Deadly wildfires devastating Maui force harrowing escapes as homes and landmarks burn
As deadly wildfires devastating parts of Maui approach their third day, residents and visitors are recalling harrowing escapes by car or boat, taking stock of the homes and landmarks they've lost and wondering what to do next.
2023-08-10 14:23
'It's apocalyptic': People jumped into the ocean off Maui to flee wildfires Hurricane Dora helped fuel
The wildfires raging out of control in Maui are so catastrophic, Hawaiians are hurling themselves into the ocean to escape the flames.
2023-08-09 20:56
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:51
Dagestan profile
Provides an overview of Dagestan, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
2023-08-02 22:53
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
2023-08-01 08:59
China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
2023-07-31 07:22
Bank robbery suspect drops out of ceiling and into recycling bin before he's arrested, police say
A bank robbery suspect's escape was thwarted when he fell into a recycling bin -- right where police were waiting for him, authorities said.
2023-07-29 08:45
Auckland shooting: Renewed debate on rising NZ crime rate
A gunman killed two people and injured at least 10 others, including a police officer.
2023-07-20 14:49
Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'
Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.
2023-07-20 03:19
No indictments for 6 Georgia sheriff's deputies fired after man's in-custody death, according to court documents
A Clayton County, Georgia, grand jury chose not to indict six former sheriff's deputies in the in-custody death of a man after a struggle at a county jail last year, court documents show.
2023-07-18 10:47
Miami mayor and GOP presidential hopeful Francis Suarez says Uyghurs stumble was due to pronunciation
Miami Mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez reiterated that he fumbled over a question regarding the plight of Uyghur Muslims because he is used to a different way of saying their name.
2023-07-12 23:22
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of Uyghur forced labour
Its ethics watchdog is also investigating a gold company over use of forced labour in China operations.
2023-07-12 10:56