The hazy history of Nathan's hot dog eating contest
The Fourth of July marks Independence Day in the US. It is also a big day for hot dog lovers.
2023-07-05 01:50
Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport temporarily closed in drone attack
Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.
2023-07-04 14:50
'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
2023-07-04 06:25
Hong Kong police issues cash bounty for exiled democracy activists
Hong Kong police on Monday placed bounties on eight prominent democracy activists in self-imposed exile overseas, offering HK$1 million ($127,603) rewards each for information leading to their arrests.
2023-07-03 17:50
Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years
Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.
2023-07-03 08:52
Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10,000 babies
Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.
2023-07-01 08:21
France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest
The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.
2023-07-01 07:23
China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law
The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.
2023-06-30 13:18
Legendary Canadian sex educator Sue Johanson dies at 93
She provided candid advice normalising sex to Canadian and US audiences for decades.
2023-06-30 07:29
What is the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?
The Court of Appeal has ruled the government's Rwanda policy is unlawful.
2023-06-29 18:51
Dorset men in court over alleged tree investment fraud
The men are accused of fraudulently promising returns on a forestry scheme in Costa Rica.
2023-06-28 21:18
FBI failed 'at fundamental level' before Capitol riot, Senate report claims
The FBI and other agencies failed "at a fundamental level" to assess the risk of violence, a report claims.
2023-06-27 19:56