US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:28
Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway
The islands' councillors will consider a motion to investigate alternative forms of governance.
2023-07-02 16:58
Cambodia: Hun Sen quits Facebook on eve of poll campaign
Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.
2023-06-30 12:45
Chinese spy balloon did not collect information, says Pentagon
The balloon floated across the US early this year before being shot down off the South Carolina coast.
2023-06-30 11:29
Wagner group to hand over heavy weapons as FSB drops mutiny charges
Charges against members of the mercenary group are also being dropped, Russia's security forces say.
2023-06-27 20:50
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
Prosecutors seek death penalty in Idaho murder case
Bryan Kohberger is accused in the fatal stabbing of four Idaho university students last year.
2023-06-27 06:49
Ukraine conflict: Who's in Putin's inner circle and running the war?
Russia's president relies on small but deeply loyal group of people when he makes key decisions.
2023-06-25 01:48
Putin under pressure as ally Yevgeny Prigozhin turns rebel
The Russian leader vowed to punish Yevgeny Prigozhin after his Wagner forces seized a key Russian city.
2023-06-24 17:45
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims control of major Russian city Rostov-on-Don
Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his Wagner forces are advancing towards Moscow to confront military chiefs.
2023-06-24 16:15
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief blames war on defence minister
In Yevgeny Prigozhin's latest rant, he says Vladimir Putin and the country have been deceived by Sergei Shoigu.
2023-06-24 00:23
Windrush: Birmingham charity founder speaks of early years in UK
The founder of community charity Shades of Black shares memories of her arrival in Britain.
2023-06-22 15:15