Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they’re in danger.
Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, UK government says
Five cases of hantavirus have been confirmed in total, including one of the three passengers on the MV Hondius who died.
Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”.
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
Cyber attack disrupts swathe of US and Canada universities and schools
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across North America.
