More than 500,000 ordered to evacuate as typhoon heads for Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki is brushing past Hainan in China before heading for Vietnam, forecasters say.
Three sisters drown in migrant boat in Mediterranean, rescuers say
There was “sheer horror” when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.
Israel pounds Gaza City in preparation for planned offensive
Sixty-four people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry said.
Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race
Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says
Concern is mounting about “war-time levels of slaughter” in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.
Russia blames nuclear site attack on Ukraine as Kyiv marks independence day
Russia said several power and energy facilities had been targeted overnight by Ukraine, which has not commented.
North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says
Two new air defence missiles with “superior combat capability” have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.
For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding
Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don’t have a new home despite months of wrangling.
My trip to North Korea’s ‘Benidorm’ – flanked by guards and full of rules
Anastasia, one of the first visitors to North Korea’s new beach resort, tells of strict rules and “immaculate” beaches.
UK’s Chagos Islands deal ‘significant victory’, says Pope
Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.
