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Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali
As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollutionWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Mum settles legal action over air pollution death
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - 9 minutes ago -
Living pollution-free is a ‘fundamental right,’ India’s top court says
Living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right, India’s Supreme Court said as it urged officials to address deteriorating air quality in the country.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’
As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18
Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Blinken meets Netanyahu in renewed US push for Gaza ceasefire
US secretary of state urges Israeli PM to capitalise on death of Hamas leader by securing release of hostages and ending conflict. Middle East crisis – live updates The US secretary of state, ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
UK capital gains tax receipts surge ahead of Budget
Revenue rises 16.3% between July and September as investors rush to get ahead of expected rate increaseBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Air India plane makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Abrupt landing comes a day after flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi after a false bomb threat. An Air India plane bound for Chicago has made an abrupt landing in the Arctic city ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India
An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
US calls deadly Israeli air strike 'horrifying'
At least 93 are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports
Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this yearHealth - ABC News - October 17 -
CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years
CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 yearsHealth - ABC News - October 17 -
AP PHOTOS: Ayodhya in northern India celebrates the night before Diwali with pomp and pageantry
A priest stands with folded hands praying toward the rising sun on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Nearby, a group of women takes a dip in the ...World - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to become the group's next leader
The Israeli military says one of its airstrikes in early October killed a top Hezbollah official who had been widely expected to become the group’s next leaderWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat
The Air India flight landed at Changi Airport after being escorted by air force F-15SG jets, in what was the third threat to the national carrier in recent days. Singapore’s air force mobilised two ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Two plead guilty to murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Mali
Two men charged in the killing of former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a British Columbia courtWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Two men plead guilty to contract killing of Sikh man in Canada but don’t say who hired them
Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez trade blows in court after confessing to shooting Ripudaman Singh Malik. Two men have pleaded guilty to the contract killing of a Sikh man who was acquitted in the 1985 ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Why US is sending troops, prized air defense system to Israel
The U.S. announced this week a major new air defense system for Israel, along with the deployment of 100 American troops to operate it in the country, in a development that will bolster Israeli ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row
The UK says Delhi's co-operation is the "right next step" after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
India denies Canadian allegation that it uses mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada
India’s government is denying that it works with mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada as alleged publicly this week by Canadian officials in an escalating diplomatic disputeWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’
Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
US airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti's capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire
At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter flying near the country’s main airportWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces
U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forcesTop stories - ABC News - October 14 -
US election briefing: Harris airs clips of her opponent while Trump hosts a ‘musical-fest’
In duelling Pennsylvania appearances, the Republican nominee swayed to songs on stage, after Harris called his behaviour ‘unstable and unhinged’. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Former US air force pilot cleared of assaulting nine-year-old girl in London
Robert Prussak, who approached girl after she got lost on family holiday, acquitted of kidnapping and sexual assault. A former US air force pilot has been cleared of kidnapping and sexually ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists
CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networks. A Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad, a day ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago