Browsing: World News

Delhi and its neighbouring regions are battling a toxic smog crisis as air quality has plummeted to “severe” levels, far exceeding WHO safety standards. AQI readings in several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon have hit the maximum 500 mark, with pollution levels 30-35 times the WHO’s recommended limits.

VW has partnered with Rivian in a $5.8 billion joint venture aimed at accelerating EV innovation. The move will see both companies sharing advanced technologies to address slowing global EV demand and increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.

Azerbaijan’s President defended the country’s oil and gas resources, calling them a “gift of god” and arguing that nations should not be blamed for having fossil fuel reserves. He criticised “Western fake news” about Azerbaijan’s emissions, saying the country’s share of global gas emissions was just 0.1%.

The US front pages continue to be dominated by American politics as the country prepares for Donald Trump to return to office in January. Trump has been busy making high-profile Cabinet appointments as the GOP looks on course to take control of both chambers of Congress.

Beyond politics in Washington, the papers report on local state news.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is reportedly in talks to become secretary of state whilst Florida congressman Michael Waltz is being lined up as national security advisor, according to sources, and other Trump loyalists have been put in key positions.

PM Christopher Luxon issued a formal apology in Parliament to survivors of abuse in state, foster, and faith-based care. His apology acknowledged the widespread abuse, neglect, and exploitation endured by hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults over seven decades.  

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has denounced Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide,” marking one of the strongest criticisms of Israel by a Saudi official since the conflict began.  

Local media report that at least 20 people were hurt, many of whom were exercising on the stadium’s designated walking track at the time. Victims, including elderly individuals, teenagers, and children, were rushed to local hospitals for treatment.  

The Spirit Airlines flight was scheduled to land at Toussaint Louverture International Airport around midday when it was struck. Videos circulating on social media purportedly show bullet holes inside the aircraft, particularly in the crew seating area used during takeoff and landing.  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s ongoing operation in Russia’s Kursk region is tying down an estimated 50,000 Russian troops, significantly impacting Moscow’s ability to launch attacks inside Ukraine.

A snapshot of the headlines across the European newspapers and media sites. 

There’s ongoing coverage of the devastating floods in Spain, as anger continues to grow over the government’s handling of the crisis – and ahead of warnings of more potential floods. 

Coverage of the latest from the Russia-Ukraine war is heavily covered across a variety of European newspapers as well as upcoming meetings between European leaders ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025.

Tourism, crime and fears over football violence tonight dominate the headlines.

Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build bridges with one of the…

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor has been dismissed after allegedly instructing hurricane relief teams to avoid assisting households displaying signs supporting Donald Trump.  

Israeli airstrikes on northern Lebanon and Gaza have killed dozens of people, including several children, according to local officials and rescuers. In northern Lebanon, at least 23 people, including seven children were killed. In Gaza, strikes on homes killed at least 30, injured over 30 others.

Andrés “Pillín” Bracamonte, the long-time leader of a notorious football hooligan gang in Argentina, was fatally shot near Rosario Central’s Gigante de Arroyito stadium on Saturday.

Hungarian police have arrested a 37-year-old Irish man in connection with the murder of Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from Portland, Oregon, who went missing after a night out in Budapest.  

Pompeii will introduce a cap of 20,000 daily visitors starting November 15, following a dramatic rise in tourist numbers. This move aims to balance preservation efforts with the growing popularity of this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site.

President-elect Donald Trump is projected to have won Arizona – meaning he has taken all seven swing states in the 2024 presidential election. Four days after the election, Arizona was…

Ukraine war led my son to join the army, says defence secretary The defence secretary has revealed his son joined the army as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…

Popular cold medications don’t work, say experts, as US considers ban A pharmacy drugs expert says many popular cold and flu remedies should be banned because they are a waste of money. It…

43,508 killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, 70% women and children  The latest death toll figures from the Gaza health ministry show 43,508 people have been killed in Israel’s attacks. …

Simon Harris, is to request the dissolution of the Dáil from President Michael D. Higgins, paving the way for Ireland’s next general election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory, praising him as a “courageous man” during a speech in Sochi. Putin noted that Trump was “hounded from all sides” during his previous term in office.

Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, dismissed speculation that former President Donald Trump could remove him from his position when he returns to office in January 2025. Speaking at a press conference after the Fed lowered its key interest rate to 4.5%-4.75%, Powell said he would not step down if asked, adding that the law protects his role from presidential interference.

The Israeli parliament has passed a law allowing the government to deport family members of individuals convicted of terrorism, including Israeli citizens. The legislation applies to immediate relatives, such as parents, siblings, or children, of those found guilty of committing or supporting acts of terrorism.