The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.
Category: World
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could stunt future growth.
Residents flee as wildfire burns in New Jersey
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued and major highways in the path of the fire shut down as it spread.
Pope mourners queue for ‘chance to say goodbye’
Pope Francis will remain lying in an open coffin until his funeral on Saturday
Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation
Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual ‘March of the Living’, 80 years after the camp was liberated.
Health of Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month – and currently faces coup charges.
Israeli military admits its troops killed UN worker in Gaza Strip
Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.
Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian
The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, some found in breakfast cereals.
Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse
A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts – from missed dog walks to murder.
‘I’ve had 100 operations and will never stop’ – inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China’s cosmetic surgery boom.