Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'
The eruption of the Tonga volcano in January has been confirmed as the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere by modern instrumentation. It was far bigger t
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Authorities say US Gunman deliberately sought black victims
Authorities in the US say the man suspected of shooting dead 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, deliberately sought a site with a high black population.
Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song Contest, in a public show of support following the country's invasion by Russia. The rap-folk band, who were gi
World News : 10 dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket
At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a supermarket in New York state. US media outlets are reporting that police are at the scene in the city of Buffal
Sinn Féin wins most seats in historic election in Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin, once considered the political wing of the IRA will be the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time, pushing the Democratic Unionist
Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York
Qantas has announced it will begin direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. The new routes will be the longest passenger flights in the world, and
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for US $44bn
The board of Twitter has agreed to a US $44 billion takeover offer from billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had "
World's oldest person dies aged 119
A Japanese woman officially certified as the world's oldest person has died aged 119. Kane Tanaka was born in 1903. She got married a century ago and had four child
Donald Trump held in contempt in New York legal battle
A US judge has held former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to turn over files for an investigation into his business practices. The judge has ordered Tr
Projections show Macron re-elected French president
The results in the French presidential elections are in and projections show incumbent Emmanuel Macron, who was favourite to win, has secured a second term with 58% of th
Shanghai escalates Covid lockdown restrictions
Authorities in Shanghai have said they will tighten the enforcement of lockdown measures, as a COVID surge continues in China's financial capital. The BBC reports new
Ukraine War: Zelensky says country needs US $7 billion a month in aid
Ukraine's president has told the world's finance ministers his country needs US $7 billion every month until the summer to keep functioning. Volodymyr Zelensky also sa
Ukraine war: World Bank warns of 'human catastrophe' food crisis
World Bank president David Malpass says the world faces a "human catastrophe" from a food crisis arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He told the BBC that record
Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war
Ukraine's allies have pledged to send more weapons to help it defend against a renewed Russian offensive. The US and other allies vowed to send artillery, anti-tank an
U.S Embassy cooperating with Fiji regarding investigations on Russian oligarch’s superyacht in Lautoka
The U.S Embassy in Fiji says they are cooperating with Fijian authorities in the matter where the superyacht, Amadea belonging to a Russian oligarch has been docked at th
US authorises coronavirus breath test with results in three minutes
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorised a first-of-its-kind test that detects coronavirus using breath samples. The agency says the test delivers results wi
Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter
Tesla boss Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter, saying he is the right person to "unlock" the social media platform's "extraordinary potential". In a surprise announc
16 injured in New York City subway station
Sixteen people have been injured in a shooting during the morning rush hour at a New York City subway station. The unidentified attacker detonated a smoke bomb and ope
From Pakistan to Peru, soaring food and fuel prices are tipping countries over the edge
Food prices are soaring again in many countries. They had already reached their highest level on record earlier this year as the pandemic, poor weather and the climate
Pakistan’s Prime Minister removed from office
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been removed from office after a no-confidence motion brought against him succeeded by 174-0. This is the first time a
Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city
Chinese authorities have extended their lockdown of Shanghai to cover all of its 25 million people after a fresh surge in Covid cases. Initially, there had been separa