At 87, Pope Defies Expectations With Epic Voyage
By embarking aged 87 on the farthest journey of his papacy, Pope Francis is doing something some believed impossible -- and seeking to silence those who doubt his ability to fulfil his role.
Pope Heads To Southeast Asia In Ambitious Trip
Pope Francis embarks Monday on a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia, the longest and farthest of his papacy that will challenge the 87-year-old's increasingly fragile health.
The Man With Four Passports: Durov's International Network
The arrest and charging by France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has thrown a spotlight on the international connections of a man with at least four passports and high-level contacts but who has also aroused the attention of security agencies around the world.
Quarter Of China's Energy Now Comes From Non-carbon Sources: White Paper
A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.
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Australia Tackles Poor Great Barrier Reef Water Quality
Australia on Friday launched a multi-million dollar effort to stop pesticide runoff and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder.
Pacific Leaders Confront 'Polycrisis' Of Rising Seas And Climbing Tensions
Pacific island leaders gather for a key summit in the Kingdom of Tonga on Monday, aiming to navigate rapidly rising seas, damaging great power rivalries and violent unrest in New Caledonia.
Cannon-Brookes: Australia's Billionaire Climate Warrior
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes once joked he could not tell the difference between an AA battery in his kids' toys and the gigantic lithium-ion units powering today's green energy revolution.
Climate Change A Mixed Blessing For Sun-starved Irish Vintners
At a tiny outpost in the wine world, Ireland's handful of winemakers are cautiously eyeing long-term growth potential as climate change warms up its cool climate.
Record-breaking Nepali Teen Eyes Final 8,000-metre Peak
At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement.
'Monsoon Brides': Extreme Weather Fuels Pakistan Child Marriages
As monsoon rains were about to break over Pakistan, 14-year-old Shamila and her 13-year-old sister Amina were married off in exchange for money, a decision their parents made to help the family survive the threat of floods.
Athens Blaze Reignites Questions Over 'Fire Every Year'
Climate change may have played a part in the latest massive wildfire just outside Athens, but some critics blame inadequate equipment and lack of planning for what has become an annual crisis.
Three Years After Taliban Return, Economic Woes Loom Large
Despite three years of improved security following the end of the Taliban's insurgency, Afghanistan's economy remains stagnant and its population is in the grips of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
India's Bad Boy Pilgrimage For Hindu God Of Destruction
The Hindu sacred month of Shravan honours the god of destruction Lord Shiva, and in northern India, it has become increasingly associated with mob violence by saffron-clad devotees.
Venezuela Mulls Laws Against Critics As UN Laments 'Climate Of Fear'
The UN voiced concern Tuesday over a "climate of fear" in post-election Venezuela as lawmakers mulled a package of laws critics say target opponents of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Earth Hit By 'Severe' Solar Storm
The Earth was hit Monday by an intense solar storm that could bring the northern lights to night skies further south than normal, a US agency announced.
Athens Suburbs Burn As Greece Calls On EU For Help
A massive wildfire in Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday forced thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparked a Greek government appeal for international help.
Athens Suburbs On Fire As Greece Calls On EU For Help
A massive wildfire blazed its way into Athens' northeastern suburbs on Monday as hundreds of firefighters battled to contain it, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes and sparking a Greek government appeal for international help.
After Olympic Dream, A Rude Political Awakening For Macron?
The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France but in the next weeks President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections.
Bangladesh's Yunus Tackles 'Law And Order' As Interim Govt Begins Work
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and his newly named interim government set out Friday to restore "law and order" after a student-led uprising and deadly mass protests forced predecessor Sheikh Hasina into exile.
2024 'Increasingly Likely' To Be Warmest On Record: EU Monitor
It is "increasingly likely" 2024 will be the hottest year on record, despite July ending a 13-month streak of monthly temperature records, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday.
Maduro Opponent Defies Venezuela High Court Summons
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to be the rightful winner of the country's presidential election, on Wednesday defied a Supreme Court summons over the disputed results.
Saudi Delivery Drivers Bake In 'Deadly' Summer Heat
Sheltering under a palm tree in Saudi Arabia's capital, a Pakistani delivery driver stole a quick break during the lunch rush when orders -- and scorching temperatures -- are at their peak.
After AI, Quantum Computing Eyes Its 'Sputnik' Moment
Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace.
Australian Conservation Foundation Faces X Suspension After Being 'Report Bombed' By Pro-Nuclear Groups
The agency alleged that its account was "report bombed by pro-nuclear groups" to suppress its dissenting views on nuclear energy.
Western Australia EPA Rejects Woodside's Gas Drilling Project Over Environmental Concerns
The experts are worried that an extraction at the Browse basin could lead to the sinking of an entire beach inhabited by endangered turtles and increase the possibility of a major oil spill in the region.
Maduro Win Ratified As More Nations Recognize Rival As True Victor
Venezuelan authorities on Friday ratified Nicolas Maduro's election victory as the number of nations recognizing his opposition rival as the true winner mounted.
Slow Down To Save The Planet, Says Japan's Rock Star Philosopher Saito
As Tokyo's millions put in another day's work on the coalface of capitalism, celebrity Marxist philosopher Kohei Saito and his friends are clearing rocks from a muddy mountain stream.
Victoria Premier Warns Of Rising Legionnaires' Disease Cases, As Authorities Search For Contamination Source
The health department has warned that "most cases are arising in people who are normally at greater risk of the infection, however, there are also cases in otherwise active and normally healthy adults."
Gunfire, Bombs As Colombia Guerrillas Flex Muscles Ahead Of COP16
Weary of gunfire and bombs, Ana Munoz recently closed her shop in a hamlet near the city of Cali, which will host a UN biodiversity summit in October that has been threatened by Colombian guerrillas.
Pressure Mounts On Venezuela Over Disputed Maduro Election Win
International pressure mounted Wednesday on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to release voting records to back his contested election victory claim that has sent thousands onto the streets in protest, at the cost of a dozen lives so far.
Venezuelans Rally To Support Opposition After Disputed Vote
Venezuelans gathered Tuesday in a peaceful show of opposition support as their leader urged the military not to "repress the people" a day after four died in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed presidential victory.
Ethiopia Gets IMF Relief After Easing Forex Curbs
Cash-strapped Ethiopia eased foreign exchange curbs on Monday as part of a broad economic reform package as the International Monetary Fund approved a loan to the Horn of Africa nation seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout.
Venezuela Opposition Cries Foul Over Maduro Poll Victory
Venezuela's opposition declared it was the rightful victor of a presidential election as global concern poured in Monday over alleged irregularities in the re-election of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Indonesia's Sea Nomads Turn To Jobs On Land
Sofyan Sabi's sea-dwelling community has fished beneath the waves off the Indonesian coast for centuries, but climate change and overfishing have forced him and many of his contemporaries on land to make a living.
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