'It was a matter of time': Illness affecting bats may have arrived in Las Vegas
After avoiding it for nearly two decades, wildlife officials say that the illness wiping out millions of bats may have reached Nevada.
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New Doctor Who spinoff blows up in ratings after Disney dumped the franchise
Overnight ratings for Doctor Who spin-off The War Between The Land and Sea soar higher than the latest seasons did.
Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
'Shockingly high' number of Gaza children still acutely malnourished after truce, UN says
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Thousands of children have been admitted for treatment for acute malnutrition in Gaza since an October ceasefire that was supposed to enable a major increase in humanitarian aid, the U.N. children's agency said on Tuesday. UNICEF, the biggest
Is Czech Republic's new PM Babiš Orbán 2.0? It is not that simple
Andrej Babiš returns on Tuesday as the prime minister of the Czech Republic. He is more of a CEO than an ideologue.
Excessive heat warning: How rising temperatures are harming young children's developm
Researchers have warned that spells of excessive heat driven by climate change may lead to delays in early childhood development.
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Goes Into Emergency Shutdown Amid Torrential Rains
Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky was just taking the stage for a keynote “In Conversation” presentation when thunder started booming over the city, prompting organizers to soon take emergency measures.
Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.
Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
The American West's most iconic tree is disappearing
A profound unraveling is underway in the American Southwest, happening across a thousand-mile arc from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the central Sierra. In an unprecedented calamity, the most widely distributed, most iconic tree of the region—the beautiful ponderosa pine—is
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.
Clash over new EU plans for asylum and migration
The European Council has reached agreement on a raft of policies, which will set the direction for the EU’s new asylum and migration system. The agreement between member states, reached on Monday, comes only six months after the European Council, on 26 June, called for efforts
Family files lawsuit against Royal Caribbean after passenger's death ruled homicide
(KTLA) – The family of a California man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the company of over-serving him alcohol and using excessive force that they say led to his death. Michael Virgil, 35, died Dec. 13, 2024,
Trump tries to flip the script on affordability
President Trump is attempting to shift the narrative on affordability with a speech in Pennsylvania, while Supreme Court hears a campaign finance case, Jasmine Crockett targets Trump with Senate bid, and voters head to polls in Miami and Albuquerque.
Building peace through connectivity: A strategic outlook on Azerbaijan–Armenia normalization process
Azerbaijan has consistently supported peace and stability in the South Caucasus and maintained constructive relations with its neighbors, including Russia, Iran, Georgia, and the Central Asian states. Following the 2020 war, Azerbaijan sees a historic opportunity to
Report: Palestinian wounded by settlers in West Bank, questioned by Shin Bet, released with no charges
18-year-old Awis Himan told the daily Al-Quds that he was assaulted by settlers near his home, abducted to a nearby outpost and severely beaten by IDF soldiers. He was later questioned by the Shin Bet security service and released the next day
Wegmans Mixed Nuts recalled over potential Salmonella contamination
Wegmans says the affected products were sold at its locations across the Northeast and North Carolina.
Waymo recalls robotaxi software after school bus incidents
Waymo is hitting the brakes on its robotaxi software and issuing a voluntary recall after school bus safety concerns came to light earlier this year.
Jakarta office fire kills at least 22, police confirm
The blaze in the Indonesian capital breaks out as office workers take their lunch break.
EU's Kallas says criticism of liberties in Europe should be aimed elsewhere, 'Russia perhaps'
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that criticism of liberties in the bloc should be aimed elsewhere and at \"Russia perhaps\", referring to a White House strategy document critical of EU policies.
Severe food poisoning linked to Listeria on the rise in Europe, EU authorities warn
There were more than 6,500 foodborne outbreaks in 2024, a new report says.
Gavin Adcock, Zach Top, Kane Brown to Headline 2026 Country Thunder Florida Fest
Shaboozey, Randy Houser, Braxton Keith are also playing the annual festival, held for the first time on St. Pete Beach in Florida
How peace and connectivity could redesign the South Caucasus economy
Anyone who has spent time in the South Caucasus knows how much of everyday life has been shaped by what isn’t possible. A short drive on a map becomes a day-long detour. A railway line that once carried families across borders now sits abandoned. Old neighbours avoid mentioning
Putin does not want to restore the U.S.S.R. or attack NATO, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Dec 9 - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin plans to invade a NATO member were complete stupidity.
Africa: Press Statement of the 1316th Meeting of the PSC On the Emergency Situation in the Republic of Benin, Held On 7 December 2025
[African Union] The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1316th meeting, held on 7 December 2025, considered the emergency situation in the Republic of Benin.
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.
