EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says no choice but to build up defenses against Russia. Flagship project to cover land, sea, air, space and cyberspace.

Zimbabwe is among 10 nations rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Experts call it a breakthrough but locals question its cost, safety and accessibility.

Heat lingers on in Japan after its hottest summer on record, with many voices warning of its impact on agriculture, fishing, public health and even extreme weather events such as typhoons.

Kenyan security forces fired live rounds in the air in an attempt at crowd control, as tens of thousands gathered in a stadium.

With most cargo vessels still running on dirty bunker oil, the global shipping industry is desperate to meet its CO2 reduction targets. Has it overlooked the most obvious contender — nuclear energy — to power its ships?

With most cargo vessels still running on dirty bunker oil, the global shipping industry is desperate to meet its CO2 reduction targets. Has it overlooked the most obvious contender — nuclear energy — to power its ships?

Greens and Left Party lawmakers have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to apologize after he linked migration to a "problem in the cityscape." A government spokesman says critics are "reading too much into" the comment.

Southeast Asia has managed to cut average tobacco consumption over the past two decades. But anti-smoking activists warn that tobacco industry still wields immense power, and the use of e-cigarettes is surging.

Amid an ongoing rift between the Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church, a senior priest has been arrested, while another has been sentenced to jail for two years.

A rejected asylum seeker with mental health issues attacked a group of pre-schoolers in a park in January, killing and injuring kids and adults. The crime, and the perpetrator's status, have fueled migration debate.

American skier Jim Morrison has descended the extremely steep and dangerous North Face of Mount Everest on skis. He dedicated his success to his partner, who died in a fatal accident.

Friedrich Merz has told parliament that he wants the EU to be more assertive on the world stage, with Germany leading the way. He said the Middle East truce showed how "political action makes a difference in this world."

Chancellor Merz has promised donations for humanitarian aid and reconstruction. But questions remain about what role Berlin might play in an international coalition governing Gaza.

Hamas is still present in Gaza, engaging in bloody power struggles with rival clans and groups. Many states want to see Hamas disarmed, but how realistic is that?

Albania's first AI minister, "Diella," was introduced in September to great international fanfare by Prime Minister Edi Rama. With the initial hype over, many questions remain unanswered.

Donald Trump thinks India will cut its reliance on Russian oil and that China will soon follow suit. What does a crackdown on Russia's energy trade mean for global markets — and Asia's economic heavyweights?

A scandal over Malaysia's alleged illegal use of foreigners in Asian Cup qualifying has focused attention on the practice of naturalization to improve national teams.

Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours of sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.

Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours' sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.

Russia pummels Ukraine's gas infrastructure as Putin's war continues unabated. Ukraine will have to work hard to keep homes warm during the cold months ahead.