Weakening currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa drive up cost of living, impacting businesses and consumers.
King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at Highgrove House, surrounded by friends and celebrity guests.
John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.
Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with red alerts issued for nearly 3,000 towns and cities across the country, and record-breaking temperatures recorded.
Ryanair’s humorous and provocative TikTok content has gained a large following, but experts argue that addressing sustainability concerns is crucial for maintaining a positive brand perception.
Asia’s winners of the Earthshot Prize are leading the way in finding innovative solutions to repair the planet, from developing metal dryers to combat crop waste to creating eco-friendly lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo, known for his portraits of black subjects, has returned to his home country where one of his self-portraits is being exhibited.
China’s declining marriage and birth rates are causing concern for the Communist Party, but young Chinese are resisting the government’s efforts to incentivize marriage and childbearing, asserting their own agency and desires.
The rise of sustainable tourism is evident as more travelers seek eco-friendly accommodations and flight-free travel options.
Ice rescue instructor and his wife capture stunning footage of themselves skating on a rare “ice window” in Alaska’s Alpine lakes, showcasing the beauty and rarity of this natural phenomenon.
Thieves in France steal two truckloads of Moët & Chandon champagne worth €600,000 before police recover the goods in a high-speed chase.
Circus lion escapes in Italy, roams the streets before being captured and returned to the circus.
Iceland declares state of emergency as risk of volcanic eruption increases, leading to evacuation of Grindavík.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky addresses concerns about housing shortages and the company’s impact on cities.
Dog Teasel surprises owner by caring for abandoned kittens, showing maternal instincts and fostering them.
British experts warn of potential “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” in UK forests within 50 years.
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with October experiencing “exceptional” high temperatures.
Ghana authorities are searching for those who cut down a 300-year-old kola tree with healing powers.
Climate change could lead to more lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing wildfire risk.
Tech entrepreneur Ian Leaman faced a costly challenge securing the domain name for his new AI start-up.
Top songwriters embrace AI as a useful tool in the creative process, but believe it cannot replace the artistry and human emotion in making music.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
Great white sharks have returned to Cape Town’s beaches after four years, prompting the deployment of a team of professional shark spotters to ensure safety for both sharks and people.
Musicians Chris Roberts and Seth Bye of Filkins Drift walked 870 miles around Wales for sustainable touring.
“Monk mode” is gaining popularity as people seek to limit social media use and increase productivity in an increasingly distracting digital world.
Jared Leto’s daring climb of the Empire State Building has generated significant attention for his band.
Atom Limbs is developing a next-generation bionic arm that combines AI, advanced sensors, and machine learning to provide a full range of human motion and haptic feedback, while also being lighter and more affordable than other bionic arms on the market.
Elon Musk predicts AI will eliminate work, warns about humanoid robots chasing people, and highlights AI’s potential benefits and disruptive force.
UK workers are increasingly struggling with ill-health that is impacting their ability to work, with 12% of people in employment having a “work-limiting” condition, according to a recent analysis by the Health Foundation.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive performance as a batsman and captain in the World Cup has earned him respect and admiration, despite India’s loss in the final.
Farmers gathered at the Houses of Parliament to protest against the lack of support for UK food production, warning that this could be their last harvest.
Advances in AI are improving electronic noses, which can detect and report specific smells, potentially transforming food safety by detecting deadly bacteria.
Rising myopia rates in children linked to screen time and lockdowns prompt urgent eye health warnings.
Moldovan president’s dog bites Austrian president’s hand during walk, sparking discussion on pet etiquette.
A white alligator, one of only seven in the world, has been born at Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, leaving experts amazed.
