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'AirCar': Dual-mode vehicle that can transform from a car into a plane is certified to fly after passing tests in Slovakia
The dual-mode "AirCar" vehicle completed 70 hours of rigorous flight testing, its developers say, and performed a full range of flight and performance manoeuvres including more than 200 take-offs and landings.
Elon Musk reveals Tesla’s top priority, and it is not cars
The high-tech company is seeking to develop a humanoid robot prototype within the year 2022
UK watchdog to study music streaming amid claims of raw deal for artists and fans
Competition regulator acts after stinging criticism by MPs of record labels and platforms such as Spotify
Biden’s approval rating plunges in key swing state
Support for President Biden has crumbled in Georgia, a state that could wrest control of the Senate from Democrats in this year’s elections
US Supreme Court Will Soon Have Its 1st Black Woman Judge: Joe Biden
Joe Biden said that he will nominate the black woman, who will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity.
Apple's AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency
A researcher has sent one of Apple's AirTags to a mysterious "federal authority" in Germany to locate its true offices — and to help prove that it's really part of an intelligence agency.
Domestic abuse rises sharply as cause of homelessness in England
Statistics also show an increase in households with children made homeless since start of pandemic
WHO regional boss accused of racism
Whistleblowers at the health body’s Manila HQ allege that the regional director made “derogatory comments” based on the nationality of staffers
Most ‘Covid patients’ in England are in hospital for other reasons
The incidental case rate, showing the share of hospital patients who didn’t even know they had Covid, is at its highest level
19 of the most iconic Chanel brides throughout history
No mark was made quite like the one Karl Lagerfeld left with his Chanel brides. These are 19 of the most iconic throughout history.
4 things to know about the proposed sanctions against Russia
The US and UK have doubled down on their threats to include personal measures targeting Putin if Russia attacks Ukraine.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement
Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific Alliance - made up of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile - those governments said on Wednesday, in a deal they said would facilitate trade and closer ties with Asia.
U.S. warns of heightened risks associated with business in Myanmar
The United States on Wednesday issued a business advisory for Myanmar, warning of heightened risks associated with doing business in the country especially when the military is involved, nearly a year after a the army took power in a coup.
U.S. Attorney General Garland meets with Boeing 737 MAX families
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday met with family members of some of the victims of two fatal Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX crashes over the prior administration's decision to strike a deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing.
Biden picks former sanctions enforcer as S.Korea ambassador - source
U.S. President Joe Biden has picked a longtime career diplomat and former North Korea sanctions enforcer as ambassador to South Korea, a diplomatic source in Seoul said on Wednesday.
Windows 11 is getting Android apps, taskbar improvements, and more next month
New Notepad and Media Player apps also on the way
Thailand to soon provide guidelines for improved crypto tax
Thailand expects to decide on more guidelines soon for a cryptocurrency tax that was introduced in 2018, in an effort to make it fairer and more simple, the finance minister said on Wednesday, following a surge in digital asset trading.
Germany to host G7 finance meeting May 18-20, finmin tells paper
Germany will host the main finance meeting of its presidency of the Group of Seven economic powers from May 18-20, the Rheinische Post newspaper reported on Wednesday.
A Modern House On A Challenging Sloped Terrain
Modern home design on a slope in Santa Maria Da Feira, Portugal, featuring an outdoor swimming pool, sundeck, lush gardens and a cool glass corridor.
Twitter receives record number of gov’t requests to remove posts
Ninety-five percent of demands in January-June 2021 came from five countries – Japan, Russia, Turkey, India and S Korea.
Prince Andrew demands jury trial in sex abuse lawsuit
In an official filing, the disgraced royal denies abusing Virginia Giuffre, disavows knowledge of Epstein’s trafficking scheme
California city first in US to mandate liability insurance for gun owners
The law passed by the city council is likely to be challenged in court on constitutionality grounds
Human Rights Watch says staffer was targeted with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware
The Israeli NSO Group’s technology has been used by governments to target political opponents, activists and journalists.
Astronomers discover mysterious space object ‘unlike anything’ seen before
The object, unlike anything the scientists have seen before, emits giant blasts of energy every 20 minutes
Prepare for liftoff: Fed signals March interest rate hike
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but Powell said the Fed is ‘of a mind’ to raise them in March.
China a bigger threat than Russia, US senator says in bid to arm Taiwan
Senator Tom Cotton said Joe Biden had demonstrated “appeasement and weakness” over the past year
Nord Stream 2: Why Russia’s pipeline to Europe divides the West
The Russia-owned pipeline is at the centre of a disagreement between Germany and the US, which sees the project as a way for Moscow to increase leverage in Europe.
Out-of-control SpaceX rocket to smash into Moon, experts warn
A derelict rocket booster from a 2015 mission will likely create the first-ever accidental lunar impact in early March
UK considers deploying troops ahead of potential Russian invasion of Ukraine
The UK is considering deploying hundreds of troops to Eastern Europe ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
GoFundMe blocks millions raised for truckers protesting Covid vaccine mandates
More than 50,000 trucks are heading to Ottawa to express their discontent with Canada’s measures
Study explains how to get ‘super immunity’ to Covid
“Amazingly high” immune response discovered in fully jabbed people who also caught the disease
China isn’t stealing American jobs, it’s just created 400,000 of them in Boston
The Chinese ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, was recently presented a plaque of recognition and a commemorative jacket by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), a maj...
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Joe Biden a nominee
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is reportedly stepping down, which would give President Joe Biden the opportunity to nominate a liberal replacement.
US approves $2.5bn arms sale to Egypt, despite rights concerns
The announcement comes as US legislators again call on the Biden administration to withhold military aid to Egypt.
IMF urges El Salvador to remove bitcoin as legal tender
The IMF on Tuesday called on El Salvador to change course and stop using bitcoin as legal tender, citing "large risks" posed by the cryptocurrency.
5 reasons why Sylvie is the style queen of 'Emily in Paris'
We knew it from the start, Sylvie is the real style icon of 'Emily in Paris'. Here's, we're breaking down some of our favourite looks.
Dancing With The Dragon - China: Friend or Foe?
China has increasingly dominated headlines as a growing economic superpower whose growth and foreign policy are rapidly restructuring international politics.
China's high-tech warplanes pose 'big new threat' to Taiwan
China's deployment of J-16D jets into Taiwan's air defence zone this week marked the first sighting of the new high-tech warplanes, Taipei confirmed Tuesday, their electronic-jamming equipment posing a fresh threat to the island.
Big win for both great nations: Saudi restores full ties with Thailand after diamond dispute
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ordered the restoration of full diplomatic ties with Thailand and said the countries agreed to trade ambassadors, closing the chapter on three decades of mistrust and hostility between the nations that stemmed fro...
Biden calls Fox News reporter who asked about inflation ‘stupid son of a bitch’
President Biden appears to call Fox News' Peter Doocy a "stupid son of a bitch," mocking his question about inflation.
Gay Catholics come out, demand the church accept them
A group of LGBTQ Catholics demand the Vatican revise its strict church doctrine to accommodate them
Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?
Members of Nato are weighing up how far they should go to help Ukraine, in the face of a possible Russian invasion.
Chinese entertainment giant accused of wanting ‘bigger tits’ and ‘no blacks’ in a film it funded
Chinese gaming and entertainment giant rumored to have some unusual rules for content it splashes money on
A simple guide to the Ukraine-Russia crisis: 5 things to know
Why are Ukraine’s NATO ambitions so controversial? And could an all-out war break out? We answer the critical questions.
The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs
John Lennon's eldest son Julian is selling several pieces of music history from his personal collection.
Concerns as China builds bridge on lake at disputed India border
Construction of the bridge across Ladakh’s Pangong Lake comes amid military standoff between the two nuclear powers.
Biden ‘clears the air’ after insulting reporter
A Fox News reporter said President Biden spoke to him shortly after insulting him during a press conference
FDA bans ‘Trump’ antibody treatment
The sudden change of rules on monoclonal antibodies left Florida health officials fuming
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