Bye bye, VW Beetle
Volkswagen ended the production of the iconic Beetle at the company’s assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico on Wednesday, as the Beetle drives off into automobile...
Former Puerto Rico government officials arrested in corruption probe
Two former high-ranking Puerto Rico government officials were among six people arrested and charged with conspiracy and other crimes in connection with millions of dollars...
Alaska governor prevails over lawmakers in clash over his spending cuts
Alaska’s governor prevailed on Wednesday in a showdown with lawmakers trying to reverse his bid to slash higher education spending by 40%, a move the...
Post-Brexit tech brain drain worries half of businesses: survey
Just over half of Britain’s businesses believe the country is at risk of a brain drain after Brexit, with many worried in particular about a...
Iranian boats unsuccessfully try to seize British tanker in the Gulf: U.S. official
Five boats believed to belong to Iranian Revolutionary Guards approached a British oil tanker in the Gulf on Wednesday and asked it to stop in...
UK parliament’s ‘Big Ben’ bell marks 160 years with silence as restoration work continues
Britain’s parliament marks 160 years on Thursday since its “Big Ben” bell first chimed, but the familiar bongs will not ring out to celebrate the...
Second U.S. judge blocks Justice Department bid for new legal team in census cases
A second U.S. judge has rejected a Department of Justice request to replace its legal team in cases on the 2020 census as the Trump...
At least five dead as severe weather hits Greece
At least five people were killed and dozens injured after gale-force winds, rain and hailstorms struck northern Greece late on Wednesday, the fire brigade said....
Ryanair sees risk to 2020 growth if 737 MAX grounded beyond November
The boss of Europe’s Ryanair Holdings warned on Wednesday the impact of the prolonged grounding of Boeing Co’s 737 MAX on the airline’s growth plans...
Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer
People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the evidence cannot establish a direct causal link, researchers...