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Germany's president accepts invitation for state visit to U.K. in December

Germany's president will make a state visit to the United Kingdom in early December, Buckingham Palace said Monday.

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Lisbon voters reelect mayor in spite of horrific streetcar crash

Voters have returned Lisbon’s mayor to office in Portugal’s municipal elections, despite a recent streetcar crash that killed 16 people

Pakistan police officer among 5 killed as authorities disperse pro-Palestinian march

Police in Pakistan have clashed with thousands of protesters during a march in support of Palestinians

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New Zealand accused of ‘full-blown climate denial’ over cuts to methane reduction targets

Farmers praised the move, but scientists and opposition parties criticised it as ‘weak’ and ‘unambitious’Environmental campaigners have accused New Zealand’s government of “full-blown climate denial” after it slashed targets for reducing emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.New Zealand’s right-leaning coalition government outlined plans on Sunday to reduce methane emissions by between 14 and 24% by 2050, compared to 2017 levels. Continue reading...

Provincial authorities say at least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash in South Africa

Provincial authorities say at least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash in South Africa