Inmates demand new prison laws in Liberia
Calls for reform of Liberia's notorious prison system have intensified after more than 200 inmates protested at a facility in northern Nimba county, citing...
Mexico announces dip in “disappeared” people
When the Mexican government announced its intention to review the official register of "disappeared" individuals, the move was framed as an effort to eliminate...
Climate change: UK records warmest Christmas Eve in 20 yrs
The UK has observed its warmest Christmas Eve in over two decades, with temperatures in Heathrow, south-west London, reaching 15.3C on Sunday. This surpassed...
Cocaine packages found on beaches between Sydney-Newcastle
New South Wales police have issued a public warning regarding packages suspected of containing cocaine that have been discovered on beaches stretching from Sydney...
Pakistan uses artificial rain to reduce pollution
Artificial rain was deployed as a measure to mitigate pollution levels in Lahore, Pakistan, a city grappling with severe air quality issues. Home to...
‘Mixed-race’ now largest population group in Brazil
The latest census in Brazil has revealed that individuals of mixed-race now constitute the largest population group in the country, with 92.1 million people...
Victoria offers free healthcare to Israel-Gaza war victims
The Victorian government has announced a comprehensive initiative to provide free healthcare to people fleeing the Israel-Gaza war who aren't eligible for Medicare due...
Australia records hike in EV sale
Australia's Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, has expressed enthusiasm for the surge in electric vehicle (EV) sale, highlighting a nearly doubling of fast-charging sites...
Australia records worst cherry harvest in 50 years
Cherry farmers in South Australia are grappling with the most challenging harvest in half a century, experiencing significant losses of up to 70% due...