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British Writer John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for ‘The End of Everything’

Varieties British author John Harrison poses after winning the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everything" at the awards ceremony in London, Britain, 09 November 2026. (EPA)

British Writer John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for ‘The End of Everything’

British author ‌John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything," a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the…

Varieties Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, November 9, 2026. (Reuters)

Fossil Fuel Emissions Fall Due to Iran War, Renewables, Research Finds

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall slightly in 2026 due to the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock sparked by the Iran war,…

Varieties Around 11 million deaths a year are linked to unhealthy diets, according to the agency, based on data from a global study. (Getty Images)

Food Industry Pushes Back on WHO Guidance for Products with Added Color, Sweeteners

Governments should consider regulating foods that include added colors, flavors or sweeteners designed to make the product more appealing to consumers,…

Varieties Dozens of Pakistani farmers are suing German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials in a rare bid to make big polluters pay damages for climate impacts. Aamir QURESHI / AFP

Pakistan Farmers in Long Fight to Make German Firms Pay for Flood Damage

In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering…

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Varieties A tourist holds an umbrella to shelter from the sun while walking on a hot day in Tokyo on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

This Year Set to Be One of Four Hottest on Record, UN Report Says

This year is ‌on track to be one of the four hottest on record, driven by a powerful El Niño and perpetuating a warming streak of more than a decade, a UN…


Varieties US President Donald Trump admires Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's outfit. Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP

Suits You: 'Fabulous' Zelensky Outfit Wows Trump

The fates of nations have rarely, if ever, been decided by sartorial choices. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was certainly hoping that a spot of…

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Varieties An overview of the Ventina glacier, near Sondrio, northern Italy,1985. (Lombardy Glaciology Service via AP) 

Italy’s Ventina Glacier Has Melted So Much Geologists Now Can Only Monitor It Remotely 

Italy’s Ventina glacier, one of the biggest in northern Lombardy, has melted so much due to climate change that geologists can no longer measure it the way…

Varieties A forest fire in Ribadavia, Galicia, Spain, 18 August 2025. Multiple blazes continue to affect several provinces in Spain, after burning thousands of hectares across the country. (EPA)

Record Spanish Wildfires Close Part of Camino de Santiago Route

Spain's worst wave of wildfires on record spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountains on Monday and prompted authorities to close part of…

Varieties US President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin, to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. (Reuters)

Alaskan Man Gifted New Motorcycle by Putin During Trump Summit

A local man in Anchorage was given a new motorcycle by Russian President Vladimir Putin during last week's summit with US President Donald Trump in the Alaskan…

Varieties Words popularized by Gen Z and Gen Alpha including "skibidi" and "delulu" are among 6,000 new entries to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary. (AFP)

Cambridge Dictionary Adds ‘Skibidi’ Among 6,000 New Words

What the skibidi is happening to the English language? "Skibidi" is one of the slang terms popularized by social media that are among more than 6,000…

Varieties Chen Yani (R) eats lunch with friends and guests at her women's co-living space 'Keke's Imaginative Space' in Hangzhou. Jade GAO / AFP

Rooms of their Own: Women-only Communities Thrive in China

Laughter erupts over a board game and coffee at a rural cottage in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, one of a growing number of women-only co-living spaces…

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Varieties People use umbrellas during heavy rain in Mumbai, India, 16 August 2025. (EPA)

Heavy Rain Disrupts Traffic, Floods Roads in India’s Mumbai 

Incessant heavy rain lashed India's financial capital of Mumbai on Monday, disrupting flights, flooding roads and prompting shutdowns of schools. Some parts…

Varieties Locals collaborate to extinguish a forest fire in Carballeda de Avia, Ourense, Galicia province, north-western Spain, 16 August 2025. (EPA)

Spain Battles 20 Major Wildfires amid Scorching Heat, Deploys More Troops

Scorching heat hampered efforts to contain 20 major wildfires across Spain on Sunday, prompting the government to deploy an additional 500 troops from the…

Varieties A water-bombing plane spreads water to extinguish a fire in a forested area in Guzelyeli, on the outskirts of Canakkale, northwest Türkiye, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP)

250 Flee as Turkish Rescuers Battle Wildfire in Gallipoli

More than 250 people were evacuated overnight as a wildfire raged on the Gallipoli peninsula flanking the Dardanelles Strait, where Turkish firefighters were…

Varieties (FILES) This picture taken from a commercial aircraft shows an aerial view of the Himalayan mountain range near Kathmandu on February 7, 2020. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Pakistan Will Not Restrict Mountaineering Expeditions despite the Recent Deaths of Climbers

