German NGO Rescues Nearly 100 Migrants Overnight In Mediterranean
German NGO Sea-Watch said on Friday it had rescued nearly 100 migrants in the Mediterranean overnight, many of whom were injured, some with severe "fuel burns" - chemical burns caused by exposure to...
US Military Aids Israel-Managed Tanker Attacked Off Oman
The US Navy is assisting an Israeli-managed petroleum products tanker attacked off Oman with two crew members killed, the U.S. military said on Saturday, adding the ship was most likely hit by a drone...
In Turkey Wildfire, Birth Of 'Miracle' Goat Defies Deadly Flames
When a wildfire spread to his village, Turkish farmer Sercan Bayat shouted at his cows to run from the flames and prayed for his own death rather than witness his animals perish.
Dozen Homes Destroyed, 5 Hospitalised In Greece Forest Fire
Around a dozen homes burned and five people were hospitalised with breathing problems Saturday as firefighters fought a forest fire near Patras, Greece's third largest city, authorities said.
China, Australia Ramp Up Covid Curbs As Delta Variant Spreads
China and Australia ramped up Covid-19 curbs Saturday as Delta variant cases surged and tens of thousands rallied in France against restrictions designed to stop the pandemic.
Thousands Protest Against COVID-19 Health Pass In France
Thousands of people protested in Paris and other French cities on Saturday against a mandatory coronavirus health pass for entry to a wide array of public venues, introduced by the government as it...
Chinese Pop Star Kris Wu Detained On Suspicion Of Rape
A number of women have spoken out online, accusing Kris Wu's staff of predatory behaviour such as inviting them to boozy karaoke parties with the star.
Millions Of Americans Risk Eviction As Virus Cases Spike
Millions of Americans could find themselves homeless starting Sunday as a nationwide ban on evictions expires, against a backdrop of surging coronavirus cases and political fingerpointing.
Boris Johnson, Wife Expecting Another Baby: British Media
Boris Johnson and Carrie married in May this year.
Doctors In Saudi Arabia Separate Yemeni Baby From Twin
A team of doctors in Saudi Arabia has separated a Yemeni baby from her parasitic twin, authorities said, marking their 50th successful operation on conjoined twins.
Former Supreme Court Judge Suspect In President's Killing: Haiti Police
Haitian police on Friday outlined fresh accusations against a former Supreme Court judge over her links to the assassination of President Jovenel Moise earlier this month, saying she had met with some...
Kitchen Robot In Riga Cooks Up New Future For Fast Food
A pasta order comes in and the robotic arm springs into action at the Roboeatz eatery in Riga. After five minutes of gyrations, a piping hot plate is ready.
"Delta Is A Warning": WHO Sounds Alarm As China Sees Big Surge In Months
Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant prompted China and Australia to impose stricter Covid-19 restrictions on Saturday
"They Thought I Was Dead": Wife Of Haiti's Assassinated President
The wife of Haiti's murdered president, seriously wounded in the very attack that killed her husband, listened in terror as the gunmen ransacked their home, she said in her first interview since the...
Australia's Third-Largest City Of Brisbane To Enter Covid Lockdown
Australia's third-largest city of Brisbane and other parts of Queensland state will enter a snap Covid-19 lockdown from Saturday as authorities race to contain an emerging outbreak of the Delta...
China's Worst Coronavirus Outbreak In Months Spreads To 2 More Areas
China's worst coronavirus outbreak in months has spread to two more areas, health authorities said Saturday, including a sprawling megacity of 31 million people.