Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness

Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde78p3zx5ro

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Imran Khan supporters pushed back by security forces

The jailed former leader is calling on the protesters to stay in Islamabad until their demands are met.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7gklm0r04o

Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers

Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v3p7qm1dmo

Israeli anger at 'irresponsible and hasty' ceasefire

Many displaced residents of northern Israel feel unease and mistrust over their PM's deal with Lebanon.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3m4n4lmrko

Monday, November 25, 2024

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.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dpl21x0x7o

Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case

Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2zrk21dlro

Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast

It is believed about 50 people were onboard the vessel which sank in the Aegean Sea.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80l4xg8rggo

Sunday, November 24, 2024

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ny39wpg3o

South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lzy87veno

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624kd71dj3o

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Children shot dead after joining pot-banging protests in Mozambique

The southern African state has been a shaken by a wave of protests and killings since disputed elections.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr722v4x8yo

'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20

The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8ne9757jdo

Friday, November 22, 2024

The week of rising stakes in the Ukraine war

Russia made its loudest threat yet of nuclear war, as Western powers bolstered Ukraine's arsenal.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgxly3nzwpo

Biden says ICC war crimes arrest warrant 'outrageous'

US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu "outrageous".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c704y7gwr95o

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde7j9j76x0o

Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot

Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal "fight" against the accusations.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98e29yvl88o

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c62l1kvzdqno

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

US envoy heads to Israel after progress on Hezbollah ceasefire

After a second day of talks in Lebanon, Amos Hochstein says he will “to try to bring this to a close”.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8xppkrdd7o

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l4eynl4zo

Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg6319d1eo