Anonymous births and safe heaven baby boxes: Italy’s new controversy
A newborn was left in one of Italy’s safe haven baby boxes over Easter, sparking a fierce debate around motherhood and women’s rights in the country.
Day: April 14, 2023
European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons
Juice was due to launch on Thursday but weather conditions showed there was a risk of lightning.
Protesters clash with police ahead of crucial vote on Macron’s controversial pension reform plan
Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.
Ukraine live briefing: China says it won’t send weapons to Russia; suspected U.S. leaker charged
A 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guard member is suspected of posting the documents, which included U.S. assessments of Russia and Ukraine’s militaries.
Boom and burst: How the container bubble went ‘pop’
The market tide has turned for container shipping, with the good times now firmly in the rearview mirror
US ‘disappointed’ by Chinese court’s decision to uphold death sentence for American citizen
The US State Department said Thursday it is “disappointed” by a Chinese court’s decision to uphold the death sentence for American citizen Mark Swidan and called for his immediate release.
Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for €225,000
The 33ft (10m) cross-section plan was commissioned by the British Board of Trade to assist in the 36-day inquiry into the sinking of the ship.
Learning to Love My Incomprehensible Kiwi Accent
It’s surprising how hard it is for New Zealanders to make themselves understood in America.
India’s population overtakes China’s, but numbers mask a bigger story
Within India, fertility rates diverge dramatically from state to state, reflecting a significant north-south divide.