Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
Brazil reports record drops in Amazon and savanna deforestation ahead of a presidential run-off election where environmental policy is a central campaign issue.
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Families accompanying hospitalized loved ones in New Delhi sleep on sidewalks outside major hospitals because they cannot afford local lodging, creating informal communities while seeking critical medical care.
Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
A rare nine-carat pink diamond stolen from a French château in October 1926 and recovered from a hollowed-out apple is going on public display for the first time since the theft.
Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past
Decades after apartheid ended in South Africa, survivors and families of victims are pursuing legal action seeking justice and reparations for crimes committed during the brutal regime.
UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
The UAE has agreed to re-enter Yemen’s conflict by resuming payments to government forces fighting Houthis, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover in response to escalating Iranian-aligned militant advances.
Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
A Chinese nursery owner and five staff members have been sentenced to prison terms for poisoning over 200 children with lead-contaminated food, with the operator receiving a life sentence.