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Israeli troops mass at Gaza border amid rocket fire, air strikes and clashes in Israel

Middle East · 12:34 PM UTC

Israeli troops massed at Gaza's border on Thursday and Palestinian militants pounded Israel with rockets in intense hostilities that have caused international concern and touched off clashes between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

Middle EastTop scientists question the need for COVID-19 booster shots
TechnologyMusk decries bitcoin’s ‘insane’ energy use after Tesla payment U-turn
WorldAmateur sleuths traced stolen Cortés papers to U.S. auctions. Mexico wants them back
BusinessSectors to watch as inflation fears spook U.S. markets
EnergyTop U.S. fuel pipeline recovering from devastating ransomware attack
Aerospace & DefenseLuxury jet makers battle over lucrative spy plane niche
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India

India · 12:28 PM UTCEXCLUSIVE India's most populous state to spend up to $1.36 bln on COVID shots

India's most populous state will spend up to $1.36 billion to buy COVID-19 shots and held early talks this week with companies such as Pfizer (PFE.N) and the local partner of the maker of Russia's Sputnik V, a state official said on Thursday.

IndiaMore than 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to become available India soon, govt advisor says
IndiaCOVID-19 kills more than 4,000 Indians amid clamour for vaccines

Environment

Environment · 10:15 AM UTCAs drought dries California rivers, salmon take truck rides to sea

During a typical spring, the silver young salmon swimming in long tanks at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery east of Sacramento would be released into the American River and then make their way out to the Pacific Ocean to grow to adulthood.

EnvironmentAtlantic invader threatens to wipe out Croatia river delicacy
EnvironmentChina aims to re-use 60% of its trash by 2025
EnvironmentBrazil's lower house passes bill to ease environmental permits
EnvironmentFactbox: How big is Bitcoin's carbon footprint?

Americas

AmericasRed-hot and rural: Canadian towns grapple with big-city-like real estate boom
AmericasPlayers affected by tear gas in Colombia
AmericasCuba raises Latam hopes as it starts mass inoculation with own COVID-19 shot
AmericasThousands march in Colombia as president urges rejection of violence

Europe

EuropeEngland’s coronavirus infections halved since March, study finds
EuropeItaly fines Google for excluding Enel e-car app from Android Auto
EuropeRussian watchdog denies report on first cases of Indian COVID variant
EuropeGerman vaccine seekers getting aggressive, doctors say

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessNew generation of digital banks bets on minority markets
Sustainable BusinessMcDonald's-owned U.S. restaurants boost pay to lure new workers
Sustainable BusinessChina aims to re-use 60% of its trash by 2025
Sustainable BusinessRoyal Dutch Shell investor RWC to back Follow This climate proposal at AGM

Business

BusinessTop U.S. fuel pipeline recovering from devastating ransomware attack
BusinessFutures slip for fourth day with focus on inflation data
BusinessAnalysis: In Apple vs Epic Games, battle of the experts gets personal
BusinessFresh from Icahn settlement, FirstEnergy weighs divestitures -sources

United States

United StatesTop U.S. fuel pipeline recovering from devastating ransomware attack
United StatesCheney ousted by U.S. House Republicans, but will seek re-election
United StatesBiden sees infrastructure compromise, despite Republican 'red line' on taxes
United StatesEx-White House lawyer McGahn agrees to U.S. House interview -panel chairman

Don McGahn, who served as White House counsel under former U.S. President Donald Trump, has agreed to be interviewed by the House Judiciary panel after a years-long legal battle, according to the Democratic chairman of the committee.

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificSamsung boosts non-memory chip investment to $151 bln as S.Korea offers bigger tax breaks
Asia PacificJapan vaccine chief blames drug approval system for slow inoculation drive
Asia PacificNew Zealand PM sets out plans to re-connect with post-pandemic world
Asia PacificTaiwan proposes $7.5 bln in spending as domestic COVID-19 cases rise

Energy

EnergyTop U.S. fuel pipeline recovering from devastating ransomware attack
EnergyRenewables evolution or revolution? Pace of tech investments will decide
EnergyOil drops on India's COVID-19 crisis, pipeline resumption
EnergyRoyal Dutch Shell investor RWC to back Follow This climate proposal at AGM

Sports

SportsNBA roundup: James Harden returns, leads Nets past Spurs
SportsMLB roundup: Yankees ace Gerrit Cole conquers Rays
SportsFear Of Missing Out keeps athletes onside for Tokyo
SportsNHL roundup: Marc-Andre Fleury's 67th career shutout lifts Knights