Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence
The energy firm is accused of not turning off electric equipment in high winds and dry conditions.
2023-08-25 08:47
California shooting: Four killed, six hurt in Cook's Corner bar
Six others have been wounded in the incident at Cook's Corner, a popular community hangout.
2023-08-25 01:20
Wiltshire charity transports donated fridges to Ukraine
Three trucks full of fridges and essential supplies are heading to those affected by the war.
2023-08-23 17:54
Tonga media guide
An overview of the media in Tonga, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-23 16:50
Fukushima disaster: What happened at the nuclear plant?
A tsunami struck the Japanese plant in 2011, leading to the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
2023-08-23 16:16
Armed gardaí, dog units and checkpoints to tackle Dublin crime
The money from the Irish government will allow 16,500 hours of police overtime per month.
2023-08-23 00:18
Arrest made in connection with July block party mass shooting in Baltimore, officials say
Authorities in Baltimore have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a July mass shooting that killed two and injured 28 people, according to a news release from the city.
2023-08-18 14:46
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:15
Hawaii wildfires: Here's what we know about the victims
Authorities have formally identified five wildfire victims so far. Here's what we know about them.
2023-08-18 02:18
Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
They have been named as Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc, both in their seventies.
2023-08-16 15:20
Afghanistan media guide
Notes on the media in Afghanistan and links to Afghan broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-15 19:46
2 longtime Lahaina residents who tried to flee their homes were among the 99 people killed in the Maui wildfires
A 68-year-old man who tried to save his home from burning and a 60-year-old woman who got lost in thick black smoke while trying to evacuate were among the 99 lives lost in the apocalyptic Maui wildfires, family members told CNN.
2023-08-15 07:58