A new classified report by the U.S. Energy Department has concluded with “low confidence” that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak. The World Health Organization recently shuttered it’s COVID-19 probe because of the …
Damaging storms hit Oklahoma and Kansas, causing injuries
Powerful storms with widespread wind gusts and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma and Kansas, leaving more than a dozen people injured, and some Michigan residents faced a fifth-straight day Monday without power following last week’s ice storm.
In surprise win, U.S.-Italian national voted party leader in Italy
The left-wing political operative who worked on Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns has vowed to take the fight to Italy’s new right-wing government.
Peter Obi takes Lagos in Nigeria’s closest ever presidential election
Votes are still being counted in the closest run presidential election in Nigeria’s history.
Elon Musk fires additional 200 people at Twitter, report says
According to the New York Times, the executive behind paid-for premium service revamp is among those affectedElon Musk has fired another 200 staff at Twitter including the executive behind the revamp of its paid-for premium service, according to a repo…
U.S. officials worry China may send weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine
In an exclusive interview, CIA Director Bill Burns told CBS News he is “confident” that the Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal support to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Despite recent concerns, President Biden is holding strong on…
To achieve its chip moonshot, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says the US must reform its education system and triple graduates in chip-related fields by 2032 (Rana Foroohar/Financial Times)
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To achieve its chip moonshot, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says the US must reform its education system and triple graduates in chip-related fields by 2032 — To build a domestic industry, the US …
New 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey, killing one and injuring over 100
A new 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Turkey, killing one person and injuring 110, according to authorities.
Northern Ireland protocol: key issues revised deal must address
Trade and governance will be at centre of new post-Brexit pact, but what about other areas of disagreement?UK politics live – latest news updatesChristened the “new Windsor framework”, the revised Northern Ireland protocol has been described as a “deci…
Italian opposition seeks more EU intervention after tragic migrant shipwreck
Sunday’s shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast – which claimed the lives of at least 60 people including many children – has prompted calls for the EU to show responsibility and humanity in taking concrete measures to deal with migrants crossing the Me…