[UN News] In a world where the drumbeat of environmental loss is growing louder, a new landmark report from UNESCO has revealed a rare glimmer of hope. While global wildlife has plummeted by a staggering 73 per cent since the 1970s, life within the UN science and culture
[ACNS] The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on Member Churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cybercrime networks are scaling rapidly across Africa, reusing infrastructure, digital platforms and cross-border tactics to outpace fragmented enforcement systems. Increasingly, these groups operate like coordinated enterprises, exploiting gaps between
North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging households to sign up for a support scheme.
Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’.
Heat deaths, infectious diseases and food insecurity are rising across Europe as political action and public awareness lag behind, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown report.
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The cruise tourism sector is establishing itself as a global engine capable of generating millions of jobs and billions in economic activity.
Low-profile but deeply embedded at Apple, incoming CEO John Ternus has spent nearly his entire career at the company. Here’s what we know about him.
Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure.
Amid all the tensions in the Middle East, the situation in East Asia looks a lot calmer. That’s especially true after a visit to Beijing by Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, a positive sign for peace and an encouraging step toward Washington’s longstanding interest in
Today, as Sudanese citizens continue to suffer the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin. As the
[The Conversation Africa] HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of about 40 million people living with HIV globally.
[The New Humanitarian] Oslo -- "All illicit financial flows are immoral, with deeply negative effects on people and planet."
[ISS] The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could 'flip the script' on decades of development cooperation.
Industry leaders say the sector is relatively insulated from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, despite concerns over the availability of critical materials such as helium.
In 2025, the US accused North Korea of stealing US$1.5 billion worth of digital assets.
Admiral Paparo said China should recognise the US’ “capability and will” to respond to aggression.
The US Navy’s F/A-XX fighter bid underscores a deeper contest with China not just over next-generation carrier aircraft, but over which side can sustain carrier aviation as a credible instrument of power, deterrence and influence in the Indo-Pacific. The Navy will select a
If Valve doesn't comply with a new transparency notice it could face big fines.
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Weaknesses were driven mostly by platform behaviour, not technology shortcomings, a report said.
Christian Ward is giving fans new lore and more
The Philippines' ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as "leverage" in the South China Sea dispute.
BEIJING, April 22 - China heaped praise on Wednesday on three countries that denied overflight permission for the aircraft of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying its one-China principle was a norm of international relations.
Trump says the indefinite extension was granted following a request from Pakistan’s prime minister and top military official, as Islamabad continues to work on arranging the second round of high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran.
China makes up 90 per cent of the world's rare earths market.
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
The couple were arrested after a video of them in a cemetery went viral.
Authorities have allowed the victims of the fire to return to their homes to retrieve items.
Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.
President Trump went after Iran over the Strait of Hormuz again shortly after announcing an extension of a ceasefire with Tehran. “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore, what they are
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
Some acts of violence were also perpetrated against protesters under the age of 18, the report found, including alleged sexual abuse against minor female protesters by law enforcers.
Visits to the shrine by Japanese politicians have long been a source of diplomatic friction.
Under 35, navigating the cost-of-living and trying to get ahead? New research from Southern Cross University, QUT and Griffith University challenges the idea that financial literacy alone addresses this problem. Instead, three distinct "money behavior types" among young
The US-made THAAD system is used to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, and it was deployed in South Korea to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.
Dave Mason, solo artist, a founding member of the band Traffic, writer of the classic rock songs “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” and sideman to the Rolling Stones, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix, has died, according to an announcement from his publicist. No cause of
The court found the former abbot guilty on 19 counts, and his sentence was capped at 50 years.
When an entrepreneur leaves a salaried job to pursue a venture, the conversation nearly always centers on them: the risk they're taking, the opportunity they're pursuing and the funding they need.
A curator said most of the artefacts listed appeared to originate from southern China.
The group is nominated in three categories this year including New Artist of the Year
Production on Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has resumed after going on pause weeks ago amid a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. It has not yet been revealed whether Paul or Mortensen will be
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats win four more House seats ahead of the November midterms Voters in the Old Dominion approved a temporary amendment to the state constitution allowing Democrats to draw new
“Only You Know and I Know” singer jammed with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and George Harrison