
Ukraine war: Ship leaves Odesa amid Russia Black Sea attack fears
It came as Kyiv said Russian strikes damaged grain facilities in a river port 260km southwest of Odesa.
2023-08-16 19:56

Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.
2023-08-16 18:27

Fed meeting minutes could hint at end of rate hikes
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON The minutes of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting last month may indicate on Wednesday
2023-08-16 18:16

Rugby volunteer takes Ukrainians under her wing
Kym Bromley said they were like "rabbits in headlights" when they arrived.
2023-08-16 17:55

Tribunal says Georgia teacher who read book on gender identity to her fifth grade class should not be fired
A three-person tribunal has recommended against the firing of a Georgia teacher who is at risk of being terminated after reading a book about gender identity to her fifth grade class, according to the teacher's attorney.
2023-08-16 17:54

The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark
Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.
2023-08-16 16:47

Ecuador election: 'I'm wearing a bulletproof vest 24 hours a day'
Andrea González aims to be vice-president in Ecuador after her party's presidential candidate was shot dead.
2023-08-16 16:23

Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106
They have been named as Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc, both in their seventies.
2023-08-16 15:19

China's defense minister warns against 'playing with fire' on Taiwan during Russia meeting
China's defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against "playing with fire" when it comes to Taiwan in a veiled jab at the United States as he addressed a security conference in Russia.
2023-08-16 13:22

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison
Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility.
2023-08-16 12:24

Thai economy expanding as policy rate nears stability level - central bank minutes
BANGKOK Thailand's economy should continue to expand as the policy rate is approaching a level consistent with long
2023-08-16 11:26

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
2023-08-16 10:16