
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:16

Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
2023-06-16 10:47

Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
2023-06-16 10:17

What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
2023-06-16 09:46

Kedarnath: 'I sat on a tree for days amid deadly floods'
Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.
2023-06-16 09:28

Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 15 dead
The crash between a truck and handi-transit vehicle is described as a "serious mass casualty" event.
2023-06-16 06:25

Iceland Ireland told to recall UK products 'of animal origin'
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has directed the withdrawal of frozen foods of an animal nature.
2023-06-16 05:25

Messi mania grips crowd at China’s Workers’ Stadium
Fans paid between $400 and $680 to see the world's greatest player line out in Beijing.
2023-06-16 01:26

Neuschwanstein: US man held after fatal attack at German castle
The 30-year-old is suspected of killing a women by throwing her from a hill near Neuschwanstein castle.
2023-06-15 23:58

Kwara boat tragedy: Mothers die trying to save children in Nigeria
More than 100 people drowned when the wooden boat they were using to cross the River Niger capsized.
2023-06-15 23:17

Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump
Archaeologists first spotted the hair of the 3,000-year-old mummy at the site of a rubbish dump.
2023-06-15 22:23

Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold - reports
Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board.
2023-06-15 19:56