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Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

The Emirates cargo flight hit a vehicle on the ground after it landed at the international airport.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy

Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

A New Generation of Industries Emerges in Texas From Federal Push for Mining Revival

Major oil companies are drilling in East Texas again, but not for oil. This time, they’re after lithium for batteries and other rare elements. Chevron and Halliburton announced East Texas projects this summer. Exxon has acreage across the border in Arkansas. Smackover Lithium, a joint venture of a Norwegian oil giant and a Canadian miner, […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Illinois Wants Climate Education in Schools. Now Teachers Need to Figure Out How to Make It Happen.

Last year, Laura Stamp asked her eighth-grade students a thought-provoking question: If they could redesign their city, how would they make it more sustainable? Stamp, who teaches science at Brooks Middle School in Oak Parkβ€”a suburb of Chicagoβ€”wanted her students to take a closer look at how they could mitigate carbon emissions from industries contributing […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Power grid offers a real shot at ASEAN integration

In an era when ASEAN’s unity is often described more as symbolism than substance, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) stands out as an ambitious vision that could finally bring tangible integration to Southeast Asia. Conceived more than two decades ago, the APG aims to connect the power systems of the ten ASEAN member states through […] The post Power grid offers a real shot at ASEAN integration appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Upholds Lengthy Jail Terms for Ivory Smugglers

[New Zimbabwe] THE Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has upheld the convictions and lengthy prison terms of two men found guilty of unlawful possession of raw ivory.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Bolivia elects centrist Rodrigo Paz, ending decades of socialist rule

Rodrigo Paz's win shows Bolivians want change, but he faces economic challenges after almost 20 years of socialist rule.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce wants to pull the horse up while he resaddles

Barnaby Joyce position remains a bit awkward as he currently sits in limbo between moving to the crossbench and temporarily staying within the Nationals

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Crypto finds its place in South Africa as retailers adopt digital payments

The value of the digital currency has grown in the last decade, albeit with some volatility, but it is here to stay, say experts

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Pizza Days and Chicken Wings: A Kitchen Manager’s Recipe for Connecting With Kids

What’s it like to go from feeding four people at home to over 400 in an industrial kitchen? For our latest installment of Role Call, we find out from a ...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Pizza Days and Chicken Wings: A Kitchen Manager’s Recipe for Connecting with Kids

What’s it like to go from feeding four people at home to over 400 in an industrial kitchen? For our latest installment of Role Call, we find out from a ...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EdSurge favicon EdSurge

Germany news: Merz stresses CDU's rejection of far-right AfD

Chancellor Merz has insisted that his center-right CDU will not work with the far-right party, despite its rising popularity. Meanwhile, Germany wants more F-35 jets as its boosts defense spending. DW has more.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say

The defense minister wants to order 15 US F-35 fighter jets at a cost of some 2.5 billion, a report says. The populist AfD would like to make Donald Trump an honorary citizen of a southwestern district. DW has more.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Teacher who killed eight-year-old jailed for life in South Korea

Myeong Jae-wan fatally stabbed the student in February after luring her into a classroom.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement Maintains Month-Long Strike Amid State Repression

As Ecuador entered the 28th day of its national strike, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon (Confeniae) reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing protests against the government’s removal of the diesel subsidy and state neglect, which has contributed to the country’s worsening public health crisis. RELATED: Ecuadorian communities say goodbye to a community […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Coalition showdown on net zero looms amid speculation more MPs could quit over policy

Meeting called for end of sitting week inviting backbench MPs to argue for or against dumping the policy after Barnaby Joyce announced resignationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition backbenchers are preparing for a showdown on net zero as pressure mounts on Sussan Ley’s opposition to resolve its position, with speculation more MPs could join Barnaby Joyce in quitting if the policy isn’t...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Acting PM condemns β€˜unsafe and unprofessional’ incident – as it happened

This blog is now closedAlbanese arrives in US for Trump meeting as Republican congressman says Aukus β€˜keeps Xi up at night’Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of releasing flares near RAAF aircraft in β€˜dangerous’ incidentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord flu season as vaccination rates plateau or trend down in some age groupsA record flu season which has seen more than 410,000...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Iran Vows Stronger Military Alliance With Yemen’s Houthis Against U.S. and Israel

