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US electricity demand from EVs rises to new highs in early 2024: Maguire

EVs accounted for 16 per cent of all light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2023

Nasa again defers Boeing's Starliner crewed mission after helium leak

Earlier launch on May 7 was cancelled due to issue with space capsule's oxygen relief valve

Nasa prepares to launch PREFIRE mission to study earth's polar region

The primary goal of Nasa's PREFIRE mission is to investigate the amount of heat radiated from Earth's polar regions into space and its impact on the global climate

S Africa polls: How Mandela's once revered ANC lost its way with scandals

South Africans will vote on May 29 in a national election that could be the biggest rejection yet of the ANC, which has governed one of Africa's most important countries

New Zealand proposes 6.6% cut in its defence spending amid personnel woes

The cuts put New Zealand at odds with many of its traditional partners, such as Australia and Japan, which are ramping up spending in response to China's growing military presence in the region

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts

Entire apartment blocks in the capital went dark. The city's military administration said at least 10 per cent of consumers were disconnected

Russia waging shadow war on West that needs collective response: Estonia PM

As the war in Ukraine turns in Russia's favour, defences are being bolstered in the front-line nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as in Finland and Poland

What is in-flight turbulence, when does it become dangerous? Find out here

Most incidents of planes hitting bumpy air are minor, however, and airlines have made steady improvements to reduce accident rates from turbulence over time

Hunter Biden seeks delay in federal tax trial set to begin in LA next month

He has pleaded not guilty to both indictments brought by Justice Department special counsel David Weiss, which he has claimed are politically motivated

Iran's centre of power moves from clerical slippers to combat boots

With Raisi gone, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the most powerful arm of Iran's military is now well placed to become more powerful

Japan's exports rise for 5th time in April on weak yen, biz mood stalls

In volume terms, however, Japanese shipments fell 3.2 per cent year-on-year in April, down for the third straight month

Vietnam's top security official Lam confirmed as new prez, replaces Trong

Vietnam's presidency is largely ceremonial, but his new role as head of state puts the 66-year-old in a very strong position to become the next Communist Party general secretary

Nepalese mountaineer Kami Rita climbs Mt Everest for record 30th time

This is his second ascent of the season, after his first on May 12

Nijjar killing: 4 accused Indians appear before Canadian court in person

The British Columbia judge has ordered all four of them to have no contact with several people in the community in their latest court appearance, the report added

UK firms expecting hard time in China over next 5 years, warns lobby group

British business confidence is further constrained by growing risk of increased trade tensions due to a complex geopolitical environment, it added

Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as nominating season ends

Even after they secured the nominations and their rivals dropped out, Biden and Trump have continued facing dissent from within their own parties

Federal Reserve officials urge patience on timing of initial rate cut

The policymakers spoke as the Fed has downplayed talk of any further rate hikes, but also noted they feel the economy needs to cool further

Apple taps Bank of America veteran Cynthia Bowman as new diversity chief

Bowman left Bank of America Corp. earlier this year after a 17-year career there

California court considers law treating Uber, Lyft drivers as contractors

Uber, Lyft and other app-based services spent more than $200 million on a campaign to pass Prop 22 and have said that without it, the increased costs could force them to stop doing business

Republican-led states challenge Biden admin's environmental review reforms

They said the rule changes will make it more difficult for some projects to receive approvals if they might impact disadvantaged or minority communities