Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province
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Venezuela opposition renews support for Maria Corina Machado as leader
The exiled Nobel laureate has petitioned for new elections in Venezuela and for the country to allow her return.
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Americans pessimistic about economic outlook, polls show. Trump defends position on Russia and Ukraine.
Woman returns to her former North Carolina school, now senior housing, nearly 60 years later
Cassandra Henderson has returned to her old school, now transformed into Dillard School Senior Apartments. After sitting empty for twenty years, this historic building has emerged as a vital haven for seniors, featuring thoughtful designs and amenities tailored to their needs. Originally a cornerstone for Black education, this repurposing highlights how adaptive reuse can effectively tackle housin...
When John Legend donated $500,000 to give Ohio students a stage
John Legend has pledged $500,000 to revitalize a former high school auditorium in Springfield, Ohio, transforming it into the John Legend Theater. This venue now hosts youth concerts and community events, reflecting Legend's personal ties to the space, where he performed as a child. With state-of-the-art production facilities, the theater fosters arts education, empowering local students to showca...
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'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight
A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed anger and shame over recent violence in France
Canadian military base fire kills at least four, injures dozens
Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people hospitalised after a fire broke out during military training at a base in Alberta on Saturday, officials said. Premier Danielle Smith said Sunday that at least 19 patients were in critical condition, with some suffering severe burns requiring prolonged intensive treatment.
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
Priest in Ecuador dies after crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass
The Rev. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was the parish priest at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil.
Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis
Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research showsPatterns of antibodies in people’s blood could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a decade before diagnosis, according to research that raises hopes for catching the condition early.Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two main forms of IBD, are typically ...
Robin Xing on how China’s ‘two-speed’ economy can solve contrasting problems
Robin Xing is chief China economist at Morgan Stanley. A famed economist and Peking University graduate, Xing has a PhD in economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and China International Capital Corp. In his second Open Questions interview, Xing dissects China’s K-shaped economic divergence and why he remains convinced that the “top half of the ...
Zelensky holds US talks as Trump accuses him of not wanting peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington’s easing of Russian sanctions raised concerns among European allies.
Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, blasts Zelensky on peace
US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress” but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of European financial support.
Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace
US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-year conflict were making “great progress” but alleged Zelensky was reluctant to reach a deal because of European financial support.
Alberta independence referendum: Will separatists survive a loss?
Alberta’s independence movement faces likely defeat, but history suggests losing a referendum may not end the fight.
Trump says DC golf course ‘restoration’ to start despite judge’s order to pause plans
Judge orders government to notify her by 8pm ET Sunday whether its position changed from Friday’s court filing Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that “restoration work will begin” on 15 November to a historic public golf course in Washington DC despite a federal judge’s court order to pause his plans over environmental and historic preservation concerns.US district judge Ana Reyes had ...
How China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategy
The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas supplies, leaving governments to confront energy pressures as they prepare for next month’s Cop31 UN climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. The crisis raises an enduring question: how can climate action strengthen the resilience of an economy? China offers a useful case. Its factories supply technologically advanced products essential to the gre...
Missouri woman accused of pointing gun at neighbour during property-line dispute
A dispute over property lines in St. Charles County turned alarming when a neighbour was allegedly shot at. Facing felony charges, Paula Kohensky is at the center of this escalation tied to a fence repair matter. The ongoing tension between the neighbours is highlighted by surveillance footage that contradicts her version of events. A preliminary hearing is set for December 2, as the case unfolds.
Sydney man charged after alleged gunfire prompted Dulwich Hill lockdown
Police responding to reports of an alleged stolen car in Dulwich Hill were told a man was armed with a firearmGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged with a slew of offences following an investigation into reports a man was allegedly seen with a firearm in Sydney’s inner west last week.About 10.20am on Friday, police were called to a car park on Williams P...
Trump says he's "negotiating Peace" as Russia, Ukraine trade strikes
The strikes came as tensions between Ukraine and Washington deepened.
Macron condemns violence after riots lead to looting and mass arrests
French President Emmanuel Macron says protesters who attacked government buildings need to pay for their crimes.
CBS reporter apologizes and deletes post praising Abdul El-Sayed heckler
Jan Crawford had praised man who asked Democratic candidate whether he would disavow Muslim BrotherhoodCBS’s chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has apologized for and deleted a social media post praising a man who questioned Democratic Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about the Muslim Brotherhood during a town hall on Saturday.On Sunday, Crawford, who initially joined CBS in 2009, w...
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
Indiana legal secretary faces 42 felonies over alleged fake court orders and stolen client fees
Following a lengthy three-year investigation, Heather Ann Textor, a legal secretary, has been taken into custody for alleged fraudulent activities. She is accused of forging court documents and misappropriating client funds intended for legal fees. The investigation was sparked when a local resident submitted a counterfeit expungement petition to the state police, leading to further scrutiny of su...
Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.
John Oliver bought $15 million in medical debt for $60,000, then erased bills for 9,000 people
In June 2016, John Oliver's show made headlines by acquiring nearly $15 million of unpaid medical debt for only $60,000. This debt was funneled through a newly established company aimed at giving it away. Rather than pursuing payments, the debt was assigned to a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating medical debt, drawing attention to critical flaws in the American healthcare system.
Fire engulfs Albania’s Supreme Court as protests enter fifth day
Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.
Rare hawks nest in California county after 30 years as abandoned farmland gets a new life
A California floodplain restoration project launched in 2023 has recorded its first confirmed nesting Swainson’s hawks in Shasta County in about 30 years. More than 32,000 native trees and plants were introduced across 150 acres of damaged land near the Sacramento River. Conservationists have also recorded rare indigo buntings breeding at the site, raising hopes for wildlife recovery.
