World Bank chief says lender's climate goals likely safe under Trump
The World Bank's climate policies are an example of "development done smart," and are unlikely to be scaled back regardless of who wins November's US presidential election, the head of the development lender told AFP.
Read moreJapan's core inflation rate slows in September
Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2.4 percent on-year, not including volatile fresh food, official data showed Friday.
Read moreIsrael PM says killing of Hamas chief 'beginning of the end' of Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip was the "beginning of the end" of the year-long war in the Palestinian territory.
Read moreKing Charles set to arrive in Australia for landmark tour
King Charles III arrives in Australia on Friday, beginning the most strenuous foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis and a tour showcasing busy barbecues, famed landmarks and pressing climate dangers.
Read moreNadal defeated by 'animal' Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia as career nears end
Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour's top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as "a little bit sad".
Read moreUS Supreme Court denies stay of execution to Texas man in 'shaken baby' case
The US Supreme Court on Thursday denied a stay of execution for an autistic man convicted of murder in a "shaken baby syndrome" case -- although his lawyers managed to secure a potential last-minute delay from a judge in Texas.
Read moreUS charges Indian agent over alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist
An Indian government employee has been indicted for his role in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader in the United States, the Justice Department said Thursday.
Read moreMusk stumps for Trump in key US swing state
Elon Musk warned Thursday that the "fate of Western civilization" depends on Donald Trump returning to office as the tech billionaire launched five nights of campaign events for the White House candidate in the key swing state of Pennsylvania.
Read moreTikTok, Facebook approve ads with US election disinformation, study says
TikTok and Facebook approved advertisements containing blatant US election falsehoods just weeks ahead of the vote, a watchdog investigation revealed Thursday, calling into question the tech platforms' policies to detect harmful disinformation.
Read morePurdy and 49ers face Chiefs in Super Bowl rematch
The San Francisco 49ers will have Super Bowl revenge on their minds as they face the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL on Sunday.
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