Weather
Columbus weather brings a sunny Friday before weekend rain and wind
Columbus residents are enjoying a sunny and dry Friday before a significant weather shift brings gusty winds and steady rain for the weekend.
WMO warns El Nino will be strongest on record with extreme weather hazards
Climate experts warn that this year's El Nino is expected to be the strongest on record, threatening multiple global weather hazards.
Irish politicians face political catfishing as fake AI images emerge online
Irish politicians are raising the alarm over political catfishing as dozens of AI-generated fake images surface online, sparking Garda investigations and urgent calls for stricter EU regulations.
Lake District fells face severe gales and sub-zero wind chill
Fell-walkers and climbers face hazardous conditions as severe gales and sub-zero wind chills grip major summits like Scafell and Helvellyn.
Gulf tropical system threatens US coast as likely hurricane
Forecasters track a developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico projected to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane, prompting emergency declarations.
Kyrgyzstan, EBRD review Kambarata-1 HPP development, new projects
Kyrgyz finance leaders and EBRD officials met to discuss the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Plant project and broader regional infrastructure initiatives.
Caspian tragedy: 13 criminal cases opened in phase 1 of Defense Ministry audit
Thirteen criminal cases have been launched and five officials arrested following an initial military audit into a Caspian Sea training tragedy that killed 14 soldiers.
Met Office warns UK households to stockpile food for severe winter weather
UK officials have advised households to stockpile essential supplies ahead of potentially severe winter weather driven by historic Pacific Ocean warming and a shifting polar vortex.
UK warned to stockpile food as Godzilla El Nino risks polar vortex
British authorities and energy providers are advising households to prepare emergency supplies as an unprecedented El Nino cycle threatens severe winter weather.
Cuala beats Dublin SFC holders Ballyboden to reach final
Cuala overcame a dramatic second-half kick-out collapse to defeat holders Ballyboden St Endas and advance to the Dublin Senior Football Championship final.
Aichi crochet events and workshops highlight regional wool in October
October brings a surge of crochet events, yarn festivals, and hands-on workshops across Aichi Prefecture, celebrating regional Bishu wool and textiles.
Astana AI Film Festival awards $450,000 Grand Prize to Latvia
Latvian filmmaker Nikolay Shestak won the Grand Prix at Kazakhstan's inaugural Astana AI Film Festival, taking home a $450,000 prize for his film.
Burnham scraps controversial plan to curb jury trials
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled a controversial proposal to strip most offences of jury trials, preserving the historic right.
Gov to deliberate on advisory for Indian airlines after flydubai cockpit stabbing
The government is reviewing potential safety advisories for Indian carriers following a cockpit attack on an Indian pilot aboard a flydubai flight.
Turkmenistan, Lithuania explore trade, transport links in Central Asia-EU format
Officials from Turkmenistan and Lithuania met in Ashgabat to evaluate new avenues for expanding bilateral trade and logistical connectivity within the Central Asia-EU framework.
Turlov says AI agents will bring personal assistants to everyone
Speaking at a forum in Astana, Freedom Holding Corp. CEO Timur Turlov outlined how integrated digital platforms can support autonomous software agents.
Tokayev, Rasmussen discuss cooperation in AI and critical minerals
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met in Astana to chart an expanded roadmap for bilateral relations.
City Colleges faculty and staff set strike date for October 19
Faculty and professional staff at City Colleges of Chicago have scheduled an October 19 strike date after months of stagnant contract negotiations.
London thunderstorms spark flash floods and house fires overnight
Violent overnight thunderstorms battered London with thousands of lightning strikes and flash floods, following an unseasonably warm tropical night.
Dunelm Group Set to Benefit as Retail Volumes Rise on Stronger Non-Store Sales
UK retail volumes rose against expectations following a partial recovery by non-store and department store retailers, providing a positive backdrop for multichannel companies.