Indonesia swine fever outbreak kills more than 4,000 pigs
More than 4,000 pigs have died after an outbreak of swine fever in the Indonesian province of North Sumatra, the head of the area’s food...
Brazil discounts climate impact in holding oil auction
Brazil is overlooking potentially dire climate change consequences by moving ahead with its biggest auction ever of oil exploration blocs that could release millions of...
World Bank ready to support Lebanon, urges formation of new government
The World Bank said on Wednesday it stood ready to extend all possible support to a new Lebanese government that was committed to good governance...
Polish court rejects one more bid by ruling nationalists to recount votes
Poland’s Supreme Court will not consider one further demand from ruling nationalists Law and Justice (PiS) for vote recounts in some districts after a tight...
Extinction Rebellion win court challenge to London police ban
Climate-change activists Extinction Rebellion won a legal challenge in London’s High Court on Wednesday against a police-imposed blanket ban on protests during its “Autumn Uprising”...
Ireland to impose ‘latte levy’ by 2021 to cut plastic waste
Ireland will impose a so-called latte levy on disposable coffee cups by 2021 in a bid to change consumer habits and cut the environmental impact...
Malaysian police say 1MDB fugitive Low seeking to buy Cyprus properties
Malaysian police said on Wednesday that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, accused of a multi-billion dollar theft at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), is...
Late pop star George Michael back in the spotlight with new song
“Last Christmas”, an upcoming romantic comedy, was inspired by British singer George Michael’s solo songs and hits from his Wham! days and features a new...
China backs bolder action to counter roots of Hong Kong unrest: official
Beijing supports bolder action to tackle the roots of unrest that has rocked Hong Kong for months, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, just...
Mozambique to appeal South African ruling to set aside extradition of ex-finance minister
Mozambique’s government plans to appeal a South African court’s decision to revoke the planned extradition of former finance minister Manuel Chang, wanted in both his...