Politicians are talking down air conditioning, citizens are buying it up from China: opinion

Politicians are talking down air conditioning, citizens are buying it up from China: opinion
Politicians are talking down air conditioning, citizens are buying it up from China: opinion

Politicians are talking down air conditioning, citizens are buying it up from China: opinion
Nordic cities dominate Happy City Index 2026

Nordic cities dominate Happy City Index 2026
How Costa Rica became a global environmental success story

How Costa Rica became a global environmental success story
Indonesia and Australia lead the world in coral reef coverage

Indonesia and Australia lead the world in coral reef coverage
The numbers which reveal the fraud behind the entire global economy

The numbers which reveal the fraud behind the entire global economy
Peru oil spill: Years on, damage persists along Ventanilla Coast

Peru oil spill: Years on, damage persists along Ventanilla Coast
Thousands march in Bolivia demanding repeal of land law: Video

Thousands march in Bolivia demanding repeal of land law: Video
Global carbon emissions hit record highs, rising more than 4,000-fold since 1750

Global carbon emissions hit record highs, rising more than 4,000-fold since 1750
Norway leads global electric vehicle adoption as cities race to electrify transport

Norway leads global electric vehicle adoption as cities race to electrify transport
Africa’s highest capitals: How altitude shapes life from Addis Ababa to Kampala

Africa’s highest capitals: How altitude shapes life from Addis Ababa to Kampala
Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows

Indonesian forest loss surges by 66% in 2025, driven by Prabowo's self-sufficiency drive, report shows
In Canada's far north, some fret Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs

In Canada's far north, some fret Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs
Gunmen kill at least 30 in Nigeria's Plateau state attack

Gunmen kill at least 30 in Nigeria's Plateau state attack
Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding programme, ministry says

Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding programme, ministry says
Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

Humpback whale 'Timmy' struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany
Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say

Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108, police say
The huge Iranian missile fragments scattered across Israel, West Bank

The huge Iranian missile fragments scattered across Israel, West Bank
How often should you wash your clothes?

How often should you wash your clothes?
Mexican navy says petroleum tanker, natural seabed likely caused Gulf coast spill

Mexican navy says petroleum tanker, natural seabed likely caused Gulf coast spill
Residents and wildlife along Mexico's coast bear the brunt of Pemex oil spill

Residents and wildlife along Mexico's coast bear the brunt of Pemex oil spill
Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores

Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores
Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says

Europe dangerously unprepared for worsening wildfires, report says
Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows

Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows
UN weather agency confirms hottest decade on record

UN weather agency confirms hottest decade on record
Mexico's coastal communities fear more crude contamination as spill source unclear

Mexico's coastal communities fear more crude contamination as spill source unclear
US State Dept forms new humanitarian bureau after foreign aid overhaul

US State Dept forms new humanitarian bureau after foreign aid overhaul
Iberian blackout was caused by multiple factors, report says

Iberian blackout was caused by multiple factors, report says
Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported

Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported
China calls for end to Gulf conflict, offers to ease Southeast Asia energy crunch

China calls for end to Gulf conflict, offers to ease Southeast Asia energy crunch
Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says

Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says
Pollution from Russian strike on Ukraine hydro plant cuts water to Moldovan city

Pollution from Russian strike on Ukraine hydro plant cuts water to Moldovan city
Mediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker poses 'imminent and serious' threat

Mediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker poses 'imminent and serious' threat
Five key takeaways from France's first-round municipal elections

Five key takeaways from France's first-round municipal elections
Iran war should trigger faster exit from fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says

Iran war should trigger faster exit from fossil fuel dependence, UN climate chief says
Australian government deploys military to assist flood-hit Northern Territory
Australian government deploys military to assist flood-hit Northern Territory
Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 62, police say

Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 62, police say
Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean

Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean
Paris mayoral race tests support for green transformation

Paris mayoral race tests support for green transformation
Canada to boost Arctic defenses, says it can no longer rely on others

Canada to boost Arctic defenses, says it can no longer rely on others
Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push

Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push
Taiwan rattled by 5.7 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
Taiwan rattled by 5.7 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
Ethiopia landslides kills at least 70 people, regional officials say
Ethiopia landslides kills at least 70 people, regional officials say
Kenya arrests man trying to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage

Kenya arrests man trying to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage
Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists
Australia police recover two bodies in search for missing Chinese tourists
US launches unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure

US launches unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure
Senegal welcomes Youth Olympic flame ahead of Dakar 2026

Senegal welcomes Youth Olympic flame ahead of Dakar 2026
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex
25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?

25 years after 9/11, what changed for Muslims?
Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests

Peru joins 'Shield of the Americas' during Rubio's visit to Lima despite protests
Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes

Drones join search for bodies among rubble in La Guaira after twin quakes
‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election

‘They can’t hold out’ - Trump predicts Iran war will end after US election
Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit

Israeli forces enter Syrian village after Netanyahu Mount Hermon visit
Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC

Gold rush spreads ebola - Doctor warns about movement of Ituri miners in eastern DRC
'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit

'US is not a friend of Peru' - Protesters rally in Lima against Rubio's visit
Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf

Yemen government forces claim advances against Houthis in Al Jawf
Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau

Search widens for eight missing near Indonesia's Anak Krakatau
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats over alleged improper activities
‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension

‘Decent people can defend themselves’ - Colombia president lifts gun carry suspension
‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia

‘We are all Africans’ - Burundians fear Ruto crackdown could fuel xenophobia
Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal

Ilya Espino becomes first woman to lead Panama Canal
‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil

‘I campaign wearing a bulletproof vest’ - Flavio Bolsonaro tells Brazil
Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo

Brazil’s right-wing protesters rally against Moraes in São Paulo
‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border

‘Not made of plastic’ - Spain's opposition leader demands ‘real’ Ceuta border
Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran threatens ‘forbidden zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - Delhi hostel collapse kills students