Mars Once Had Wet-dry Climate Conducive To Supporting Life: Study
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered the first evidence that Mars once had a climate which alternated between wet and dry seasons similar to Earth, a study said on Wednesday, suggesting the red planet may have once had the right conditions to support life.
'No Evidence' Facebook Harms Well-being: Global Study
There is "no evidence" that the growth in using Facebook led to "widespread psychological harm", the largest independent scientific study on the topic concluded Wednesday, contradicting previous analyses and widespread perceptions.
Iraq's Extreme Temperatures A 'Wake-up Call' For World: UN
Iraq's rising temperatures and protracted drought are a "wake-up call" for the world, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said in Baghdad on Wednesday.
Biden Announces Curbs On US Investments In China
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued an executive order aimed at restricting certain American investments in sensitive high-tech areas in China -- a move that could further strain ties between the world's top two economies.
US Accuses Sudan Of Threatening To Expel UN Mission
The United States on Wednesday accused Sudan of having threatened to expel the United Nations mission from the war-torn country if the UN envoy, already in Khartoum's crosshairs, speaks before the Security Council on the atrocities of the conflict.
Israel's Pioneering Use Of Water 'To The Last Drop'
In the scorching summer heat, an Israeli farmer tends to a dripline taking a mix of ground and recycled water to palm trees -- an approach honed for decades in the arid country and now drawing wide interest abroad.
Saudi League Kicks Off, Hoping World Is Watching
The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".
UN Says Reached Deal With Syria Over Key Aid Crossing
The United Nations has said it reached agreement with the Syrian government on aid deliveries to rebel-held areas from Turkey, raising concern among relief groups who had wanted Damascus kept out.
European Stocks Rebound, Asia Mixed After Weak China Data
European stock markets rebounded on Wednesday as bank shares recovered and after a mixed showing by Asia.
France Softens Tone On Niger Coup
Two weeks after the coup in Niger, France has abandoned its tough tone on the crisis and is now inclining towards diplomatic solutions, with military action seemingly ruled out for now, experts said.
The Temperature The Human Body Cannot Survive
Scientists have identified the maximum mix of heat and humidity a human body can survive.
How China Is Responding To Economic Challenges
China on Wednesday reported it had entered deflation for the first time since 2021 -- the latest indicator pointing to a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
Rocky US-Saudi Bond Boosted By Israel Normalisation Push
A spate of high-profile visits by US officials to Saudi Arabia underscores how ties have warmed amid talks over a potential deal that would see the Gulf kingdom recognise Israel, analysts say.
Asian Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data
Asian markets wavered Wednesday after data showing the first drop in Chinese consumer prices compounded worries about the world's number two economy.
Mbappe Contract Dispute Overshadows Start Of Ligue 1 Season
Uncertainty over the future of Kylian Mbappe hangs over French football ahead of the new Ligue 1 season, which starts this weekend.
Australia's Commonwealth Bank Posts Record Profit As Rates Rise
Australia's biggest lender Commonwealth Bank reported a record annual profit Wednesday as it raked in money from customers forced to pay higher interest rates.
China Slips Into Deflation As Post-Covid Recovery Falters
China slipped into deflation as consumer prices contracted last month for the first time in more than two years, official data showed Wednesday, as slowing domestic spending weighs on the country's post-Covid economic recovery.
Russia Says Shot Down Two Ukrainian Drones Headed For Moscow
Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on Wednesday, the latest in a surge of drone attacks targeting the capital.
Pakistan Parliament To Dissolve For An Election Without Ex-PM Khan
Pakistan's parliament was due to be dissolved Wednesday, ushering in a technocrat-led interim government to oversee an election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.
ESPN Signs Deal To Create Branded US Gambling Sportsbook
Sports broadcaster ESPN announced Tuesday it has signed a licensing deal with Penn Entertainment to create a branded sportsbook for US audiences that will launch later this year.
Diplomacy 'Best Way Forward' In Niger But Force Still On Table: Nigeria
Nigeria's president has not ruled out military intervention in neighbouring Niger after its president was ousted in a coup but believes diplomacy is the "best way forward" to resolve the crisis, his spokesman said Tuesday.
Germany Gets Taiwan Chip Giant TSMC's First European Plant
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC agreed Tuesday to plough $3.8 billion (3.5 billion euros) into a new semiconductor factory in Germany, lending a major boost to Europe's efforts to bring production onto the continent.
US Trade Gap Narrows In June On Imports Pullback
The US trade deficit narrowed in June on a bigger pullback in imports than exports, according to government data released on Tuesday.
In Post-coup Niger, Many Salute 'Liberation' Despite Outcry
The coup that shook Niger nearly two weeks ago triggered an international outcry and curbs on domestic freedoms, yet many people in the capital say the change is a breath of fresh air.
The 'Forgotten' Camps Where Syria War Displaced Languish
Thousands of people displaced by 12 years of war are stuck in squalid, unofficial camps in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast, languishing in extreme poverty and largely cut off from international assistance.
Markets Struggle As Traders Fret Over Another Fed Hike
Stock markets stuttered Tuesday on renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve will hike rates again, while another weak batch of trade data compounded worries about the struggling Chinese economy.
Two Dead, Thousands Without Power As Storms Batter Eastern US
Much of the eastern United States was lashed by intense storms Monday, leaving at least two people dead, hundreds of thousands without power and thousands of flights canceled or delayed.
July Hottest Month On Record: EU Climate Observatory
July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, the European Union's climate observatory confirmed Tuesday.
Russian Strikes On East Ukraine Residential Building Kill At Least 7
Rescue workers combed through the rubble of damaged buildings in the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, the day after Russian strikes killed at least seven people.
China Reports Biggest Drop In Exports Since 2020
China last month suffered its biggest fall in exports for more than three years, official data showed Tuesday, as the world's second-largest economy is battered by sluggish global demand and a domestic slowdown.
