Tag: World
Škoda Group Secures Major Electric Train Deal with Bulgaria
Škoda Group, a leading Czech rail manufacturer, has secured a significant contract to supply up to 25 electric trains to Bulgaria, valued at 13 billion Czech crowns. This deal is part of Bulgaria’s ambitious plans to modernize its railway network and repl...
U.S. Regulators Demand Probe into Safety of Products on Shein and Temu
U.S. federal safety regulators have called for an investigation into Shein and Temu, two prominent Chinese e-commerce platforms, over concerns that they may be facilitating the sale of unsafe baby and toddler products. The Consumer Product Safety Commissi...
Kofola’s shares climb as earnings outlook sparks investor interest
Shares of Kofola, the well-known Czech beverage producer, surged to their highest level in over two years, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company’s financial outlook. The rise comes on the heels of positive market forecasts, which project s...
U.S. Takes Action Against Russian Election Interference
The United States has launched a series of measures aimed at countering what it describes as Russian attempts to interfere in the forthcoming presidential election. This includes targeting Russian-operated fake news sites and unwitting influencers believe...
Georgia student, 14, kills 4, injures 9 in high school shooting
A tragic shooting unfolded at a Georgia high school where a 14-year-old student opened fire, killing four individuals and injuring nine others, sparking renewed demands for stronger gun safety measures. The shooting occurred during school hours, sending s...
Beloved ‘Russian spy’ beluga whale was shot dead, animal rights groups say
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who captured the hearts of Norwegians, was found dead Saturday. Activists say the whale, believed have been part of a Russian spy operation, was shot.
Venezuela moves Christmas to Oct. 1, President Nicolás Maduro decrees
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro announced the premature holiday over five weeks after a highly contested presidential election in the country.
Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about
After a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Planning a visit to New Zealand? Why you might have to pay more this year
Starting Oct. 1, just in time for spring and summer in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand will nearly triple a tax it levies on international visitors.
Grenfell fire report blames ‘dishonest’ firms, govt failures for 2017 tragedy
The years-long public inquiry into the 2017 blaze, that killed 72 people, concluded that there was no 'single cause' of the tragedy.
Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns ahead of expected government shuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated last week that a reshuffle was imminent, with the war poised to enter a critical stage.
Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, police say
Rebecca Cheptegei, a distance runner who finished in 44th place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was attacked in her home.
New Titanic images show ship’s iconic railing is broken, plus more artifacts
Researchers said the collapse of the Titanic is 'inevitable,' making preservation and documentation of the shipwreck more important than ever before.
Venezuela’s arrest warrant for opposition leader condemned by U.S., Brazil
The Venezuelan attorney general's office said on Monday that a court had issued an arrest warrant for Gonzalez, accusing him of conspiracy and other crimes.
Votes in space? How stranded Starliner astronauts will cast U.S. election ballots
NASA says all astronauts on the International Space Station will have the opportunity to vote in November's election while in orbit around the globe.