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Penguins on the precipice: Survival in the ‘noisiest bay in the world’

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 09:31
Bunkering in South Africa’s Algoa Bay has dramatically cut the population of the former world's largest colony.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 919

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 07:49
As the war enters its 919th day, these are the main developments.

Kicked out at 18 to live on the streets – a teenage migrant in Spain

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 07:49
Ilyas fled a life of poverty in Morocco at just 15; like others, he finds himself in desperate circumstances in Europe.

Two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting amid deadly Jenin raids

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 07:41
Man and woman killed, third man critically injured in checkpoint shooting near Tarqumiyah, south of Hebron.

Top seeds Sinner, Swiatek continue US Open march as ex-champions fall

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 07:08
Local hopes Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula progress to the 4th round, while Caroline Wozniacki continues a dream return.

‘Why was my child killed?’ Parents grieve a month after Bangladesh clashes

Sun, 09/01/2024 - 06:07
Grief-stricken parents share how their young children were killed during the July unrest and crackdowns on students.

How important is the central bank to Libya’s politics?

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 21:00
Leadership dispute between rival governments leads to suspension of oil production.

Seven dead, dozens injured after bus overturns in Mississippi

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 20:44
Mississippi Highway Patrol said the incident took place on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County.

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 20:25
Scoop topped charts in Europe with Be Faithful two decades ago and later contributed to hits by other artists.

First children in Gaza given polio vaccines a day before planned UN rollout

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 19:29
WHO says that the official larger vaccine rollout, which aims to reach 640,000 children, will begin on Sunday.

FIFA delays again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 18:01
The FIFA Council has delayed making a decision on a bid to suspend Israel from international football until October.

UNRWA head accuses Israel of buying Google ads to block donations to agency

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 17:42
Commissioner-general says Israeli government has undertaken a defamation campaign against the UN agency.

Oasis fans struggle to secure tickets for British band’s reunion tour

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 16:19
The Britpop-era band is set to reunite and perform next year, for the first time in 15 years.

Depressed fish? How Prozac in lakes and rivers may harm aquatic life

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 14:12
An Australian study has found fish in freshwater lakes and rivers with traces of the anti-depressant, fluoxetine.

Helicopter goes missing in far eastern Russia with 22 people on board

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 13:19
The helicopter had picked up passengers near the Vachkajec ancient volcano in a scenic area of the Kamchatka peninsula.

Philippines, China trade accusations of ramming ships in South China Sea

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 11:53
The Sabina Shoal is the new flashpoint in the maritime confrontations between Manila and Beijing.

WhatsApp novelists use messaging app to write and sell books in Zimbabwe

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 11:48
Emerging authors and eager readers are finding more accessible and affordable ways to get their literary fix.

Israeli soldiers besiege Jenin as assault on West Bank enters fourth day

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 10:49
At least 20 people have been killed in Israel's largest military operation in the occupied territory in decades.

US military says 15 ISIL fighters killed in joint raid with Iraqi forces

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 09:56
Seven US soldiers were injured; Iraq's military says air strikes killed key members of the group.

Why are we always talking about the West Bank?

Sat, 08/31/2024 - 09:47
The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967, but not everyone understands what that means.

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