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US Supreme Court approves first nitrogen execution
The US Supreme Court has denied a request to halt the country’s first ever execution by nitrogen gas on Thursday
Electric cars will not dominate global market – Toyota boss
Electric cars will only ever capture 30% of the global market and consumers shouldn’t be forced to buy them, Toyota Chairman has said
Ukraine ‘open’ to Russian gas transit – Slovakia
Ukraine may extend the agreement on transporting Russian gas beyond 2024, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico says
German chancellor rejects claims he is set to resign
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denies claims he is considering resigning amid declining approval ratings, as shown by numerous recent polls
Iran ‘a legitimate target’ – Israel
A senior Israeli minister says Iran is standing behind Hamas, and claims the war in Gaza is not being fought with enough aggression
Saudi Arabia opens first liquor store – media
The first alcohol store in Saudi Arabia in over 70 years has opened to serve non-Muslim diplomats
US support for Taiwan ‘firm’, lawmakers tell president-elect Lai
Two US lawmakers met Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's support for the self-ruled island, which China claims as
Big deal or small beer? Saudi debates first store for booze
The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a
Ukraine claims overnight attack on Russia oil refinery
Ukrainian security services orchestrated an overnight drone attack on an oil refinery in the southern Russian town of Tuapse, a Ukrainian security source
Japan craft made successful pin-point Moon landing, space agency says
Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first
Seoul lawmaker ‘attacked’ in street : Yonhap news agency
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British PM quizzed over shocking Gaza video
Footage filmed by ITV News shows a group of civilians in Gaza holding a white flag, being shot
Shipping giant abandons Red Sea route amid Houthi crisis
Maersk’s US branch is quitting navigation via the Red Sea, citing rising risks from repeated Houthi attacks
No ‘business as usual’ for Boeing – US air regulator
The FAA has temporarily banned Boeing from expanding production of its 737 MAX jets pending inspections after a mid-air blowout incident
Millions of Brits can’t afford heat and electricity – research
UK consumers are struggling to pay their bills amid soaring energy prices
Russian dairy exports soar
Exports of Russian dairy produce saw a year-on-year surge of 18% in 2023, the head of the National Union of Milk Producers has said