Malaysia’s last male Sumatran rhino dies in captivity
Malaysia’s last male Sumatran rhinoceros has died, an official said on Monday, dashing efforts to save the critically endangered species in the country....
Scientists zoom in on bug behind Strep throat and scarlet fever
Scientists studying a bacterium that causes scarlet fever, severe sore throat and a form of heart disease say they are closer to developing a vaccine...
U.S. measles outbreak grows with 60 new measles cases across 26 states
The United States recorded 60 new measles cases last week, taking confirmed cases for the year to 940, the worst outbreak since 1994 and since...
Austrian lawmakers sack Kurz as video sting fallout spreads
Austrian lawmakers voted conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s government out of office on Monday, passing a motion of no confidence days after it became a caretaker...
European trade policy seen going greener after EU parliament vote
The rise of the Greens, the “Greta effect” of a young Swedish climate activist and the entry of French President Emmanuel Macron’s party into the...
Afghan Taliban delegation to visit Moscow as peace push grows
A Taliban delegation led by the movement’s chief negotiator will visit Moscow this week to attend a ceremony expected to be followed by informal talks...
German’s SPD to review coalition strategy after vote rout
Germany’s Social Democrats called a crisis meeting for next week to discuss strategy after a disastrous election triggered a warning from the party’s left that...
Energy drink consumption rising in the U.S.
(Reuters Health) – Americans are consuming more energy drinks, with a notable increase among young adults, survey data show....
Doping: Uzbeki weightlifter Nurudinov disqualified from London Olympics
Uzbekistan’s Ruslan Nurudinov has been disqualified from the London Olympics weightlifting competition after being found guilty of doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)...
Europe’s rising far-right tries to bury differences to wield clout
Europe’s nationalist forces gained some ground at the European Parliament elections, but face an uphill task to unite behind common goals and lure other parties...
