Jamaica 0121 Festival: Thousands celebrate independence
A free event to celebrate 61 years of Jamaica's independence takes place in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
Minibus plunges down Morocco ravine killing 24
It is reported to be one of deadliest accidents in the country, which has a poor road-safety record.
1970-01-01 08:00
Landscapers in Pennsylvania find malnourished alligator named Fluffy in a creek, officials say
Landscapers in southeastern Pennsylvania made a startling discovery on the job after coming across a pet alligator that got loose, authorities said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sheriff says he is 'ashamed' after five of his former deputies plead guilty to torture of two Black men
A Mississippi sheriff said he was "ashamed" and apologized after five of his former deputies pleaded guilty to charges related to the torture of two Black men.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bahamas country profile
Provides an overview of the Bahamas, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Monu Manesar: The wanted Indian cow vigilante who's at large online
Monu Manesar is accused of being at the centre of the religious violence in Haryana. He denies any role.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fact check: The day after his indictment, Trump lies again about Pence's powers on January 6
The day after former President Donald Trump was indicted over his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election, Trump repeated a lie that the indictment depicts as central to his attempt to obstruct the congressional certification of Joe Biden's victory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Threads user count falls to new lows, highlighting retention challenges
Threads, Meta's Twitter rival, is struggling to retain users roughly a month after its highly publicized launch, according to fresh industry estimates showing that app engagement has fallen to new lows.
1970-01-01 08:00
Post Malone pays fan $2m for Magic: The Gathering 'One Ring' card
A Toronto man says the artist gave him a beer to celebrate the sale, a day before his 37th birthday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Family of Lashawn Thompson, who died in a Georgia jail, reaches $4 million settlement with county
The family of Lashawn Thompson, who died in September while incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has reached a $4 million settlement with the county, said Preston Thompson, chief of staff for Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett.
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia country profile
Provides an overview of Georgia, including key events and facts about this country in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of South Ossetia, including key facts about this breakaway Georgian territory.
1970-01-01 08:00