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Dressed in a white astronaut suit, Remi Ouvrard performed the stunt for France's annual Telethon charity event on November 10 on top of a balloon piloted by his father.

Climate activists demand action at COP26 summit

Demonstrations during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Thousands of young campaigners marched through the streets of Glasgow on November 5, demanding urgent action from world leaders at the U.N. climate conference to stave off catastrophic climate change.

Now silent under Taliban, a Kabul cinema awaits its fate

The cool 1960s-style lines of the Ariana Cinema’s marquee stand out over a traffic-clogged roundabout in downtown Kabul. For decades, the historic cinema has entertained Afghans and borne witness to Afghanistan’s wars, hopes, and cultural shifts. Now the marquee is stripped of the posters of Bollywood movies and American action flicks that used to adorn it. The gates are closed. After recapturing power three months ago, the Taliban ordered the Ariana and other cinemas to stop operating.

Migrating white Pelicans served food on Israeli reservoirs to protect fish farms

Thousands of pelicans on their exhausting journey south this autumn are on the hunt for food, and authorities in Israel have set up pelican-friendly reservoirs to protect commercial fisheries.

Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

The social impact of rampant consumerism in the clothing industry -- such as child labor in factories or derisory wages -- is well-known, but the disastrous effect on the environment is less publicised.

A look at how climate change is harming human health

A Canadian woman is world's first patient diagnosed with 'climate change'. A look at the case, and how climate change is affecting human health and wellbeing.

Do look down: Scaling one of NYC's tallest skyscrapers

The $185-per-person experience starts with climbing groups of up to eight taken through a series of safety protocols, including a breathalyzer test. The participants are then outfitted in bright blue full body suits meant to ensure that nothing can fall off their person to the streets below.

Winter is here, early snowstorm blankets China’s capital

While hundreds of thousands of people enjoyed the snow at tourist spots, nationwide cold wave alarms have fuelled concerns about COVID-19 as cases continue to rise

Amazon deforestation threatens jaguars, giant eagles

The sleek, majestic jaguar and spectacularly powerful harpy eagle are two of the most iconic species threatened by the accelerating destruction of the Amazon, whose breathtaking biodiversity risks collapsing as the world's biggest rainforest approaches a "tipping point."

US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

The U.S. fully reopened to many vaccinated international travelers November 8, allowing families and friends to reunite for the first time since the coronavirus emerged and offering a boost to the travel industry decimated by the pandemic. The restrictions closed the U.S. to millions of people for 20 months.

The Great Resignation | A look at what’s driving employees to quit and what employers can do to retain talent

The term ‘great resignation’ was coined by US academic Anthony Klotz for the wave of pandemic resignations.

Urban gardens sprout hope in Marseille projects

From publicly funded drives to residents taking the initiative themselves, urban farming is changing the landscape and creating a space for community in an area long marred by social neglect and drug-related violence.

Organic farmers find fertile ground in North Africa

Out of 250 categories of organic products grown in Tunisia, around 60 are exported -- mainly olive oil but also dates, aromatic and medicinal plants as well as some vegetables and fruit. Despite its small size, Tunisia ranks 30th in the world and first in Africa in terms of area certified for organic farming.

Roasting coffee with the rays of the sun

Combining two of Italy's delights — coffee and sunshine — a couple of engineers in Rome have created an environmentally friendly way to roast coffee beans without electricity or gas.

Odd and unusual images from around the world this past week

A look at the pictures that caught our eyes from around the world

Some breathtaking pictures from the eruption of Spain's La Palma volcano

Streams of lava pulse down the sides of the volcano, which has been erupting on the Spanish island of La Palma for over a month. Since the eruption began on September 19, lava from the volcano has covered nearly 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of land, destroying around 2,000 buildings and many banana plantations. More than 7,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. There is no immediate end in sight to the volcanic eruption that has caused chaos on the Spanish isle of La Palma. Take a look at some of the breathtaking images from the eruption.

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

Take a look at some of the most amazing pictures from Asia, clicked this week.

Damaged Amazon rainforest teetering on the brink

The devastation is growing for the Amazon's exquisitely intricate web of interdependent species -- more than three million of them -- including iconic wildlife such as the powerful harpy eagle and sleek, majestic jaguar.

'Nothing else here': Why it's so hard for world to quit coal

Earth desperately needs people to stop burning coal, the biggest single source of greenhouse gases, to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change — including the intense flooding that has cost agricultural jobs in India. But people rely on coal.

Afghan girls and women are desperate to get back to class

The hardline Islamist Taliban movement, which stormed to power earlier this year after ousting the Western-backed government, has allowed all boys and younger girls back to class, but has not let girls attend secondary school.

In Pics | The shrinking Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is shrinking, and as its waters vanish at a rate of more than one meter a year, hundreds of sinkholes, some the size of a basketball court, some two-storey deep, are devouring land where the shoreline once stood

Annual horse racing returns to Irish beach post coronavirus outbreak

The annual one-day Laytown races returned to the Irish beach town on November 1 after being cancelled for the past two years due to the coronavirus outbreak

Ado Campeol, 'father of tiramisu', dies aged 93

Italian restaurateur Ado Campeol, well-known as the ‘Father of Tiramisu’ has passed away on October 30. The governor of the Veneta region, Luco Zaia, shared the news of Italian food legend’s demise on social media. Campeol was the owner of Le Beccherie, a restaurant in Treviso, Italy, where Tiramisu, featuring coffee-soaked biscuits and mascarpone cheese, was invented.

Summer days at the beach, in Israel and Gaza

Though the beaches in Tel Aviv and Gaza City look out on the same cresting waves of the Mediterranean Sea, they are worlds apart -- and not just because they sit on opposite sides of a century-old conflict.

