Gaza’s remote work economy survives war, blackouts and bank restrictions
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — As Israeli drones buzz overhead and ambulance sirens wail in the distance,…
Iran war drives solar sales in energy-hungry Asia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading panicked consumers in…
How motherly affection helps orphan bonobos thrive in Congo
LOLA YA BONOBO, Congo (AP) — Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life…
Brazil’s instant payment system PIX under US scrutiny
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is a politically divided country, but there’s one thing that those on all…
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran in wartime
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world’s energy supplies and…
South African authorities declare national disaster over deadly flooding
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential…
Young Americans’ job market optimism falls: new poll
For years, younger Americans have been more optimistic about the job market than older Americans, even through the…
Britain’s Starmer faces calls to step down
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to prove the “doubters” in his own party and…
Critically endangered mountain bongo reintroduced into Kenya’s wild
NANYUKI, Kenya (AP) — The mountain bongo has become the “ghost of the forest,” hard to spot amid…
Forecasters say strong El Nino could boost heat, drought and rain
Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with…
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Nairobi, KENYA — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and…
NASA’s Webb telescope reveals a spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture…