Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh shantytown in Dhaka
News Thousands left homeless by fire in Bangladesh shantytown in Dhaka Some 60,000 families, many of them climate refugees, live in the area which covers more than 65 hectares (160…
Emissions seen “few months” before Ethiopia volcano erupted
Juliet Biggs, discusses the signs leading up to the eruption of a volcano in Ethiopia after it had been dormant.
Myanmar’s military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election
Myanmar’s military rulers grant amnesty to thousands ahead of election Order reduces sentences for 3,085 people and drops charges against another 5,580 people still at large. An official from Yangon’s…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,372
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,372 Here are the key events from day 1,372 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Firefighters work at the site of a burning apartment…
Hong Kong high-rise fire live: Blaze kills at least 44, hundreds missing
Firefighters struggle to reach residents potentially trapped on upper floors of burning housing complex.
Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations
Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations Arrest warrant issued for missing Thai mogul Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, as co-owner investigated in Mexico. Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch celebrates winning the…
Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse
Australia clamps downs on ‘nudify’ sites used for AI-generated child abuse Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says. A young girl…
Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says
Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air says 113 Russian vessels have flown a false flag in the…
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 63 years: What we know and how it spread
EXPLAINER Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 63 years: What we know and how it spread At least 44 people have been killed in the blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po…
Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump
Thailand’s pork industry fears influx of cheap US imports under Trump Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market. Pork…