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West Midlands families say winter energy bill support falls short
Households in England's West Midlands are anxious about covering winter energy bills and say the help currently on offer does not go far enough.
Sy pitches 10,000 MW battery network to ease Philippine power costs
Henry Sy Jr., chairman of the parent company of the grid operator NGCP, has proposed a large battery storage network to help the Philippines cope with high electricity prices and a possible El Niño in 2027.
Ethiopia's PM has ministers take part in military training
Ethiopia's prime minister has had members of his cabinet undergo military training, in line with his earlier emphasis on defence readiness.
Vatican urges Hindus and Christians to work together for peace ahead of Diwali
Ahead of Diwali, the Vatican has called on Hindus and Christians to build peace, mutual respect and understanding through prayer, compassion and dialogue.
Minibus and truck collide on Cairo ring road, killing 10 workers in Giza
At least 10 people were killed and 24 injured when a minibus carrying workers hit a heavy goods vehicle on a major road in Egypt's Giza governorate.
Halloween-themed blood drive held in Bangkok
Staff of the Thai Red Cross dressed in Halloween costumes at a blood donation drive in Bangkok.
Explicit Footage Hits Giza Billboard After Hacking, Egypt Says
Egyptian authorities have said a cyberattack caused explicit video to play on a large digital billboard over a busy road in Giza, with similar screens in other countries also affected.
US tariffs idle century-old Quebec paper mill, putting hundreds out of work
A paper mill in the Quebec town of Témiscaming has shut indefinitely after US tariffs of 50% on its products, leaving hundreds of workers jobless.
Global nature talks reach deal, but funding gap persists
Negotiators at international nature talks have reached an agreement, though money remains a sticking point.
City of London leader Ian Thomas ranks first on UK Black Powerlist
Ian Thomas, who leads the City of London Corporation, has been placed at the top of the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.
G20 Atlanta summit drops group photo after protests over Russian minister
A traditional group photograph at the G20 summit in Atlanta has been called off after protests over the attendance of Russian minister Sergei Lavrov.
Autumn festivals across the world honour the living, the dead and the seasons
Halloween is one of many autumn celebrations linking the spirit world with community, family and tradition, and other cultures often honour the dead more gently.
Court upholds Erin Patterson's murder convictions and orders life without parole
An Australian appeal court has rejected Erin Patterson's challenge to her convictions for the 2023 mushroom poisoning deaths and imposed a sentence of life without parole.
Overseas defence firms to reinvest equal value in UK under new rules
Foreign companies that win large UK defence contracts will be required to invest an amount equal to the contract's value back into the country, Wes Streeting has announced.
King Charles dances at Junkanoo parade in Nassau, opening Caribbean tour
King Charles III joined a traditional street parade in the Bahamas, the first stop on his nine-day Caribbean tour.
Rising living costs weigh on US voters ahead of midterms
As Americans begin casting early ballots for next week's midterm elections, soaring prices for fuel, medicine and everyday goods are emerging as a major worry.
Philippines probes suspected copying of migrant worker database files
Philippine authorities are investigating a suspected data breach involving roughly 68GB of backups linked to government systems used by overseas Filipino workers.
Survivors describe shock and panic after Spanish train crash
Passengers who survived a train crash in Toledo province, Spain, have described the shock, panic and anger they felt at the scene.
Mayon Volcano erupts in Philippines as Alert Level 3 stays in force
Residents in Albay province heard a loud boom as Mayon Volcano erupted on Friday, and the surrounding area remains under Alert Level 3.
US envoy calls for pause as Washington and Tehran say talks are close
US envoy Tom Barrack urged a temporary pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran and credited Qatar and Pakistan for mediation.