Hurricane Hilary prompts historic tropical storm warning for California as Southwest braces for dangerous rain, flooding
Residents in the Southwest are bracing for heavy rains and potentially catastrophic flooding as Hurricane Hilary is expected to pummel the region as a rare tropical storm beginning Sunday and lasting into next week.
2023-08-19 13:56
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
Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency
A fast-moving blaze threatens to destroy more homes in the western British Columbia province.
2023-08-19 11:46
British Columbia Declares Fire Emergency With Thousands Evacuated
Record-breaking wildfires in Canada are heading toward key population centers in the country’s west, prompting the province of
2023-08-19 10:22
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
Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.
2023-08-19 05:52
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
Canada demands Meta lift 'reckless' ban on news to allow fires info to be shared
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news
2023-08-19 03:15
US FDA staff raise no concerns about Otsuka, Medtronic blood pressure devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff reviewers said on Friday they found no safety and effectiveness
2023-08-19 02:18
Sara Sharif murder inquiry: Father of dead girl, 10, sought by police
Sara Sharif, 10, was found dead at a house in Woking, leading to an international manhunt.
2023-08-19 00:57
Influencer Caleb Coffee hospitalised after falling off cliff in Hawaii
Influencer Caleb Coffee has been hospitalised after falling off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii, according to a GoFundMe page created by his sister. On Thursday 17 August, Coffee’s sister Peyton created the page, where she revealed that her brother is in the intensive care unit with a spinal fracture and broken femur, elbow and wrist. His sister also states that they don’t know the “extent” of his injuries yet, but that they also include “multiple gouges and burns throughout his entire body” According to the GoFundMe, Coffee was hiking with three friends when he “slipped and fell off a 60-80ft cliff onto lava rock”. He was reportedly airlifted to a nearby hospital, with Peyton telling fans that her brother “hasn’t been able to hold down food”. “The medics have informed us more injuries will most likely pop up over the next few weeks…” she added. As of Friday, the GoFundMe has raised $16,000 of its $100,000 goal. Coffee, who has more than 11 million followers on TikTok, updated his followers with a video posted to the platform on Thursday, where he wrote that it’s a “miracle” he’s alive. “Hey everybody, I just want to give a massive thank you to anyone that’s trying to help me or support me right now and I wanted to let you guys know a little update I just found out, that my neck and spine is not broken. Phew,” the TikToker said in the video, which he filmed from his hospital bed. More follows... Read More Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
2023-08-18 22:45
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