World’s oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193
The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a “legacy of resilience and longevity”.
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China visit: sustainable e-commerce, fair competition and product safety | News
MEPs addressed current e-commerce challenges and the profound impact that they are having on the European single market. During their first official visit for eight years, MEPs met with Chinese parliamentarians and regulators to study the local business model and its market supervision framework. They looked into the differences between the European and Chinese consumer […]
Continue ReadingMiddle East war affects tens of thousands of bookings, Lastminute says
Travel agent Lastminute.com said war in the Middle East has impacted some 17,000 bookings, while holidaymakers are shifting towards alternative destinations like the Canary Islands and Sardinia. The website, which offers holiday packages to destinations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, said it was having to “adapt quickly” to travellers changing their preferences in light of […]
Continue Reading2,000-year-old Carthaginian coin unknowingly used as bus fare in England
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 2,000-year-old coin was unknowingly used as bus fare in England — before officials realized it dated back to the Carthaginian empire. The artifact, produced in what is now Cadiz, Spain, was recently donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries, according to a March statement from the City […]
Continue ReadingBrazil grants joint custody over pets in new law for separated couples
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.
Continue ReadingIran war’s fuel crisis spurs panic, violence in nations facing shortages
Gasoline is being stolen and gas station workers in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India have been killed over fuel shortages and soaring prices caused by the war against Iran.
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing
The firm, which makes rockets, space exploration technology and Starlink satellites, is privately held, but on Wednesday it made a confidential filing with authorities for an initial public offering (IPO), which would allow its shares to be traded on the stock market.
Continue ReadingNasa’s first crewed Moon mission in half a century
Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years, which will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before, has blasted off. The 322-foot rocket, carrying four crew members, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 11:36pm Irish time on Wednesday. The four astronauts reached orbit ahead of circling the […]
Continue ReadingGermany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switch’ for global stablecoins
Germany and Italy are pushing for sweeping new powers to block foreign stablecoin operators from the European Union unless their home countries meet EU regulatory standards — a move that could shut out some of the largest crypto firms from one of the world’s biggest financial markets, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING […]
Continue ReadingMagnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one
The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
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