Russia says it rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike
The drills come as Moscow pulls out of a treaty banning physical nuclear weapons tests.
1970-01-01 08:00
Carnival cruise firm pays thousands over Covid 'negligence'
An Australian judge orders Carnival to pay medical bills of passenger who caught Covid on board one of its ships.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Creeslough explosion: Some NI ambulance crews 'could not assist'
Ambulance workers from Derry could not cross the border due to visa issues, an Irish politician says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Japan's top court says trans surgery requirement is unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Otis
US meteorologists warn of a "potentially catastrophic" storm Otis when it makes landfall in southern Mexico.
1970-01-01 08:00
Brazil drought reveals ancient rock carvings of human faces
The carvings of human faces on the shore of the Amazon are thought to be at least 1,000 years old.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico police gunned down in ambush in Guerrero state
At least 11 officers and a security chief are killed near the Pacific resort of Acapulco, local media say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Legal bid to give Lockerbie families access to Masud trial
Prosecutors want relatives of bombing victims to be able to listen to the trial of accused Abu Agila Masud.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stolen ancient artefacts from Ukraine recovered in Spain
Authorities say the Scythian gold was smuggled out of Ukraine in 2016.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kota: Stricter rules for India student hub after suicides
Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.
1970-01-01 08:00