This past week: What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war?
Attacks intensified, more civilians were killed and Ukraine said its counteroffensive preparations were almost cooked.
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How are Wikipedians fighting gender bias online?
Only a fraction of the popular site’s editors and subjects are women.
European Central Bank raises rates by 25 basis points, slowing the pace of hikes
The European Central Bank announced a new rate decision as inflation remains well-above its target.
Fire kills at least eight people in Czech city of Brno
Police suggest those who died were likely unhoused people occupying construction containers.
False flag? Analysts says Russia ‘likely staged’ Kremlin drone attack it blamed on Ukraine and the West
Speculation is mounting that Russia staged a drone attack on the Kremlin that it blamed…
Will the coronation of King Charles III be a media spectacle?
The differences in the coronations of King Charles and his mother highlight the changing role…
Volkswagen posts drop in quarterly profit, says it must speed up to catch Chinese EV market rivals
Volkswagen said operating profit fell 31% to 5.7 billion euros ($6.3 billion) through the first…
Russian drone attack in Ukraine after oil refinery targeted
Tass news agency says the incident occurred at the Ilsky refinery near the Black Sea…
Shell beats expectations with $9.6 billion in first-quarter profit, boosted by fuel trading
British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted stronger-than-anticipated first-quarter profit, extending a record run of…
Spain’s drought has pushed olive oil prices to a 26-year high — and they’re expected to stick
Olive oil prices have hit record levels, thanks to a prolonged drought in top producer…
China’s Uighurs face interrogation for having Quran, report says
Human Rights Watch says Muslims in Xinjiang are flagged as violent extremists for simply practising…
This digital nomad worked in 20 countries in 5 years. Here are her best money tips
“Every single month doesn’t look the same because you’re often in different areas, with different…
US OKs expansion of China flights in rare thaw between sides
US Transportation Department allows Chinese airlines to expand flights to 12 round trips each week.
‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears
Analysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at…
Google employees complain about CEO Sundar Pichai’s pay raise as cost cuts hit rest of the company
Google CEO Sundar Pichai received $226 million last year, mostly through stock awards, making him…
Deposition of JPMorgan CEO Dimon in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuits set for late May, source says
Jeffrey Epstein, a sex offender who had been friends with former presidents Donald Trump and…
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador denounces USAID funds as ‘interventionist’
The president issued a letter to his US counterpart Joe Biden, calling to halt funds…
US halts food aid to Ethiopia’s Tigray, citing illicit sales
USAID head says shipments will resume to war-torn region in Ethiopia only after ‘oversight measures…
Qualcomm gives light forecast, phone chip sales fall 17%
Qualcomm reported second-quarter earnings on Wednesday that saw sales from handset chips, a core business…
Press Freedom Day: US slammed over response to Abu Akleh killing
State Department official reiterates US is pressing Israel to ‘review its policies’ after Al Jazeera…
