My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in Belarus
The sons of two anti-government figures are in jail because of their fathers' actions, the BBC hears.
2023-05-11 10:17
Marshall Islands media guide
An overview of the media in the Marshall Islands, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-12 16:55
Supreme Court guts affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court says colleges and universities can no longer take race into consideration as a specific basis for granting admission, a landmark decision that overturns long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.
2023-06-29 22:23
LA Reid is sued by former music executive over alleged sexual assaults
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK L.A. Reid, the music executive known for helping develop superstars like Mariah Carey,
2023-11-09 06:50
President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup
President Emmanuel Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup
2023-09-25 03:57
Disney CEO reaches out to striking Hollywood creatives with 'deep respect'
By Danielle Broadway and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger on Wednesday said he
2023-08-10 07:51
Joe Biden, America's oldest sitting president, needs young voters to win again. Will his age matter?
Joe Biden is already the oldest sitting president in American history at age 80
2023-07-30 20:48
Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized
A small central Kansas police department is facing a firestorm of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner
2023-08-14 04:29
British tourist drowns jumping into lake to cool off during family holiday to Turkey
A British tourist, aged 43, has reportedly drowned after he jumped into a lake to cool off during a family holiday to Turkey. The man was part of an organised tour at the Manavgat Dam in Antalya, when he dove into the water for respite from the 33C summer, according to news reports. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed a British man had died in Turkey and that it was “in touch with local authorities” in a statement. He reportedly entered the water from a pier platform connected to a riverside restaurant. Shortly after, he appeared to struggle and reportedly made desperate attempts to stay afloat. Local media reported that while some onlookers rushed to help the man, others alerted authorities about the incidents. Officers from Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command, rescue divers and emergency service providers responded to the scene. Divers reportedly retreived the man’s lifeless body from around 40ft beneath the water’s surface. Medical staff reportedly waiting on dry land pronounced the man dead, as his body was sent to the Antalya Forensic Medicine Institute for a post-mortem examination. It is currently not clear why the man drowned, and it is hoped the autopsy will provide more details into the tragic incident. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office told the Evening Standard: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Turkey, and are in touch with local authorities.” Antalya, known for its blue waters and stunning coastline, is a popular Turkish holiday destination that accounts for around 30 per cent of the country’s foreign visitors. Last month, temperatures in Antalya touched 44C as a heatwave swept across many European countries, including Spain, Greece, and Italy. Read More Lucy Letby news – latest: Whistleblower hits out at NHS failings after concerns about killer nurse ignored Pakistani rescuers try to free 6 children and 2 men from a cable car hundreds of feet in the air Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest hit by fire believed to be migrants Turkey says UN lost neutrality after world body condemns Cyprus roadwork, assault on peacekeepers Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of Tenerife A bus crashes off the road in central Turkey, leaving 12 passengers dead
2023-08-23 00:51
Los Angeles freeway is fully reopened after arson fire, just in time for Monday morning's rush hour
An elevated Los Angeles freeway closed by a Nov. 11 arson fire has reopened ahead of Monday morning’s commute
2023-11-20 19:55
Eskom Latest: Outages Intensify on Breakdowns
South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom SOC Ltd, will remove 4,000 megawatts of power from the national grid
2023-07-30 20:57
The Ukrainian family united in Colchester after nearly a year apart
Dr Balaklytskyi has joined the University of Essex to study Russian news and propaganda.
2023-05-10 13:25
You Might Like...
On this day, September 22, 1994, the iconic TV sitcom 'Friends' makes its debut on NBC
‘She was prepared to go’: Suzanne Somers 'rejected' chemo after her cancer returned and didn’t regret it
'Show some big heart energy': PETA slams Pete Davidson for buying puppy from pet store instead of adopting
Kerala blasts: Man arrested after deadly attack on Jehovah's Witnesses
Glencore moves to take full control of PolyMet, developer of Minnesota copper-nickel mine
Who owns OceanGate? Titanic sub with 5 on board goes missing on trip to see the iconic wreckage
Who is James Brenner? Sole suspect in Dylan Rounds' case moved the body, claims mom
Why was James Burke arrested? Ex-cop accused of 'exposing himself' and soliciting sex from an undercover park ranger
