A team of Nepalese climbers have become the first ever to summit the world’s second highest mountain in winter.
Michelin bestows 2021 restaurant stars despite Covid-19 closures and chefs’ anger
The Michelin Guide consecrated France’s 30th three-star restaurant on Monday as it presented its awards for 2021 against the backdrop of the Covid-19 crisis, which has seen chefs forced to close their doors.
Trump expected to pardon allies, controversial figures in last full day in Washington
While US begins a new political chapter tomorrow with the inauguration of Joe Biden, the country has tightened its security presence even in state capitals, ahead of the scaled-down ceremony. That for fears of further...
France’s elder and local authorities criticise slow vaccination rollout despite growing demand
France’s population aged 75 and over can now make an appointment to get a coronavirus vaccine, as the campaign was officially launched on Monday. But criticism has been raised, as half a million doses have been...
AI robot to be mass produced for the wider market
Sophia the Robot is one of the biggest names in Artificial Intelligence and robotics, and her developers believe she could become conscious within our lifetime. Now, they are planning to mass produce Sophia for the...
Homeless struggling to get aid as Downtown DC closes off ahead of Inauguration
Groups that provide support, meals and shelter to homeless people in Washington DC are cutting back their social services as the city ramped up security measures and closed off areas in Downtown DC ahead of Inauguration...
Russia’s top MP speaks about US lacking democratic standards
The leader of Russia’s parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, accused pro-Democrat forces in the US of cracking down on free speech in his address to the State Duma on opening of the spring session. ‘The acting president who...