Iran launches ‘research cargos into space’ amid stalled nuclear talks

Iran said it has carried out a new space launch sending “three research cargos into space”.…

WWF warns of impending mass extinction that may be largest since dinosaur age

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned of impending mass extinction “within the next decade—the largest…

No food after 8 days of lockdown: Locals in this Chinese city are miserable

As the city of Xian in northwest China, with a population of 13 million, enters its…

Morning news brief: Fauci’s Omicron prediction, China’s warning to Taiwan and more

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: US top medical chief Anthony…

Heavy travel restrictions imposed in Tibet ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics: Report

Chinese officials have increased travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and have…

Will take drastic measures if Taiwan demands independence: China

A Beijing official warned on Wednesday that if Taiwan advances toward formal independence, China will take…

US Omicron cases could peak by January-end, says top medical chief Fauci

US top medical chief Anthony Fauci has predicted that Omicron cases are likely to peak by…

Covid rule violators allegedly paraded through streets in China

Armed riot police in southern China have paraded four alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets, state media reported…

2 Georgia Republicans rack up fines for defying House’s mask mandate

During a recent marathon session in the House, two Republican lawmakers from Georgia sat in full…

A movement to unify the French left might be its last chance for the elections

The dismal state of the French left before April’s presidential elections was best encapsulated in a…