Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
1970-01-01 08:00
Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge
A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia mushroom deaths: Memorial for couple draws hundreds
Don and Gail Patterson died days after a beef Wellington lunch cooked by their former daughter-in-law.
1970-01-01 08:00
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
1970-01-01 08:00
Riverdance stars inspire Ukrainian refugees
Young Irish dancers in Dublin hope to follow in the footsteps of the professional dancers.
1970-01-01 08:00
US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis
The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk.
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s Solar Companies Face Margin Squeeze Despite Profit Jump
A factory boom in China that’s lowering the cost and boosting demand for solar panels is also squeezing
1970-01-01 08:00
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
1970-01-01 08:00