
Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South African puppet play
A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.
1970-01-01 08:00

Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
An ancient, long-extinct whale could have tipped the scales at close to 200 tonnes, scientists say.
1970-01-01 08:00

Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
1970-01-01 08:00

Donald Trump slams election indictment on eve of court hearing
As security measures ramp up for his arraignment, Mr Trump decries "corruption, scandal, & failure".
1970-01-01 08:00

Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
1970-01-01 08:00

Louisiana public schools now required to display 'In God We Trust' in all classrooms
All Louisiana public schools are now required to display the national motto of "In God We Trust" inside of classrooms, under a new law that went into effect on August 1.
1970-01-01 08:00

Donald Trump indictment: What do we know about the six co-conspirators?
Six people accused of helping Mr Trump undermine the election have been described by prosecutors.
1970-01-01 08:00

Niger: First UK nationals safely out of the country, foreign minister says
The Foreign Office gave no further details of how many UK nationals have left the country or how.
1970-01-01 08:00

Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade 'puzzling' and unwarranted'
Janet Yellen defends the US, as stock markets fall after credit downgrade.
1970-01-01 08:00

US House Republicans rally around Trump
WASHINGTON Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives sought to defend Donald Trump against his latest criminal indictment
1970-01-01 08:00

Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinter
Nasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.
1970-01-01 08:00

Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty
A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00