International

Friday, April 26th 2019 - 06:32 UTC
HMS Protector returns to Plymouth for first time in four years

The ship has spent time in Antarctica supporting scientists and surveying the channels and waterways. HMS Protector has returned to Plymouth for the first time in four years. The ship spent a lot of her time in Antarctica supporting scientists and surveying the channels and waterways around the frozen continent.
Friday, April 26th 2019 - 02:26 UTC
Robots and computers will deeply transform 32% of current jobs, OECD says

Robots and computers threaten 14% of existing jobs over the next 20 years, so countries must retrain workers for a transformed labour market, the OECD warned on Thursday.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 10:38 UTC
World Penguin Day: raise awareness with the hashtag #WorldPenguinDay

World Penguin Day is observed annually on April 25 recognizing the aquatic birds. In the world, there are 17 species of penguins with Southern hemisphere as their natural habitat. April 25 was chosen as World Penguin Day as it marks the date when Adelie penguins begin their migration northward toward Antartica.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Xi receives Piñera, praises Chile and calls for a pragmatic cooperation

China and Chile should connect their development strategies and promote interconnectivity between Chile and other Latin American countries, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
Tories call for more clarity from PM May as to how long she will remain in office

Senior Tories have ruled out changing their rules to allow an early challenge to Theresa May's leadership, but have asked for more clarity about how long she will remain in office. Under current rules, MPs cannot hold a new confidence vote in her leadership until December - 12 months on from last year's vote which she won.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep for children under 5 years of age

Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
UK approves “non-core” Huawei 5G data network despite warnings of security risk

The UK government has approved the supply of equipment by Chinese telecoms firm Huawei for the UK's new 5G data network despite warnings of a security risk. There is no formal confirmation but the Daily Telegraph says Huawei will build “non-core” components such as antennas.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:23 UTC
Strong criticism of North Ireland politicians at journalist Lyra McKee's funeral ceremony

A priest received a standing ovation at Lyra McKee's funeral when he asked why it took her death to unite politicians. Politicians attended a vigil in Londonderry after her murder, and also her funeral in Belfast on Wednesday.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:17 UTC
Second independence referendum by 2021 if Scotland is taken out of the EU, First Minister Sturgeon tells Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence by 2021 if the country is taken out of the EU. The first minister told Holyrood that she would introduce legislation soon to set the rules for another vote. But she indicated that she would need the agreement of the UK government before actually holding a referendum.
Thursday, April 25th 2019 - 08:09 UTC
Closer ties between China and the Development Bank of Latin America

The head of a top Latin American financial institution believes China's Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, could help inject new dynamism into the world economy, as well as generate new ideas to foster more connectivity between Asia and Latin America. Luis Carranza Ugarte, executive president and CEO of CAF－Development Bank of Latin America－is attending the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing this week.