The Met Office says that the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere in 2019 will rise at near record pace.
Australian woman bitten by snake in toilet
She “jumped off her seat” after receiving the non-venomous strike in the dark, a snake handler says.
Asics to turn used clothing into Japan’s Olympic uniforms
The global fashion industry is under increasing pressure to make clothing more sustainable.
Venezuela crisis: Is Maduro or Guaidó in charge?
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó has declared himself interim president, and the US is backing him.
Restaurant gets death threats over anti-Brexit receipts
A London restaurant owner says he won’t remove the message on receipts, which celebrates immigration.
Inside Ghana’s illegal arms trade
Unlicensed blacksmiths in Ghana are estimated to produce up to 200,000 guns every year.
Wisconsin police officer narrowly avoids sliding car
Dashcam footage shows a car spinning out of control on an icy road and nearly hitting an officer.
US shutdown: Trump ‘loves and respects’ unpaid workers
The US president was asked by a reporter what his message was to workers missing another pay cheque.
Billionaire Ken Griffin pays record $238m for Manhattan apartment
A penthouse apartment at 220 Central Park South is sold to hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.
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