Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant Japan's H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant AAP · Jun 12
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers AAP · Jun 11
EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers AAP · Jun 9
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that potentially could devestate the nation's cattle industry AAP · Jun 8
Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo The ruling party of Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election AAP · Jun 7
Canadian government endorses a plan to move whales from shuttered Marineland park to US and Spain The Canadian government has endorsed a plan to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park and zoo in Ontario to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain AAP · Jun 4
UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews AAP · Jun 3
Melinda French Gates, ex-wife of Bill Gates, to join Seattle Kraken as minority investor Melinda French Gates, a billionaire philanthropist and businesswoman, will join the Seattle Kraken as a minority investor, pending NHL approval AAP · Jun 1
Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry Archaeologists have unearthed ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture and a marble head of Greek goddess Aphrodite AAP · Jun 1
Japan, South Korea stocks hit more records, as oil gains on Iran war ending fragility Oil prices have gained and stock markets in Japan and South Korea have hit fresh record highs on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom, as investors await a decision on the ceasefire extension of the Iran war AAP · Jun 1
Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston AAP · Jun 1
Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters AAP · May 29
European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar Official say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or ($18.6 billion) in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms AAP · May 29
Rescuers unite in Laos to free 5 villagers trapped in a flooded cave and find 2 still missing Rescuers in Laos are working to extricate five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for over a week AAP · May 29
AAP · May 29 What we know and don't know about the possible deal to end the Iran war The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz
AAP · May 29 Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police A prominent Hong Kong journalist has begun serving a five-day prison sentence after losing an appeal for obstructing a police officer
AAP · May 29 Japan, South Korea markets hit records on hopes for a winding down of the Iran war Markets in Japan and South Korea have hit fresh records as Asian shares advanced on expectations the U.S. and Iran will agree to extend the ceasefire in their war by 60 days
AAP · May 29 Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence
AAP · May 28 Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek Brazil was set to join other Latin American countries that have shortened working hours as the lower house approved a constitutional amendment establishing a 40-hour, five-day workweek
AAP · May 27 UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels
AAP · May 27 Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union
AAP · May 27 UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as Russia ramps up hybrid attacks Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels
AAP · May 27 UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as AI races ahead Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels
AAP · May 27 US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war
AAP · May 27 US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in the Iran war, analysis finds U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war