News Huge iceberg off Greenland sparks flooding fears A massive iceberg drifting off Greenland has triggered fears of flooding if it breaks up, leading the authorities to evacuate a high-risk zone.... on 13 July 2018
World Eight wolf cubs the star attraction at Mexico City zoo Eight Mexican wolf cubs -- a jumbo-size litter -- have delighted conservationists fretting over the endangered species once common along the... on 11 July 2018
Health As trial opens, man dying of cancer blames Monsanto’s Roundup A lawyer for a California groundskeeper dying of cancer took aim at Monsanto Monday as a jury began hearing the lawsuit accusing the chemical... on 10 July 2018
World Sanofi shuts down factory over toxic waste outcry French pharmaceuticals group Sanofi announced late Monday an immediate halt in production at a chemical factory in southwest France, in the wake... on 10 July 2018
World Trump’s scandal-hit environment chief resigns US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the departure of his environment chief, Scott Pruitt, who faced ever-growing scandals over his... on 5 July 2018
World Seven percent of Australia’s reptiles ‘risk extinction’ Australia's reptiles, including lizards and snakes, are facing growing threats from invasive species and climate change, with seven percent on... on 5 July 2018
Science Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhino Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhinoMonths after the death of Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, scientists... on 4 July 2018
News War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts.But that may be starting to... on 1 July 2018
Health Air pollution plays significant role in diabetes : study Air pollution caused one in seven new cases of diabetes in 2016, according to a US study, which found even low levels raised the chances of developing... on 30 June 2018
Science Saving the underwater wonder world of Belize’s reef Just a stone's throw off the coast of Belize, brightly colored tropical fish mingle with sharks, manta rays and sea turtles around a sprawling... on 26 June 2018
World US leaks 60 percent more methane than government says : study The US oil and gas industry leaks 60 percent more methane than official government estimates, a report said Thursday, warning of this potent... on 21 June 2018
News Mount Everest, the high-altitude rubbish dump Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world's highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending... on 17 June 2018
News Erdogan takes ‘crazy projects’ to new level with Canal Istanbul dream The waves of the Black Sea lap peacefully on the shore of the Turkish coastal village of Karaburun outside Istanbul. Not far away, water buffalo... on 15 June 2018
Sport Chinese electric carmaker Byton raises $500 mn to take on Tesla China-based electric car startup Byton has raised $500 million as it ramps up efforts to take on rivals like Tesla.Byton's new capital is led... on 12 June 2018
Sport Moscow students make rare protest against World Cup Construction of the World Cup fan zone outside Moscow's top university is fuelling a rare protest in Russia as students worry thousands of partying... on 8 June 2018
World Mother Nature runs wild on China’s emerald isle China's rampant development has sent nature into full retreat, but in one village the countryside has crept back to reclaim lost ground.Houtouwan... on 6 June 2018
