Wildfires are releasing a risky mix of pollutants that can end up damaging air quality, according to a report from the UN weather agency. It said that air quality and climate change are closely connected.

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense to the "Department of War." This would revive a name that was abandoned over seven decades ago.

The Trump administration has seen an appeal against an injunction blocking transgender passport policy rejected. The court concurred that Trump's policy reflected "unconstitutional animus toward transgender Americans."

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a deserved 2-0 defeat to Slovakia. Furious head coach Julian Nagelsmann questioned his team's mentality.

Florida's plan to become the first US state to end vaccine rules has raised concerns. The move is in line with the stance of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who testified before the Senate on vaccine policy.

Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in broad daylight. Experts say the murder is part of a Russian bid to destabilize Ukraine by assassinating politicians, activists and public figures.

The Health Ministry of the Democratic Republic of Congo said that samples tested confirmed the presence of the Zaire strain of the virus. It said there were currently 28 suspected cases and 15 people had died.

While the European Commission see a historic chance to open new markets and strengthen Europe's hand on the global stage, resistance from environmentalists and advocacy groups is unlikely to let up anytime soon.

Nepal's government said it would block access to several social media platforms which had so far failed to register with authorities as part of a crackdown on misuse. The law has been met with some protests and dissent.

As the International Mobility Show opens in Munich, the German car industry is facing roadblocks on many sides. That's why manufactures are polishing up to prove they are ready to conquer the future of modern mobility.

As the 2025 Venice Film Festival draws to a close, it will be remembered for films that bravely reflect on the wars and politics of the time — and the impact of technology on the future.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have held further talks after the North Korean leader attended a military parade in Beijing, along with Vladimir Putin, to commemorate the end of World War II.

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani launched his career in the 70s and quickly built up a fashion empire synonymous with elegance, quality and individuality. He has died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy.

A non-binding opinion, issued ahead of a full case at the European Court of Justice, recommends that EU member states should be obliged to issue ID cards corresponding with a trans person's "lived gender identity."

Ibtissam Lachgar was found guilty of blasphemy because of slogans on a T-shirt she wore in a selfie online. She faces 30 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The German government has taken a tougher stance on deportations. In the most populous federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, an independent agency has presented a report on how those affected are being treated.

India has moved to revive diplomatic ties with Canada, deepening trade and strategic links beyond US dependence.

The Piacenza native founded the Milan-based luxury fashion company of the same name in 1975. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called him a "symbol of the best of Italy."

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

North Korea's leader has taken his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, on a diplomatic mission to Beijing to underline her rise in the regime. But is the deeply Confucianist nation ready to accept a female ruler?