Northern hemisphere sees hottest summer on record
The world is emerging from its warmest northern hemisphere summer since records began, the European Union's climate change monitoring service says, as global warming continues to intensify.
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Father of teen US shooting suspect arrested
Father of teen US shooting suspect arrested
Officials have arrested the father of a 14-year-old suspected of killing four people in a shooting at a US high school this week
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges, a surprise move that avoids a potentially embarrassing trial weeks before the US presidential...
Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after attack by boyfriend
Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after attack by boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died, hospital officials said on Thursday, days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
Australia plans AI rules on human oversight, transparency
Australia plans AI rules on human oversight, transparency
Australia's govt plans to introduce targeted artificial intelligence rules including human intervention and transparency amid a rapid rollout of AI tools by businesses and in everyday life.
Seven rescued, 21 missing after migrant shipwreck
Seven rescued, 21 missing after migrant shipwreck in Mediterranean
Seven people were rescued and 21 people were missing at sea after a migrant shipwreck off the island of Lampedusa, the Italian coastguard said.
US 'racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal'
US 'racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal'
The White House is reportedly scrambling to put forward a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamas in the coming days.
Pegula sends top seed Swiatek packing
Pegula sends top seed Swiatek packing
American Jessica Pegula has knocked world No 1 Iga Swiatek out of the US Open in straight sets to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Tower deaths blamed on 'incompetence and greed'
Tower deaths blamed on 'incompetence and greed'
A public inquiry into the devastating 2017 London Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people blamed the disaster on failings by the govt, construction industry and firms involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding.
Teen charged over deadly US high school shooting
'Evil thing': Teen charged over deadly US high school shooting
A 14-year-old killed two fellow students and two teachers, while wounding nine other people, in a shooting at a Georgia high school, authorities say.
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
England test head coach and former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year.
Zelenskiy vows retribution after 'deadliest single attack'
Zelenskiy vows retribution after 'deadliest single attack'
At least 50 people have been killed and 271 wounded after Russia hit a military institute in Ukraine's Poltava - the war's deadliest single attack this year.
Grenfell Tower report to detail what led to deadly blaze
Grenfell Tower report to detail what led to deadly blaze
A public inquiry into a 2017 fire at the Grenfell Tower apartments in London that killed 72 people is to issue a report on Wednesday, with survivors and families hoping it spells out who was to blame.
Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face trial
Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face trial
A California doctor and a woman charged with illegally supplying the drug ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death are to face trial next year.
Upsets, late nights put focus on player fatigue
Upsets, late nights put focus on player fatigue
Shock upsets, marathon encounters and late nights are nothing new at the US Open, but a handful of notable matches at the year's final Grand Slam have put tennis and its packed season schedule under greater scrutiny.
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer: study
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer: study
There is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer, according to a new review of available published evidence worldwide.
Ancient arch near Colosseum damaged by lightning
Ancient arch near Colosseum damaged by lightning
The Arch of Constantine, a giant ancient Roman arch next to the Colosseum, has been damaged after a violent storm hit Rome, conservation authorities say.
Migrants die after boat capsizes in English Channel
Migrants die after boat capsizes in English Channel
At least 12 migrants died after their boat capsized on its way across the English Channel to Britain, France's Interior Minister said.
Kimchi threatened by climate change
Kimchi threatened by climate change
South Korea's famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the...
Forgotten phone costs rower bronze
Forgotten phone costs rower bronze
Italian rower Giacomo Perini was disqualified and lost his Paralympics bronze medal after he was found with a mobile phone on his boat in Paris.