Midwife On The Frontline Of Climate Change On Pakistan's Islands
On a densely populated island off Pakistan's megacity of Karachi, a group of pregnant women wait in a punishing heatwave for the only midwife to arrive from the mainland.
Genome Mapping Of Endangered Bilby Offers Hope For Species' Survival
The new genome mapping has revealed how the elusive nocturnal omnivores grow and evolve, which will help conservationists save the species.
EU Summit Strikes Deal On Von Der Leyen For Commission Chief
EU leaders struck a summit deal Thursday to return Ursula von der Leyen as head of the powerful European Commission, while tapping Estonia's prime minister Kaja Kallas as the bloc's top diplomat.
Tested By Crises, Von Der Leyen Poised For Hawkish Second Term
Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises from Covid to the Ukraine war as head of the European Commission, and stands on the verge of a no-less tumultuous second term, provided she can lock in support from EU lawmakers.
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China Lunar Probe Returns To Earth With Samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.
Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Turn To Smuggling As Currency Falls
Ghanaian cocoa farmer Isaac Antwi says he has to smuggle his beans to Ivory Coast to sell them at a decent profit even as international prices for the commodity recently surged.
Saudi Says 1,301 Deaths During Hajj, Mostly Unregistered Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.
French Left Vows New Taxes As Snap Election Draws Near
Left-wing parties in France on Friday pledged to raise 30 billion euros a year from taxing businesses and the rich if they win a majority at snap parliamentary polls, drawing ire from centrists and business leaders.
Death Toll Tops 1,000 After Hajj Marked By Extreme Heat: AFP Tally
The death toll from this year's hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia.
Iraqis Flock To River Or Ice Rink To Escape Searing Heat
In the sizzling Baghdad heat, Mussa Abdallah takes to the Tigris river during the day to cool off, while others opt for ice skating to escape the relentless temperatures.
Javan Rhino Clings To Survival After Indonesia Poaching Wave
In 2023, a newborn Javan rhino in Indonesia raised hopes for the highly endangered species.
New Report Warns Of Heat Danger At Paris Olympics
A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.
Hajj Pilgrimage Ends Amid Deadly Saudi Heat Spike
Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing conditions, with more than a dozen heat-related deaths confirmed.
Once Fruitful, Libyan Village Suffers Climate Crisis
In the Libyan village of Kabaw in the Nafusa Mountains, M'hamed Maakaf waters an ailing fig tree as climate change pushes villagers to forsake lands and livestock.
On Thin Ice: Greenland's Last Inuit Polar Bear Hunters
Inuit hunter Hjelmer Hammeken spotted a ringed seal near its breathing hole on the Greenland ice.
Muslim Pilgrims Pray On Mount Arafat In Hajj Climax
More than 1.5 million Muslims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, praying for hours, especially for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza.
Stressed Out: How To Measure Dangerous Heat
In the hottest year on record, with scorching conditions claiming lives from India to Mexico and Greece sweltering in its earliest-ever heatwave, experts are sounding the alarm over heat stress.
As Pilgrims Swelter, Climate Change Looms Over Hajj
From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts.
G7 To Agree $50-bn Ukraine Loan At Italy Summit
G7 leaders were set to agree on a new $50-billion loan for Ukraine as they gathered Thursday for a summit in southern Italy, using the profits from frozen Russian assets.
'Hurricane Hunters:' Calm Science Pilots In Eye Of The Storm
When Hurricane Sally slammed coastal Florida in 2020, US pilot Dean Legidakes was aboard a scientific aircraft flying directly into the storm's core.
French Bosses Fear Far Right's Vague Economic Plans
French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right.
India's Heatwave Longest Ever, Worse To Come
India's heatwave is the longest ever to hit the country, the government's top weather expert said Monday as he warned people will face increasingly oppressive temperatures.
EU Votes As Far Right Eyes Gains
Voters across Europe cast ballots Sunday on the final -- and biggest -- day of elections for the EU's parliament, with far-right parties expected to make gains at a pivotal time for the bloc.
Modi: The Tea Seller's Son Who Became India's Populist Hero
Once shunned and now eagerly courted by the West, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has steered his country away from its secular traditions and towards the Hindu-first politics he has championed for decades.
Decision Time As France, Germany Headline EU Vote Finale
The final -- and by far biggest -- day of EU elections takes place Sunday with voting in 21 member countries, including France and Germany, where support for surging far-right parties is being tested.
COP29 Climate Hosts Say They'll Keep Expanding Fossil Fuels
The incoming president of the COP29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan told AFP on Friday that his country would keep increasing fossil fuel production "in parallel" with investments in cleaner alternatives.
Greening the Globe: The Role of Organic Carbon Fertilizers in Global Food Security
Research from the University of Sydney has shown that organic farming, which often utilizes organic carbon fertilizers, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%.
Ivory Coast Bets On Solar In Clean Energy Drive
The sun beats down from a cloudless sky on the town of Boundiali, where Ivory Coast's first solar power plant embodies the drive to embrace clean energy without abandoning fossil fuels.
Pakistan Power Crisis Deepened By Mountain Tourism
In the mountainous valleys of Pakistan, 18-hour daily power cuts have meant local teacher Aniqa Bano uses her fridge as a cupboard for storing books and kitchen utensils.
Shadowy Exotic Pet Trade Thrives In Pacific Island Nation
The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign collectors sourcing exotic species including some subject to trade bans, an AFP investigation has found.
Dutch Kick Off EU Vote With All Eyes On Far Right
The Netherlands on Thursday kicked off the marathon four-day European elections with the Dutch far right urging voters to make a crackdown on immigration the headline issue.
After A Bitter Break-up, Trump Makes Up With Billionaire Donors
In an electoral system in which money is the ultimate kingmaker, Donald Trump has been courting the country's billionaires -- and they have their checkbooks ready.
From Wave To Washout? Greens Face Tough Time At EU Vote
Five years ago Green parties swept to their best results ever at elections for the European Union's parliament, before helping to push through a sweeping raft of landmark legislation.
Africa Could Help 'Decarbonise' Global Economy, Kenyan President Tells AFP
Kenyan President William Ruto told AFP on Wednesday that Africa could help decarbonise the global economy -- but developed countries need to step up with serious investment to help unlock the continent's potential.
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