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...
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...
Canada turns down plan to decriminalize hard drugs
The Canadian government has turned down Toronto's request to decriminalize the small-scale possession of hard drugs, citing public safety concerns and lack of political...
Can Georgia protests save nation’s future?
Georgia is in trouble. After years of relative calm, this small, stunningly beautiful country, nestled between the pale beaches of the Black Sea and...
Can countries cope up with falling birth rates?
With birth rates continuing to decline in both nations, it is tempting to use the term "timebomb." However, demographers, the experts in population change,...