Wood Wide Web: Scientists reveal underground fungi network
The first global map of the underground network of tree fungi, dubbed the ‘wood wide web’, could help us in the fight against climate change....
Cambodia jails translator over ‘fake news’ sex trafficking film
A Cambodian court jailed a fixer and translator for two years on Wednesday for his role in making a documentary about sex trafficking in the...
German far-right suspect confesses to politician’s murder: interior minister
A German far-right sympathizer suspected of murdering a pro-immigration conservative politician has confessed to the crime, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday....
Fed’s Powell resists pressure for hefty rate cut, sends global stocks down
Global stocks fell while the dollar rose on Wednesday as comments from U.S. Federal Reserve dampened excitement about an aggressive rate cut as early as...
Japan readies for July 21 upper house election as PM recalls past defeat
Japan will hold an election for the upper house on July 21, the government said on Wednesday, effectively launching campaigning for half the seats in...
Japan watchdog to recommend $24 million fine for Nissan over Ghosn pay: source
Japan’s markets watchdog will likely recommend that the financial regulator fine Nissan Motor Co up to 4 billion yen ($37 million) over the alleged underreporting...
Nigerian court adjourns tax case between MTN and attorney general
A Nigerian judge on Wednesday adjourned until Oct. 29 a case to resolve a $2 billion tax dispute between South African telecoms company MTN Group...
Sri Lanka reinstates death penalty for drug crimes ahead of polls
Sri Lanka’s president on Wednesday signed death sentences for four people convicted of drug-related offences in a decision analysts said is aimed at boosting his...
IOC approves exclusion of boxing body from Tokyo 2020 Games
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday officially took over the boxing qualification and competition for next year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics and suspended international boxing federation...
New York progressive backed by AOC declares victory in local Democratic primary
Political newcomer Tiffany Caban, a progressive Democrat endorsed by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, declared victory in a close-run primary race for district attorney in the...
