At the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany, COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum launched a new global electrification target — calling for the share of final energy demand met by electricity to rise from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035. A flagship target for the COP31 Presidency’s Climate Action Agenda more...

The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well as its environmental impact. The 2026 men's World Cup will be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. It will be more...

International business event delegate arrivals to New Zealand have surged in 2026, with arrivals in the first quarter up more than 50% year-on-year, and now close to pre-COVID levels, says the Business Events Industry Aotearoa. This year's largest business events showcase MEETINGS opens in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland next more...

When social media first went mainstream, it promised a new world of connection, information and fun. Fast-forward a couple of decades, and it’s become a world of addiction, political division, identity theft, deep fakes, stalking, and more. One in two Australian adults has experienced abuse online – and for women and more...

As governments return to Germany for climate talks in the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies meetings (SB 64), the transition away from fossil fuels will be a key test of whether growing political momentum can translate into practical progress. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the principal more...

A diver has died after an attack by a suspected 4.5-meter shark near Michaelmas Island. It is the third fatal ‌shark attack ⁠in ⁠Australia in three weeks. A shark killed a man who was fishing off the coast of Western Australia, police said on Saturday. The attack occurred off the state's south coast at Michaelmas more...

The 2026 World Cup is to be bigger than all of its predecessors. Whether it will be better is an entirely different question. DW fills you in on what you need to know. 1. Three World Cup hosts with strained ties This World Cup will be the first to be hosted by three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – more...

Destination 2045 is the Queensland Government’s bold 20-year plan to shape the future of tourism and position Queensland/Australia as a global tourism leader. This visionary plan outlines the pathway to double the value of visitor expenditure to $84 billion annually by 2045 and deliver lasting benefits to Queensland more...

Former Manchester United and England superstar David Beckham will be honored for his role in "elevating soccer's profile in America" ahead of FIFA World Cup. English football legend David Beckham is set to be honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, organizers announced on Tuesday, as the United States more...

The World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months. This could push temperatures higher and impact rainfall. The UN weather agency on Tuesday issued an update predicting an 80% likelihood of an El Nino event between more...