Climate change reshaped Earth with extreme weather this year

World leaders are gathering in Scotland to try to accelerate the fight to curb climate change. So far, it’s not working, as the world keeps getting hotter and its weather more extreme, scientists and government officials say. They don’t have to point far back in time or far off for examples.

COP26: Leaders kick off 'make-or-break' climate summit in Glasgow

Some of the issues being discussed at the COP26 summit have been on the agenda for decades, including how rich countries can help poor nations tackle emissions and adapt to a hotter world.

In Pics | PM Modi interacts with Biden, Macron, other world leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit

A series of images were shared by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) showing him exchanging warm greetings with leaders of the world's top economies. The G20 heads of states have convened in Rome to discuss post-Covid economic recovery, climate change and other challenges confronting the world.

A World Remembers: Memorials honour COVID-19′s 5 million dead

White flags, a grove of trees opposite a hospital, a memorial quilt, ribbons tied to fences and red hearts painted on a wall—from Italy to Peru, memorials have cropped as the world nears 5 million COVID-19 deaths

In Pics | PM Narendra Modi meets Pope Francis in Vatican City

PM Modi meets Pope Francis: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican for a private audience with the Pope on October 30, 2021

Facebook Inc. changes its name to Meta; a look at its history, key milestones and controversies

Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on October 28 is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the "metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook. Let’s take a look at Facebook’s history, key milestones and controversies.

A look at the odd and unusual images from around the world this past week

Here are some unusual images from around the world this past week

From New Delhi to Jakarta, the most stunning images from Asia this week

This week in pictures: Compelling images from Asia

China limits the construction of super high rise buildings; a look at some of its tallest skyscrapers

China has recently restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments. The decision came after an incident in a 71-storey tower in downtown Shenzhen earlier this year. The 356-metre tall building repeatedly shook, raising concerns about safety. Investigations found the cause was a more than 50-metre tall mast on top of the building that moved in the wind. In July China imposed ban on the construction of buildings exceeding 500 metres. Country has some of the tallest buildings in the world. As China limits construction of super high rise buildings, let’s take a look at some of the tallest buildings in the country.

Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed

Seaweed absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees. It is eco-friendly, doesn't use land or fresh water, oxygenates the entire marine ecosystem and is providing livelihood to coastal communities in Tamil Nadu

Alien world under Austria's doomed glaciers tells tale of their collapse

Eastern Alpine glaciers are melting faster than expected and have gone past the point of no return. Scientists are studying them to prevent a repeat in other parts of the world

'Squid Game' doll makes an appearance at Seoul park

An imitation of a giant doll featuring in South Korean survival drama 'Squid Game' was launched this week at a Seoul park, giving fans and curious onlookers a chance to experience a bit of what it feels like being on Netflix’s mega hit show.

Climate change | Global warming is reshaping Arctic landscapes in northern Sweden

Wide tears in the ground, tilted telephone poles and the whiff of rotten eggs in fresh air are warning signs of a carbon "time bomb" as permafrost in Sweden’s thaws. Global warming is happening in these parts three times faster than in the rest of the world

La Palma volcano evacuees see no end to ordeal since September 19 eruption

Streams of red-hot lava have engulfed almost 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of land, destroying about 2,000 buildings and many banana plantations since the eruption started on September 19 at La Palma in Spain. More than 6,000 people have been evacuated.

Albanian artist offers 'therapy' with portraits painted in coffee

Albania is a café country, with 600 cafes outlets per 100,000 people. David Kryemadhi douses his brush with coffee, hoping the offer of a free portrait to customers will bring cheer amid COVID worries

Sufi religious order finally able to gather again

A few hundred faithful, known as Fuqaras, from France, Tunisia, Ivory Coast and other countries, met for the weeklong Islamic holiday celebration. The order, the Karkariya, follows a mystical form of Islam recognizable by its unique dress code: A modest yet colorful patchwork robe.

Mexican farmers cut cempasuchil flowers ahead of Day of the Dead

Farmers from the Atlixco region in central Mexico cut cempasuchil flowers, which are used to adorn altars and tombs on the “Day of the Dead” celebrations on November 1 and 2. According to the tradition, trails of cempasuchil flowers serve as a guide for the spirits to reach the altar.

Netflix's Japan anime school sets sights on booming demand

Armed with a set of pencils and a feather to sweep away eraser dust, Hitomi Tateno is training the next generation of anime artists at a new Netflix-funded academy as global demand for the Japanese genre soars.

Youth take to the streets in Fridays for Future climate protests

Young people around the world took to the streets to demand urgent action to avert disastrous climate change.

This week in pictures: Most stunning images from Asia

Compelling images from Asia this week

Shades of Fall: Blue Ridge Parkways in US offers colorful vistas

Each autumn, as if on a pilgrimage, people visit the Appalachian Mountains to witness the splendor that only Mother Nature can provide. Beauty can be found everywhere, regardless of the weather.

Lockdown in Moscow as daily COVID-19 deaths in Russia hit record high

Facing a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections and deaths and a widespread reluctance among Russians to get inoculated, President Putin approves a week-long workplace shutdown.

Stunning views from New York's newest outdoor observation deck

Views of New York from One Vanderbilt's observation deck atop the new tower during its official opening in midtown Manhattan.

China economy slows down on Evergrande crisis, power shortage and supply chain disruptions

China's latest GDP data has confirmed a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy which was under pressure from the crisis-hit property sector, curbs on energy and tardy recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 outbreak | Grand Mosque in Mecca drops social distancing

The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia operated at full capacity on October 17, with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Patrons play Squid Game at an Indonesian cafe

Every day, more than 200 customers come to Cafe Strawberry, drawn by the games from the Netflix series, which also include chipping out a shape from dalgona candy.