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A US Air Force Reserve crew known as the “Hurricane Hunters” flew through the eye of Hurricane Melissa on Monday to collect data for the National Hurricane Center. With wind speeds of up to 175mph (282km/h), the category five hurricane is the world’s strongest storm of 2025. It’s expected to make landfall in Jamaica late Monday or early Tuesday, before moving across eastern Cuba and the Bahamas. Source link
Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a predictable and responsible alternative to the United States. Source link
A tragedy that pierced the heart of France has taken a deeper, more devastating turn. In October 2022, 12-year-old Lola Daviet was found raped, tortured, and murdered in her Paris neighborhood. The nation recoiled in shock and sorrow as details of her brutal killing at the hands of Dahbia Benkired, a 27-year-old Algerian migrant with an expired visa, came to light. As the investigation unfolded and a rare life sentence was delivered to the perpetrator, another heartache quietly unfolded: Lola’s father, once a devoted building caretaker and family man, died of grief in the months following his daughter’s murder, overwhelmed…
The world’s most powerful storm this year is moving through the Caribbean Sea. Source link
Rice is a point of pride in Japan, and the choice was a break from the typical diplomatic practice of showcasing local ingredients. Source link
A militant group allied with Hamas confirmed the deaths, which were part of an increase in fighting in the Palestinian territory during a surge of settler violence. Source link
A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on July 28, 2025.CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesGlobal trade is not broken, despite the disruption, pressure and shock of trade tariffs introduced by the U.S. this year, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) told CNBC Tuesday.”Many people have the impression that, because of the unilateral actions of the U.S., that global trade is broken. Yes [they’ve] been a great disruption — the greatest disruption of global trade in 80 years — but we are pleased to see…
A “clear” fall in global greenhouse gas emissions is on the near horizon for the first time, the United Nations (UN) has said, after governments including Britain published new plans on how to cut their climate impact.Despite years of UN negotiations, emissions soared to record highs last year – driving the hottest global temperatures on record, extreme wildfires in Brazil, and flooding in Valencia. But new pledges from the likes of China, India and the EU are due to cut emissions by 10% by 2035, compared with 2019 levels, according to the UN’s climate chief.But the drop could end up…
Rayhan Demytrie,in Tbilisi and Tom Burgess,North East and CumbriaRustavi 2Bella Culley, pictured at a previous hearing, appeared at Tbilisi City Court on drugs chargesThe family of a “heavily pregnant” British teenager who is on trial for drug smuggling in Georgia has paid £137,000 to reduce her sentence.Bella Culley, 19, from Billingham, Teesside, had previously been told she could face up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment if convicted.Her mother Lyanne Kennedy confirmed the family had transferred the funds and it was now up to prosecutors to confirm they had received the money.Miss Culley was stopped at Tbilisi International…
As many as 14,000 corporate jobs are to go at tech giant Amazon, the company announced.The impact on the 75,000-strong UK workforce is not immediately clear from the announcement, which said impacted people and teams would hear from leadership on Tuesday. The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has been blamed for the cuts.Money blog: ‘We’ve assets worth £1m – how much inheritance tax will we owe?’In a message sent to staff, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, Beth Galetti, alluded to the criticism that the company is cutting jobs while profiting billions in its latest results. “Some…
Fundanur Ozturk,BBC News Turkish and Kawoon Khamoosh,BBC World ServiceBBCTurkish charity owner Sadettin Karagoz denies allegations that he sexually assaulted refugees who came to him for aidA Turkish charity owner at the centre of sexual abuse allegations, brought to light by a BBC investigation, has been arrested.BBC News Turkish revealed accusations that Sadettin Karagoz sexually exploited vulnerable women, promising them aid in return for sex. He denies all the allegations.Mr Karagoz set up his charity in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, in 2014. Syrian refugees desperate for help said at first he seemed like “an angel”.One of them, Madina, fled the Syrian civil…
An Optimus bot from Tesla on display during the 2024 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center on July 7, 2024.Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesArk Invest founder and Chief Executive Cathie Wood on Tuesday singled out the potential for artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of humanoid robots.Speaking to CNBC on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wood said machines that resemble people in size, shape and movement could represent one of the biggest AI opportunities.”I know a lot of people…
