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Japan’s birthrate hits record low
The country’s population is down to 120 million, having declined for 16 consecutive years.
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Russia hammers Ukraine ahead of US peace deadline
An agreement has reportedly been reached for the Russian and American leaders to meet.
Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters
Israeli government backs plan to take Gaza city
After a 10-hour meeting, a majority of the security cabinet agreed to expand the war.
Amir Cohen/Reuters
US cancels $500M in mRNA vaccine research
The decision will hit 22 projects on viruses such as bird flu and COVID-19.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Great Barrier Reef hit by worst coral bleaching on record
Coral reefs are the most diverse ecosystems in the ocean, holding an estimated 25% of all marine species.
David Gray/File photo/Reuters
Hopes wane for global plastic pollution treaty
Though negotiations resume today, opposition from the US and other oil-producing states has dimmed hopes for success.
Enea Lebrun/File Photo/Reuters
Measles outbreaks surge worldwide
Canada has had more cases than the US this year, as vaccine skepticism grows worldwide.
Palantir revenue tops $1 billion on back of AI, government contracts
Governments’ embrace of artificial intelligence is boosting the fortunes of certain Silicon Valley firms.
Hunger falling globally, WHO report finds
The number of people going hungry worldwide fell by 15 million between 2023 and 2024, the World Health Organization said.
Israeli minister sparks fury by praying at Al-Aqsa holy site
Itamar Ben-Gvir led 1,250 Jews in prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque, also known as Temple Mount, contravening a decades-old agreement.
Trump doubles down on tariffs threats as India, China push back
Donald Trump has promised 100% duties on imports from any country that buys oil from Russia.
Heathrow unveils plans for long-debated expansion
Heathrow is Europe’s busiest travel hub, but is running at capacity, which the project’s proponents say creates bottlenecks for UK growth.
OpenAI to expand data center project into Norway
Europe is keen to catch up in the AI race, which sees it lag behind the US and China.
Kremlin-backed hackers target foreign embassies in Moscow
Russian internet service providers are obliged to work with the government, and attackers use them to plant malware on diplomats’ computers.
mRNA vaccine trials raise hopes for tackling HIV
The results suggest the possibility of a vaccine for HIV/AIDS, which killed more than half a million people last year.
Microsoft becomes second-ever $4 trillion company
Chip giant Nvidia this month became the first firm to cross the $4 trillion threshold.
US intensifies pressure on Iran with new sanctions
The measures largely targeted the country’s shipping industry, which Washington said is carrying oil from Russia and Iran to buyers worldwide.
Zelenskyy calls for regime change in Russia
The Ukrainian president said Moscow ‘can be pushed to stop this war,’ after at least 25 people died in overnight strikes across the country.