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From Bus-Ridden Schoolgirl to the World's Most Powerful?

As a little girl, Kamala Harris was bused to a better school, a notable initiative to give more children better opportunities in life. And the now 60-year-old Harris has really taken the career opportunities she got.

From Bus-Ridden Schoolgirl to the World's Most Powerful?

Bus plunged into ravine – dozens dead

At least 36 people have died and three have been critically injured in a bus accident where a passenger bus drove off the road and down into a deep ravine in northern India. 42 people were on board according to official reports.

Bus plunged into ravine – dozens dead

Pakistan closes schools due to smog

Schools in Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore are being closed for a week due to air pollution. .

Pakistan closes schools due to smog

India outraged over implicated minister in murder case

The relationship between India and Canada deteriorated further on Saturday after a murder investigation in Canada is said to include an Indian minister. .

India outraged over implicated minister in murder case

Extreme weather killed over half a million people

Weather disasters became worse due to climate change and caused more than 570,000 fatalities over the past 20 years, according to a new study. .

Extreme weather killed over half a million people

Spanish Visit to India – Inaugurates Military Factory

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting India. There, he is inaugurating, among other things, a military aircraft factory together with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Spanish Visit to India – Inaugurates Military Factory

Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

What countries say they will do to reduce emissions is one thing. What they actually do is something entirely different, notes the UN in an important report.

Emissions are increasing – but maybe for the last time

Over a million flee in wait for cyclone

At least 1. 1 million people on the east coast of India are fleeing to storm-proof places further inland, awaiting the arrival of Cyclone Dana.

Over a million flee in wait for cyclone

Deadly House Collapse in India

At least five workers were killed and three are trapped under the rubble in Bengaluru in southern India, where a building collapsed. The seven-story high house was under construction and collapsed in the heavy monsoon rain.

Deadly House Collapse in India

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

An irreversible "multipolar world order" is being formed, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan. He welcomes offers from other countries' leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict.

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect.

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

UN Chief to Russia for Meeting with Putin

Moscow announces that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday in Russia. The announcement of a meeting between Putin and Guterres comes from Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov, who says the two will meet in connection with the Brics meeting in the city of Kazan.

UN Chief to Russia for Meeting with Putin

President Lula collapsed – suffered a cerebral hemorrhage

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reported to have suffered a cerebral haemorrhage after a fall at home over the weekend. The President has cancelled a trip to a summit with Brics countries, which is being held in Russia.

President Lula collapsed – suffered a cerebral hemorrhage

Russian shadow fleet behind emissions worldwide

With scrap-worthy and uninsured ships flying false flags, the Russian "shadow fleet" is slipping under Western sanctions. The substandard vessels, which often transport oil, have already been behind several leaks, a Politico investigation reveals.

Russian shadow fleet behind emissions worldwide

Murder crisis grows between India and Canada

The crisis between Canada and India worsens after the murder of a Sikh leader in Vancouver over a year ago. Canada was ready to announce the expulsion of India's envoy, as he is involved in the investigation of the murder.

Murder crisis grows between India and Canada

Visa problems stop Olympic medalist

Olympic silver medalist Victor Lindgren misses the World Cup final in India. Visa problems put a stop to it.

Visa problems stop Olympic medalist

This is what you need to know about the Rushdie trial

More than two years after the knife attack on Salman Rushdie, the trial is about to begin where a 26-year-old man is charged with attempted murder and assault. Afterwards, another trial awaits the 26-year-old, who has also been charged with a terrorist offence.

This is what you need to know about the Rushdie trial

Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

Crisis-stricken Northvolt, which is to pay over a quarter of a billion kronor to the Tax Agency on Monday, is in acute need of more money from owners and lenders. A crucial piece of the puzzle to get it in place is the reduction of 1,600 employees, which is expected to be completed this week.

Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

The opposition makes progress in disputed election in Kashmir

Kashmir has for the first time since the disputed region's autonomy was revoked in 2019 gone to regional elections. Supporters are celebrating the opposition's successes.

The opposition makes progress in disputed election in Kashmir

Formal Charges Filed After Violent Murder of Doctor

A man in India has been formally charged with rape and murder of a female doctor at a hospital in Calcutta. With the formal charges, documents about the investigation have been submitted to a court, including confidential evidence.

Formal Charges Filed After Violent Murder of Doctor

It tops the reading list among Sweden's criminals

Crime, power and flirting tips attract readers in Swedish prisons. This is shown by new statistics from the prison libraries in Hall and Kumla.

It tops the reading list among Sweden's criminals

Italy wants to ban climate actions

A new security law, intended to stop environmental activists' blockades of roads, is on its way to becoming a reality in Italy. The law has been initiated by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government and still needs to be approved by the Senate.

Italy wants to ban climate actions

Prices of Global Food Take Off

Raw material prices linked to food rose in September at the highest rate in 18 months, according to the UN's food agency FAO. All food raw materials rose in price, with sugar at the top.

Prices of Global Food Take Off