Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina ‘to the ground’
Raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui. Brian Schatz, a US senator from the state, said on social media…
Pakistan: Election delayed in latest political crisis
Pakistan's parliament has been formally dissolved, but polls meant to be held within 90 days will likely be delayed. The electoral commission says electoral boundaries must be redrawn to reflect…
Where people have to choose between food or home insurance
As extreme weather events multiply, home insurance providers in the US are rapidly raising rates – or quitting the business altogether – forcing many into severe financial distress. Gretchen Bradford…
Ukraine war: Russia still gets key war kit despite sanctions
On Tuesday, the UK government announced what it described as the "largest ever UK action" targeting Russia's access to foreign military supplies. The sanctions included businesses and individuals in Turkey,…
Niger’s coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Once involved in peacekeeping efforts in war-hit countries, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has now triggered a major crisis in West Africa by staging a coup in Niger. Low-profile and hitherto little…
Rajasthan: India’s gig workers see hope in new state law
Gig workers in India are celebrating a small but significant victory in their ongoing fight for labour rights and better working conditions. The work is gruelling, hours are long, the…
Russian convicts released to fight with Wagner accused of new crimes
A prisoner believed to have been released early to fight with Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine has been accused of committing a double murder in Russia after returning home from the…
Physics student kept ‘dream’ space flight secret from work
A physics student who won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight into space kept the "dream" news a secret from her colleagues. Anastatia Mayers and her mother Keisha…
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum’s health
The US is concerned about the health and safety of Niger's elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who has spent more than two weeks under house arrest. "We are greatly worried about…
Niger coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?
Military coups were a regular occurrence in Africa in the decades after independence and there is concern they are starting to become more frequent. The takeover in Niger, led by…