Canada wildfires: Tens of millions under air quality warnings as fires burn
Air quality advisories have been issued in Canada and the northern US as wildfire smoke travels south.
2023-06-07 18:53
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:45
Ukraine dam: UN warns of 'grave consequences' as thousands flee homes
The UN's aid chief warns of "grave consequences" as floodwater levels may continue to rise.
2023-06-07 12:51
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
Ukraine war: Wagner boss rubbishes Russian claims of Ukrainian casualties
Moscow says it inflicted 3,700 casualties on Kyiv on Monday, but Yevgeny Prigozhin called the claim "absurd".
2023-06-07 00:58
Ukraine dam: Thousands evacuated from ‘critical zone’ near Kakhovka plant
At least 16,000 people are at risk from flooding, says Ukraine, after an attack released a torrent of water .
2023-06-06 18:18
Ukraine war: What we know about Khakovka dam attack
A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.
2023-06-06 15:23
Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?
The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?
2023-06-06 08:53
Drugs and visas: Prince Harry's US court case explained
After the duke admitted using drugs, the US government is being sued to reveal his visa application.
2023-06-06 05:22
Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?
The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.
2023-06-06 02:29
Ukraine war: 'Offensive actions' under way in east, Kyiv says
Ukrainian military sources say a series of small-scale operations are under way, including in Bakhmut.
2023-06-05 22:56
Odisha train crash: The business park housing the dead in Balasore
After morgues in Balasore ran out of space, a business centre is being used to keep the bodies of the victims.
2023-06-05 13:51