PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (Jul 21) asked his government to draw lessons from recent riots sparked by the police shooting of a teenager, or risk deep divisions in France. The killing of Nahel M, 17, during a traffic stop last month prompted protests, riots and looting, with many […]
Day: July 21, 2023
MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry said today that its Black Sea Fleet had practised firing rockets at surface targetsin a live fire exercise, two days after it warned that ships heading to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports could be considered military targets. Russia issued its warning earlier this week after it […]
DUNEDIN (New Zealand): Switzerland made a winning start to their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium today, thanks to Ramona Bachmann’s first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel. Inka Grings’ side were awarded a penalty by VAR after midfielder Coumba […]
Chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) has delayed the start of production at its factory in the US state of Arizona, in a setback to President Biden’s technology ambitions. The firm says chip manufacturing will no longer start next year, due to a shortage of skilled workers. The White House has […]