US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis
The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk.
2023-08-31 10:22
Gabon coup: Why military takeovers are all the rage
Gabon is the latest African state to be hit by a coup, raising fears about the future of democracy.
2023-08-31 09:49
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:18
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:54
North Korea says it simulated nuclear strike on South
South Korea reports missiles landing in the sea after the North says it launched two.
2023-08-31 07:54
Beekeepers to the rescue after 5 million bees fall off truck in Canada
One beekeeper who came to the rescue described a cloud of "angry, confused and homeless" bees.
2023-08-31 07:48
Stats show Cubs division title chances took major leap after second win over Brewers
The Chicago Cubs division win percentage jumped several points via FanGraphs after they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.
2023-08-31 07:29
Florida takes stock in Storm Idalia's aftermath
More than 440,000 people are still without power as Idalia, now a tropical storm, moves into Georgia.
2023-08-31 07:23
Nerves and patriotism in Moscow after 18 months of war
The BBC's Will Vernon finds resignation, patriotism and nervousness on the streets of Moscow.
2023-08-31 07:16
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
2023-08-31 06:16
Carabao Cup draw LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and more discover third round fate
Defending champions Manchester United will host Crystal Palace in the third round of the Carabao Cup while treble winners Manchester City face a tricky trip to Newcastle. In the three other all-Premier League ties, Brentford host Arsenal, Chelsea take on Brighton and Aston Villa meet Everton, who overcame Doncaster Rovers 2-1 on Wednesday night. The lowest ranked team left in the competition, Sutton United, face a trip to Port Vale. The ties will be played around 25 September. There have already been a few shock results in this year’s competition with Leeds United being dumped out of the tournament by Salford City and Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs losing to Fulham in the second round. Take a look at the full Carabao Cup third-round draw below. Read More Same old Spurs? Ange Postecoglou’s first trophy chance ends in penalty agony
2023-08-31 05:52
Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says
Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
2023-08-31 05:50