Hopes of rescuing 16 people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea on Monday were fading.
Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury’s legends slot
The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.
Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury’s legends slot
The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.
New Zealander returns home after suspected poisoning in Laos
Six tourists who were in Laos have died from suspected methanol poisining in recent weeks.
Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.
Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal
The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.
Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.
Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base
A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.
First Lady receives White House Christmas tree
Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.
More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand
None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.
