Author: David

Weinan (China) (AFP) – In the frigid night of China’s Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers’ livelihoods.

Paris (AFP) – Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe — though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic.

Geneva (AFP) – An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?

Palm Beach (United States) (AFP) – In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details — leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.

Beijing (AFP) – Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people.

Belém (Brazil) (AFP) – After serving a customer a bowl of acai with fried fish in Belem’s market, Sandra da Costa wipes her hands excitedly.

Mãe do Rio (Brazil) (AFP) – In the Brazilian Amazon, workers use metal tubes to sow seedlings in rapid succession, as part of an effort to reforest the jungle with millions of trees.

Melbourne (AFP) – Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Melbourne (AFP) – Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Hong Kong (AFP) – Equities wavered on Wednesday as sentiment was knocked by a sell-off on Wall Street that was sparked by data indicating the US economy and jobs market remained robust, further denting hopes for interest rate cuts.