Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish.
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Saturday, April 22, 2023
Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb
An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier.
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Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds
A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage.
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Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage
The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.
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Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage comedian dies at 89
The Australian was known for comic creations such as Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone.
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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army
Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.
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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders
New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.
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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people
Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front.
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Friday, April 21, 2023
Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod
CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod.
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Pet alligator removed from Philadelphia row house
The 8-foot reptile had been living in the basement for over a decade.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sudan fighting: Why it matters to countries worldwide
Fighting in the north-east African nation is ringing alarm bells around the world. Why does it matter so much?
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Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?
Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it.
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Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin
Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist.
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Business group CBI reports new 'criminal offence' to police
The lobby group says it has recently received additional information about 'a serious criminal offence'.
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Compensation plan for Neil Woodford investors revealed
Savers in the collapsed Neil Woodford fund could receive 77% of their investment back.
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Rahul Gandhi: India court dismisses Congress leader's appeal against conviction
Rahul Gandhi, who remains disqualified as a lawmaker, will challenge the decision in a higher court.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Mifepristone: Abortion pill ruling expected from US Supreme Court within hours
Millions will lose access to mifepristone at midnight unless the conservative-dominated court acts.
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Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky
Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship.
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Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song
The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right.
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Overdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog
Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says.
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India population to surpass China by mid-2023 - UN
India will have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of the year, UN data suggests.
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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash
Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.
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Patients stranded on aircon units in deadly Beijing hospital fire
The director and deputy director of the hospital are among those being questioned by police.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says
The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home.
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Call for onshore wind farm planning rules to be changed
Onshore wind power decisions should be removed from local authorities in England and Wales, a report says.
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Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on
A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.
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Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court
Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal when he was detained on spying charges.
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Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin visits occupied Kherson and Luhansk regions
The Russian president spoke to military commanders in occupied areas of Ukraine, according to the Kremlin.
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More people looking for work as vacancies fall
The number of jobs on offer continues to fall with companies blaming economic pressures.
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Ukraine war: Putin visits occupied Kherson region, says Kremlin
It is the Russian leader's first visit to occupied areas of Ukraine since he travelled to Mariupol.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
Retiring landlords risk fuelling rental shortage
Investors with buy-to-let mortgages are retiring but new landlords are not replacing them.
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Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752
Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable".
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Alabama shooting: Young football star Phil Dowdell killed in Alabama shooting
Four were killed at a 16-year-old girl's birthday party on Saturday in the small town of Dadeville.
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Papua: At least one killed in hunt for kidnapped NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens
At least one Indonesian soldier has been killed while trying to find kidnapped pilot Philip Mehrtens.
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Maharashtra: Eleven die of heatstroke at Indian award event
The government-sponsored event was held in India's Maharashtra state in an open ground.
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Melbourne overtakes Sydney as Australia's biggest city
A boundary change means Sydney is not the country's biggest city, for the first time in over a century.
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Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum
People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Sunday, April 16, 2023
Sudan crisis: Further fierce fighting as clashes spread
The escalation came on the second day of conflict between the country's rival armed factions.
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Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war
Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe.
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Amazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute
GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says.
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Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot
Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj.
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Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train
Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.
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US savers get savvy ditching and switching banks
A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system.
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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits
Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.
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