Italy tightens security as students, unions launch nationwide protests

Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis

Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.

Kansas man’s animal art draws millions as family sells books and merchandise

Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue

Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.

Indiana landlord loses $3,800 in apartment damage claim after failing to send notice

An Indiana landlord who won $6,200 from a former tenant over unpaid rent and apartment damage has had the award reduced to $2,400. In an October 29 ruling, the state appeals court found that the landlord had failed to provide the tenant with a written list of damages as required by law. The court allowed the unpaid rent claim but rejected the additional cleaning and repair costs.

Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court

The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.

Scotland restores 1854 railway viaduct with hidden bat roosts in £2m project

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.

Comic Relief: How a 1985 comedy appeal raised over £1.6 billion

Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot

The incumbent Republican running for re-election and allies have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to also stand in the race.

Utah Yard Becomes Charity Haunt: Resident builds Terroride-style display; visitors come for the scares

In an imaginative twist on Halloween festivities, Kelly Hertel evolved his childhood fears into an engaging front yard display dubbed Terroride. Generating significant charity donations, the attraction is an elaborate homage to his past. With over 400 hours of meticulous effort, Hertel's themed sections offer both thrilling entertainment and a chance for the community to unite in giving this season.

'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes

From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.

‘Blood has no religion:’ Moro leaders demand end to Middle East violence

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Declaring that “innocent blood has no religion,” two prominent Moro leaders in Mindanao are demanding universal accountability and an immediate end to the escalating military aggression across the Middle East. Invoking a Quranic verse on human dignity, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) acting chairman Shaykh Abdulkarim Tan Misuari called attention