In Coonamble, Australia, residents shared personal stories of resilience during the 2025 rodeo, highlighting strength through drought, isolation, and hardship.

China boosts Africa’s green transition with financing and projects, creating jobs and cutting emissions, but challenges remain in alignment and governance.

Slippery roads on BC highways 3 and 3A due to snow and freezing temps; drive cautiously.

West Harbor waterfront development in San Pedro to open in early 2026 with public spaces and recreational facilities.

A new local lottery in select U.S. areas raises funds for education, safety, and environment while offering cash prizes.

Severe storms in NW Montana caused 30,000+ outages, left one dead, and delayed power restoration in Libby.

Tenants in Swindon report severe mould after window repair; council admits delayed response despite health risks.

Swindon saw over 3,200 fly-tipping cases in 2025, prompting fines and prosecution, but residents criticized slow responses and poor enforcement.

A water main leak in Rock Island caused a boil water order for affected residents on December 22, 2025.

Kyrgyzstan launched its first 100 MW solar plant on Dec. 24, 2025, to boost renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel use.