In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world record
Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine has set a world record in the womenโs high jump at a Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris.
Protestor chains himself to a goalpost ahead of Scotland-Israel women's match
The start of the womenโs European Championship qualifier between Scotland and Israel was delayed after a protestor got onto the field at Hampden Park and chained himself to a goalpost.
Christian Coleman gets best of Noah Lyles and US sprint phenoms continue rivalry
It's a great thing for those who love compelling rivalries in sports, and it should make for one of the great storylines of the Paris Olympics.
โHe wouldnโt do thisโ: Rockbridge Co. man still missing after more than a year
A Rockbridge County family is searching for answers after their brother hasnโt been seen or heard from in over a year.
Officials helping with the Matts Creek Wildfire are urging people to stay safe while viewing the flames
The Matts Creek Wildfire is continuing to grow in acreage, but also in containment. Now, officials are warning the public to stay safe if you plan to see the fire.
Rockbridge Co. authorities searching for man after finding โunusual circumstancesโ at Glasgow residence
The Rockbridge County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a man after a discovery at a Glasgow residence Tuesday.
America's most decorated track cyclist claims more gold at world championships
Jennifer Valente of the U.S. defended her omnium world title at the cycling world championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday.
Agenda spat at UN climate talks as top official sees chance to ask 'difficult questions' in Dubai
Nations have resumed talks on tackling global warming with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures.
โBond of Familyโ event in Rockbridge County to honor enslaved ironworkerโs legacy
โHidden History: A Black History Special,โ explores once-undiscovered hidden elements of Southwest Virginia. One family featured in our program is the focus of a black history month event happening in Rockbridge County on Feb. 18, 2023.
UN climate boss settles for no cuts on emissions
New United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell in an interview with The Associated Press acknowledges the world didnโt do anything additional to address climate change at the COP27 climate summit this year.
Barbados spearheads push on climate disaster financing
As climate-amped disasters ratchet up the suffering, the staid international finace system designed for an earlier age may be on the brink of change, driven by those on the front lines.
Switzerland beats Australia to win Billie Jean King Cup
Switzerland has won the biggest prize in womenโs team tennis for the first time after Belinda Bencic completed a near-perfect tournament by beating Australiaโs Alja Tomljanovic in straight sets in the Billie Jean King Cup final.
African nations urged to pile on pressure at climate summit
The former Irish President has called on African nations to pile on the pressure on rich, heavily-polluting countries to fulfill their climate pledges to the continent during a visit to Uganda.
Richer nations fall short on climate finance pledge
Richer countries failed to keep a $100 billion a year pledge to developing nations to help them achieve their climate goals, according to an analysis by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD.
Rockbridge County dog and owner reunited after Glasgow Fire Dept. comes to the rescue
Bear and his owner were reunited thanks to the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department after they saved Bear from the Maury River.
Ukraine star Zinchenko in tears ahead of World Cup playoff
Ukrainian soccer star Oleksandr Zinchenko couldnโt hold back the tears as he tried to explain what it means to represent his countryโs national team at this moment, with a spot at the World Cup within reach.
Police speak to Scottish leader Sturgeon over mask slip-up
Police said Monday that they spoke to Scotlandโs leader to reminder her about sticking to coronavirus mask rules after she was filmed without a face covering indoors, Police Scotland said officers reminded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon of the โimportance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so.โ.
Biden 'cost of carbon' policy survives another legal hurdle
An effort by President Joe Biden's administration to account for potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules for pollution-generating industries has survived another court challenge.
Greta Thunberg aims to drive change with โThe Climate Bookโ
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has compiled a handbook for tackling the worldโs interconnected environmental crises, with contributions from leading scientists and writers.
Russia gathers with US, Europe on climate despite tensions
Top diplomats of the United States and the worldโs other biggest climate-polluting nations have convened to address global warming for the first time since November's U.N. climate summit.
Barbados holds snap general election amid criticism
The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados is holding a snap general election after cutting ties with Queen Elizabeth II late last year and appointing its first ever president to lead the worldโs newest republic.
UK makes omicron contingency plans for hospitals, schools
The U.K. government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the latest record spike in coronavirus infections.
UK reports surge in COVID deaths, builds temporary wards
The U.K. has reported a sharp increase in coronavirus-related deaths as the National Health Service says it is building temporary structures at hospitals in England to prepare for a possible surge of patients infected with the highly transmissible omicron variant.
Madagascar court jails 2 Frenchmen for plotting failed coup
A court in Madagascar has convicted two French citizens of having plotted a failed coup against President Andry Rajoelina and sentenced them to 10 years and 20 years of forced labor.
UN leader urges 'concrete' moves on year-end vaccine goal
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is exhorting the world to make โconcreteโ progress within days toward a goal of vaccinating 40% of the global population against COVID-19 before the year ends.
Sources: Brazil withheld deforestation data 'til COP26's end
Senior officials say Brazilโs President Jair Bolsonaro and Environment Minister Joaquim Leite both knew the Amazon regionโs annual deforestation rate had surged before the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow.
