Ukraine war causes birth rate to slump
The country's birth rate has fallen 28% since Russia invaded, official statistics indicate.
2023-08-02 00:28
Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case
An unknown settlement is reached after Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for medical advances.
2023-08-02 00:16
Gunman at Memphis Jewish school thwarted by security measures
A suspect tries and fails to enter a Jewish school with a handgun before firing the weapon outside.
2023-08-01 22:54
Darién Gap: Record number of migrants risk jungle crossing
More migrants have crossed the dangerous Darién Gap in Panama so far this year than in all of 2022.
2023-08-01 22:52
Mexican city to fine performers of 'misogynistic' songs
The measure comes amid "pandemic" levels of violence against women, the mayor of Chihuahua says.
2023-08-01 21:53
Jury begins deliberations on whether Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should be sentenced to death
The jury in the trial of Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, is now deliberating on whether to sentence him to death.
2023-08-01 21:21
Niger: UK tells nationals to stay inside amid unrest
The Foreign Office is urging citizens to register their whereabouts after a military coup triggered violence.
2023-08-01 20:52
Coventry milk bottle appeal for Oslo Marathon medals
Coventry Trophy Centre is asking for donations of plastic milk bottles to be converted into medals.
2023-08-01 20:16
Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis reports racist threats over Trump case
Georgia lawyer Fani Willis has warned of threats as a decision on charges for Donald Trump looms.
2023-08-01 20:15
Beijing floods: Deadly rains batter China capital as new storm looms
The remnants of super typhoon Doksuri inundate China's capital for the fourth straight day.
2023-08-01 16:50
Nuh: Mosque set on fire, cleric killed in religious clashes in India's Haryana
Violence broke out in parts of Haryana during a procession by hardline Hindu nationalist groups.
2023-08-01 16:45
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jail term reduced after some pardons
The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty by the military junta, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years.
2023-08-01 16:23