Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change
Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.
Read moreInside Russia as war in Ukraine grinds into new year
The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg looks at life in a town near Moscow, and asks residents about the war.
Read moreAustralia’s COVID cases are rising in the lead-up to New Year’s
Experts are urging people to take precautionary measures as the new JN.1 strain spreads throughout the community.
Read moreHow the cost of living crisis has affected Australia’s New Year’s resolutions for 2024
Is saving money your New Year’s resolution? You’re not alone. While setting a resolution and making it stick isn’t easy, experts say some things improve the chance…
Read moreWeather warning alerts to be reviewed after delays in Christmas Day notifications
The federal government has vowed to conduct a review into weather warnings, after criticism that notifications for Christmas Day storms came through after the event had passed.
Read moreNina has twice faced down death. But she still can’t discuss it with her kids
Australia’s population is ageing, but experts say too few people are discussing end-of-life plans. A growing global project aims to change that.
Read morePaula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault
The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.
Read moreAs War Rages in Ukraine, Denmark Turns an Office Park Back Into an Arsenal
The conflict and surging arms production in Russia have spurred demand for ammunition manufacturing across Europe.The conflict and surging arms production in Russia have spurred demand for…
Read moreHow a Russian Barrage Evaded Ukraine’s Defenses to Wreak Deadly Chaos
In one of the war’s largest bombardments, 35 missiles slipped through Ukraine’s air cover on Friday, killing dozens. Ukraine responded with shelling on the Russian region of…
Read moreUkrainian Missile Attack on Belgorod in Russia Kills at Least 14
The bombardment of Belgorod on Saturday, apparently in response to an enormous air assault by Moscow a day earlier, appeared to be the deadliest on Russian soil…
Read moreIsrael-Gaza war: Displaced Gazans ‘living in the open’, UN says
The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, UN says.
Read moreDashcam footage shows strike hit Russian city
Russia’s emergency ministry says 14 people including two children have been killed in Belgorod.
Read moreChina appoints ex-naval commander Dong Jun as defence minister after sacking predecessor Li Shangfu
China on Friday named former naval commander General Dong Jun as the new Chinese Defence Minister, two months after the dismissal of Li Shangfu without any explanation….
Read moreTwo States Ruled Trump Off the Ballot. Will It Help or Hurt Him?
Some critics say the battles over the former president’s ballot status are turning him into a martyr and eroding faith in American elections.Some critics say the battles…
Read moreWhy 2023 was an uncomfortable year for the West
This year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.
Read moreUkraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia
Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.
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