
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.
1970-01-01 08:00

Gilbert Deya: Kenyan 'miracle babies' pastor acquitted of child trafficking
Televangelist Gilbert Deya was accused of stealing five children two decades ago.
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia baffled as unidentified mystery object washes up on beach
The item is under police guard as state and federal authorities work to identify its origin.
1970-01-01 08:00

South Korea floods: Tunnel horror strikes fear of monsoon
The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.
1970-01-01 08:00

Crimea bridge closed following 'emergency'
Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.
1970-01-01 08:00

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations
Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.
1970-01-01 08:00

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea
Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.
1970-01-01 08:00

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
1970-01-01 08:00

Manipur: The abandoned villages in the crosshairs of India violence
Foothill villages in close proximity to warring groups are the most vulnerable in Manipur's conflict.
1970-01-01 08:00

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes
The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Two competitors die at County Sligo car rally
Motorsport Ireland confirmed the deaths at the Sligo Stages Rally in a statement on Sunday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms
Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war.
1970-01-01 08:00