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Trump returns to UN podium and Zelensky talks
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Tech migrants 'key' for US growth, warns OECD chief economist
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East Timor to become ASEAN bloc's 11th member in October
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OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now
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India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician
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Sunset for Windows 10 updates leaves users in a bind
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Hopes of Western refuge sink for Afghans in Pakistan
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'Real' Greek farmers fume over EU subsidies scandal
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Trump to see Zelensky and lay out dark vision of UN
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US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China
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Emery seeks Europa League lift with Villa as Forest end long absence
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Egypt frees activist Alaa Abdel Fattah after Sisi pardon
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Gibbs, Montgomery doubles as Lions rampage over Ravens
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Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US inflation
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Schools shut, flights cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong
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Maverick Georgian designer Demna debuts for Gucci in Milan
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What do some researchers call disinformation? Anything but disinformation
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Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
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Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea
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Singapore firm rejects $1bn Sri Lankan pollution damages
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Chile presidential contender vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants
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China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push
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Ryder Cup captains play upon emotions as practice begins
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Bradley defends US Ryder Cup player payments as charity boost
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Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution
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Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d'Or as Bonmati retains women's award
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Strength in Nvidia, Apple helps lift US equities to new records
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Man City 'keeper Donnarumma says would have stayed at PSG
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49ers ace Bosa to miss season after knee injury: reports
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Canada wildlife decline 'most severe' in decades: WWF
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PSG star Dembele wins men's Ballon d'Or
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Napoli beat battling Pisa to maintain perfect Serie A start
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Spain's Aitana Bonmati wins Women's Ballon d'Or
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Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday: Disney
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Marseille inflict first defeat of season on PSG in Ligue 1
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White House promises US-controlled TikTok algorithm
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Trump expected to tie autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution
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Macron recognizes Palestinian state at landmark UN summit
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Hong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon Ragasa
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S. Korea court issues arrest warrant for Unification Church leader: Yonhap
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New US Fed governor says rates should be around 'mid-2%'
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14 killed as rival Ecuadoran inmates fight with guns, explosives
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Dozens of French towns flout government warning to fly Palestinian flag
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Nvidia to invest up to $100 bn in OpenAI data centers
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US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
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France to recognize Palestinian state at contentious UN
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Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
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UK charities axe Prince Andrew's ex-wife over Epstein email
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Google fights breakup of ad tech business in US court
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US pleads for new beefed-up multi-national force in Haiti
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Thoughts of Ukraine at Auschwitz March of the Living
As Ukrainian refugee Olga marched Thursday alongside Holocaust survivors to honour the victims of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, her war-torn homeland was on her mind.

Giant tooth of ancient marine reptile discovered in Alps
The fossils of three ichthyosaurs -- giant marine reptiles that patrolled primordial oceans -- have been discovered high up in the Swiss Alps, and include the largest ever tooth found for the species, a study said Thursday.

Disgraced surgeon on trial in Sweden over windpipe transplants
An Italian doctor who made headlines for pioneering windpipe surgery went on trial in Sweden on Wednesday, charged with assault for performing the experimental procedure.

SpaceX launches its latest crew to ISS for NASA
Days after a SpaceX Dragon capsule crewed by wealthy adventurers splashed down off Florida's coast, another launched Wednesday, this time for a NASA mission to the International Space Station.

SpaceX set to launch its latest crew to ISS for NASA
Days after a SpaceX Dragon capsule crewed by wealthy adventurers splashed down off Florida's coast, another is set to launch Wednesday, this time for a NASA mission to the International Space Station.

Ukrainian town draws inspiration from anarchist hero
Despite massive bombardment and with Russian troops just a stone's throw away, morale remains high in a Ukrainian town that draws inspiration from the memory of a local anarchist hero.

Climate change quickly warming Scottish lochs: study
Climate change has caused a rapid and extensive rise in temperature in Scotland's lochs and reservoirs, according to research published on Tuesday that predicts the trend will continue if nothing is done.

Overuse and climate change kill off Iraq's Sawa Lake
A "No Fishing" sign on the edge of Iraq's western desert is one of the few clues that this was once Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland and recreational landmark.

UK hosts 'world's first' hub for drones, future flying taxis
A pop-up urban port for delivery drones -- and one day, potentially flying taxis -- launched Monday in Britain, lifting a box of prosecco for a brief celebratory test flight hailed as groundbreaking.

