How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
Poor, minorities have more risk factors for Alzheimer’s, study shows
A study published Wednesday reports “significant” disparities in the risk of dementia for lower income and non-white ethnicities in the United States.
What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump “knew about the girls”. The White House says they are an attempt to “smear” the president.
French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis
Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.
Trump urges Israel’s president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu
President Herzog’s office says he holds Trump “in the highest regard”, but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.
Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says
India’s government says it unequivocally condemns the “dastardly and cowardly act” that killed eight people.
Q&A: How to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, give thanks, and savor the flavors of the season. But for anyone striving to eat heart-healthy
Toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements, Brazilian study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have identified high levels of toxic substances in
U.S. thins ranks of spare change as mint stops making pennies
Over a decade after Canada stopped producing the penny, the U.S. Mint on Wednesday announced it’s ending production of one-cent coins to save money and
Court denies rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says after U.S. pressure
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to
Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients’ deaths – but they kept using it
Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.