International

Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Fantastic moments captured as humpback whale breaches

A majestic humpback whale rose above the waves before narrowly missing a fishing boat as it crashed back into the water at Monterey Bay, California, in the United States. The moment was captured in time by photographer Douglas Croft, 60, and whale watcher Kate Cummings, according to Caters News.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:08 UTC
Merkel admits “intense debates” with Macron, but compromises are reached

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and French President Emmanuel Macron have “intense debates” and think differently but can still find compromises, insisting that they are able to drive the European Union forward.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:58 UTC
UK scientists launch the “Darwinian” project, a new approach to combat cancer resistance to treatments

Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first “Darwinian” drug development program in a bid to get ahead of cancer's ability to become resistant to even the newest treatments and recur in many patients.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
Austria votes to bans the headscarf in primary schools

Austrian MPs on Wednesday approved a law aimed at banning the headscarf in primary schools, a measure proposed by the ruling right-wing government. So as to avoid charges that the law discriminates against Muslims, the text refers to any “ideologically or religiously influenced clothing which is associated with the covering of the head”.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:28 UTC
Trump declares a national emergency and bars foreign telecoms equipment considered a security risk

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Wednesday barring US companies from using foreign telecoms equipment deemed a security risk - a move that appeared aimed at Chinese giant Huawei.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:24 UTC
Oil prices edge up on the Iran situation, but inventories are still very high

Oil prices edged up on Thursday to extend gains into a third straight session, as tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of potential disruptions to supply. Brent crude futures were at US$72.04 a barrel at 0110 GMT, up 27 cents, or 0.4per cent, from their last close. Brent closed up 0.7per cent on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 21:01 UTC
Dr. Rushbrook sworn in as governor of St. Helena: the first to arrive by air

The Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan Da Cunha, Dr Philip Rushbrook, accompanied by his wife Janis, are St. Helena. Dr. Rushbrook is the 69th governor or St Helena and the first to arrive by air.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 20:52 UTC
African swine fever outbreak in Hong Kong: 6.000 pigs to be culled

Hong Kong will cull 6,000 pigs after African swine fever was detected in an animal at a slaughterhouse close to the border with China, the first case of the disease in the densely populated financial hub.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 20:00 UTC
African swine fever extends to fourth South African province

An outbreak of African swine fever, a severe hemorrhagic disease of pigs, has spread to a fourth province in South Africa, the agricultural ministry said on Monday, following a spate of outbreaks last month.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
May and Corbyn Brexit legislation will be put before parliament first week of June

Prime Minister Theresa May's government will publish draft legislation in the first week of June that would allow Brexit to proceed if approved by parliament, a Downing Street spokesman announced on Tuesday.