
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
2023-08-03 08:51

Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2023-08-03 08:48

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
2023-08-03 07:18

Donald Trump slams election indictment on eve of court hearing
As security measures ramp up for his arraignment, Mr Trump decries "corruption, scandal, & failure".
2023-08-03 06:26

Trump's latest indictment echoes January 6 committee findings
Special counsel Jack Smith's criminal indictment appeared to be more than two and half years in the making, but the American public heard many of the key details of the case outlined in a series of hearings last year -- as a well as an 800-page report -- run by the House Select Committee that investigated the January 6 riot.
2023-08-03 04:59

Donald Trump indictment: What do we know about the six co-conspirators?
Six people accused of helping Mr Trump undermine the election have been described by prosecutors.
2023-08-03 04:47

Niger: First UK nationals safely out of the country, foreign minister says
The Foreign Office gave no further details of how many UK nationals have left the country or how.
2023-08-03 04:16

Taylor Swift gives 'life-changing' $100,000 bonuses to Eras Tour truck drivers
Taylor Swift is going out in "Style."
2023-08-03 03:48

Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade 'puzzling' and unwarranted'
Janet Yellen defends the US, as stock markets fall after credit downgrade.
2023-08-03 03:27

Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinter
Nasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.
2023-08-03 01:47

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty
A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.
2023-08-03 00:58

Brazil police raids leave at least 43 people dead
Police have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states.
2023-08-03 00:21