Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv
US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained.
2023-08-19 07:28
A week of Canada wildfires - in maps and charts
This has been the worst wildfire season in Canada's history, as shown in these maps and charts.
2023-08-19 03:16
Thousands scramble to evacuate capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as more than 200 'unprecedented' wildfires blanket region
Thousands of residents are rushing to evacuate the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as more than 200 fires burn across the region, leaving many to face dangerous road conditions or stand in line for hours for desperately needed emergency flights.
2023-08-18 21:55
Sweden steps up security at embassies over threats - foreign minister
STOCKHOLM Sweden has ramped up security at embassies and other missions due to an incease in threats against
2023-08-18 20:21
Kenneth Chesebro, alleged architect of fake electors' plot, followed Alex Jones around Capitol grounds on January 6th
When conspiracy theorist Alex Jones marched his way to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, riling up his legion of supporters, an unassuming middle-aged man in a red "Trump 2020" hat conspicuously tagged along.
2023-08-18 18:28
Belarus would use nuclear weapons in the event of 'aggression,' Lukashenko says
Belarus would be willing to use the nuclear weapons given by close ally Russia in the face of foreign "aggression," President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday, as tensions rise around the country's borders with NATO nations.
2023-08-18 13:17
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
The entire capital city of Canada's Northwest Territories has been ordered to evacuate as hundreds of wildfires scorch the region, officials say
Hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada's Northwest Territories have prompted emergency declarations and the evacuation of the capital city of Yellowknife by road and air.
2023-08-18 05:29
Fed Chair Powell to give economic outlook at Jackson Hole Aug 25
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a talk on the economic outlook on Aug. 25 at the
2023-08-18 04:45
Maui's warning sirens stayed silent as wildfires approached Lahaina. Here's what we know
Authorities face mounting questions about whether more could have been done to warn residents as wildfires devastated western Maui earlier this month, after Hawaii's siren warning system stayed silent while wildfires reduced the town of Lahaina to ashes.
2023-08-18 02:18
Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'
A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.
2023-08-18 00:58
ERCOT issues voluntary power conservation call in Texas heat wave
The Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT) urged consumers to voluntarily conserve power between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00
2023-08-18 00:55