Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists
Researchers say that they have pinpointed the major sources of a mysterious recent rise in a dangerous, ozone-destroying chemical. CFC-11…
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Panasonic ‘suspends transactions’ with Huawei after US ban
Japan’s Panasonic said it was halting business with Huawei to comply with US restrictions. Panasonic said the ban applies to…
Pakistani children worst affected in HIV outbreak
The first sign that something was wrong in the small southern Pakistani town of Ratto Dero appeared in February. A…
Shoe giants urge Trump to end trade war
Some of the world’s biggest footwear firms are urging Donald Trump to end the US trade war with China, warning…
Indonesia post-election protests leave six dead
Six people have been killed and 200 injured during mass rallies against the re-election of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Indonesian…
Brexit: PM under fire over new Brexit plan
Theresa May will make the case for her new Brexit plan in Parliament later, amid signs that Conservative opposition to…
Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula 1 legend, dies at 70
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda has died at the age of 70. The legendary Austrian, one of the…
Indonesia election: Joko Widodo re-elected as president
Joko Widodo has been re-elected as Indonesia’s president after last month’s vote, beating former general Prabowo Subianto. The result was…
Iran tells Middle East militias: prepare for proxy war
Exclusive: Top military leader delivers message at Baghdad meeting as tensions rise Iran’s most prominent military leader has recently met Iraqi…
Taiwan parliament becomes first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage
Supporters celebrate as legislation passed giving gay couples right to marry Taiwan has become the first in Asia to recognise same-sex…
