How Storm Babet and other storms get their names
The UK's latest gale was named after a Dutchwoman who was born during a storm
2023-10-17 22:24
Ex-wife of IS 'Beatle' speaks out for first time
Dure Ahmed was held in a Syrian camp for more than three years, but has now been repatriated to Canada.
2023-10-17 21:46
Same-sex marriage: India Supreme Court fails to legalise same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.
2023-10-17 19:51
Why Egypt remains reluctant to open Rafah crossing to Gaza
Hundreds of lorries carrying aid are parked up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing.
2023-10-17 18:56
Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict
The government has strongly opposed petitions that are seeking marriage equality in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-16 21:15
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:20
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 15:51
Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches - Yoweri Museveni
The president says two bombs were linked to public address systems, and sent to pastors.
2023-10-16 15:20
Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges
He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.
2023-10-16 13:59
Ecuador chooses president during wave of violence
Ecuadoreans are casting their votes in the presidential run-off overshadowed by a violent crime wave.
2023-10-15 21:47
The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum
The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.
2023-10-14 21:23
Pfizer Cuts Guidance on Weakening Demand for Covid Antiviral Paxlovid
Pfizer Inc. slashed its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year after agreeing to take Paxlovid doses back
2023-10-14 07:54