A world news article is a story that highlights a current event that has global impact. These stories focus on politics, natural disasters, economic issues and human tragedies. World news is reported by foreign correspondents who are based in foreign cities (often the capital of a country). The reporter gathers materials for their articles from sources within their community, local officials and other people who witness events. The information is then filed to the news editor in a newspaper or online.

The UN says it is “unacceptable” that fighting near a Gaza hospital has led to the death of more than 40 people in two days. The agency’s humanitarian chief calls it a breach of international law and demands Israel halt the attack immediately. A Sudanese American rapper uses music to help heal from the brutal conflict in his home country.

One of the hottest trends is plastic-free products that reduce waste. A reusable straw is just the latest item to make the list. And a company is offering an innovative way to recycle batteries.

A pond in Hawaii looks like something straight out of Barbie, and it’s no wonder. The water is bubble-gum pink and has drawn celebrities such as singers Elton John and David Furnish. It’s Diwali, the festival of lights, and Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs around the world are celebrating. And baseball free agent Shohei Ohtani is donating 60,000 baseball gloves to Japanese schools. All this and more on the latest world news.