insert_link Health / Medical First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK. The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue. Simon Gaitán reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics U.S. retail sales expected to exceed last year’s numbers during Cyber Monday U.S. consumers are poised for another day of record online shopping on Cyber Monday; when retailers traditionally offer big discounts. That is off the back of a surge in deals from Black Friday, just before the weekend. Our U.S correspondent Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
insert_link Africa Will ‘Big Oil’ influence COP28 talks as Namibia fights climate change challenges? With COP28 around the corner, people are worried about the influence of big oil companies on the climate talks. Namibia, a country that is facing climate challenges, has to decide how it will respond, especially with news about the United Arab Emirates planning oil and gas deals during the talks. Recent reports from independent journalists at the Centre for Climate Reporting working with the BBC reveal that the UAE, which […] todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link World Japan, China, and South Korea hold trilateral summit Japan, China, and South Korea are looking to reach a leaders' summit as soon as possible. It follows the first talks in four years between Foreign Ministers from the three countries in Busan on Sunday. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayNovember 27, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs. todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Health / Medical UN Health Agency says climate crisis equals health crisis The UN Health agency has warned of the inseparable connection between the climate crisis and a health crisis. Ahead of COP28 in Dubai, the World Health Organization argues that pollution impacting the climate negatively affects respiratory health, and extreme weather events play a role in causing different diseases. Here’s Dr. Maria Neira, WHO's Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment. todayNovember 27, 2023 13
insert_link World 41 workers still trapped in India tunnel Help is still hours, if not days away for the 41 workers stuck in a tunnel for two weeks in India as rescue efforts hit multiple technical snags. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link Health / Medical New Zealand to repeal smoking ban for tax cuts New Zealand’s new government has announced it will scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts. According to the BBC, the change has shocked health experts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda-Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008. todayNovember 27, 2023 5
insert_link World Myanmar ethnic group seizes key China border crossing Reports say an ethnic minority group in Myanmar has taken control of a major border crossing to China. Clashes are raging across the country's northern Shan state following a counter-offensive that was launched against the military in October. Patrick Fok reports. todayNovember 27, 2023 30
