Multi-story building collapses in Nigeria

People are feared to be trapped after a 21-story building collapsed in the affluent Ikoyi neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria on Monday.


Brazil brings big green plans to COP26. But its track record is dismal

Brazil is heading to the UN climate summit in Glasgow with ambitious environmental promises, including cutting emissions 50% and ending illegal deforestation entirely by 2030, as well as becoming carbon neutral by 2050.


Lonely Planet reveals best destinations for 2022

In 1973, young British couple Tony and Maureen Wheeler published a guidebook entitled "Across Asia on The Cheap." Little did they know that one humble guidebook would lay the foundation for a worldwide travel brand called Lonely Planet.


Peloton classes are coming to your next Delta flight

It's hard to relax on a flight, but Peloton is hoping to help. The fitness company is partnering with Delta Air Lines to bring some of its classes to the airline's in-flight entertainment systems.


Handball federation changes uniform rules after criticism

The International Handball Federation has changed its much-criticized uniform regulations for beach handball, meaning female players will now wear shorts instead of bikini bottoms.


Barclays CEO quits after investigation into links with Jeffrey Epstein

The American chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, is stepping down with immediate effect following the conclusion of an investigation by British regulators into his relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said on Monday.


Elon Musk offers to sell stock if UN can show how $6 billion would solve hunger

Elon Musk has offered to sell some of his Tesla stock "right now" if the UN can prove that $6 billion will solve world hunger.


The oldest surviving Miss America has died

The oldest surviving winner of Miss America, Jo-Carroll Dennison, has died aged 97.


China's factories are still struggling with the energy crunch and supply woes

China's big factories just had their worst month since the Covid-19 pandemic began, underscoring the scale of the slowdown in the world's second largest economy and the supply challenges facing their customers.


From Harry Styles to Lizzo, 2021's best celebrity Halloween costumes

Childhood movie throwbacks, "Squid Game" characters and some impressive prosthetics featured among 2021's best celebrity Halloween costumes, with stars including Katy Perry, Doja Cat and John Legend getting into the holiday spirit.