Why a trade war could wipe out US economy
Imposing tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese products — that equals the annual exports of Brazil, or Saudi Arabia — will cost the American economy $88 billion in the first year, according to…
Why the vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer is somehow allowed on planes.
Yesterday, I experienced the fright of a lifetime. When I discovered my two cancerous uterine tumors had spread to my lungs, along with other, less-severe tumors on my pelvic region, I had just moments…
Interpol says new president may have overseen torture in his country
LONDON — The new president of Interpol has been accused of leading a military prison and personally overseeing torture that took place while he was a senior Saudi Arabian military official. The allegation against…
UK weather: what you need to know about the heatwave
With 3C temperatures forecast in Portugal, it may be a while before the effects of the heatwave can be felt on Britain’s plains If your weekend plans are simple – a trip to the…
The Canadian Court of Appeal found that a Toronto police officer’s assault of a man was unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a Toronto police officer’s conviction for beating a knife-wielding man in 2011 was unlawful. Dafonte Miller, a 20-year-old high school student, was carrying a box cutter…
Canada floods: ‘Extremely high’ risk of major losses
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Clouds can be seen rolling over the Cariboo Mountains near Fraser Canyon, near Nelson, B.C. Canada has issued a “red alert” for its easternmost province for “extremely high”…
UK cannot have temporary air rights after Brexit, says EU official
The European Union’s economic policy chief said Britain will not be able to negotiate a new, permanent free trade deal with the bloc after leaving the bloc next year without provisional access to the…
These airline-inspired seat designs will bring a smile to your face
The museum of modern art in Rome has an extraordinary collection of unique airplane seat designs dating back to 1873. Here’s a gallery of a few of our favorites. Where do they come from?…
Sri Lanka reopens borders for the first time since the war, sparking protests in the north
This week Sri Lanka reopened its land borders to foreign travelers, allowing citizens of 19 countries into the island for the first time since 2015, when the government banned visas for those it deemed…
Here’s how stores are protecting themselves from competing with their own brands
Two major Swedish furniture retailers – IKEA and Ikea — have been sued by their suppliers for protecting each other’s brands over false labeling in their catalogs. Several suppliers have been banned or urged…