‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought

Crops have failed in several countries, with 27m people at risk of hunger according to World Food Programme. Emmanuel Himoonga paced his dry field, picking up stalks of maize that had been bleached ...

World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts

Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight ...

World - The New York Times - October 21

'My family lost everything in the floods'

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winner

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Finding a Few Good Waves, and ‘Everything I Wanted’

Laura Baroni and Paul Keating, both avid surfers, met in Costa Rica and felt immediately connected, if not through their native languages.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study

Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Packers' Josh Jacobs makes first career TD catch vs. Texans to snap historic drought

Jacobs found the end zone on his 212th NFL catch

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

10 Gifts for Travelers Who Have Everything (2024)

Searching for thoughtful gifts for travelers? Our guide has top picks for all the essentials that frequent fliers will actually use.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq

Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Raffensperger denies voter fraud amid Georgia’s historic early-vote turnout

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) denied there is voting fraud happening in the state as it sees historic early-voting turnout this month. Raffensperger weighed in on claims made by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31

Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

'Achieved everything I can' - legend Cavendish to retire on Sunday

Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Gwen Stefani: ‘Don’t Speak changed everything – it’s the heartbeat of who I am’

The pop veteran answers your questions about the California ska scene in the 90s, making it big with No Doubt and finding love again with the country star Blake Shelton. Did you think Don’t Speak ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

'I lost my leg on the way home from school'

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Truth under siege: Battling misinformation amid growing disasters

FEMA's response and recovery efforts are being undermined by misinformation and conspiracy theories, causing some disaster survivors to avoid seeking assistance and putting the safety of FEMA teams ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

UniCredit and Commerzbank square off with target hikes amid takeover battle

UniCredit and Commerzbank flaunted their financial strength as the fate of one of Europe's largest banking mergers still hangs in balance.

Business - CNBC - November 6

The A.L.C.S. Isn’t Over, but the Guardians Have Already Tried Everything

Cleveland couldn’t win a game in which New York made several costly mistakes, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

The $1bn World Series champion Dodgers have everything except complacency

Los Angeles have resources beyond the wildest dreams of most other MLB franchises. But they still had to scrap for their second title in five seasons. Hours after the last out of the 2024 Major ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

What a discovered lost Maya city might have looked like

The BBC's Georgina Rannard shows a virtual rendition of Valeriana - which has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under the jungle canopy in Mexico.

'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."

The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.

‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen

Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

How I played for England after having a stroke

Footballers Matt Crossen and Aaron Lucas speak to BBC Sport about representing England at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain.

NHL Star Power Index: Evgeni Malkin hits historic milestone amid hot start, Sam Reinhart dominates early on

Rasmus Andersson has been one of the league's top defensemen thus far

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

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