Monthly Archives: July 2022

A butterfly-shaped trailer is taking a round-the-world trip — powered entirely by the sun

Last month, a solar-powered trailer set off on a four-year journey that will cross six continents and 90 countries — all in a bid to stop global warming.Last month, a solar-powered trailer set off on a four-year journey that will cross six continents and 90 countries — all in a bid to stop global warming.

North Korea blames Covid-19 outbreak on ‘unusual items’ near South Korea border

North Korea on Friday claimed its Covid-19 outbreak began when two residents touched “unusual things” near the South Korean border, according to state media.North Korea on Friday claimed its Covid-19 outbreak began when two residents touched “unusual things” near the South Korean border, according to state media.

Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed “true democracy” began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he marked a symbolic anniversary for the city transformed by his political crackdown.Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed “true democracy” began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he […]

More than 300,000 killed in decade of Syrian conflict, UN says

More than 300,000 civilians were killed in one decade in Syria, the “highest estimate yet of conflict-related deaths” in a civil war that started in 2011, according to the United Nations.More than 300,000 civilians were killed in one decade in Syria, the “highest estimate yet of conflict-related deaths” in a civil war that started in […]

‘We are in extreme crisis.’ Italian parmesan producers fear for future amid drought

The main artery that cuts through Italy’s heartland, where 30% of its food is produced, is the 650-kilometer-long (400-mile-long) River Po, which winds its way from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea on Italy’s northeast coast.The main artery that cuts through Italy’s heartland, where 30% of its food is produced, is the 650-kilometer-long (400-mile-long) River […]

Casting of Rodin’s ‘Thinker’ fetches $11.1 million at Paris auction

A casting of Auguste Rodin’s “The Thinker” sculpture, one of the most iconic works of art in the world, sold for 10.7 million euros ($11.14 million) at a Paris auction on Thursday.A casting of Auguste Rodin’s “The Thinker” sculpture, one of the most iconic works of art in the world, sold for 10.7 million euros ($11.14 million) […]