Up to 5,000 gallons of diesel spills from Navy ship into Elliott Bay

Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion

Indonesia is rapidly expanding aluminum production to fill global supply gaps caused by the Iran war, relying on coal-powered smelters despite climate commitments and potential environmental damage.

California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms

California legislators have passed a bill allowing residents to voluntarily identify as Jewish on state forms to improve demographic data, promote inclusion, and help address community-specific needs.

Photos show one family in Nepal bid farewell, as other flood victims are buried in unmarked graves

Devastating floods in Nepal and China leave thousands dead, forcing overwhelmed authorities to perform mass burials as traditional funeral rituals become impossible amid the rising death toll.

Russian barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine's capital region kills at least 11

Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault across Ukraine, using missiles and jet-powered drones, killing 11 people and causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure in Kyiv and Odesa.

Oil prices rise and stocks waver as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty

Renewed conflict in the Iran war drives oil prices higher and creates volatility in global stock markets, raising concerns over inflation and the trajectory of U.S. interest rates.