What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?
What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US? The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic –…
Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
President Biden has announced a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline.
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK
Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam for the UK BBC More Vietnamese attempted small-boat Channel crossings in the first half of 2024 than any other nationality.…
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
Justin Trudeau may quit within days, say Canadian media Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation within days, according to media reports. He is considering stepping down…
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month. People take…
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank, temporarily suspending its work. Al Jazeera broadcast…
Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe Rashid Khan takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first…
Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive
Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive Fighting intensifies in western Russia months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.…
Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot
Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World…
Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree
Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak’s appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the…