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Australia gives up fight to eradicate bee-killing parasite

Australia gives up fight to eradicate bee-killing parasite

Australia on Wednesday abandoned its fight to eradicate the destructive Varroa mite, an invasive parasite responsible for the collapse of honeybee populations across the planet.

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Tornado in eastern China kills 10, hundreds relocated

Tornado in eastern China kills 10, hundreds relocated

A tornado in eastern China killed 10 people and seriously injured several others, state media said Wednesday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events to strike the country.

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Brighton relish 'incredible' rise from exile to Europa League

Brighton relish 'incredible' rise from exile to Europa League

Brighton's "incredible" journey from homeless exiles facing oblivion to their current status as Premier League trendsetters will reach a memorable climax when they host AEK Athens in their first-ever European match on Thursday.

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UK inflation in surprise drop to 18-month low

UK inflation in surprise drop to 18-month low

British inflation unexpectedly slowed in August, data showed Wednesday, hitting an 18-month low and sparking hope this week's widely-forecast interest rate hike by the Bank of England could be its last for now.

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Tornado in eastern China kills 5, injures 4

Tornado in eastern China kills 5, injures 4

A tornado in eastern China killed five people and seriously injured four others, state media said Wednesday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events to strike the country.

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Australia gives up fight to eradicate Varroa mite

Australia gives up fight to eradicate Varroa mite

Australia on Wednesday abandoned its fight to eradicate the destructive Varroa mite, an invasive parasite responsible for the collapse of honeybee populations across the planet.

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Most Spanish women footballers rejoin squad after deal

Most Spanish women footballers rejoin squad after deal

Most of Spain's international footballers have agreed to rejoin the squad, the government said Wednesday, following a strike by the World Cup winners over the disgraced former president of the federation forcibly kissing a player.

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UN chief convenes 'no nonsense' climate summit, without China or US

UN chief convenes 'no nonsense' climate summit, without China or US

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set Wednesday to host a climate meeting marred at its outset by the absence of speakers from the world's top two emitters, China and the United States.

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At UN, Zelensky set for first in-person Russia showdown of war

At UN, Zelensky set for first in-person Russia showdown of war

Ukraine's president is set to go face to face with Russian officials for the first time since his country was invaded, as the UN Security Council meets Wednesday for a potentially dramatic session.

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Russia, UN urge halt to fighting in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Russia, UN urge halt to fighting in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Russia and the United Nations called Wednesday for an end to fighting in the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, after the launch of a military operation against separatist forces.

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