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El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns
El Nino could be the strongest since records began four decades ago, the United Nations' climate agency warned Thursday, with the UN chief warning the world is in the "danger zone of extreme weather".
Kenya steps up crocodile hunt as rising lakes fuel conflict
Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.
US jury deadlocks again in Lindsay Clancy's child murder trial
A US judge on Wednesday sent jurors back for a final push toward a verdict in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial after they deadlocked for a second time, raising the prospect of a mistrial.
Maltese tycoon acquitted of masterminding reporter's murder
A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the murder in 2017 of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, which brought down a government and drew global condemnation.
Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one of 20 people missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, officials said on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to at least nine.
DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods
Distraught families gave DNA samples in the search for missing relatives as others held symbolic funerals on Wednesday, a week after deadly flash floods swept away villages and homes in Nepal's fragile Himalayan region.
Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March.
Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March and had his driver's license suspended for five years.
Missing passengers likely went down with sunken ferry: N.Cyprus official
The 20 people missing from a passenger ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus likely went down with the ship, officials said Wednesday as rescue operations continued for a fourth day.
Venice to roll out red carpet for 'lucky' Clooney on opening night
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase poised to hand George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.
Bus crash in Egypt's Sinai kills 22, including 10 Jordanians
A passenger bus overturned on a desert highway in Egypt's eastern Sinai Peninsula on Wednesday, killing 22 people and injuring 28 others, authorities said.
5,000 US sailors arrive in Thailand after months at sea
Around 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for their first port call in nine months, after concerns over conditions on board sparked debate back home over President Donald Trump's war with Iran.
Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods
Nepali families were holding symbolic funeral ceremonies to "liberate the souls" of loved ones missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region a week ago.
US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after months at sea
A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board arrived in Thailand on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months.
US aircraft carrier approaches Thai port after months at sea
A US aircraft carrier at the centre of controversy over conditions on board approached the Thai coast on Wednesday for its first port call in nine months.
Nepal's young PM faces gravest test after flood catastrophe
Nepal's rapper-turned-prime minister swept to power six months ago promising reform, but his young government now faces its gravest test after a glacial collapse unleashed catastrophe, analysts say.
Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez
A Honduran judge on Tuesday dismissed a corruption case against ex-leader Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was pardoned last year by US President Donald Trump after being convicted on drug trafficking charges.
Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Norway's King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, though his wife, still convalescing after a lung transplant, was unable to attend.
Explosives used in sabotage attack on German power lines
Improvised explosive devices were used Tuesday in a sabotage attack near a coal-fired power plant in Germany, with several electricity lines damaged and supply briefly interrupted, officials said.
India's top court drops criminal cases against protesters
India's Supreme Court called off criminal investigations on Tuesday against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam paper that forced the resignation of the education minister.
Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters
A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month.
El Nino hammering Peru anchovy fishing: industry officials
Peru, the world's largest catcher of anchovy, is facing a "devastating blow" from warming seas that have gutted production, sparking an unemployment crisis, industry officials told AFP.
Afghanistan war victims left 'without justice', UN says
Most civilian victims of Afghanistan's 2001-2021 war have been left "without justice, reparation or even acknowledgement" of their suffering, the United Nations said Tuesday, with one man in Kabul telling AFP "the world has forgotten us".
Illegal mining ravages S.Africa's economic hub
Whole chunks of a once-busy road in Johannesburg have collapsed because of damage caused by the illegal mining rampant across South Africa's economic hub.
Nigeria rethinks criminalisation of suicide
In Nigeria, surviving a suicide attempt can mean facing not only the trauma of the ordeal but also the threat of prosecution.
Two dead after stabbing in New York's Times Square
A knife-wielding woman stabbed and killed a person and injured another in New York's tourist-filled Times Square on Monday, before she was shot and killed by police.
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers.
Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules
ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU added it Monday to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny in Europe, a first for an AI chatbot.
Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens
Malaysia's Sarawak state plans cloud seeding operations in early September, officials said Monday, as smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushes air quality to hazardous levels.
Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns
As temperatures fluctuate between warm days and cooler evenings, updating a wardrobe for the changing seasons requires strategic layering rather than a complete overhaul. Fashion retailers are highlighting versatile transitional pieces that bridge the gap between summer lightness and autumn warmth, offering options from Marks & Spencer and Joe Browns designed to work across multiple weather conditions.