Pakistan has issued no warnings or restrictions for mountaineering expeditions in the north, an official said Sunday, despite the recent deaths of climbers. …

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Varieties Galdino says he can narrow his 'perception' to spot pickpockets in the London crowds. HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP

'Pickypockets!' Vigilante Pairs with Social Media on London Streets

On a recent weekday, Diego Galdino was on the hunt for pickpockets in central London, patrolling tourist hotspots for familiar suspects and telltale signs of…

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Varieties ‘Forest Wonders’ offers unique blend of entertainment and education at Jeddah Season. (SPA)

‘Forest Wonders’ Offers Unique Blend of Entertainment and Education at Jeddah Season

The “Forest Wonders” zone has emerged as one of the most popular family attractions at Jeddah Season 2025, held under the slogan “Jeddah is Different,”…

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Varieties People walk up to an overlook at Zabriskie Point, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Death Valley National Park, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Searing Heat Draws Visitors to California's Death Valley, Where it's Tough to Communicate the Risks

Ray Estrada's 11-year-old grandson is used to Las Vegas' scorching summers, but he'd always wanted to experience the heat in one of the Earth's hottest places…

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Varieties FILE: Porters guide their mules outside the village of Askole in Pakistan August 28, 2014. Geographically, Pakistan is a climbers paradise. It rivals Nepal for the number of peaks over 23,000 feet and is home to the world's second tallest mountain, K2. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Body of Chinese Climber Killed during K2 Summit Descent Retrieved by Rescue Team

A rescue team from Pakistan and Nepal has retrieved the body of a Chinese climber who was killed on K2, the world’s second-highest peak in northern Pakistan, a…

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Varieties This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Erin forming in the Atlantic Ocean - AFP

Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3 Storm as it Nears Caribbean

Hurricane Erin strengthened rapidly to a Category 3 storm early Saturday as it churned towards the Caribbean, with a warning issued that flash floods and…

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Varieties Handcrafted imported Indian jewelry is displayed in "Little India," in Artesia, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Thieves Grab $2 Million in Jewelry in Seattle Heist that Took Less Than 2 Minutes

Smash-and-grab thieves in Seattle made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold and other items in a daring midday jewelry store…

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Varieties Tiny wooden staircases to save felines and other animals from drowning (Instagram)

Amsterdam Building Tiny Staircases to Help Cats Exit its Canals

Amsterdam has allocated up to €100,000 to install steps along city center canals to help cats out of the water. The tiny wooden staircases aim to save…

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Varieties  This recent photo taken from a French Canadair water bomber and provided Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 by the Securite Civile shows wildfire in Spain. (Securite Civile via AP)

Spain Battles 14 Major Fires with ‘Unfavorable Conditions’ Expected to Fuel More

Spain battled against 14 major fires on Friday as authorities warned of "unfavorable conditions" to tackle fires that have already killed seven people and…

Varieties A bear cools down in a pond during the ongoing heatwave at the zoo in Berlin, Germany, August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Hiker Found Dead after Bear Attack in Japan Forest

A hiker attacked by a wild brown bear was found dead in northern Japan on Friday, officials said, a day after the bloody encounter that reportedly saw him…

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Varieties  Britain's King Charles records a VJ Day message in the Morning Room of Clarence House, in London Britain, August 14, 2025. (Reuters)

King Charles Warns of War’s ‘True Cost’ at VJ Day’s 80th Anniversary

Britain's King Charles on Friday released a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks the Allied victory over Japan and the end of…

Varieties People walk in front of the Colosseum in central Rome on August 13, 2025. Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP

Fleeing the Heat, Tourists Explore Rome at Night, Underground

It was already 30C at 9:30 am as New Zealander Olivia Ansari waited with other tourists outside Rome's Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, seeking relief underground…

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Varieties In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish. (Ruairidh Duncan via AP)

This Prehistoric Whale Had Razor Teeth, Bulging Eyes

Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old…

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Varieties Lionfish are normally found in the Red Sea but have increasingly been seen in the Mediterranean due to rising sea temperatures. IBRAHIM CHALHOUB / AFP

With Waters at 32C, Mediterranean Tropicalization Shifts into High Gear

When Murat Draman went scuba diving off the coast of the southern Turkish province of Antalya and saw the temperature in the depths was pushing 30C, it didn't…

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Varieties The mission is an extension of NCW efforts, including the Red Sea Decade Expedition in 2022 - SPA

Saudi Arabia Launches Decade Land Expedition for Terrestrial Ecosystem Exploration

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) has launched the Decade Land Expedition for Terrestrial Ecosystem Exploration, a comprehensive research mission to…

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