North America

'It: Chapter Two' tops North American box office with $91M

Proving again the lure of a good scare, the Stephen King-inspired film "IT Chapter Two" took in $91 million this weekend to top the North American box office.

Worsening world hunger affects 821 million, says UN

After decades of decline, malnutrition began to increase in 2015, mainly due to climate change and war. It remains widespread in Africa, with around 20 percent of the population affected and in Asia where more than 12 percent of people experience it.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' claims victory again during its second weekend

The 23rd adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has crossed the $800 million mark worldwide, with box office receipts at $847 million.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Debuts With Heroic $185 Million

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" delivers a $185 million debut from 4,636 venues during its first six days in theaters.

Toy Story 4 breaks global box office record for animated movies

The highly anticipated fourth episode in the story about Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep and the rest of Andy's toys - has broken the global box office record for an animated film.

Why Mexico's migrant caravan is a journey worth taking

Most migrants have much more deeply-rooted reasons to leave everything behind and walk towards the unknown.

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' debuts with mediocre $49M

"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" box office just brought $49 million, disappointing start, when it is debuted 4,108 locations.

From Thames to Tigris, world's rivers are polluted with antibiotic waste

The level​ of antibiotic waste exceeds safety thresholds by up to 300 times in rivers around the world, according to a new study.

'Aladdin' takes flight with $105M in North America

The musical-adventure directed by Guy Ritchie, stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott and draws heavily on the music and story of the 1992 animated film (the top earner of that year) that it's based on.

At least three dead after devastating floods across US Midwest

Several Midwestern states grapple with swollen rivers and breached or overtopped levees following heavy rain and snowmelt. Three people have died and at least one person is missing as a result of the flooding.

Charles De Gaulle would be smiling if he was watching Brexit unfold

The divorce between the UK and Europe was a long time coming. But will it lead to the UK's global isolation or can Brexiteers really pull off this notion of a 'Global Britain' that looks beyond Europe?

Is a silent crisis simmering beneath Morocco and Saudi ties?

Morocco declined to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to local media, and requested to indefinitely postpone a joint commission meeting in Rabat between the two countries.