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Beijing's heavy reliance on coal plants has cast a shadow over global efforts to tackle climate change.

Idalia is expected to pummel the state as a Category 3 storm, crossing from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.

As the war enters its 553rd day, these are the main developments.

President-elect Bernardo Arevalo campaigned on anti-corruption platform but has faced opposition from the government.

State news agency TASS cited reports that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes were damaged in drone attack.

Experts warn that Environmental Protection Agency's new rule could weaken protections for nearly half of US wetlands.

Platform says decision builds on commitment to 'free expression' and pledges to prohibit promotion of misinformation.

Law passed in May has been condemned and described by UN experts as 'an egregious violation of human rights'.

Former detainees now in Tunisia say death of woman in Libya camp is not unexpected considering conditions there.

Whelan has been detained in Russia for more than four years on espionage charges that he and US say are illegitimate.

Experts say impasse over contentious Canadian law should make media outlets rethink reliance on social media platforms.

Low water levels caused by drought are forcing restrictions on number of ships allowed to transit.

Canadian-Algerian researcher among those sentenced for 'publishing sensitive information'.

Secrecy had surrounded the funeral arrangements for the Wagner mercenary boss who was killed in a plane crash.

Case is related to a diplomatic document that allegedly went missing while in the former prime minister's possession.

Gina Raimondo is fourth senior US official to visit China in recent months as two countries seek to manage tensions.

Plane carrying Israelis made emergency landing in Jeddah, where passengers spent night at airport hotel.

Martin Luther King Jr is more than the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Arrests of gay people are common in Nigeria where gay marriage is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Military cooperation and diplomacy expected to be points of discussion between General al-Burhan and President el-Sisi.

The fire that began near the city of Alexandroupolis quickly spread across the Evros region, killing at least 20 people.

Rebel commander says it has carried out 30 operations against Syrian military targets this year.

Rights group accuses Nicolas Maduro's government of detaining people for political reasons, urges immediate release.

US officials order evacuations and urge millions of residents to prepare for a possible, major Category 3 tempest.

Tensions have been growing for several years as some locals believe too many refugees have settled in the area.

Move is expected to cut costs for some patients but faces lawsuits from drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republicans.

Pakistan gets set to host just four of 13 matches of the regional cricket tournament after India's refusal to tour.

Violence has been surging across eastern DRC, where conflict has flared for decades.

The fast-growing scam centres are generating billions of US dollars in revenue each year, the report said.

Anti-government protests continue for a second week in government-controlled Sweida.

Defence ministry reports renewed Chinese military activity crossing sensitive median line of Taiwan Strait.

The court has effectively diluted the concept of statutory rape and could end up encouraging child marriages.

Rapper makes demand after video of US presidential candidate performing Eminem's Lose Yourself goes viral.

One of the deadliest attacks to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people who were in a shopping area in 2016.

By Monday afternoon, 232 flights due to leave UK airports and 271 arriving flights had been reportedly cancelled.

Kim accuses the US, South Korea and Japan of increasing threat of nuclear war over naval exercises off Korean Peninsula.

Reports have emerged that Abdul Hamid Dbeibah was aware of his foreign minister's meeting with Israel's top diplomat.

As the world marks the International Day against Nuclear Tests, we should all join the fight for global disarmament.

The Islamabad High Court suspends Khan's three-year jail sentence on corruption charges and orders his release on bail.

Russian president speaks to Indian leader about 'issues of mutual concern', including trade and economic cooperation.

The region accounts for more than half of total life years lost globally to pollution, says the Energy Policy Institute.

The soldiers aged between 73 and 85 will have to serve prison sentences ranging between eight and 25 years.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares widespread state of emergency as storm likely to make landfall on Wednesday.

ChatGPT Enterprise touts improved security and privacy in bid to woo corporate clients.

August 29 is the International Day against Nuclear Tests, aiming to promote a world without nuclear weapons.

Russian defence ministry says three drones shot down over the Russian regions of Tula and Belgorod.

Tensions have soared since Japan began releasing Fukushima's wastewater into the Pacific despite China's opposition.

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

Deputy Secretary of Defense says China's military has scaled up but US maintains advantage with military technology.

Japanese car giant suspends operations at 12 domestic plants after glitch leaves company unable to order components.