Africa: Africa's Unresolved Conflicts Drive Acute Food Insecurity
[ACSS] The persistence of Africa's conflicts has directly contributed to a record 167 million Africans facing acute food insecurity with an estimated 700,000 threatened by famine.
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Africa: Koome Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration to Deepen People-Centred Justice in East Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the region's justice system.
‘Saiyaara’ Actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Top IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 Chart (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have claimed the top two positions on IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Stars of 2025 list following their performances in Yash Raj Films’ romantic drama “Saiyaara.” The ranking, based on page views from more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide
USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday it is placing a hold on all pending asylum applications and will pause all benefit requests by foreign nationals from 19 countries deemed “high risk” by the Trump administration. The policy memo instructs
Africa: The Little Film That Could - the Banjo Boys Makes Its Debut
[Afropop] The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) opens with a bold lineup of contemporary African and Afro-diasporic films exploring resilience, artistic freedom, and identity. From riveting historical epics to politically charged dramas, this year's
Africa: African Land Policy Reforms Have Been Good for Women and Communities - but Review of 18 Countries Shows Major Gaps
[The Conversation Africa] Land tenure is the relationship, defined in law and customs, that people as individuals or groups have with land. It involves a bundle of rights to land, such as the right to use, sell, or bequeath land. Secure tenure is crucial for people to have
Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 - The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the Beijing-bound flight disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
Weezer Bassist’s Wife Files for Divorce Months After Allegedly Shooting at L.A. Police
Jillian Lauren was granted the right to enter a two-year mental health diversion program in September
Decades of forest loss hit home: Future cyclones could batter Indonesia harder, analysts warn
Deadly floods and landslides across Sumatra have become the first major climate test for President Prabowo.
Chinese smart glasses firms eye overseas conquest
Shattering Meta’s dominance overseas will be challenging.
Indonesia to repatriate two Dutch men, including one on death row
The Netherlands requested on humanitarian grounds the return of the men, one of whom is on death row.
Myanmar’s opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade: UN
Conflict and economic hardship are pushing more farmers into the illicit trade.
Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says
Dec 3 - Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the illicit trade, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Streamer Coalition Pushes Back on Australian Content Quotas, Citing Record $719 Million Investment: ‘Trying to Solve a Problem That Simply Doesn’t Exist’
Streaming platforms operating in Australia are already investing more in local content than traditional broadcasters, according to new data that the streaming industry says undermines recently passed legislation mandating content quotas for subscription services. Major
Latest viral Game Awards tease could be teasing any videogame with hellish imagery from the last 70 years of the medium, but it's probably Elder Scrolls Online
It's definitely not God of War.
Scientists boost lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using simple drug combo
Scientists found that combining oxytocin with an Alk5 inhibitor revitalized extremely old male mice, boosting their lifespan and strength. Female mice showed only short-term improvements, highlighting a major sex difference in aging biology. The therapy restored youthful
Global study examines culture of sustainability at universities
Under the title "Exploring Culture(s) of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Review of Concepts and Pathways," the project Culture of Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions (KuNaH) systematically analyzed the scientific literature on
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: Experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third attempt, and tragically it was fatal. Hughes crashed shortly after takeoff and died.
Netflix Slams Diddy’s Claims About ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’: ‘This Is Not a Hit Piece or an Act of Retribution’
Netflix came to the defense of its new docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” on Tuesday night after the film’s subject, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and his team attacked the project as a “shameful hit piece” that used “stolen footage that was never authorized for release.” A Netflix
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume on Dec 30, Malaysia says
Flight MH370 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished in 2014.
Search for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Flight MH370, a Boeing 777, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014.
Peru: Presidential candidate Belaúnde survives armed attack
Peruvian Presidential candidate Rafael Belaúnde of the Popular Freedom party survived an armed attack on Tuesday in Cerro Azul, a town 147 kilometers south of Lima, sustaining only minor scratches from broken glass.
Trump lashes out against Ilhan Omar, says he doesn’t want Somalis in the country
President Trump lashed out at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, calling the congresswoman “garbage” and saying he doesn’t want Somali immigrants in the country. In a conversation about immigration policy, the president unleashed a pointed attack
Lula and Trump discuss organized crime and trade tariffs
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a 40-minute telephone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on boosting joint efforts to combat international organized crime and the further reduction of US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Colombian prosecutors want President's son arrested
Colombian prosecutors formally requested on Tuesday that Nicolás Petro Burgos, the eldest son of President Gustavo Petro, be placed in preventive detention on charges of alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Carl Rinsch Netflix Fraud Trial Begins: Was Sci-Fi Director a Swindler or Just in Over His Head?
