'Crisis' task force activated in France, as prolonged UK dry spell causes 'alarming' prognosis for British farmers.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 11:35AM
‘Historic’ drought prompts French government into action
Groups mobilise to help underweight beluga whale in Seine River
The species, usually found in Arctic waters, had made its way up the waterway and reached a lock some 70km from Paris. Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 10:47AM
US will ‘pursue’ Russian offer to discuss Griner prisoner swap
The announcement comes a day after a Russian court sentenced basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 10:39AM
Jury orders Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay $4m to Sandy Hook parents
Ruling marks the first time US conspiracy theorist is held financially liable for claiming school shooting was a hoax.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 09:44AM
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 163
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 163rd day, we take a look at the main developments.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 09:34AM
China military drills to resume around Taiwan despite concerns
Large scale exercises to continue until Sunday as aircraft and ships rerouted; US, Japan and EU lodge complaints.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 05:18AM
Flights canceled, rerouted over China’s drills near Taiwan
Korean Air, Asiana and Singapore Airlines among carriers to cancel flights over military exercise in the Taiwan Strait.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 04:25AM
Singapore executions under scrutiny as more hanged for drugs
Questions being asked over speed of executions, legal representation, and the ethnicities of the condemned.Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 04:21AM
US conservatives cheer Hungarian PM Viktor Orban at conference
US Republicans view Orban’s Hungary as a conservative, anti-woke paradise. Story Published at: August 05, 2022 at 01:45AM
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Putin in Russia: What to expect
The Sochi summit comes after Ankara helped broker a grain deal that has eased global food crisis fears.Story Published at: August 04, 2022 at 11:39PM