Millions of passengers are switching to this budget friendly airline

Ryanair carried a record number of passengers over the summer and says its budget friendly airfares will attract even more customers as Europe falls into a recession.


Analysis: Xi Jinping has secured his power at home. Now he's stepping back out on the international stage

After securing his iron grip on power in a leadership reshuffle late last month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is now moving back onto the world's stage -- in person -- in an apparent bid to bolster China's standing amid rising tensions with the West.


North Korea makes no mention of ICBM in report on more than 80 missile tests

North Korean state media has released images purporting to show last week's missile launches with a warning that the so-called "reckless military hysteria" of the United States and its allies is moving the Korean peninsula towards "unstable confrontation."


What early exit? China doubles down on zero-Covid pledge despite public frustration

China has reiterated its unswerving commitment to its longstanding zero-Covid policy, despite mounting public frustration the stringent measures are costing the very lives they're intended to protect.


Iranian lawmakers demand 'no leniency' for protesters as mass demonstrations continue

Iranian lawmakers have urged the country's judiciary to "show no leniency" to protesters in a letter cited by state-run Press TV on Sunday, as thousands of people continue to rally on the streets despite the threat of arrest.


Hunger strike of jailed Egyptian-British activist may dominate the COP27 summit, Amnesty chief warns

The deteriorating health of jailed Egyptian-British activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah will dominate the upcoming COP27 summit if Egyptian authorities fail to intervene, Amnesty International has warned.


19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people.


Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest

"Someone's crime was that her hair was flowing in the wind. Someone's crime was that he or she was brave and were outspoken."


Britons given extra day's holiday to celebrate King's coronation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Sunday there would be a public holiday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III next year.


As countries convene at climate summit in Egypt, reports show the world is wildly off track. Here's what to watch at COP27

As global leaders converge in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN's annual climate summit, researchers, advocates and the United Nations itself are warning the world is still wildly off-track on its goal to halt global warming and prevent the worst consequences of the climate crisis.