A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.
Syria says 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by Assad loyalists
Interior ministry forces clashed with supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday.
Twenty years on: ‘My boat was metres from the shore when the tsunami hit’
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Twenty years on: ‘My boat was metres from the shore when the tsunami hit’
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals – including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats – have died of the virus over the past several weeks.
Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history.
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country’s 248-year history.
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack
Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
