Singapore and South Korea pull Trader Joe’s seasoning containing poppy seeds
Singapore and South Korea have pulled Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning from e-commerce platforms because it contains poppy seeds. While they do not naturally contain opiates, poppy seeds are banned in both countries because they can…
Key US primary races take shape
Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, while Wisconsin’s…
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin governor primary
David Crowley is projected to have won a primary election to become the Democrat’s candidate for Wisconsin governor, in a surprise result that halts a winning streak for the party’s left wing. With almost all votes counted in the Midwestern…
Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe’s most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun’s corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to…
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Group, has said that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February. The 63-year-old said the decision came after the board of Tata Sons could not reach a resolution on a five-year extension of his…
‘The first of our lives’: Thousands in Spain rush for best spot to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)
On the eve of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, Spain, which is set to offer some of the best views in mainland Europe, was buzzing with excitement. Thousands of people were travelling to find the best location to witness a rare few minutes – sometimes…
Forest City: How a ghost town in Malaysia became a Trojan horse for scammers
From a distance, Malaysia’s Forest City looks 3D-printed: a bristle of identical white blocks clustered on an otherwise unremarkable coastline. When it was unveiled by Chinese developers in 2016, the $100bn mega-project was pitched as «a dream…
Champions League: Lyon defeat Prague and await Fenerbahce in playoffs – Sports
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Lake Kariba tragedy: Zimbabwe boat sinks with 95 people on board
Multiple people are feared dead after a boat carrying 95 people sank on Kariba dam in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations under way. Police said 90 passengers and five crew were onboard the vessel when it capsized on Tuesday, but it may have been…
Europe battles wildfires and braces for another summer heatwave
As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on that topic,…