at Spanish Canary Islands in 24 hours
According to emergency services, more than 500 migrants have arrived at the Spanish Canary Islands in a span of 24
The US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: For much of the world, China’s Xinjiang region is notorious, a place where ethnic Uyghurs face forced
Firefighters in Venice work until dawn clearing wreckage of bus crash that caused 21 deaths
A bus carrying dozens of people plummeted 50 feet from an elevated road in Venice, Italy, causing a fiery crash
Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it’s too late-
By AFP VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis shamed and challenged world leaders on Wednesday to commit to binding targets to slow climate
3 Filipino fishermen dead in South China Sea after boat collides with commercial vessel
Three Filipino fishermen died in the disputed South China Sea after their boat was accidentally hit by a passing commercial
Swiss writer who called journalist ‘fat lesbian’ sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision
A court in Switzerland sentenced a writer and commentator to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a “fat
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rallies his Conservatives by saying he’s ready to take tough decisions-
By Associated Press MANCHESTER: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be out of a job next year unless he can persuade his
Pope Francis opens big Vatican meeting on church’s future and says ‘everyone’ is welcome-
By Associated Press VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church on Wednesday
Missing girl’s rescue in upstate New York came as pivotal hours ticked by-
By Associated Press MOREAU: An agonizing 34 hours had passed since 9-year-old Charlotte Sena disappeared from an upstate New York campground