
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17

Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:48

2 Trump co-defendants ask judge to break apart Georgia election interference case and hold separate trials
Two Trump co-defendants in Georgia who requested speedy trials asked a judge Wednesday to formally separate their cases from the sprawling overall indictment, a move that would undercut Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' attempt to hold one massive trial for all 19 defendants in the election interference case.
2023-08-31 08:24

North Korea says it simulated nuclear strike on South
South Korea reports missiles landing in the sea after the North says it launched two.
2023-08-31 07:56

Girl, aged three, dies in County Laois collision
Irish police say 11 people have died in road traffic collisions since Friday.
2023-08-31 02:27

Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures
Hurricane Idalia has hit Florida and is now crossing into Georgia, with nearly 280,000 people without power.
2023-08-31 01:59

Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
2023-08-31 01:15

Ali Bongo - Gabon's president arrested in army coup
As the military seizes power in Gabon, we examine the colourful, contentious life of its ousted president.
2023-08-30 19:29

G20: Delhi tries to scare monkeys away from summit
Authorities have installed cut-outs of langurs at various locations in the Indian capital.
2023-08-30 15:25

Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN
The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.
2023-08-30 14:46

China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims
India says a new map released by China "lays claim" to its territory.
2023-08-30 13:21

Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks
The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.
2023-08-30 13:16