Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv
Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea.
2023-08-31 01:22
Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?
Hurricane Idalia could bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.
2023-08-30 08:17
2 people died and 5 were injured in a downtown Louisville shooting outside a restaurant and lounge
An overnight shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, has left two people dead and five more injured, police say.
2023-08-28 05:23
Australian council votes to take down statue of premier who decapitated Aboriginal man's body
A city council in Australia has voted to remove a statue of William Crowther, a former premier of the state of Tasmania, who decapitated the body of an Aboriginal man.
2023-08-25 19:53
China is launching an 'unprecedented' crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and insurance funds as it grapples with mounting economic challenges and long-standing public frustration about high costs in the behemoth healthcare sector.
2023-08-25 10:49
Cuban priest's fight to claim asylum in UK
Father Juan Carballosa says he faces imprisonment in his home country.
2023-08-21 13:52
Medieval girl buried face down, ankles possibly tied, to prevent 'return' from the grave
Analysis of the remains of a young Medieval girl, who was buried face down with her ankles potentially tied together, suggests extra measures were taken to ensure "she could not 'return' from the grave," archaeologists have said.
2023-08-17 23:51
Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
2023-08-13 08:20
Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:55
Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation
A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue.
2023-08-09 10:29
US Supreme Court restores Biden 'ghost gun' rules - for now
The top court has allowed the rules - meant to rein in ghost guns - to remain during an appeal process.
2023-08-09 06:00
India parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Modi's government
PM Narendra Modi's government won't lose the no-confidence vote as it has a clear majority in parliament.
2023-08-08 13:25