India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mystery sea urchin deaths threaten Red Sea coral reefs
Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss
William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.
1970-01-01 08:00
Policy 713: LGBT school policy change causes political turmoil in Canada
In New Brunswick, changes to a pronoun policy for students threaten the premier's political future.
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.
1970-01-01 08:00
EU court finds Ireland failed to follow nature laws
The European Court of Justice rules that Ireland was not doing enough to protect hundreds of sites.
1970-01-01 08:00
Suffolk father who hunted for daughter's killer was a hero, son says
A funeral is being held for John Ward, who spent decades trying to work out who killed his daughter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cambodia: Hun Sen quits Facebook on eve of poll campaign
Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chinese spy balloon did not collect information, says Pentagon
The balloon floated across the US early this year before being shot down off the South Carolina coast.
1970-01-01 08:00
David Hunter: Final arguments in British man's Cyprus murder trial
Former Northumberland miner David Hunter is accused of murdering his seriously ill wife, Janice.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sweden Quran burning sparks anger across Muslim world
A protester set several pages of the holy Muslim text alight at a protest in Stockholm on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sri Lanka: Five-day bank holiday for domestic debt restructuring
There are fears the government's plan could lead to volatility in financial markets.
1970-01-01 08:00