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.
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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.
Yorkshire Water chief executive to step down in January
Nicola Shaw, who has led Yorkshire Water since 2022, is leaving the company after a downgrade for the firm.
Guernsey group calls for faster review of relocation grants
Forward Guernsey has asked the P&R committee to speed up its review of relocation grants, arguing that the allowance is pushing up rents.
Crowds line up for hours as Norwich welcomes new Lego store
Hundreds of fans queued for hours outside a newly opened Lego Store in the city of Norwich.
Families of the bereaved spared tax charges caused by pension delays
New rules will stop families of people who have died from being charged tax because of delays in pension payments.
Carney to press for closer Canada-EU ties at Montreal summit
Carney plans to seek stronger relations between Canada and the European Union at a summit in Montreal, with economic and defence cooperation on the agenda.
UK Living Standards Set to Fall as Household Incomes Shrink, Think Tank Warns
A UK think tank says households across the country face a drop in disposable income over the next three years, which would lower living standards.
Alaska governor orders probe into claims Democrats backed same-name candidate
The Republican governor of Alaska has ordered an investigation after allegations that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate.
