Stockholm announces British author Kazuo Ishiguro, best known for his novel "The Remains of the Day" , has won the 2017 Nobel Literature Prize. The 69-year-old author reacts to the news in London.

New Zealand scientists say the world's fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season, with climate change possibly aiding the species' unique mating spree.

Local art enthusiasts in Pyongyang capture scenes of spring, enjoying the capital's blossom season. Unlike in South Korea and Japan, where residents and tourists flock to see the cherry blossom, the white and pink flowers seen in the North Korean capital’s parks and along main roads are from apricot trees.

'Extinction Rebellion' climate protesters block off London’s Waterloo Bridge and create a festival-like atmosphere to protest for much greater environmental action by governments.

As the Asia-Pacific wheezes, coughs and sniffles its way through another smog season, one isolated and windswept corner of the region is bucking the trend -- and serving as the global standard for clean air.

Students rally in Washington DC and New York City as part of an international day of student protests, aimed at pushing world leaders towards action on climate change.