Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia’s toxic haze
A “Super El Niño” has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.
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Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.
Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
NATO to send additional patrol planes to Black Sea after drone attacks
The alliance announces the deployment after a series of deadly drone attacks in the region.
The Gambia to pay reparations to ex-dictator’s victims from sale of US mansion
The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5m from the sale of a US mansion belonging to former president Jammeh.
‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal
The US president’s remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Netflix doesn’t want investors to worry, despite recent shake-ups, layoffs
“Reminder, we are a streaming-first business. That is our core,” co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on the streamer’s third-quarter earnings call.
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss merger idea
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday that the boards of SpaceX and Tesla had separately formed special committees to discuss the idea of a merger
Huge setback for Alberta’s separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to ‘apocalyptic’ disorder
France’s second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un – why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Man charged with attack on Australia MP to face court
Brendan Nugent’s family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows
The new strategy shifts the bloc’s focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.
Is money ruining US elections?
Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.