How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer
WorldFor anyone in Europe who still thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer's sweltering heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and life-altering economic impacts have already arrived.
Storms from Dolphin soak China's east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
WorldTorrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.
Gunman kills Thai local official at work as country reels from school shooting
WorldA gunman killed a Thai official inside a local government office on the capital Bangkok's outskirts on Monday, authorities said, days after a teenager's shooting spree at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control.
Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says
WorldKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical tests and procedures and was expected to be under observation for two days, his aide said on Monday.
Kumamoto quake victims hit by crimes
WorldYATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. -- Police are increasing vigilance in Kumamoto Prefecture, following reports of scam attempts targeting local residents affected by a major earthquake that jolted the southwestern Japan prefecture last month.
Ithaca bets on hometown hero Odysseus for tourism boom
WorldStanding on the ferry as it waits to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato is only too keen to talk about the "Odyssey" -- the epic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film.
Japan makes public-private efforts to revive shipbuilding
WorldTOKYO -- Japan's public and private sectors are stepping up joint efforts to revive the nation's struggling shipbuilding industry.
Play space for children set up at Kumamoto quake shelter
WorldYATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. -- A space for children to play was set up at an evacuation shelter in Kumamoto Prefecture after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern prefecture on July 28 forced nurseries and after-school care services to suspend operations.
Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record: EU monitor
WorldWestern Europe has endured its hottest June and July on record, with prolonged heat and drought fuelling severe wildfires and putting pressure on rivers, agriculture and energy supplies.
Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
WorldA bipartisan majority of Americans support more government rules for how social media companies conduct business, including a requirement of age-verification tools to keep younger children off social media, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
