
Typhoon Lan Paralyzes Planes and Trains While Crossing Japan
Typhoon Lan reached the coast of central Japan early Tuesday, grounding flights and halting trains as residents braced
2023-08-15 17:50

Oakham to keep twinning link with German town
Oakham Council says residents in Barmstedt were "very keen" that the town stays in touch.
2023-08-15 16:22

Ukraine war: Three killed after blasts in Volyn and Lviv
Ukrainian officials have blamed Russia for air strikes near the country's border with Poland.
2023-08-15 15:56

Ugandan Asian anniversary artwork to be installed in Leicester
The piece was commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of Ugandan Asians reaching Leicester.
2023-08-15 14:46

Country Garden Crisis Drags Down Other Builders That Got Support
A potential default at developer giant Country Garden Holdings Co. has led to greater skepticism of the efficacy
2023-08-15 13:27

Japan economy grows much faster than expected
The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.
2023-08-15 09:58

Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him
Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name.
2023-08-15 09:16

Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights
Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.
2023-08-15 07:25

At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
2023-08-15 07:17

Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case
They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.
2023-08-15 05:46

Hawaii wildfires: 'Directed energy weapons' and other false claims go viral
Rumours that the disaster was orchestrated by elites with a laser have been seen by millions.
2023-08-15 05:17

Japan Faces Another Typhoon With Trains, Flights Canceled
Japan is preparing for its second typhoon in a week, with airline companies canceling flights and rail operators
2023-08-14 10:24