“Our objective today is to figure out the nature of this project and what we must do to contain it.” The line is from the trailer to “White Horse,” which got its unofficial debut on Tuesday at the federal trial of director Carl Rinsch, who is accused of swindling Netflix out of
The silent violence of ableism in architecture
Outdated models of disability still dominate thinking in our built environment. Approaches grounded in old medical and charity models of disability have long reinforced a status quo trapped in hundred-year-old thinking—and it shows.
Restaurants, bars in Japan’s Tohoku region feel impact of bear attacks amid cancelled reservations
People have been cancelling their reservations ahead of the year-end party season.
Tens of thousands of Gazans need medical evacuation: MSF
A Doctors Without Borders official has pleaded for countries to open their doors to tens of thousands of Gazans in dire need of medical evacuation, warning that hundreds have already died waiting. "The need is really huge," said Hani Isleem, who coordinates medical evacuations
Can the US Build a Nuclear Powered Future?
After decades of sluggish growth, AI could help usher in a nuclear revival—but a major challenge remains The post Can the US Build a Nuclear Powered Future? appeared first on Nautilus .
Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett Lead Star-Studded Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025 Contenders
The Asian Academy Creative Awards has unveiled its 2025 National Winners, marking what organizers call the world’s largest showcase of Asia Pacific content with a record-breaking 331 contenders from 16 nations competing across 40 categories. Jacob Elordi will represent
YouTube to comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
Users aged under 16 will be automatically signed out of their accounts from Dec 10.
South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
SEOUL, Dec 3 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout of the failed martial law bid by his predecessor a year ago, and the country needed to ensure the perpetrators were brought to justice.
YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban
SYDNEY, Dec 3 - Google's YouTube shared a \"disappointing update\" to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days.
A 1939 Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But the cycle of destruction can be stopped
Every year, government workers around Australia start fires in the bush. The idea behind these prescribed burning programs is that removing dry leaves and branches reduces the chance of bigger, more dangerous fires. Over many decades, prescribed burning has settled into a
Researchers develop sustainable technology to extract isoflavones from soybean meal
A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has proven the efficiency of a sustainable process for extracting isoflavones from soybean meal that increases their bioavailability.
Matthew Perry’s Parents Write Emotional Statements for Doctor’s Sentencing: ‘Most Culpable of All’
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is due to be sentenced on Wednesday for his role in Perry's ketamine overdose death
Progressive James Solomon defeats McGreevey in Jersey City mayor's race
Progressive Jersey City Councilman James Solomon is projected to beat former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey (D) in Jersey City’s mayoral election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Solomon on Tuesday defeated McGreevey, who resigned from his post as governor in 2004 after revealing
Dems fall short of flipping deep-red House seat in surprisingly competitive Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps won after both parties spent significant effort in a district Trump won by more than 20 points.
Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels
The announcement comes days after a massive recall affecting thousands of the firm's A320 fleet.
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Special Election—But Just Barely
Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly beat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election Tuesday night to represent Tennessee 7th congressional district. Van Epps was leading Behn 53.5 percent to 45.5 percent, with 75 percent of votes counted, when NBC News declared Van Epps’s victory.
The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong's deadly fire
A week after the tragedy, the man's wife is still unaccounted for.
Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 - Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras' presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, in a vote count plagued by delays and allegations of
Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves way for new bioproducts
Despite being the third-largest producer and consumer of beer worldwide, Brazil depends almost entirely on hop imports. Less than 1% of the ingredient responsible for the bitterness, aroma, and flavor of beer is grown locally. However, a new project involving Brazilian
Fossil hunters find tracks of animals from about 3 million years ago, a first in South Africa
South Africa is well known for its fossil heritage, a record of plants and animals that tells us what the world was like long ago.
Republican wins closely watched Tennessee special election
Republican Matt Van Epps is projected to defeat Democrat Aftyn Behn in a special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, in a race that was seen as a key bellwether for Democratic voter enthusiasm ahead of 2026. Van Epps, a former
Taiwan looking forward to re-establish ties with Honduras, foreign minister says
TAIPEI, Dec 3 - Taiwan is looking forward to re-establishing ties with former ally Honduras and has been in touch with both of the presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Wednesday.
David Matalon, Co-Founder of TriStar Pictures and Former Regency CEO, Dies at 82
He also produced 'What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,' 'Color of Night,' 'Hear No Evil' and 'Breaking Up.'