John SudworthReporting from KyivEmergency Services of UkraineOleksandr Volobuev was one of many who rushed to rescue 48 children from a kindergarten after it was hit by a Russian droneAlthough moving forward, Oleksandr Volobuev’s body is angled slightly away from the camera, as if bracing against the deadly air still swirling with falling debris and smoke.His face in careful concentration, the Major-General from Ukraine’s Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat – and out of which two small pink shoes protrude.It is a striking image of a dramatic rescue from a nursery school…
Sudan’s military chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, confirmed that his forces had withdrawn from El Fasher, a decisive shift in control of the sprawling Darfur region of Sudan. Source link
President Trump has said he hopes the North Korean leader will reach out so they can meet again. But there has been no public response from Mr. Kim. Source link
Tim ManselBusiness reporter, Malmö, SwedenBBCThe strike is about the right of the main union to negotiate pay and conditions for all its membersIn Sweden 70 car mechanics are continuing to take on one of the world’s richest companies – Tesla. The strike at the US carmaker’s 10 Swedish service centres has now reached its second anniversary, and there is little prospect of a resolution.Janis Kuzma has been on the Tesla picket line since October 2023.”It’s a tough time,” says the 39-year-old. And as Sweden’s cold winter weather sets in, it’s likely to become tougher.Janis spends each Monday with a colleague,…
The start of a new season could be a perfect time to evaluate your nutritional habits. That’s especially true for fall, which is associated with hearty, cozy foods that feature seasonal fruits, vegetables, and spices. We asked our editors: What’s one nutrition change you’re making for fall? Here’s what they said. Fall is the beginning of soup season! I look forward to getting back into my weekly slow cooker pattern. It’s a great way to pack balanced nutrition into one dish—and make enough for two family meals. -Jamie Wolff I’m leaning in to seasonal produce: Apples, pears, butternut squash, sweet…
The smaller, less visited parts of the United Arab Emirates offer a window into the past of a country whose riches once came largely from pearls. Source link
John SudworthReporting from KyivReutersAt the market in Kyiv, people were visibly shaken by the attack on their neighbourhoodFollowing another week of intensive and lethal Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s cities, a composite image has been doing the rounds on Ukrainian social media.Underneath an old, black-and-white photo of Londoners queuing at a fruit and vegetable stall surrounded by the bombed-out rubble of the Blitz, a second image – this time in colour – creates a striking juxtaposition.Taken on Saturday, it shows shoppers thronging to similar stalls in a northern suburb of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, while a column of black smoke rises…
Juventus have sacked manager Igor Tudor following the side’s defeat by Lazio.The Croatian joined the Italian club in March as Thiago Motta’s replacement.But the 43-year-old has overseen an eight-match winless run, which has left the club eighth in the Serie A table. Defeat against Lazio on Sunday was the side’s third consecutive loss in all competitions. “The club thanks Igor Tudor and his entire staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months and wishes them all the best for their future careers,” a Juventus statement read.Juventus added that Massimiliano Brambilla will take charge of the side for…
This photograph taken on October 30, 2022, shows the logo of the Swiss pharmaceutical and drug maker Novartis on a building in Basel. Gabriel Monnet | Afp | Getty ImagesNovartis “can never be done” when it comes to major acquisitions in its sector as it always needs to look for the next “great asset,” CEO Vas Narasimhan told CNBC.In order to offset the hit from generics competition Novartis has been on a buying spree, acquiring more than 35 companies over the last year. The Swiss drugmaker announced its biggest deal in a decade on Sunday, when it announced it has…
Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC, during the Federal Reserve’s Payments Innovation Conference in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Aaron Schartz | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood on Tuesday pushed back on fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, while flagging the possibility of a “reality check” on AI valuations.Speaking to CNBC’s Dan Murphy on the sidelines of Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Wood said that as interest rates begin to rise, “there will be a shudder” in markets.”We are going to reach a moment in the next…
Guests enjoy the Fortune Global Forum 2025 Gala Dinner on October 26, 2025 at Diriyah Gate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Cedric Ribeiro | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesMining executives have welcomed a sharp upswing in investor interest from the Middle East, as Gulf states seek to expand their critical mineral ambitions and take on established global players.Critical minerals refer to a subset of materials considered essential to the energy transition. These resources, which tend to have a high risk of supply chain disruption, include metals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements.”The interest in rare earths in this…
He has played the roles of dealmaker, peacemaker and showman, on a tour filled with pomp and circumstance. Source link