Crew of first private flight to ISS set for splashdown
Three businessmen and a former NASA astronaut are set to splash down Monday off the Florida coast after spending two weeks aboard the International Space Station.

Some male spiders catapult away after sex to avoid death
Sometimes there are pretty valid reasons for leaving right after sex.

Crew of first private flight to ISS head back to Earth
The crew of the first fully private mission to the International Space Station departed the orbiting laboratory on Monday to head back to Earth.

Biden protects US forests but struggles on biggest climate goals
President Joe Biden marked Earth Day on Friday by ordering protections for ancient forests and pondering a future without his beloved gas-guzzling Corvette sports car, but after 14 months in office his more ambitious climate goals look elusive.

Biden to order protection of ancient US forests
President Joe Biden was marking Earth Day on Friday by ordering protections for the United States' ancient forests, seen as a crucial weapon in the fight against climate change, during a trip to Seattle.

Large Hadron Collider restarts after three-year break
The Large Hadron Collider restarted Friday after a three-year break for upgrades that will allow it to smash protons together at even greater speeds, in the hope of making new ground-breaking discoveries.

Climate, big agriculture slashing insect populations 'by half'
A warming world and intensive agriculture are causing insect populations to plummet by nearly half compared to areas less affected by temperature rises and industrial farming, researchers said Wednesday.

Small bees better at coping with warming, bumblebees struggle: study
Climate change could lead to more small-bodied bees but fewer bumblebees, according to research published Wednesday, warning of potential "cascading" effects on plant pollination and across whole ecosystems.

Third dust storm in two weeks sweeps through Iraq
Iraq was hit Wednesday by its third heavy dust storm in two weeks, temporarily grounding flights at Baghdad and Najaf airports, as the weather phenomenon grows increasingly frequent.

WHO launches traditional medicine hub in India
The World Health Organization launched its Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at a site in India on Tuesday, aimed at unlocking its potential by blending ancient practices with modern science.

Water on Jupiter's moon closer to surface than thought: study
Ridges that criss-cross the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa indicate there are shallow pockets of water beneath, boosting hopes in the search for extra-terrestrial life, scientists said Tuesday.

After failed tests, NASA's Moon rocket heads back to workshop
NASA's Space Launch System rocket is heading back to its assembly building for repairs next week, pushing the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed test flight to the Moon to later this summer, officials said Monday.

Libya's underground homes wait for tourism revival
Gharyan's unique underground houses were hewn into the mountainside centuries ago, and many lie abandoned, but residents of the Libyan town are hoping tourism can help restore their heritage.

Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six months in space
Three Chinese astronauts landed in northern China on Saturday after 183 days in space, state broadcaster CCTV said, ending the country's longest crewed space mission to date.

In US, every dog has its... DNA test
The routine is now a familiar one: Open the kit, swirl a swab around, put it in solution and wait impatiently for the results. Except this time it's not a test for Covid -- it's a DNA test for dogs.

Washington resumes oil and gas drilling leases on federal land
The US government, under pressure to lower gas prices, announced Friday it will resume the sale of leases for oil and gas drilling on federal lands while imposing new conditions, including the first hike in royalties in more than 100 years.

Global warming: even cacti can't take the heat
Sixty percent of cactus species will wind up in less hospitable climates over the coming decades as global warming sets in, according to new research challenging the long-held assumption the iconic desert plants will thrive with more heat.

'Time to close' Parthenon marbles row: Acropolis museum director
The new director of the Acropolis Museum has called for an end to the long-running dispute for the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece, noting that London's parliament could rule on the issue.
Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300
The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South African port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed.

Paris climate targets feasible if nations keep vows
If all nations honour promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there is a chance of capping the rise in global temperatures to under two degrees Celsius, the cornerstone target of the Paris Agreement, researchers said Wednesday.

California start-up sends tiny robots on voyage into brains
Sending miniature robots deep inside the human skull to treat brain disorders has long been the stuff of science fiction -- but it could soon become reality, according to a California start-up.

Lost golden toad heralds climate's massive extinction threat
Those lucky enough to have seen them will never forget.

Somalia at risk of famine 'catastrophe': UN agencies
Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine, with young children the most vulnerable to the worsening drought, UN agencies said Tuesday, warning that the troubled nation is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.