Gorbachev, who won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War, died aged 91 after a long illness.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 07:54AM
Photos: Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union
China markets decline as Covid cases hit all provinces, factory output continues to shrink
Chinese markets declined on Wednesday as global investors continue to deal with the aftermath of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish speech at Jackson Hole last week, and the alarming spread of Covid in China. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 07:14AM
Kerala: Why are Indian men hollering with period pain?
A campaign in Kerala state is breaking taboos by getting men to experience period cramps.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:06AM
Joseph Schooling: Singapore Olympic star suspended over cannabis scandal
The 27-year-old admitted to taking cannabis while overseas, in a controversy that has divided opinion.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 06:37AM
US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York
Emma Raducanu’s return to the US Open – where she won the title as a qualifier last year – ends in a straight-set defeat by France’s Alize Cornet in the first round.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 05:06AM
How to offer effective free trials
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An Iran nuclear deal revival could dramatically alter oil prices — if it happens
Should the nuclear deal be revived, 1-2 million barrels per day of extra oil could hit the market in a comparatively short period of time,” one analyst said.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 06:43AM
‘There’s no sign of any rain coming to us’: Europe’s extreme weather risks smaller harvests and higher prices
Europe’s hot, dry weather is the latest challenge plaguing farmers and their crops this year, as analysts warn smaller harvests may mean higher grocery prices.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 06:15AM
‘Starve or freeze to death’: Millions of elderly Brits fear a grim choice this winter as costs spiral
When she first started to shed some weight, Yvonne DeBurgo quipped that she could afford to lose it.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 05:09AM
Baidu claims its robotaxis have grabbed 10% of the ride-hailing market in a suburb of Beijing
In less than two years, Chinese tech giant Baidu’s robotaxis have grabbed about 10% of the ride-hailing market in a Beijing suburb, the company said Tuesday.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 06:13AM