World

UN agencies appeal for 8.9 mln USD for Ethiopians fleeing into Kenya

NAIROBI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- UN agencies appealed on Thursday for 8.9 million U.S. dollars to meet life-saving needs over the next three months as tens of thousands of people flee clashes in Ethiopia and cross into northern Kenya.

World

UNEP urges increase in adaptation financing as climate risks intensify

NAIROBI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- A successful transition to a green, resilient and inclusive future hinges on rapidly scaling up public and private sector financing to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change, according to a report released Wednesday by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Rugby

Rugby-Scotland can test New Zealand, says coach Townsend

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Scotland believe they ⁠can cause problems for New Zealand in the Nations Championship at Murrayfield ⁠on Saturday but coach Gregor Townsend knows the odds are still ‌against them beating the All Blacks for the first time.  

World

Ghana demands justice after 2 citizens killed in New York

ACCRA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's diplomatic mission in New York on Wednesday called for justice after a second Ghanaian died in the city within a week.

Tennis

Tennis-WTA takes blame after Pegula comments on Andreeva get livestreamed

Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Women's ⁠Tennis Association (WTA) on Thursday said it takes "full responsibility" for failing ⁠to inform players about active microphones on practice courts ‌after private comments by Jessica Pegula about Mirra Andreeva were broadcast during a livestream ahead of the season-ending WTA Finals.

World

South Sudan launches first cancer registry

JUBA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan launched its first population-based cancer registry on Thursday at Juba Teaching Hospital, marking a major milestone in disease surveillance.

World

Brand conviction shines light on entertainment industry's culture of silence

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Russell Brand's conviction for sex ⁠crimes has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's entertainment industry has treated high-profile performers accused of abusing their power, with some women saying they feared speaking out could damage their careers.

World

Chinese-made tunnel boring machine arrives for Belgrade metro project

BELGRADE, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The first of two Chinese-made tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for Belgrade's first metro line arrived at the Port of Pancevo on Thursday, marking a major milestone in preparations for underground construction.

World

US says Mexican judge arrested in Colombia over $2 million bribe to free accused Canadian drug trafficker

MEXICO CITY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - ⁠The US Justice Department said on Thursday that a ⁠Mexican judge was arrested on charges of taking a $2 ‌million bribe to free alleged Canadian drug trafficker Andrew Clark, second-in-command to Canadian former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who is charged in a US cocaine trafficking ​and murder case.

World

Around 600,000 people take part in demonstrations across France: media

PARIS, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Around 600,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday, French television channel BFM TV reported, citing an initial estimate by the French Interior Ministry.

World

Nigeria rules out ceasefire with Islamists, vows sustained military offensive

ABUJA, ⁠Nov 5 (Reuters) - Nigeria's military on Thursday ⁠ruled out any ceasefire with Islamist ‌groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, adding it would press ahead with operations against ​insurgent and other armed groups.

World

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's contract ⁠with the US government for access to its Starshield satellite network expires next year and Kyiv is urgently seeking ⁠to start talks on a new one, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Thursday.

World

U.S. stocks plunge as AI wipeout erases post-election rally

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks plunged Thursday morning as another sell-off in stocks tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) data center buildout weighed heavily on Wall Street.

World

Türkiye unveils 500-bln-USD plan to achieve energy independence

ISTANBUL, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye rolled out its "National Energy 2040" vision on Thursday, seeking 500 billion U.S. dollars in public and private investments to achieve energy independence through a massive shift toward electrification and renewable energy.

World

Ghana marks maiden fashion summit to reposition industry to global competitiveness

ACCRA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- With glitz and glamour, the maiden edition of the Black Star Fashion Week Summit opened in the Ghanaian capital Accra on Wednesday.

World

Chinese companies showcase urban solutions at Barcelona's Smart City Expo

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- From electric aircraft to humanoid robots and automated kitchens, Chinese companies showcased technologies for urban mobility and services at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona this week.

Golf

Golf-LIV Golf winding down operations after financing deal falls apart

Nov 5 (Reuters) - LIV Golf, which shook up world golf ⁠in 2022, will liquidate after losing big-name players and the financing it needed to stay alive, the breakaway circuit said on Thursday.

World

German industrial orders rise 4.4 pct in September due to increase in automotive orders

BERLIN, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- German industrial orders rebounded 4.4 percent month-on-month in September, driven largely by a sharp rise in automotive orders following two months of sluggish activity, official data showed Thursday.

World

Urgent: Paraguayan president resigns following bank collapse

ASUNCION, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announced his resignation Thursday morning amid mounting pressure over the collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank, which left millions of customers unable to access their accounts and triggered a political crisis, as lawmakers debated impeachment proceedings against him.

World

Türkiye, AIIB sign 350 mln euro financing deal

ANKARA, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has signed a 350-million-euro (about 393 million U.S. dollars) financing agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the "TCDD Railway Maintenance Modernization Project," Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced Thursday.