500 million children growing in extremely hot regions
According to a UNICEF analysis, nearly 500 million children are growing up in regions where the number of extremely hot days each year has...
No power, water: San Francisco’s private island up for grab at $25m?
Chris Lim surveyed the scene from the deck of a speeding boat, cutting through the turbulent waters on its way to the sole private...
July 2024: California’s hottest month in history
In July, California experienced its hottest month on record, with relentless heat affecting much of the American West for weeks. The state’s average temperature...
Sweden: ‘Snitch law’ immigration plan erupts row
Doctors, social workers, and librarians in Sweden have raised concerns about a proposal "snitch law" from a government-appointed committee that could mandate public sector...
China, Middle East impacting stock markets worldwide
The real potential trouble lies in the Middle East and China. The possibility of the Gaza conflict escalating into a broader war involving Israel...
Can AI identify future Olympians?
Fans at the Olympics are trying out a new AI-powered talent identification system designed to identify future gold medallists. The developers aim to make...
Israel-Gaza war killed ‘many civilians’: Harris
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has denounced the loss of civilians lives in an Israeli air strike that hit a school building in Gaza on...
EXPLAINED: The tensions and crisis in Venezuela
Tensions are escalating in Venezuela following the announcement of Nicolás Maduro as the winner of the presidential election, securing him a third consecutive term....
Disney to launch new Lion King ride in Paris park
Disney has announced a new Lion King attraction coming to its Paris resort. Guests will embark on a "journey through the African savanna" with...