China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
2023-08-12 07:58
What caused the Hawaii wildfires?
What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread.
2023-08-11 20:29
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
Victims' families are distraught that Russian prisoners released to fight in Ukraine are reoffending.
2023-08-10 07:26
Why did the Maui fire spread so fast? Drought, nonnative species and climate change among possible reasons
Drought conditions are becoming more extreme and common in Hawaii and other Pacific islands.
2023-08-10 06:54
European bank stocks bounce as Italy softens windfall tax blow
Banking stocks in Italy and elsewhere in Europe rebounded Wednesday after the country watered down a plan to whack its banks with a surprise one-off 40% tax on their windfall profits.
2023-08-09 20:29
Biden tries to bolster his climate credentials as activists push for more urgency
President Joe Biden is traveling west this week on a mission to ramp up excitement for an agenda that -- so far -- is yielding little political upside.
2023-08-09 19:23
World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation
Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks.
2023-08-09 15:58
What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?
A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights.
2023-08-09 01:46
No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists
By David Stanway SINGAPORE Sea ice in the Antarctic region has fallen to a record low this year
2023-08-08 16:47
Mourners to say final goodbyes to Sinéad O'Connor
A cortege will pass through the singer's former home of Bray, County Wicklow, after a private service.
2023-08-08 13:45
Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
2023-08-08 04:24
Hip-hop 50: From the Bronx to Belfast, the evolution of Irish rap
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, BBC News NI looks at how the genre permeated Irish music.
2023-08-07 13:49