Burkina issues ‘terrorist’ warrants for journalists, activists
Burkinabe authorities said Friday they had issued arrest warrants for some 20 people, including journalists, activists, a former minister and former officers in exile over alleged "terrorism" offences.
Electric cruise ship with gigantic solar sails to launch in 2030
Adventure cruise company Hurtigruten Norway today revealed plans for a zero-emissions electric cruise ship with retractable sails covered in solar panels, which is due to set sail in 2030.
New York sues Hyundai, Kia over car thefts
New York City is suing Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia for negligence and creating a public nuisance over complaints about a “virtual explosion” of stolen cars blamed on a lack of anti-theft devices, Financial Times reports.
Clean Energy: Innovate UK launches £10m round competition in Nigeria
Innovate UK has launched Round 10 of the Energy Catalyst, which will award up to £10 million of support to clean energy innovations in Nigeria.
New York residents urged to stay indoors as Canada’s wildfires pollute air
Residents of New York in the United States have been asked to stay at home as an orange haze of wildfire smoke from Canada hovers over parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Blinken visits Saudi Arabia over security talks
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to steady Washington’s relationship with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices.
