Africa’s forests turn from climate ally to carbon threat
A sweeping new study shows that Africa’s once-vast forests and woodlands — long considered a critical “carbon sink” helping to absorb greenhouse gases —...
Apple AI head steps down amid sluggish rollout of Siri upgrades
In a significant shake-up, Apple has announced that John Giannandrea — its senior vice-president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy — will step down...
China imposes first-ever tax on condoms to reverse falling birth rate
In a dramatic reversal of its decades-long population control policy, China has announced that it will impose a 13 per cent value-added tax (VAT)...
Australian teens migrate to Lemon8 as under-16 social-media ban nears
With just days left before Australia’s sweeping ban on social-media use by children under 16 comes into force, many teens are flocking to newer,...
Death toll in Indonesia floods surges to 700 as one million evacuated
A catastrophic wave of floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has led to the evacuation of around one million residents, as...
US may end dual citizenship under new ‘Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025’
A Republican senator from Ohio is pushing a bill that could fundamentally alter the landscape of American nationality by ending the practice of dual...
Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases
World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have issued a stark warning that Pakistan is now home to one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in...
Prada completes acquisition of Versace in nearly $1.4 billion deal
In a landmark transaction in the luxury fashion world, Prada Group has officially acquired Versace — one of Milan’s most iconic fashion houses —...
Jakarta becomes world’s most populous city, overtakes Tokyo
In a landmark shift in global urban rankings, Jakarta has officially overtaken Tokyo to become the most populous city in the world, according to...