Toxic chemicals permeate the food we eat. Here’s how to design them out
WorldJust over 60 years ago, scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson warned that modern societies were contaminating the ecosystems they depend on with “dangerous and even lethal materials”.
Malaysia seizes $129.9 million in crude oil from tankers suspected of illegally transferring oil
WorldSINGAPORE -- Two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers were detained and more than 512 million ringgit ($129.9 million) worth of crude oil seized 24 nautical miles west of Muka Head, Penang last week, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said on Saturday.
Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs
WorldLONDON -- Social media claims by clinics promoting testosterone treatment for men to improve their physique and mood are driving large numbers to pay for unnecessary medication that can have serious side effects, doctors say.
Leaders Arsenal end slump with 4-0 romp at Leeds, Liverpool crush Newcastle
WorldLEEDS, England -- Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear as champions Liverpool crushed Newcastle United 4-1.
India budget to promote reforms as room for spending shrinks
WorldNEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government releases its annual budget on Sunday, expected to strengthen domestic policy reforms to cushion the economy from rising uncertainties such as steep U.S. tariffs and broader geopolitical tensions.
China's Labubu-maker picks London for European HQ in boost for UK
WorldSHANGHAI - Pop Mart, the maker of the famous Labubu doll, named London for its new regional headquarters, and said it would open seven more UK stores, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured the "ugly-cute" investment on his trip to China.
Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears
WorldThe agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village threatened after record rains
WorldSIDI BOU SAID, Tunisia -- Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Tunisia's famed blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said now faces the threat of landslides, after record rainfall tore through parts of its slopes.
India's wealthy embrace a new luxury symbol: water
WorldNEW DELHI, India - At an Indian gourmet food store, Avanti Mehta is organising a blind tasting of drinks sourced from France, Italy and India. No, this isn't wine, it's water.
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
WorldMore than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday.
