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How Japan's big plans for a 'hydrogen society' fell flat
It was once touted as a miracle solution to Japan's energy problems: creating a "hydrogen society" by sharply ramping up use of the fuel for vehicles, industry and housing.
Fossil fuel pledges divide G7 in 'critical decade' for climate
G7 allies meet this week for climate talks that are likely to urge more action in a "critical decade", but could also lay bare divisions on ambitious fossil fuel commitments. And the draft final statement by the G7 environment ministers calls for all major economies to take action "in this critical decade".
Most Asian markets drop after recession warning, rate hike seen
Asian markets mostly fell Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting showed officials saw a US recession at the end of the year, while inflation data could not temper expectations of another interest rate hike.
Dominion v. Fox News: major defamation case heads to trial
A closely-watched civil trial that pits vote machine maker Dominion against Fox News and tests the extent of free speech rights for media in America -- even when broadcasting alleged election falsehoods -- is due to start Thursday with jury selection.
US banks face increased scrutiny of Q1 results after SVB collapse
Roughly a month after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse sparked fears of contagion, quarterly earnings reported this week are expected to focus on bank liquidity and the industry's preparation in case of recession.
World Bank members endorse moves to boost lending by $50bn over decade
World Bank member countries have endorsed measures allowing a $50 billion lending boost over the next decade, its outgoing president David Malpass said Wednesday.
Brazil clamps down on social media after school attacks
Brazil's government on Wednesday announced new restrictions on social media, aiming to curb an "epidemic" of violent school attacks one week after a hatchet-wielding assailant killed four children. Last Wednesday four children between four and seven years old were killed in a preschool in Blumenau, a city in southern Santa Catarina state, when a man carrying a hatchet stormed the facility.
Sello Maake kaNcube meets Zizi Kodwa to discuss arts industry, pictures and video attracts SA's attention
Sello Maake kaNcube talked about the issues facing the creative sector with the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa and the video went viral online.
EXCLUSIVE: Jacob Zuma turns 81, credits long life to “holding no grudges”
Former President Jacob Zuma celebrated his 81st birthday with the youth branch of SANCO KZN and made a speech about his life and the current politics in SA.
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