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Russian wine may not have the best reputation, but the nation plans to rebrand itself as a fine wine producer. It has passed a wine production law and brought in French and Italian wine experts to help in its vineyards.
Russian wine may not have the best reputation, but the nation plans to rebrand itself as a fine wine producer. It has passed a wine production law and brought in French and Italian wine experts to help in its vineyards.
Overcome challenges with teamwork in this charming title for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC.
Overcome challenges with teamwork in this charming title for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC.
The Chinese tech company one-ups the Samsung S20’s 100x ‘Space zoom’ and also promises 50W wireless charging.
The Chinese tech company one-ups the Samsung S20’s 100x ‘Space zoom’ and also promises 50W wireless charging.
The six French nationals, along with their Nigerian guide and driver, were shot dead by gunmen in Koure.
The six French nationals, along with their Nigerian guide and driver, were shot dead by gunmen in Koure.
Lebanese protesters stormed several ministries in apparently planned raids after an explosion blamed on government negligence at Beirut port devastated the city and ignited unprecedented popular rage.
Lebanese protesters stormed several ministries in apparently planned raids after an explosion blamed on government negligence at Beirut port devastated the city and ignited unprecedented popular rage.
The bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground off the Indian Ocean island two weeks ago and is polluting pristine turquoise waters in a marine park.
The bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground off the Indian Ocean island two weeks ago and is polluting pristine turquoise waters in a marine park.
Early results show incumbent Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s SLPP with clear majorities in most constituencies.
Early results show incumbent Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s SLPP with clear majorities in most constituencies.
Eleven other Filipinos are missing and the Australian embassy was badly damaged.
Eleven other Filipinos are missing and the Australian embassy was badly damaged.
Death toll expected to rise after massive explosions rock Beirut, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
Death toll expected to rise after massive explosions rock Beirut, sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
The woman said her husband died in 2008 and that she and her daughter decided to bring his remains home to a final resting place in Armenia.
The woman said her husband died in 2008 and that she and her daughter decided to bring his remains home to a final resting place in Armenia.
‘I think he hates that,’ Mary Trump says, adding that uncle’s contentious relationship with Germany is partly due to its powerful woman leader.
‘I think he hates that,’ Mary Trump says, adding that uncle’s contentious relationship with Germany is partly due to its powerful woman leader.
There are 150 dead bodies on Mount Everest. It took a team of Sherpas and US$200,000 to pull three bodies off the peak in 2017. With the climbing season going ahead this autumn, discussion continues about retrieving more bodies.
There are 150 dead bodies on Mount Everest. It took a team of Sherpas and US$200,000 to pull three bodies off the peak in 2017. With the climbing season going ahead this autumn, discussion continues about retrieving more bodies.
Have you downloaded the new app yet?
Have you downloaded the new app yet?
In an open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte, nearly 70 doctors’ groups and other health care workers called for a two-week ‘time out’ from reopening efforts.
In an open letter to President Rodrigo Duterte, nearly 70 doctors’ groups and other health care workers called for a two-week ‘time out’ from reopening efforts.
5G smartphones are becoming more affordable. The Moto G 5G Plus, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Huawei P40 Lite 5G have bright HD screens and take beautiful daylight photos.
5G smartphones are becoming more affordable. The Moto G 5G Plus, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Huawei P40 Lite 5G have bright HD screens and take beautiful daylight photos.
Next-generation Microsoft and Sony consoles are coming, along with some great new game titles, including the most awaited game this year, Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Marvel’s Avengers.
Next-generation Microsoft and Sony consoles are coming, along with some great new game titles, including the most awaited game this year, Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Marvel’s Avengers.
At least eight fake kidnappings have been reported this year, police in Australia’s New South Wales say.
At least eight fake kidnappings have been reported this year, police in Australia’s New South Wales say.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the US operation on Friday, calling American politicians ‘outlaws’.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the US operation on Friday, calling American politicians ‘outlaws’.
Crew members would be tested on arrival in Norway, and then tested every 48 hours and not have contact with the public.
Crew members would be tested on arrival in Norway, and then tested every 48 hours and not have contact with the public.
The US Secretary of State told British lawmakers that his allegation was based on a ‘firm intelligence foundation’.
The US Secretary of State told British lawmakers that his allegation was based on a ‘firm intelligence foundation’.
This is the second time in less than a month that the Italian coastguard has had to intervene to free a sperm whale tangled in a fishing net.
This is the second time in less than a month that the Italian coastguard has had to intervene to free a sperm whale tangled in a fishing net.
Ann Hui hailed as ‘one of the best female directors in Asia’ by Venice Film Festival organisers as they announce she and actress Tilda Swinton will receive Golden Lions for lifetime achievement.
Ann Hui hailed as ‘one of the best female directors in Asia’ by Venice Film Festival organisers as they announce she and actress Tilda Swinton will receive Golden Lions for lifetime achievement.
The TV channel’s parent company said diversity and inclusion are top priorities and they will announce new programming developments
The TV channel’s parent company said diversity and inclusion are top priorities and they will announce new programming developments
Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million women worldwide – and some men – and causes pain, broken bones and reduced mobility. Many think it is a normal part of ageing, but it is not.
Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million women worldwide – and some men – and causes pain, broken bones and reduced mobility. Many think it is a normal part of ageing, but it is not.
Video game fans who missed these awesome titles the first time around can pick up these collections right now.
Video game fans who missed these awesome titles the first time around can pick up these collections right now.
The street artist painted rats and graffiti on the Tube and posted a video on Instagram. The artwork has since been removed.
The street artist painted rats and graffiti on the Tube and posted a video on Instagram. The artwork has since been removed.
Business closure signs. Thank you cards to doctors and nurses. Toilet paper. Test kits. Grocery lists. Handicrafts made in lockdown. Already, museums are collecting artefacts to tell the story of Covid-19 for future generations.
Business closure signs. Thank you cards to doctors and nurses. Toilet paper. Test kits. Grocery lists. Handicrafts made in lockdown. Already, museums are collecting artefacts to tell the story of Covid-19 for future generations.
Zindzi was South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark at the time of her death.
Zindzi was South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark at the time of her death.
Almost all species of the Madagascan mammal are at risk of dying out.
Almost all species of the Madagascan mammal are at risk of dying out.
Days after Australia offered a residence option to around 10,000 Hongkongers, the country’s acting immigration minister said people with a ‘serious security issue’ would not be allowed to stay.
Days after Australia offered a residence option to around 10,000 Hongkongers, the country’s acting immigration minister said people with a ‘serious security issue’ would not be allowed to stay.