Australian sailors will soon begin training on the United Kingdom’s nuclear-powered submarines as the defense relationship between Britain, Australia and the United States deepens under the AUKUS agreement, the British government announced Wednesday.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 04:23AM
Australian sailors will train on UK Royal Navy’s new nuclear-powered submarine
China records fewest marriages since 1986, adding to fears of population crisis
China last year registered the fewest marriages since its public records began more than three decades ago — adding to concerns the country faces a looming demographic crisis.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 06:41AM
Chile is about to vote on one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. But consensus is crumbling
In the past few weeks, Daniela Jorquera, a 55-year-old Chilean sociologist who defines herself as progressive, started going to rallies to support adopting a new constitution. Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 05:05AM
India’s August monsoon rains 3.4% above average, weather department says
India received 3.4% more rainfall than average in August as heavy rains hit central and southern parts of the country, the state-run weather office said on Wednesday.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 05:01AM
Japanese care home recruits babies to cheer up elderly residents
A nursing home in southwestern Japan is hiring some unusual new employees: babies.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 03:36AM
Tanker refloated after running aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal
Tug boats refloated an oil tanker that was briefly stranded in Egypt’s Suez Canal late on Wednesday due to a technical fault with its rudder, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said.Story Published at: September 01, 2022 at 02:18AM
Queen won’t return to London to appoint new British PM, for first time in her reign
Queen Elizabeth II will receive the UK’s next prime minister at Balmoral rather than Buckingham Palace — a historic first for her 70-year reign. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 12:13PM
UN says similar numbers of refugees are fleeing Venezuela as war-torn Ukraine
More than 6 million Venezuelans have fled their country amid deteriorating conditions, matching Ukraine in the number of displaced people and surpassing Syria, according to the United Nations. Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 05:59PM
Don’t expect home prices to come crashing down
Rising mortgage rates are taking a toll on the US housing market. But those hoping for prices to drop probably won’t catch a break anytime soon.Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:12PM
Analysis: Last-season leftovers may get a second shot
What do you do when you when you need to rein in your shopping habit? Clean out the closet and try to make your old stuff feel new, right?Story Published at: August 31, 2022 at 01:01AM