Over 300 families displaced after ashfall from Mayon Volcano
More than 300 families have been displaced in the Mayon Volcano region of the Philippines after heavy ashfall triggered by renewed volcanic activity forced...
Santa Marta climate talks may mark turning point in global push to phase out fossil fuels
A landmark international climate gathering in Colombia is being seen as a potential starting point for a coordinated global effort to move away from...
London schools turn to virtual reality to help students cope with stress
Schools across London have begun experimenting with virtual reality (VR) technology as an innovative way to tackle rising levels of stress and anxiety among...
Rare comet lights up southern skies, offers once-in-170,000-year viewing opportunity
A rare celestial event is currently unfolding across the Southern Hemisphere, as a long-period comet makes a brief appearance in the night sky before...
AI-based healthcare reform in Kenya leaves poor struggling as costs surge
An ambitious attempt by William Ruto’s government to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system using artificial intelligence has come under sharp criticism after an investigation found...
Japan turns to humanoid robots as baggage handlers at busy airports
Japan is set to introduce humanoid robots as baggage handlers at one of its busiest aviation hubs, marking a significant step toward automation in...
Executions in North Korea surged during Covid lockdown: Report
Executions and death sentences in North Korea rose sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the country’s isolation used to intensify repression and tighten control...
Taiwan accuses China of ‘vegetable laundering’. Read why!
Taiwan has accused China of routing agricultural produce through Vietnam in an attempt to bypass long-standing import restrictions, escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing...
Avalanche deaths rise in Alps amid unpredictable snow
A sharp rise in avalanche-related deaths across the Alps this winter has drawn attention to a complex mix of environmental factors, human behaviour, and...