
Taliban repression of women is a crime against humanity, says Gordon Brown
Former PM calls on ICC to investigate "systematic brutalisation" of Afghan females.
1970-01-01 08:00

Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'
Six people have died and thousands displaced as fires continue to rage on Maui and the Big Island.
1970-01-01 08:00

'We expected less resistance': Ukrainian troops on southern front learn not to underestimate their enemy
Rammed back into the bushes, out past destroyed Bradleys and ageing Humvees, the Soviet-era T72 lowers its turret to fire. Its targets are Russian positions, imperiled by Ukraine's push south, just past the building over the horizon. Three rounds whistle into the distance, the tank is spotted, and is gone in a swirl of dust.
1970-01-01 08:00

World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation
Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks.
1970-01-01 08:00

Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her
A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.
1970-01-01 08:00

Alabama brawl turns spotlight on Montgomery's racial history
Viral video of a chaotic brawl along Montgomery, Alabama's riverfront has renewed national conversations about racial tensions in America.
1970-01-01 08:00

UK Scouts in South Korea: 'Strangers are coming up and apologising'
UK Scouts are trying to make the most of the situation after being evacuated from an event in South Korea.
1970-01-01 08:00

Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal
It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.
1970-01-01 08:00

College Football Rankings: 5 biggest surprises from the preseason Coaches Poll
Let's take a look at some of the biggest surprises with regard to the first Coaches Poll of the 2023 college football season.College football is right around the corner, which means we have some rankings to dissect, alright.The USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll was released on Monday. ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky
Officials allege the suspect passed information to Russia about the Ukrainian president's movements.
1970-01-01 08:00

International backlash grows after Chinese vessel fires water cannon on Philippine boats
China is facing a growing international backlash after one of its coast guard vessels used a water cannon against a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Saturday, an incident analysts say escalates an already tense situation and could see the United States and its allies speed up plans for joint patrols in the waterway.
1970-01-01 08:00

The remarkable recovery of Syria's earthquake baby
Six months ago today, Afraa was pulled from rubble, still attached to her umbilical cord and barely alive.
1970-01-01 08:00