UN COP30 climate report says sustainable cooling essential to cut emissions and save lives
Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.
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Italy's Fico under fire for mooring his boat at a military facility near Naples
The former Italian Chamber speaker, Roberto Fico, is under scrutiny for mooring his boat at an air force academy club usually off-limits to civilians, a controversy which could dent his chances in the upcoming regional elections.
Africa: UK Government Pledges £850m to the Global Fund Replenishment
[Malaria Consortium] The United Kingdom has committed £850m to the eighth replenishment for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Palestinian NGO cannot appeal UK court ruling over F-35 parts to Israel
LONDON - A Palestinian rights group was on Wednesday refused permission to appeal a ruling that Britain lawfully allowed F-35 fighter jet components to be indirectly exported to Israel, despite accepting they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.
Bagpipers in Melbourne set world record with AC/DC performance
Hundreds of bagpipers set a new world record in Melbourne, Australia, by performing AC/DC’s "It’s a Long Way to the Top", ahead of the band’s first show in ten years.
No timeline on when US flights will return to normal after government shutdown nears end
An estimated 5.2 million passengers have been affected by staffing-related delays or cancellations since the government shutdown began on 1 October.
Indonesia free meal scheme major cause of food poisoning: Govt
The scheme has contributed to nearly half of food poisoning cases in Indonesia in 2025.
Central Africa: Can the ICGLR Reclaim Its Relevance in the Great Lakes Region?
[ISS] The DRC is at the centre of the region's security crisis; its position as ICGLR chair offers a chance to revive collective security.
Monster Hunter Wilds' first Elder Dragon is finally landing in December along with some much-needed optimisation focused on reducing the game's ridiculous load on our poor CPUs
The hunt for a reasonable framerate continues.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust embattled PM Keir Starmer
Since taking office, Starmer has struggled to deliver his flagship promise of economic growth, with figures released on Tuesday showing that unemployment had risen from 4.8% to 5%.
Japan looks to triple departure tax to 3,000 yen to combat overtourism
The tax will be included in the price of air and sea tickets.
Africa: CAF, Puma Unveil Afcon 2025 Match Ball
[Ghanaian Times] PUMA, the leading global sports brand, in partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has unveiled the official match ball for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.
Lebanese say Israel preventing post-war reconstruction
When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead -- their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name. Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more
Optimal scaling for magic state distillation in quantum computing achieved
Researchers have demonstrated that the theoretically optimal scaling for magic state distillation—a critical bottleneck in fault-tolerant quantum computing—is achievable for qubits, improving on the previous best result by reaching a scaling exponent of exactly zero.
How Venezuelans feel at the crossroads of Trump’s new war
Venezuelan migrants in Panama are cautiously hopeful that the US military buildup in the Caribbean will finally bring an end to the long-standing authoritarian regime in Venezuela.
Firelight Media Chief Doubles Down Amid Trump Threats and Federal Cuts: ‘Documentary Film Is Not a Luxury’
It’s been a stressful year for Firelight Media, the nonprofit that supports documentary filmmakers of color. In September, the company lost 41% of its annual funding when monies provided by PBS shrank and federal funding agencies such as the NEA and Corporation for Public
Sony's new 'PlayStation' gaming monitor is a relatively unexciting 27-inch 1440p model but it does have a DualSense charging hook
It's PC compatible but doesn't look hugely compelling.
Italian government faces a high-stakes bank merger clash with Brussels
On Wednesday, Italy will face tough questions from the Eurogroup on its decision to block UniCredit's acquisition of Banco BPM in an attempt to stop infringement procedures.
European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress
European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare and luxury sectors, while UK bond yields rose amid political uncertainties. Currency and commodity markets showed
More women ride motorbikes in Tehran, testing Iran’s legal limits
More women in Tehran are riding motorbikes despite legal and cultural barriers, reflecting shifting attitudes toward women’s freedom in Iran.
Coffee Talk will open the doors to its next instalment on March 5, taking us to the series' most exciting location yet
A bit nicer than a 200 Yen vendo coffee.
Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off
Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.
