Thousands of scientists warn climate tipping points ‘imminent’
Researchers say ‘overexploitation of the Earth' has seen many of its 'vital signs' deteriorate to record levels.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank
Shadi Salim, 41, shot dead near occupied West Bank village of Beita, the scene of protests against an Israeli outpost.
Chinese stocks pare losses as state media try to stem panic
The wobbly trade in Chinese markets came as state-owned securities newspaper urged calm Wednesday and talked up markets.
‘Our lives are in danger’: Afghans queue up to get passports
Afghans who have the means to escape the conflict look for a way out as officials report spike in passport applications.
Pakistani, 19, becomes youngest person to summit K2
Shehroze Kashif youngest ever to summit the world's second-highest mountain, two months after climbing Mt Everest.
Google parent sees record quarterly profits on back of retail ads
With consumers spending more time online during the pandemic, retailers are pushing to reach them there.
Blinken starts India visit with address to civil society leaders
The US Secretary of State will meet his Indian counterpart and other officials before heading to see PM Narendra Modi.
Tunisia tries to reassure as Ennahdha presses for early elections
Largest political bloc 'ready' for legislative, presidential polls at it warns of the emergence of an 'autocratic' rule.
Why is Duterte still riding high despite recession, COVID?
July survey shows president leading as probable vice presidential contender amid 'failed' COVID-19 response.
Concerns as India builds rail network in remote state near China
Environmentalists fear the project threatens thousands of lives in an ecologically fragile region prone to landslides.
Affordable hepatitis drug offers new hope to millions
Drug gives people in middle-to-low-income countries effective treatment for disease known as the 'silent killer'.
New Zealand nurses mull new offer after strike over pay, hours
Bosses offer new deal after burned out and stressed nurses threaten strike over increasing workload and low pay.
US curbs work with Guatemala after anti-corruption leader removed
Juan Francisco Sandoval was sacked last week as the head of a prosecution unit charged with tackling corruption.
Bolsonaro turns to centre-right senator amid drop in popularity
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing mounting pressure to account for COVID crisis and corruption allegations.
Premium 5G iPhones and subscriptions propel Apple sales
iPhone sales were $39.57bn in its third fiscal quarter, up nearly 50 percent from a year earlier.
Ivory Coast leader Ouattara meets rival, says crisis ‘behind us’
Ouattara met Gbagbo a decade after Ivory Coast's deadly post-electoral violence that killed more than 3,000 people.
Israeli defence minister to share findings on NSO with France
Benny Gantz will share government assessment with France, whose president was allegedly among targets of spyware.
Beijing crackdown sparks record slide in US-listed China stocks
In just three days, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index plunged 20 percent, its biggest drop on record.
Grim pictures from Tigray show brutality of Ethiopia’s war
Sheweate Hugum village is largely abandoned with dead bodies scattered along the dirt roads.
Vaccinated should wear masks indoors in US COVID hotspots: CDC
US public health agency recommends mask-wearing in indoor public spaces in places where the coronavirus is surging.