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced its willingness to deepen strategic military cooperation with Yemen’s Houthi movement, framing the alliance as part of a broader struggle against β€œglobal imperialism and international Zionism,” in reference to the United States and Israel. RELATED: Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow Criticize Restoration of U.N. Sanctions on Iran’s Nuclear Program β€œThe […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up

Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Gaza Accuses Israel of Systematic Truce Violations

Gaza’s Government Media Office reported on Sunday that Israeli forces have carried out 80 ceasefire violations since the truce took effect, warning that the scale of the attacks poses a serious threat to the fragile agreement and violates international humanitarian law. RELATED: Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Urges Netanyahu to Resume Genocide in Gaza The office said […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much?

Global energy giants are turning their focus to critical minerals. With such deep-pocketed players, Australia must invest heavily if it wants to stay in the race.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Head of ABS defends debunking far-right β€˜mass migration’ claims after censorship accusations

Chief statistician David Gruen says bureau did not censor anyone and is β€˜trying to take the side of truth’ after misuse of overseas arrivals figuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s chief statistician, David Gruen, has defended the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ public debunking of far-right claims of β€œmass migration”, as he...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Cuban Culture Day Honors Roots of a Nation United by Art and Resistance

Every October 20, Cuba celebrates Cuban Culture Day. The date commemorates a key moment in the nation’s struggle for independence: on October 20, 1868, during the uprising in Bayamo against Spanish colonial rule, the Cuban national anthem β€œLa Bayamesa” was sung publicly for the first time. Written by Perucho Figueredo, who later died fighting for […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Feminist Foreign Policy During a Global Backlash

Click to expand Image Thousands of people take to the streets of Barcelona, Spain, in a massive demonstration for International Women's Day, March 8, 2025. 2025 Albert Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images When governments convene this week in Paris for a conference on feminist foreign policy, there will be a lot to talk about. The French government’s description of the event laments that progress toward gender equality β€œis...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

The Mona Lisa, a gold toilet and now the Louvre’s royal jewels: a fascinating history of art heists

A heist has taken place at the Louvre. It’s just the latest in a long line of cunning art heists.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Airport inferno could cost Bangladesh $1bn in damages - experts

The blaze broke out at a key logistics hub in Dhaka that stored clothes and other goods.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump Predicts Territorial Concessions by Ukraine in Future Peace Deal with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine will ultimately be forced to give up part of its territory to Russia as a consequence of the ongoing conflict, speaking in an interview on Sunday. RELATED: Russia Rejects Tomahawk Missile Supply to Ukraine Trump was asked if peace could be achieved β€œwithout taking significant property from […]

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

How Poland became Europe's surprise economic success story

The European Union is struggling to find economic bright spots. But, on the EU's eastern flank, one major economy is shining bright: Poland's. What can it teach the rest of the bloc?

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Egypt hopes for debt swap and investment deals ahead of EU summit

EU and Egyptian officials are set to use this week’s summit in Brussels to announce a series of new EU-funded infrastructure projects from the second 4bn tranche of its multi-billion euro β€˜cash for migrant control’ deal.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Can Vietnam Play a Meaningful Role in the Global Rare Earth Supply Chain?

The country has little hope of displacing China, but is in a good position to provide a reliable and diversified source of processed oxides and magnet components.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nigeria: Five Years After #EndSARS, Has Anything Really Changed in the Nigerian Police?

[This Day] Five years after the #EndSARS protests shook Nigeria and forced the disbandment of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the question still lingers: has anything truly changed within the nation's police force? Despite promises of reform, new laws, and countless panels of inquiry, reports of extortion, brutality, and impunity remain stubbornly familiar. Sunday Ehigiator reflects opinions of the...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zambia: Guns, Gangs and Gold - the Battle for Zambia's Riches

[GroundUp] Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Rallies Zanu-PF to 'Wholeheartedly Serve the Masses' Towards Economic Prosperity

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF members to observe their sacred duty to work hard inorder to ensure prosperity of ordinary citizens.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target

Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

EU summit on Ukraine and defence, plus Belarus and Sakharov prize This WEEK

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss defence, Ukraine aid, Russian assets, competitiveness, and climate goals. Also this week, ministers meet to discuss Russian sanctions and energy, while MEPs debate the Middle East, Belarus, and announce the Sakharov Prize.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer