New Caledonia profile
Provides an overview of New Caledonia including key facts about this French Pacific Ocean territory.
2023-10-28 00:20
Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars
The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.
2023-10-27 22:21
South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military
The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.
2023-10-27 15:25
How does China fix the Evergrande mess?
The heavily indebted company has become the poster child of the country's flailing property sector.
2023-10-27 06:57
David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins
David Hunter was convicted of the manslaughter of his ill wife but could be tried again for murder.
2023-10-26 16:24
Ukraine war: Russia recruits prisoners for its invasion
Russia's defence ministry has taken over from Wagner in recruiting inmates to fight in Ukraine.
2023-10-26 11:47
UK to charter flights for Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan
Some Afghan refugees promised UK visas have been waiting in Pakistan for over a year, according to charities.
2023-10-26 05:47
Mexico braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Otis
US meteorologists warn of a "potentially catastrophic" storm Otis when it makes landfall in southern Mexico.
2023-10-25 09:58
Big banks linked to products with pangolin parts
The companies include UK multinationals such as HSBC, Prudential, and Legal & General.
2023-10-25 07:48
Brazil drought reveals ancient rock carvings of human faces
The carvings of human faces on the shore of the Amazon are thought to be at least 1,000 years old.
2023-10-24 18:58
Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17
The accident in Bangladesh has also injured at least 50 other people.
2023-10-24 09:50
Mexico police gunned down in ambush in Guerrero state
At least 11 officers and a security chief are killed near the Pacific resort of Acapulco, local media say.
2023-10-24 08:45