Pentagon chief sidesteps issue of US 'commitment' to defend Taiwan
(AFP) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday the Pentagon would continue to support Taiwan’s...
Canada hospitals use drones to carry lungs for transplant
(AFP) In the dark of night, a drone takes off from a Toronto hospital rooftop, the hum of its rotors...
Moscow to shut non-essential services over virus
(AFP) Moscow will shut non-essential services between October 28 and November 7, its mayor said Thursday, as coronavirus deaths soar...
Oversight panel rebukes Facebook, will review VIP system
(AFP) Facebook’s oversight panel announced Thursday a probe of the system that has reportedly exempted high-profile users from its rules,...
Aussie rock lobsters a Hong Kong security threat: customs chief
(AFP) Rampant smuggling of Australian rock lobsters into mainland China is a national security threat, Hong Kong’s new customs chief...
South Korea launches own space rocket for the first time
(AFP) South Korea launched its first domestically-developed space rocket on Thursday, carrying a 1.5-tonne payload as it seeks to join...
Australia sets $1 million reward for missing four-year-old
(AFP) Australian authorities on Thursday offered Aus$1 million (US$750,000) for information leading to the discovery of a missing four-year-old girl...
First wave of pandemic novels hits Frankfurt fair
(AFP) This week’s Frankfurt book fair, the world’s oldest and largest, brings with it the first wave of pandemic novels....
Curators squeezed out by high dino bones price tag
(AFP) This week the largest triceratops skeleton ever unearthed goes up for auction in Paris — but museum curators like...
Drone rescue plan for dogs trapped by Spanish island eruption
(AFP) An unprecedented drone operation was being prepared Wednesday to rescue four dogs stranded for weeks between rivers of red-hot...
'Sweet day' for Afghan sportswomen fleeing Taliban rule on latest flight
(AFP) Dozens of Afghan women athletes expressed relief and optimism as they fled Taliban rule on the latest flight out...
Parkland high school shooter pleads guilty, says he's 'very sorry'
(AFP) A former student pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing 17 people in a shooting rampage at a high school...
Singapore says healthcare system risks being 'overwhelmed' as virus surges
(AFP) Singapore’s healthcare system is at risk of being “overwhelmed” by surging coronavirus infections, government officials warned Wednesday, a day...
Over 20 'exit' gaming giant Activision Blizzard after harassment accusations
(AFP) More than 20 employees of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard have “exited” the gaming giant, the company said...
Netflix braces for staff walkout and LGBTQ rally over Chappelle special
(AFP) Netflix bosses braced for an employee walkout and rally in Los Angeles on Wednesday as anger swelled over a...
