Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New …

Source: NBC News

Google’s cheaper YouTube Premium Lite subscription will drop Music

The plan could soon arrive in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand.

Source: Ars Technica

Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.

The pandemic was declared in March 2020, shutting down travel for months. How did the lockdowns, and then the surge in demand, change the way you travel?

Source: New York Times

12 college students killed when bus and truck collide in Brazil

Local television stations broadcast images from the crash scene showing the bus, its left side completely destroyed in the collision.

Source: CBS News

Can Turkey play a role in Ukraine's future?

Like the EU, Turkey has also been shut out of US-Russian conversations on Ukraine. President Erdogan wants to change all that and play a bigger role in future negotiations, even …

Source: Deutsche Welle

UK lenders paid car dealers cash upfront that may have led to costlier loans

Exclusive: ‘Advance commissions’ said to total millions of pounds allegedly pushed customers to certain providers

UK lenders paid “advance commissions” to car dealers that may have encouraged them to push …

Source: The Guardian

Congo conflict: Thousands seek refuge in Burundi

With people fleeing an escalating war between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces, the United Nations now fears a humanitarian disaster if no measures are taken to immediately end hostilities.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal

Corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams are on hold while a judge seeks legal input on whether the DOJ can dismiss them.

Source: NPR

As Truce Talks Stall, Fears Mount for Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 500 Days

“I was in Gaza. I survived. Keith survived. Others will not,” said Aviva Siegel, who with her husband was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. She urged the Israeli government …

Source: New York Times

Israel says body returned by Hamas not that of hostage

Israel identified the remains of child hostages but said another body from Hamas was not their mother as claimed. And near Tel Aviv, explosions hit threes buses, but no injuries …

Source: NPR

Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres

Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.

Source: Al Jazeera

Robot with 1,000 muscles twitches like human while dangling from ceiling

A new humanoid robot prototype uses fluid-filled muscles to kick its legs while hanging.

Source: Ars Technica