World News

• Boris Johnson forced to ask EU for extension on Brexit -- and asks that it be denied October 19, 2019
  • Brexit blamed as airfares go into a tailspin
• Bitcoin transactions used to track down a man operating a global child exploitation site October 20, 2019
• How American weapons ended up in the wrong hands in this country October 19, 2019
  American-made weaponry has fallen into the hands of rival militia groups in Yemen, some of whom have turned their arms against each other in a bitter and worsening conflict, a new CNN investigation has found.
• Mummies found in 30 ancient coffins October 20, 2019
  Egyptian authorities on Saturday revealed the contents of 30 ancient wooden coffins discovered in Luxor and yes, they include mummies.
• Huge crowds march to demand second Brexit referendum October 19, 2019
  Take a look at the vast crowds gathering in central London, as part of a People's Vote march demanding a second referendum on Brexit.
• How technology is helping African farms to flourish October 18, 2019
  Crop-monitoring apps, drones and practical urban solutions are revolutionizing farming across the continent.
• Hyundai is investing $35 billion in autonomous driving and electric cars October 15, 2019
  Hyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars.
• The UK company turning waste plastic into fuel for hydrogen cars October 14, 2019
  Britain produces about 5 million metric tons of plastic waste every year, but less than a third of that is recycled. Roughly half ends up in landfills.
• Drones, apps and smart lockers: The technology transforming healthcare in Africa October 15, 2019
  Sub-Saharan Africa has, on average, the worst healthcare in the world, according to the World Bank. It accounts for nearly a quarter of all disability and death caused by disease worldwide, yet has only 1% of global health expenditure and 3% of the world's health workers.
• US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters September 18, 2019
  If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study.