How a sinkhole revived a debate about migrant workers’ rights in Singapore
A group of workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole have drawn praise – and reignited debate.
Month: July 2025
Young Ukrainians get their way as Zelensky overturns law to defuse crisis
Ukraine’s parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.
US to deny visas to Palestinian officials
The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support “terrorism”.
US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel – but does Trump have
Tech giant becomes second firm ever to pass milestone
Microsoft has become only the second publicly traded company after Nvidia to surpass $4 trn (£3.03trn) in market valuation, after registering huge earnings.
Advocates hail ‘historic’ progress after US Senate vote on arms to Israel
Supporters of Palestinian rights say although bill to block arms to Israel failed to pass, vote shows ‘shift’ on issue.
White House getting new $200M ballroom
The White House has announced plans for a new $200m ballroom, with construction to start in September.
Palestinian newborns starving in Gaza as infant formula runs out
Mothers fill bottles with water, whatever food they can find as Israel’s blockade continues to fuel starvation crisis.
US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high
Childhood vaccine exemption rates hit a record high, CDC data shows
The percentage of kids who didn’t get their recommended childhood vaccines rose again last school year, continuing the post-pandemic trend of Americans opting out of
Microsoft briefly becomes the second company to hit $4 trillion in market value
Shares of tech giants Meta and Microsoft were soaring Thursday, with the two companies adding a combined $400 billion to their market values
A new species of ‘penis worm’ was discovered in the Grand Canyon
A trove of fossils, including a penis worm with a spiked, invertible throat, suggests this spot may have been a cradle of Cambrian evolution.
Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes
Knowing potatoes’ origin story could help future-proof the crucial crop against climate threats.
Gay lawmaker wants to roll back what was once a major LGBTQ+ victory. People aren’t taking it well.
A gay supervisor in San Francisco is coming under fire for his push to repeal a requirement that city contractors offer domestic partner benefits to