India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
India’s opposition parties are marching to the Supreme Court to protest a voter list purge they claim favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party
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IEA urges additional diesel releases ahead of key meeting
Tightening global diesel markets prompted the International Energy Agency to call on its members to accelerate previously agreed releases from strategic oil reserves, prioritising diesel. The IEA also asked member states to assess "whether additional diesel releases are necessary".
Indian homes, factories hit by hours of blackouts amid more demand for coal
Indian factories, smelters and households are being hit by blackouts and rising energy costs as the impact of plunging coal stockpiles at the country’s power stations ripples through the economy. The weakest monsoon since 2015 has curbed hydropower output, while hotter-than-normal weather has buoyed demand for air conditioning and farm irrigation. That has seen coal-fired power stations, which sup...
China-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at least
China agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to half or less the pace currently predicted by the EU, the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, told a press conference in Beijing on Friday after two days of negotiations. Next year...
Chinese carmaker BYD considers opening a factory in France
France is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".
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Chinese carmaker BYD plans to open factory in France
France is among the European countries where BYD is considering building a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".
Independent Gibala beats Tusk’s party to win Krakow mayoral run-off
The new mayor took 62% of the vote in an election triggered after residents voted in May to oust his predecessor, and Łukasz Gibała warned that the city’s finances are in a disastrous state.
Cute cats and street fighters: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Fontaines D.C. bring synths and psychedelia with their latest album 'Dopamine Chamber' while a new exhibition near Paris explores all things cute. Here's what to look out for this week.
Hong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old woman
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering a 93-year-old widowed cancer survivor she was caring for, with an investigation suggesting the elderly woman was assaulted repeatedly in the hours before her death. The woman, surnamed Kwan, was found unresponsive in her flat in Long Yiu House at Tak Long Estate in Kowloon Bay on Sunday morning, police said. The 52-year-old...
Hong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old employer
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of murdering her 93-year-old employer, a cancer survivor who lived alone, with an investigation suggesting she was repeatedly assaulted in the hours before her death. The elderly woman was found unresponsive in her flat in Long Yiu House at Tak Long Estate in Ngau Tau Kok on Sunday morning, police said. The 52-year-old helper, hired to ...
Inside one country’s ambitious campaign to plant 50 billion trees
People in Ethiopia are embracing one of the largest tree planting campaigns the world has ever seen. The Green Legacy Initiative aims the plant 50 billion trees.
Former HSBC executive launches wealth platform powered by team of AI agents
A former top executive at HSBC has launched an artificial intelligence-driven wealth management start-up, setting her sights on a billion-dollar valuation and betting that AI can transform how individuals manage their investments and finances. Trista Sun, formerly a managing director in the international wealth and premier banking division at HSBC, said in an interview last week that her venture E...
Inside Ethiopia’s ambitious campaign to plant 50 billion trees
People in Ethiopia are embracing one of the largest tree planting campaigns the world has ever seen. The Green Legacy Initiative aims the plant 50 billion trees.
Connecticut town buys historic home for $455,000 to build library parking, faces opposition
A Connecticut town's plan to demolish a historic two-family home purchased for $455,000 to create around 20 parking spaces for a new library has faced opposition. The state's Historic Preservation Council has unanimously voted to ask the attorney general to intervene and stop the demolition, citing concerns over protecting the historic district.
Smokescreen politics? Malaysians mock Indonesian official’s ‘we send oxygen’ haze defence
Malaysians have reacted with sarcasm and disbelief to an Indonesian official’s claim that his country provides the region’s oxygen, as toxic smoke from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan chokes neighbouring nations. Syahganda Nainggolan, head of Indonesia’s government communications agency, prompted the backlash after invoking his country’s forests when questioned on Saturday about the severe ...
EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plans
An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget.
Indian opposition defies lockdown, marches to demand election chief sacking
Opposition parties joined by student groups have petitioned the Supreme Court, seeking the election chief's ouster.
Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown
Opposition parties joined by student groups are back on the streets, disrupting New Delhi with flash marches.
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan has taken control of a province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI. Here is what the move means and what happens next
What is ‘pilgra-merch’? The travel trend turning souvenirs into trip inspiration
Tourists are showing off how well-travelled they are through destination-specific grocery tote bags or branded hotel caps.
Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say
The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615 and draws its name from the red outfits that orphans wore at a hospital near the market until 1772.
Russia introduces drone classes in public schools
Russian public schools are teaching children to assemble and fly drones as part of changes to the national curriculum.
Photos: Gaza mothers endure endless lines as famine fears persist
Hunger grips Gaza, with over 1.4 million people acutely short of food as aid remains insufficient to meet basic needs.
Russell Brand arrives for his trial on rape and sexual assault charges
Comedian Russell Brand has arrived at a London court for the opening of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault
Russia hit Ukraine power plant ‘immediately after’ Trump declared energy ceasefire, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukrainian president tells Warsaw security conference that Putin ‘does not read Truth Social’Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’Addressing the conference virtually, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Trump’s “sudden but very important” energy ceasefire declaration over the weekend.He said it is clear that Putin “does not read Tru...
At 76, retired Australian doctor plants 45,000 native trees on 200-hectare property
Susan Downes, a retired general practitioner, is restoring a 200-hectare property for conservation in York. She has planted around 45,000 native seedlings and has managed to revive 45 plant species. In addition to restoration, Downes aims to create a conservation covenant for the land's future protection. Local volunteer groups and community members support her conservation efforts and engage in c...
Live: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport after deadly Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia's civil aviation body extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport Monday following a series of deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels over the weekend. The statement announcing the decision did not specify when operations would resume. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
China bets on molten salt and CO2 to help meet its power needs
China has begun building the world’s first utility-scale power plant combining two emerging technologies: supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) generation and large-scale molten salt energy storage. The Ruitan project, under construction at a coal-fired power station in Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province, is intended to demonstrate how combining these technologies can reduce energy wastage a...
EU decries 'concerning' Trump-Putin deal, insists sanctions on Russia will continue
EU foreign ministers have decried the Trump-Putin diesel deal and stressed that sanctions against Russia will continue regardless.
Bill Gates-backed malaria nets meant to save lives are threatening Africa’s fish stocks
In various regions of Africa, the repurposing of insecticide-treated mosquito nets for fishing is becoming a growing trend. This alarming practice not only jeopardizes fish populations but also poses a serious threat to fragile aquatic ecosystems. Food-insecure families find this adaptation as a quick fix, but the harmful chemicals in the nets could also endanger marine life. A comprehensive strat...