The Latest: EU executive says COP26 agreement a good start
The head of the European Unionโs executive arm says Saturdayโs agreement at the U_N_ climate conference โgives us confidence that we can provide a safe and prosperous space for humanity on this planet,โ but warns that โthere is still hard work ahead.โ.
Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
Almost 200 nations have accepted a compromise deal aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal.
The Latest: Charities offer to kick-start climate aid fund
Several charities are offering to provide funds to kick-start a separate and independent mechanism for rich countries to support vulnerable nations from climate change.
Can world's climate target and India's development coexist?
No country will see energy needs grow faster in coming decades than India, and even under the most optimistic projections part of that demand will have to be met with dirty coal power โ a key source of heat-trapping carbon emissions.
Out of time: Climate talks go past deadline over coal, cash
Going into overtime, negotiators at U.N. climate talks in Glasgow are still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money.
Foundations commit billions to fight climate change
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, which was postponed a year because of COVID-19, has promoted a series of announcements from foundations and individuals attempting to pour money into efforts to fight climate change, an area many think philanthropy has neglected.
The Latest: Climate talks chair says he's not twisting arms
Alok Sharma, the British official presiding over this yearโs U.N. climate talks, has dismissed suggestions that he is trying to ratchet up pressure on negotiators in an effort to get them to seal a deal at the Glasgow meeting.
Options, options: As clock ticks on, climate talks wide open
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) is โon life supportโ in the final days of the U.N.'s climate talks in Glasgow.
Climate finance isn't charity, says Indian minister at COP26
India's environment minister says climate finance is not charity and rich countries should deliver on an unfulfilled promise to raise $100 billion a year to help poor nations adapt.
The Latest: British PM to return to COP26 to urge action
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is heading back to COP26 to press negotiators from around the world to โturn promises into actionโ in the summitโs closing days.
The Latest: Obama: US needs unity to fight climate change
Former U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes that President Bidenโs climate package will be โhistoricโ and he welcomed the efforts of all U.S. politicians, Democrats and Republicans, in working toward slowing down global warming.
Obama faults Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Barack Obama is expressing confidence that the Biden administration will ultimately get its $555 billion climate package through Congress and says that bill will be โhistoric."
The Latest: US envoy says climate aid goal to be met in 2022
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry says developed nations will start making good on their joint pledge of $100 billion in annual climate aid to developing nations next year.
The Latest: Activists give Poland 'Fossil of the Day' award
Environmental campaigners have awarded their โFossil of the Dayโ award to the Polish government for giving โ and then apparently backtracking on โ a pledge to speed up its phaseout of coal power.
The Latest: Britain's government: 'end of coal is in sight'
Britainโs government has claimed that the โend of coal is in sightโ after 18 countries including Poland, Vietnam and Chile committed for the first time to phase out and not build or invest in new coal power.
4 LatAm nations create fishing-free corridor in east Pacific
Four Latin American countries have announced that they will expand and unite their marine reserves to create a vast corridor in the Pacific Ocean in hopes of protecting species like sea turtles, tuna, squid and hammerhead sharks.
IAEA chief: Iran inspections like flying in heavy clouds
The head of the U.N. atomic watchdog has compared his agencyโs efforts to monitor Iranโs nuclear program to flying through dense clouds, warning that the situation canโt continue for much longer.
The Latest: UK sets net-zero plan for its financial sector
The British government plans to make the U.K. โthe worldโs first net-zero aligned financial centerโ as companies and investors seek to profit from the drive to build a low-carbon economy.
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
World leaders are turning up the heat and resorting to end-of-the-world rhetoric in an attempt to bring new urgency to sputtering international climate negotiations.
Ex-UN climate chief doesn't see Paris-type moment in Glasgow
The woman who engineered the Paris agreement six years ago doesnโt expect the United Nations climate conference that just started in Glasgow to end with the same kind of big landmark.
What is COP? Key facts and terms at climate summit explained
The U.N. climate summit, known as COP26 this year, brings officials from almost 200 countries to Glasgow to haggle over the best measures to combat global warming.
The Latest: Macron says Australia's Morrison lied to him
French President Emmanuel Macron says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him while he was secretly negotiating a submarine deal with the United States and Britain.
'Last, best hope:' Leaders launch crucial UN climate summit
A crucial U.N. climate summit opened Sunday amid papal appeals for prayers and activistsโ demands for action, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries aimed at speeding up the global response to global warming.
US Democratic governors to participate in U.N. climate talks
U.S. governors are taking a seat at the table as international leaders gather in Scotland at a critical moment for global efforts to reduce fossil fuel emissions and slow the planet's temperature rise.
Protesters slam London banks on climate, fossil fuel support
Protesters took to the streets of Londonโs historic financial district to lobby against the use of fossil fuels ahead of the U.N. climate summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
A look at the top issues for this year's UN climate summit
This yearโs U.N. climate summit in Glasgow renews an urgent question to the international community: Can the world come together to confront the common enemy of global warming before itโs too late.