Where are the LA fires still burning, and why are they so destructive? | Climate Crisis News
More than a week into the wildfires in Los Angeles, the flames have already become the most destructive in the California county’s history and are…
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic? | Sustainability News
Thailand has become the latest country to take on the global plastic waste crisis by banning imports of plastic waste. For years, the country had…
Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires | Water News
California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple with the wildfires that broke out on January 7. The wildfires, which have killed 24 people, are presenting a…
Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? | Climate Crisis News
The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire historian Stephen Pyne in a 2015 essay. United…
Which Hollywood stars have lost their homes in the California wildfires? | Cinema News
Since Tuesday, wildfires have ravaged different neighbourhoods in California, especially around the Los Angeles area. The California wildfires have killed at least 10 people and…
Meta, Facebook to drop fact-checkers: What does this mean for social media? | Social Media News
Meta, the owner of Facebook and other social media platforms, will implement major changes to its content moderation policies, founder Mark Zuckerberg announced this week…
Behind Trump’s threat: Why is Greenland so strategically important? | Donald Trump News
At a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Tuesday, United States President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, which he…
Wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles: What we know | Climate Crisis News
California has been placed in a state of emergency and two people have been reported dead as wildfires which began on Tuesday rip across metropolitan…
Who will replace Trudeau as Canada’s Liberal party leader? | Politics News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will resign in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal…
Why has Justin Trudeau resigned – and what’s next for Canada? | Explainer News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to resign as Liberal Party leader, amid mounting internal dissent. His announcement on Monday follows a…
US top doctor wants cancer warning on alcohol: What does the science say? | Health News
United States Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has reignited a public health debate by proposing cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Murthy’s proposal accompanied a…
Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops? | Military News
Honduras has threatened to expel United States troops, retaliating against incoming President Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations of refugees and asylum seekers…
Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China? | Entertainment News
Taiwanese company Mizo Games has launched a new board game which allows players to take on roles from military commanders and undercover operatives to civilian…
Germany accuses Musk of election meddling over AfD support: What we know | Elections News
Germany’s government accused US billionaire Elon Musk on Monday of interfering in its upcoming February election after he threw his support behind the far-right party,…
Who was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the New Orleans truck attack suspect? | Crime News
At least 15 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a man, identified by the FBI as a United States military veteran, ploughed a…
Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt? | Russia-Ukraine war News
The flow of Russian gas to several European countries was halted on New Year’s Day after Ukraine refused to renegotiate a transit deal amid war with…
US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar? | Cybercrime News
The United States Department of the Treasury on Monday blamed China for breaching its network and gaining access to information that includes unclassified documents. Beijing…
Norovirus is spiking in the US: What do we need to know? | Health News
Norovirus is spiking across the United States this winter. Also referred to as the “winter vomiting bug”, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads…
Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know | Elections News
Chadians are voting in parliamentary, regional and municipal elections for the first time in more than a decade, continuing the former military-turned-civilian government’s push to…
News, songs, movies and games: What the world searched for in 2024 | Infographic News
Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search, a revealing capsule of the most searched topics reflecting the collective curiosity of the world and what…