Finland moves closer to permanent solution for nuclear waste
Finland is moving closer to putting into operation what is expected to become the world's first facility designed for the permanent disposal of spent...
Burundi to accept migrants deported from US
Burundi has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States who have no previous connection with the East African country, becoming the latest...
McDonald’s unveils $8.5 billion plan to revamp restaurants, menu, customer experience
McDonald’s is preparing for a major overhaul of its restaurants, technology, workforce and menu as the fast-food giant seeks to attract customers more frequently...
Global Citizen Festival 2026 cancelled in New York
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled to take place at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City on Saturday, September 26, has been...
US aid withdrawal puts African healthcare systems under growing strain
Healthcare systems across Africa are facing increasing pressure following major reductions in US foreign assistance, with the disruption of programmes supported by the United...
Japan turns to heat-resistant rice varieties as temperatures threaten staple crop
Japan’s farmers are increasingly turning to heat-resistant varieties of rice as prolonged periods of extreme heat and dry weather threaten the country’s staple food...
UK food and drink trade deficit reaches £21 billion as imports surge
Britain’s food and drink trade deficit has climbed to more than £21 billion, the highest level since 2000, as exports declined and imports increased...
Sri Lanka economy shows resilience despite global shocks
Sri Lanka’s economy has continued to expand despite a series of external shocks, with economic activity growing 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026,...
400-pound silverback gorilla set to lead Disney’s Animal Kingdom troop
A new leader is preparing to take charge of the gorilla family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with 21-year-old Bakari, a 400-pound western lowland gorilla,...