China’s Longi says it will lay off about 5% of employees

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s Longi Green Technology Energy, the world’s largest solar manufacturer, said in a statement on Tuesday that it will lay off about 5% of its employees. “Currently, the solar photovoltaic industry is facing an increasingly complex and competitive environment. In order to adapt to market changes and improve organizational efficiency, the company is … Read more

West slams fraught Russian election as China’s Xi congratulates Putin

Western governments came out on Monday to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s landslide win in a vote they say was neither free nor fair, while China, Moscow’s main ally amid increased international isolation, sent congratulations. With all of the ballots counted, the electoral commission awarded Putin a landslide win of 87.28% of votes on Monday … Read more

Tropical Cyclone Megan is crossing Australia’s northern coast with strong winds, rain

SYDNEY (AP) — Tropical Cyclone Megan has made landfall along the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory bringing wind gusts of up to 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph), heavy rain and storm surges in the sparsely populated region. The cyclone crossed on to Australia’s mainland late Monday near the remote town of Borroloola on the … Read more

4,000-year-old vial contains ancient red lipstick, archaeologists say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A small stone vial discovered in southeastern Iran contained a red cosmetic that was likely used as a lip coloring nearly 4,000 years ago, according to archaeologists. The rare find is “probably the earliest” example of … Read more