The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
2023-07-18 10:18
Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.
2023-07-18 09:49
Typhoon Talim: Thousands evacuated as typhoon hits southern China
Vietnam is also bracing to evacuate people from areas forecast to be hit by the powerful storm.
2023-07-18 07:47
RFK Jr's conspiracy theories and Republican supporters
Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".
2023-07-18 06:49
How China Beat Everyone to Be World Leader in Electric Vehicles
In the race to reduce carbon emissions, countries from the US to New Zealand are doling out incentives
2023-07-18 05:23
Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders
The memorandum of understanding includes $118m to stop smuggling and return irregular migrants.
2023-07-17 22:18
Ross Edgley ends longest non-stop lake swim in heatwave
The attempt in Italy was cut short due to fears of dehydration amid the European heatwave.
2023-07-17 19:53
UBS Is Sole Successor to Credit Suisse’s CDS, Panel Rules
The panel which oversees the credit-default swap market has ruled that UBS Group AG will become the reference
2023-07-17 18:52
Wanda Warns of $200 Million Shortfall on Bond, Surprising Market
One of China’s most closely watched property firms warned of a funding shortfall just days before a key
2023-07-17 17:52
South Korea floods: Tunnel horror strikes fear of monsoon
The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.
2023-07-17 16:58
Crimea bridge closed following 'emergency'
Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.
2023-07-17 11:48
US-China Climate Talks Reopen With Pledge to Take ‘Big Steps’
US Climate Envoy John Kerry opened the first major climate talks with Chinese officials in almost a year,
2023-07-17 11:19