South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa moves to tighten its porous borders
The new border force is designed to curb rising illegal immigration - a major political issue.
2023-10-05 23:46
Russian missile strike on cafe and shop kills 51 in Ukraine, Kyiv says
By Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile slammed into a cafe and grocery store in a village in northeastern
2023-10-05 23:26
Syria war: Drone attack on military academy kills 60, monitor says
The military says "terrorist" drones targeted a graduation ceremony attended by cadets' families.
2023-10-05 22:58
Ancient humans would eat their dead - and not because they had to, study suggests
Cannibalism was a routine funerary practice in Europe about 15,000 years ago, with people eating their dead not out of necessity but rather as part of their culture, according to a new study.
2023-10-05 22:27
Biden administration bypasses 26 federal laws to build additional border wall in South Texas amid political pressure
The Biden administration will waive 26 laws to build additional border barriers in the Rio Grande Valley, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register Wednesday, citing "high illegal entry."
2023-10-05 22:16
More than 1,350 lines of inquiry into Creeslough blast
Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate the fatal explosion one year on.
2023-10-05 21:50
The largest health care strike in US history enters its second day
The largest health care strike in US history is now in its second day after more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers began walking off the job on Wednesday.
2023-10-05 20:54
Building collapse in Havana's old town kills three
The Cuban capital is known for its historic buildings but many are so dilapidated they pose a danger.
2023-10-05 20:50
5 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules
English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
2023-10-05 20:26
Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader
The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet.
2023-10-05 20:25
Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game
The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project.
2023-10-05 19:22
Bobi Wine 'under house arrest' after return to Uganda
Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' on landing
2023-10-05 18:57