Imagine binge-watching The Bear, Succession, Deadpool and reality show Bigg Boss all on one platform – an entertainment bonanza could be just around the corner for Indians if a blockbuster streaming merger goes through as expected. The deal, which brings together the media assets of India’s largest conglomerate Reliance Industries and entertainment giant Walt Disney, … Read more
LONDON — This should be a time of celebration for Britain’s Labour Party, which opens its annual conference Sunday less than three months after winning power in a landslide after 14 years in opposition. But it’s no victory lap for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His government is facing a reckoning with a battered economy and … Read more
Christopher Cocker Tourism boss Christopher Cocker says the impact of a climate change is the “foremost threat” The Pacific Islands are scattered across a vast area of ocean, with some of the clearest waters in the world, and pristine beaches and rainforests. They are a magnet for tourism, which is vital for many of the … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran — An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 33 workers and injured 17 others, officials said Sunday, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country’s history as others remained missing hours after the blast. The blast struck a coal mine in Tabas, about 540 kilometers (335 … Read more
GENEVA — GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland, known for natural beauty like pristine lakes and majestic Alpine peaks, ranks among the world’s richest countries whose plant and animal life is under the greatest threat. Environmentalists are seeking better protections for the country’s biodiversity in a nationwide vote that culminates Sunday. The latest polls suggest that initial … Read more
BBC They are two competing views on where desk-based employees work best. Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, just as the government is pushing for rights to flexible working – including working from home – to be strengthened. The tech giant says employees will be able to better … Read more
BERLIN — A state election is taking place in Brandenburg on Sunday, three weeks after a far-right party made gains in two other states in eastern Germany. Around 2.1 million people are registered to vote for a new state parliament in Brandenburg, the state that surrounds the German capital, Berlin. Sunday’s election is being watched … Read more
Anne Okumu/BBC A small-scale farmer in northern Malawi, Emily Nkhana used to discard over-ripe bananas or just let them rot, but she has now found a profitable use for them – banana wine. Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live … Read more
According to Gov. Gavin Newsom, California’s controversial minimum wage hike has added about 11,000 jobs to the state’s economy. However, celebrity chef Andrew Gruel cleared the air of what he called the governor’s latest “self-congratulatory propaganda.” “It’s a little early to put the book on the shelf and kind of take the victory lap here. … Read more
BBC Five-year-old Habibah wishes she had more space to play On the first floor of the Willow Lodge guest house, Habibah and her brother Hameef are jumping around in the cramped bedroom they share with their mother. They dodge the stacked suitcases, the two beds, the small table and the fridge as best they can, … Read more