It took 14 years, but British Labour was finally elected. What took them so long?
During their time in office, the UK Conservative Party was chaotic, inept and hubristic. But, if they were bad, the Labour Party’s infighting might have been even worse. ⌘ Read more
Intense winter storm to bring heavy rain, gales, bitter cold and snow to eastern Australia
A rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will track towards the coast this weekend, the precursor to a bout of severe winter weather across eastern Australia. ⌘ Read more
How did this ‘normal’ rugby league fan from the suburbs end up in the trenches with ISIS?
Hamza Elbaf has been shut off from the outside world for the past five years. The Australian citizen doesn’t even know who the prime minister is. He’s one of thousands of suspected ISIS fighters being held in Syrian prisons. ⌘ Read more
‘A fantastic success story’: how brush turkeys are taking over our cities
Researchers have charted the historical crash, comeback and conquest of cities by the Australian brush turkey. ⌘ Read more
Nepal’s Prime Minister Dahal Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament
The latest political upheaval comes as Nepal struggles to cope with deadly disasters like a landslide on Friday that left more than 60 people missing. ⌘ Read more
Finland Passes Law to Turn Away Asylum Seekers at Border
The country last year closed all land crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to weaponize migration. Russian authorities have called the accusations “unsubstantiated.” ⌘ Read more
Early Wildfires in Brazil Threaten Pantanal Wetlands and Cerrado Savanna
Huge blazes are spreading hundreds of miles across some of the most biodiverse parts of Brazil, with the worst of the annual fire season still weeks away. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Nepal’s Prime Minister Dahal Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament
The latest political upheaval comes as Nepal struggles to cope with deadly disasters like a landslide on Friday that left more than 60 people missing. ⌘ Read more
How the US-built pier to get aid into Gaza was supposed to work — and why it didn’t
While it was never touted as a complete solution to the problems of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza, the US has announced its temporary aid pier will be shut down after being plagued with challenges. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing at Least 10
The number of dead and injured was still uncertain, the emergency services said, after dozens, including many students, were trapped under the rubble. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
After weeks of bleak headlines, some in the Albanese government can’t believe they’re not ‘cooked’
After all the bleak headlines of the past couple of weeks, Albanese’s cheery optimism may seem a little weird. But some in the government can’t believe they’re not “cooked”. ⌘ Read more
Which phone plan is right for you?
The nation’s “big three” telcos have lifted their prices – so there’s never been a better time to ditch your provider. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Nepal’s Prime Minister Dahal Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament
The latest political upheaval comes as Nepal struggles to cope with deadly disasters like a landslide on Friday that left more than 60 people missing. ⌘ Read more
Finland Passes Law to Turn Away Asylum Seekers at Border
The country last year closed all land crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to weaponize migration. Russian authorities have called the accusations “unsubstantiated.” ⌘ Read more
U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
France Is at a Political Impasse Ahead of 2024 Olympics
After elections produced a deadlocked Parliament, both left and right are claiming victory, while President Emmanuel Macron insists no one won. It’s a recipe for turmoil. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
France Is at a Political Impasse Ahead of 2024 Olympics
After elections produced a deadlocked parliament, both left and right are claiming victory, while President Emmanuel Macron insists no one won. It’s a recipe for turmoil. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
UK Approves Early Release for Thousands of Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
The Labour government, which took power this past week, said it had been forced into the move because previous Conservative administrations had let the issue fester. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Study examines urban forests across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Letter in The Lancet Raises Question of Excess Deaths in Gaza War
A letter in a major medical journal has prompted a discussion about the importance, and difficulty, of tallying those killed as an indirect result of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan Court Grants Imran Khan’s Party More Seats in Parliament
A ruling by Pakistan’s high court strips the governing coalition of its two-thirds majority, and thrusts the party of Imran Khan back onto the political main stage. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
High School Collapses in Nigeria, Killing Several Students
An unknown number of people were trapped in the rubble of the building in Jos, a city of one million residents in the central part of the country. ⌘ Read more
Finland Passes Law to Turn Away Asylum Seekers at Border
The country last year closed all land crossings with Russia, accusing Moscow of trying to weaponize migration. Russian authorities have called the accusations “unsubstantiated.” ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
Dubbed the ‘Star Wars Project’, South Korea plans to use drone-melting lasers against North Korea
Officials say the technology will allow them to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles from the North but not all experts are convinced. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed. ⌘ Read more
UK Approves Early Release for Thousands of Prisoners to Ease Overcrowding
The Labour government, which took power this past week, said it had been forced into the move because previous Conservative administrations had let the issue fester. ⌘ Read more