Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit New Records in 2025, U.N. Weather Agency Says
Carbon dioxide reached 426.8 parts per million, 153% of pre-industrial levels, ahead of next month’s COP31 summit in Turkey.
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Israelis Vote in Tight Election That Could End Netanyahu’s Run; Polls Point to Possible Stalemate
Neither bloc is projected to reach a 61-seat majority in the Knesset, raising the prospect of long coalition talks or even another vote.
China’s Communist Party Opens Four-Day Plenum Focused on Discipline as Xi Eyes a Fourth Term
Xi opened the closed-door meeting with a draft decision on ‘full and rigorous party self-governance.’
Jordan Arrests 3 Wounded Suspects in Deadly Attack on Greek Orthodox Church; Death Toll Rises to 9
Security forces captured the men after a dawn shootout in Karak governorate. No group has claimed responsibility.
Japan Indicts U.S. Marine on Murder Charge in Strangling of Okinawa Woman
Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a Naha hotel on Oct. 3 and stealing her backpack.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Returns Home After 10 Months Abroad
The Nobel laureate drew cheering crowds in Lara state and Caracas, challenging interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Serbia’s Vucic Concedes Defeat to Student-Led Opposition After 14 Years in Power
Vucic said the Students’ List would win 135 to 140 of 250 seats, while blaming independent media and foreign interference.
Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil With 51.8%; Flávio Bolsonaro Refuses to Concede
Lula led by about 4.4 million votes. Bolsonaro asked for the results to be annulled after a last-minute extension of voting hours.
Iran Says Renewed U.S. Strikes Wouldn’t Change Its Positions as Tehran Braces for Winter Gas Shortages
The parliament speaker urged a 10% cut in gas use, while Houthi attacks continued against Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7 Attacks Becomes a Referendum on Netanyahu
Thirty-nine parties are running Tuesday; former military chief Gadi Eisenkot leads the opposition challenge.