The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 10:57AM
Sierra Leone’s iconic cotton tree felled by storm
Salt Bae parody: Vietnam noodle vendor jailed for five years
Bui Tuan Lam’s video was widely seen to be mocking a senior government minister.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 10:14AM
Germany’s climate protesters: Activists or criminals?
“We only have glue and high-vis jackets,” one activist says as she questions why she was raided.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 10:32AM
Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy
Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe’s largest economy.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 09:55AM
Walls collapse as fireball engulfs Sydney building
More than 100 firefighters attempted to extinguish the huge fire in the Surry Hills area.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 09:12AM
Helicopter directs police in dangerous car chase
Ohio State Highway Patrol used a helicopter to track down two suspects who fled from police cars.Story Published at: May 24, 2023 at 06:48PM
Watch: Vast shelf cloud crawls over Newfoundland
A Canadian captured a timelapse of a shelf cloud formation slowly moving over Newfoundland.Story Published at: May 24, 2023 at 06:44PM
Ukraine war: ‘My brother saved my life – but lost his own’
Maksym saved Ivan’s life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 05:08AM
Tina Turner: Tributes paid to late Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
“A star whose light will never fade” – celebrities and fans react to the singer’s death at 83.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 04:15AM
Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens
The move comes two months after SVB’s collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.Story Published at: May 25, 2023 at 04:09AM