Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine A Day After Drone Barrage
Air alerts wailed across Ukraine early Monday as Russian strikes killed at least six people, a day after record drone attacks by both sides and US president-elect Donald Trump reportedly urging Russia's Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict.
White Truffles, Italy's Gold, Menaced By Climate Change
Deep in a thick forest in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region, the hunt is on for the white Alba truffle, with excited dogs zigzagging and digging into the wet earth.
COP29 Opens With Trump Climate Withdrawal Looming
The COP29 climate talks open Monday in Azerbaijan, under the long shadow cast by the re-election of Donald Trump, who has pledged to row back on the United States' carbon-cutting commitments.
How Doodles Got A Russian Art Teacher Locked Up For 20 Years
Art teacher Daniil Klyuka believes the headmistress of the provincial Russian school where he worked reported him for doodling horns on pictures of officials in a newspaper.
Misinformation Fears Mount Over Second Trump Term
Donald Trump's election victory paves the way for a fresh wave of misinformation, not only around politics but also on vaccines and climate, with his expected cabinet picks ready to challenge the scientific community.
What Would North Korean Soldiers Do In Ukraine?
The presence of North Korean soldiers alongside Russians fighting Ukraine raises many tactical and military questions, leading some analysts to wonder about their effectiveness and ultimate objectives.
Russia And Ukraine Launch Biggest Drone Attacks Of Conflict
Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, despite a phone call reported by the Washington Post from US president-elect Donald Trump urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict.
Deadly Strikes On Gaza, Lebanon As Israel Faces Aid Deadline
Israeli air strikes killed dozens of people in Lebanon and Gaza Sunday, rescuers and authorities said, ahead of a US deadline for improved aid delivery to the Palestinian territory.
'I Live In Hope': A Channel Drama Survivor's Search For Missing Dad
Osama Ahmed's life took a dramatic turn one night in October when the small boat that was to carry him and his father to the English coast sank shortly after setting out from France.
Asia, The World's Economic Engine, Prepares For Trump Shock
Some Asian countries stand to gain if US president-elect Donald Trump pushes ahead with his promised massive tariffs on China and triggers a new wave of factory relocations to the rest of the region.
Trump Completes Swing State Sweep By Taking Arizona
Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican's sweep of all seven swing states.
Mauritius Votes In Close-fought Election Race
Mauritius began voting on Sunday in a close-fought election race that has been clouded by a wire-tapping scandal in a nation usually touted as one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.
A 'Jungle': Rome's Teeming Jail Lays Bare Italy's Prison Ills
Traces of black soot still mark the facade of the Regina Coeli jail, a reminder of the latest riots in Rome's infamous lock-up -- now emblematic of long-standing troubles plaguing Italy's prison system.
Gaza Mediator Qatar Bows Out, Source Says, In Sign Of Impasse
Qatar has withdrawn as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after concluding that Hamas and Israel were unwilling to negotiate "in good faith", a diplomatic source told AFP Saturday.
Germany Marks 1989 Berlin Wall Fall With 'Preserve Freedom' Party
Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!"
Death Toll From Mozambique Election Protests Rises To At Least 30
Mozambique's opposition on Friday promised fresh protests, as rights groups said at least 30 people had been killed in three weeks of demonstrations over contested election results.
Beyonce Leads Grammy Nods After Trailblazing Country Album
Beyonce and her groundbreaking "Cowboy Carter" album earned a leading 11 nominations for the Grammy Awards, the music industry's showcase gala, where she will face off against Taylor Swift and a new class of pop hitmakers.
Daughter Of Missing Mexico Environment Defender Pleads For Global Help
Brenda Diaz Valencia's life was upended nearly two years ago when the bullet-riddled truck driven by her father, Mexican environmental defender Antonio Diaz Valencia, and lawyer Ricardo Lagunes was found abandoned.
Germany's Embattled Scholz Open To Talks On Early Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections.
Leveraging Trump Win, Embattled Macron Eyes Diplomatic Comeback
Hamstrung by troubles at home, French President Emmanuel Macron has been firing on all cylinders since Donald Trump's re-election -- seemingly looking to leverage the Republican's return to make a diplomatic comeback of his own.
UN Aims To Set Standards For Scandal-hit Carbon Markets
Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector.
Partial UN Probe Of Gaza War Dead Over 6 Months Shows 'Nearly 70%' Women, Children
The UN condemned on Friday the staggering number of civilians killed in Israel's war in Gaza, with women and children comprising nearly 70 percent of the thousands of fatalities it had managed to verify.
NATO Warns Of N. Korea Threat In Pitch To Trump On Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday that North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine posed a direct threat to the United States, in a first effort to convince Donald Trump to keep backing Kyiv.
US Fed Chair Says Will Not Leave Early If Asked By Trump
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that he would not resign if asked to leave early by President-elect Donald Trump.
F-15 Fighters Arrive In Middle East: US Military
American F-15 fighter planes arrived in the Middle East on Thursday, the US military said, after Washington announced the deployment of additional assets to the region in a warning to Iran.
One Direction Star Took Cocaine, Alcohol, Antidepressant Before Death
One Direction star Liam Payne consumed cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant before falling to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.
First Artwork By Humanoid Robot Sells For Over $1.0 Million
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday.
Qantas Plane Returns To Australia Airport Due To 'Engine Failure'
A Qantas plane made an emergency landing Friday due to engine failure soon after taking off from Australia's Sydney Airport, sparking a grassfire on a nearby runway and causing several flights to be diverted.
Russian Drones, Missiles Pummel Cities Across Ukraine
Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities overnight killed at least one person and wounded more than three dozen more authorities said on Friday, as Moscow escalated its bombing campaign of civilian hubs.
After Trump Win, EU Leaders Tackle 'Urgent' Reform Agenda
Reforming Europe's economy is all the more urgent following Donald Trump's US election win, warned the author of a blockbuster report, Mario Draghi, ahead of talks Friday with EU leaders in Budapest on tackling the challenge.
