UN says record numbers of people could face acute hunger if conflict continues The world has become well versed in the importance of the strait of Hormuz to the world’s energy flows, but attention is increasingly turning to its vital role in another market – the fertiliser on which harvests ...
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Funeral boss will pay for what he did, says baby’s mumFuneral boss will pay for what he did, says baby’s mum
Jasmine Beverley’s son was stillborn and his funeral was arranged by the now-disgraced Robert Bush. ...
Watch: Artemis II’s journey so far as it leaves Earth’s orbitWatch: Artemis II’s journey so far as it leaves Earth’s orbit
The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028. ...
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in LamerdExperts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall. ...
China contains ‘Sea of Death’ desert with forestationChina contains ‘Sea of Death’ desert with forestation
China is creating life in its “Sea of Death.” After nearly five decades of effort, the fringes of the great Taklamakan Desert are becoming a forest, NASA satellite data confirmed. The Taklamakan is 25 million years old, and was slowly expanding. But since 1978, Beijing has been planting hardy shrubs ...
New research undermines idea of ‘healthy obesity’New research undermines idea of ‘healthy obesity’
New research further undermined the idea of “healthy obesity.” There is an ongoing scientific controversy over whether obese individuals with no metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension, should be treated as higher risk. A new study of 157,000 people over 13 years found that obese people, especially ...
Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep riftsIraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts
Country is torn between those who hope for end to Tehran’s influence and those loyal to Islamic republic Of all the countries being pulled into the US-Israeli war on Iran, it is Iraq – a country that still bears the emotional and physical scars of the last time the Americans ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran strikes oil refinery in Kuwait, says it shot down US fighter jetMiddle East crisis live: Iran strikes oil refinery in Kuwait, says it shot down US fighter jet
Iranian attacks reported across the Gulf as Trump tells Tehran the US will launch further strikes At border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reported two incidents of debris falling from intercepted aerial threats in the UAE capital, with one ...
US hiring drops in sign of labor market chillUS hiring drops in sign of labor market chill
US businesses are hiring at their lowest non-pandemic rate since 2011, hinting at a deep chill in the labor market. Hiring as a percentage of total employment dropped from 3.4% in January to 3.1% in February, while job openings fell. Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate ...
Venezuela’s March oil exports boomVenezuela’s March oil exports boom
Venezuela’s oil exports in March surpassed one million barrels per day for the first time in months, as US efforts to bolster the sector took hold, although democratic reforms appear far off. Washington pressured Caracas to liberalize the industry — which contributes around half its tax intake and a fifth ...