International

Friday, September 1st 2023 - 05:32 UTC
Extension of London's ULEZ triggers controversy and 'Blade Runners' attack and disable control cameras

London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was set to be extended across the whole of Greater London on Tuesday, following months of debates and attempts to stall the move. Mayor Sadiq Khan, and other advocates, said that the extended zone would help bring down pollution and enhance air quality throughout the British capital.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 15:25 UTC
Fragile countries, impacted by conflict and climate change, threatened by hunger, IMF report

Fragile countries, and those impacted most by conflict, are already being unevenly hit by the effects of climate change, and are less able than other countries to mitigate those impacts, according to a report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 13:56 UTC
Big changes expected in rugby rules: hundreds of players suing authorities over head injuries

The number of rugby players suing the game's authorities over head injuries is set to increase to nearly 300, points out a report by BBC. The claims against the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football Union, and World Rugby are that players sustained brain damage through playing this sport.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 12:43 UTC
A close ally of PM Sunak, Grant Shapps replaces Wallace as Defense Secretary

Grant Shapps, one of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s staunchest Cabinet allies, was named U.K. Defense Secretary on Thursday as Sunak began a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of a general election that is expected to take place next year. The move came after Ben Wallace formally submitted his resignation earlier in the day, honoring a promise made last month.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Denmark to donate over US$ 22 million to Amazon Fund?

Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva Wednesday said Denmark might donate R$ 110 million (US$ 22.4 million) to the Amazon Fund between 2024 and 2026, in exchange for which the South American country should pledge to fight deforestation, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 09:54 UTC
Brazilian gov't signs deal with Meta to track down missing children

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) Wednesday signed a technical cooperation agreement with the company Meta, owner of the digital platforms Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, to find missing persons, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 08:48 UTC
Gabon: Deposed President's cousin to chair transitional committee

The Gabonese military officers who seized power earlier this week in the African country Wednesday announced General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, chief of the Republican Guard, was to be appointed president of the transitional committee.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Cafiero, Kishida discuss deepening ties

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Tuesday met in Tokyo with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss further Japanese investments in the South American country, where there are already some 70 leading companies from the Asian power.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 09:12 UTC
Military group overthrows President, seizes power in Gabon

A group of military officers making up the so-called “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of the Institutions” of Gabon seized power Wednesday in the African country, announcing the “end to the current regime” through a TV broadcast. The rebels also said they had dissolved all government institutions and annulled last Saturday's elections.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:50 UTC
Britain orders review of air traffic controls system that cancelled flights and left thousands stranded

The British government has ordered a review into the country's air traffic control system on Tuesday after a glitch stranded thousands of passengers and caused delays that are set to last for days