How China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategy
Shouqing Zhu has held senior policy and advisory roles with World Economic Forum, UN agencies and World Resources Institute. The war in the Middle...
Falling crucifix kills priest during live-streamed mass in Ecuador
Published: 4:13am, 19 Oct 2026Updated: 9:49am, 19 Oct 2026 A Catholic priest died on Saturday after a heavy wooden crucifix fell from a wall...
Truck crashes into Kansas youth soccer game, killing 2 and injuring 10
Published: 3:48am, 19 Oct 2026Updated: 11:32am, 19 Oct 2026 A woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth...
Zelensky seeks to ease US tensions as Trump accuses him of stalling peace
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the midst of his spat with US President Donald Trump on...
DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province in the country’s north, authorities said on Sunday. The Health...
Macron condemns ‘unbridled’ violence as France faces fresh street clashes
Published: 2:01am, 19 Oct 2026Updated: 9:01am, 19 Oct 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the “unbridled” violence that erupted in cost-of-living demonstrations...
Trump endorses ‘great warrior’ Netanyahu as tight Israeli election looms
Published: 1:04am, 19 Oct 2026Updated: 11:17am, 19 Oct 2026 US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu as the long-time Israeli...
Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152
Published: 11:47pm, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 11:50pm, 18 Oct 2026 Hong Kong authorities have said lifts at 74 more private buildings installed by Taizoom Elevator...
Lithuanians take shelter, Nato jets scramble as suspected drone explodes
A suspected drone exploded over Lithuania after triggering an alert that forced residents in northern and central areas to seek shelter for an hour...