Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called 'criminal' of food, water and medicine.
Category Archives: News
Philippines evacuates thousands as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears
President Marcos directs government to prepare for 'worst-case scenario', with millions at risk from storm surges.
Dutch coalition gov’t survives after minister quits over Amsterdam violence
Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar unexpectedly resigned to protest alleged racist comments by some cabinet members.
Xi-Biden meet: Tariffs to Taiwan, what ails US-China ties as Trump looms
Trump's presidency could see escalating trade wars. But ties have been rocky under Biden too.
Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel
As Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon continue without pause, the region's long-fought shadow wars are gaining form.
Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire
The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 995
As the war enters its 995th day, these are the main developments.
‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides
President Dissanayake's party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.
‘Dastardly deeds’: Family of Malcolm X sues US agencies over assassination
The civil rights leader's family has accused the CIA, FBI and NYPD of concealing prior knowledge of the assassination.
US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.
House Speaker Johnson resists calls to make Matt Gaetz ethics report public
The probe, slated to be released Friday, has been left in limbo after Gaetz resigned his role as House representative.
Israel ramps up attacks on Lebanon as officials study US ceasefire plan
Israeli air strikes flattened five buildings in the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs.
How controversial is Trump’s pick of RFK Jr as US health secretary?
More about Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump's health secretary pick who is sceptical of vaccines, the FDA and fluoride.
Germany’s Scholz speaks to Russia’s Putin for first time in two years
The Russian leader said he is open to talks, but intends to keep the territory Moscow seized in Ukraine.
French court orders release of Lebanon’s Georges Ibrahim Abdallah
Abdallah was given a life sentence for his role in the murders of US's Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimant.
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia
Tensions have flared during the past week over a proposed deal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia.
Croatian PM sacks health minister accused of corruption
Prosecutors accuse suspects of 'accepting and giving bribes, abuse of position and authority and money laundering'.
Russia, Ukraine and the Koreas: Could Trump rock emerging wartime deals?
South Korea could step back from aiding Kyiv, a proposal that was spurred by the North's deployment to Russia.
Beaver moon to dazzle skies in this year’s last supermoon: When to watch
This supermoon will reach its peak brightness on Friday at 4:29pm Eastern Time (21:29 GMT).
Fire at care home in Spain kills at least 10 people
Firefighters battle blaze in one room for two hours as local mayor cites smoke inhalation as likely cause of deaths.