Beirut resident returning home: 'Everything was gone'
25 year-old Rayane Salman describes how she and her parents lost their home and possessions in an Israeli air strike.
Massachusetts farmers anticipate record cranberry harvest despite climate challenges
Workers adjust floating booms while wet harvesting cranberries at Rocky Meadow Bog (Picture credit: AP) Cranberry farmers in US state of Massachusetts are expecting a robust harvest this year, despite facing weather-related difficulties. As … Read more
US to start immediately on fresh push for Gaza ceasefire
President Joe Biden has said the US will make another push with regional powers for a ceasefire in Gaza, involving the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. His remarks on … Read more
Why is a global treaty on plastic pollution dividing the world?
SEOUL — What on earth to do about all the plastic polluting the oceans, the food supply, even our bodies? That is the question that the delegates from 175 countries are trying to answer this … Read more
People in Israel and Lebanon react to ceasefire deal
People in Tel Aviv and Beirut shared feelings of relief and doubt as they reacted to the news.
I ate like Trump for a week. I don’t understand how the man is still alive
Gareth’s verdictThis was bleak. I’m not usually one for breakfast. I usually power my way through the morning with three or four coffees and then have an early lunch around midday. But with coffee … Read more
Search for missing Oregon hiker and her dogs suspended over ‘weather conditions, likelihood of survivability’
Authorities have suspended a search in Oregon for a missing 61-year-old hiker and her two dogs, citing “weather conditions and the likelihood of survivability.” The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says an “active missing person … Read more
China releases three Americans in prisoner swap: Report
The Biden administration has reportedly secured the release of three Americans from detention in China in exchange for unnamed Chinese persons held in the U.S.
China agrees to release 3 ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans
China is releasing three Americans Wednesday who have been “wrongfully detained,” Fox News has confirmed. “We are pleased to announce the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung from detention in the … Read more
Australia introduces bill to fine supermarkets for supplier misconduct
Australia has introduced a bill that could impose hefty fines on large supermarket chains failing to comply with a new industry code of conduct. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Fairer for Families and Farmers and … Read more