Melbourne boxer survives second shooting attack in 2 years
A former member of the Mongols motorcycle gang has survived a shooting incident in suburban Melbourne, just two years after an assassination attempt outside...
Cuba struggles to revive its iconic sugar industry
The men of the Yumuri sugar co-operative in Cuba have worked the cane fields around Cienfuegos since they were old enough to wield machetes....
Italy: Naples record 160 tremors in a day
Homes were evacuated and many schools closed after a series of earthquakes struck the area around Naples in southern Italy. Over 160 tremors were...
Climate change: UK expects 10 times more rain
The "never-ending" rain in the UK and Ireland last autumn and winter was found to be ten times more likely and 20% wetter due...
Over one third of Amazon faces crisis over drought
More than a third of the Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from drought, according to a new study that warns of a "critical...
Australia, NZ start New Caledonia evacuations
An Australian military transport plane has left New Caledonia, carrying travelers stranded after unrest forced the closure of the island's international airport. This is...
Iran president dies in chopper crash: What next for Iran?
Ebrahim Raisi, once near the top of power in the Islamic Republic and expected to rise further, met a different fate when he died...
Tourist spot: Japan blocks iconic Mt Fuji view
A group of tourists weave their way through the crowd, wheeling their bulky luggage in search of the perfect photo spot. They gather on...
UK: Soon, no free Windsor Castle admission for locals
It has been announced that Windsor Castle will no longer offer free admission to local residents. The Royal Collection Trust will end this long-standing...