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Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 06:07
New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the global average.

Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:36
In India's only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.

TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:11
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote.

Pro-China party on course for landslide victory in Maldives election

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:49
Provisional results give President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party 66 of 86 seats in parliament with opposition far behind.

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:46
Biden's remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being threatened with repeat of October 7.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 02:26
As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.

Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 02:13
Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.

In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights

Mon, 04/22/2024 - 01:17
The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:44
Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war.

US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over abuses: Report

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:39
Israeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.

Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:04
Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv.

Kiptum remembered in Kenya’s London Marathon double

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 19:26
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won on a poignant day at the London Marathon.

Ecuador votes on anticrime measures amid soaring violence

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 18:36
The majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures.

Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 17:59
As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures.

Dystopia of Seoul

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 17:30
Vivaldi’s, Four Seasons, re-composed by AI using 2050 climate data to create a disturbing musical performance in Seoul.

Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:49
Analysts say his comments have dampened fears of an all-out war between Iran and Israel.

Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:14
Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support, state media report.

The ICC can no longer ignore the genocide in Gaza

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:06
Failure to launch an investigation into genocide in Gaza can have a devastating impact on the court.

Videos show widespread damage from Israel’s deadly West Bank raids

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:13
Israeli forces have killed more than a dozen Palestinians during a three-day raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.

Hundreds gather on Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mourn Westfield attack victims

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:04
Hundreds lit candles as the sun set, to mourn the six people killed in a knife attack at a local mall a week ago.

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