Watch as cows fly over Swiss pastures in helicopter rescue August 29, 2021 Cows injured during their summer sojourn in the high Swiss Alpine meadows got a jump on their healthier herdmates on Friday when they got helicopter rides down the mountain. Watch the full report.
Rising inflation and spike in Covid cases darken German consumer confidence August 27, 2021 The mood among German consumers darkened heading into September, as accelerating inflation and rising Covid-19 cases made them more hesitant to buy, new data showed today. Watch the full report.
Contaminant found in Moderna Covid-19 vaccines believed to be metallic particles August 27, 2021 A contaminant found in a batch of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines delivered to Japan is believed to be a metallic particle, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported today. Earlier this week the country had suspended 1.6m doses of the Covid shot after reports of contaminents. Watch the full report.
Judge slams Trump lawyers who tried to overturn Biden victory: ‘Profound abuse’ August 27, 2021 A U.S. judge has sanctioned Sidney Powell and other lawyers who sued in Michigan to overturn Democratic President Joe Biden’s election victory over Donald Trump. The magistrate suggested they might deserve to lose their law licenses. Watch the full report.
Boris Johnson: UK ‘running out of time’ to complete Afghanistan evacuations August 26, 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this afternoon that time was running out to evacuate those remaining in Afghanistan but the vast majority of those who were eligible to come to Britain had left. Watch the full report.
No patent needed: Thailand develops machine to extract more Covid vaccine August 26, 2021 As Thailand struggles with its worst coronavirus outbreak yet, researchers in the country have developed a machine to draw out Covid-19 vaccine doses more efficiently and optimise lower-than-expected supplies. Watch the full report.
Armenian brawl: Watch as MPs hurl objects across the floor and grapple with one another August 26, 2021 A brawl broke out in Armenia’s parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers hurled objects across the floor of the house and grappled with one another. Watch the full report.
Watch: Dozens of Kabul airport blast victims rushed to hospital August 26, 2021 A suspected suicide bomb exploded outside Kabul airport earlier today, killing at least 13 people including children, a Taliban official said, after the United States and allies urged Afghans to leave the area because of a threat by Islamic State. Watch the full report.
Xiaomi eyes autonomous driving market amid booming smartphone revenues August 26, 2021 Revenues are surging at Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, and now the firm is expanding into autonomous driving too. Watch the full report.
Toshiba in talks with private equity giants KKR and Blackstone to revise strategy August 26, 2021 Toshiba is in talks with at least four global private equity firms including KKR & Co and Blackstone to seek their ideas for a new strategy, three sources with knowledge of the matter have said. Watch the full report.