Storm Betty: Disruption due to flooding and fallen trees
Police have advised drivers to take extra care when driving as high winds and rain can cause difficulties
2023-08-19 20:52
Chernihiv: Russian missile strike kills five, Ukraine says
A Russian missile strike on the northern city of Chernihiv has injured nearly 40 people, Ukraine says.
2023-08-19 19:20
Inside the White House response to the Maui wildfires
On a Tuesday morning in August, a memo landed on President Joe Biden's desk warning of the possibility of a storm hitting Hawaii.
2023-08-19 18:22
'Lahaina belongs to its people': Hawaii governor insists fire-ravaged Maui community will be rebuilt as search efforts continue
Amid concerns that speculators may snap up destroyed land, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green insisted Friday that the years-long undertaking of rebuilding Maui's historic Lahaina community will prioritize residents' desires over those of property developers.
2023-08-19 16:23
How a suicide bomb attack changed the lives of UN aid workers
Two decades ago the UN's Baghdad office was hit with a deadly blast - staff share their experiences.
2023-08-19 12:55
China launches military exercises around Taiwan
China's military has launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan in a move described by Beijing as a "stern warning" to separatists against colluding with "foreign elements."
2023-08-19 10:45
US State Dept OKs potential sale to Australia of HIMARS for $975 million - Pentagon
WASHINGTON The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Australia of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket
2023-08-19 03:47
Russian priest investigated for blessing Stalin statue
The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki.
2023-08-19 00:54
Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges
More than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince.
2023-08-18 23:49
Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament
Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.
2023-08-18 21:23
Saudi crown prince meets Iran's foreign minister as relations thaw
DUBAI (Reuters) -Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday in the highest-level
2023-08-18 21:15
Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen for dressing as Jesus
Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.
2023-08-18 17:52