Hot spell pushes freezing line to record height in Switzerland
August 21, 2023 3:48 PM The new height of 5,298m breaks last year’s record and puts the freezing line above the highest Swiss peak. Read More
Ukraine says it repels Russian attacks in Kharkiv region, gains in east
August 21, 2023 3:10 PM Ukrainian military said last week that Russia was attacking towards Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. Read More
Anti-graft crusader Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency
August 21, 2023 11:22 AM His victory marks a repudiation of Guatemala’s established political parties that wield huge influence. Read More
Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
August 21, 2023 9:15 AM Trump said the Americans know him well, so there is no need for a public showdown with his rivals. Read More
New find throws light on life of slaves in Ancient Rome’s Pompeii
August 21, 2023 8:10 AM Archaeologists discovered a small bedroom used by slaves, showing the slaves’ lowly status. Read More
Baghdad shuts advertising screens after porn screening
August 21, 2023 7:34 AM This came after a hacker managed to show a pornographic film on one. Read More
US government to urge Americans to get new Covid-19 boosters
August 21, 2023 7:20 AM US is reporting an increase in infections and hospital admissions from the virus. Read More
Storm Hilary to pummel US South-west after soaking Baja California peninsula
August 21, 2023 7:10 AM The storm is going towards the United States South-west. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 21
August 21, 2023 6:43 AM A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Aug 21, 2023. Read More
Ukraine hails ‘historic’ decision to supply F-16 jets
August 21, 2023 6:37 AM The Netherlands and Denmark will provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Read More