The Israeli government has authorised nine Jewish settlements in the West Bank which were previously unauthorised outposts. It is the first such move by the new government of Prime Minister…
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Cambodia: PM Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Voice of Democracy
Cambodia’s leader Hun Sen has shut down one of the country’s last independent media outlets – just months before the country’s election. VOD, or the Voice of Democracy, had published…
New Zealand: Cyclone Gabrielle leaves thousands without power
Some 46,000 homes have lost power as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes the north of New Zealand. Authorities have issued warnings of heavy rain and winds, and hundreds of flights have been…
USA: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military
The US military is unsure what three flying objects it shot out of the skies over North America were – and how they were able to stay aloft. President Joe…
Philippines: Manila says China used ‘military-grade’ laser against boat
The Philippines has accused China of shining a “military grade” laser light to scuttle a resupply mission to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The laser glare temporarily…
India: Indians outdrink France as top buyer of Scotch whisky by volume
India has replaced France as the world’s biggest buyer of Scotch whisky by volume, latest figures show. Whisky makers exported 219 million bottles to India, up 60% on 2021, the…
UK: Asteroid lights up sky above English Channel
A small asteroid has entered the Earth’s atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel, creating a stunning shooting star effect. The 1m (3ft) meteoroid –…
Burundi: Bujumbura sends rescue team to earthquake-hit Turkey
Burundi has deployed a “specialised” team of ten to Turkey to help in the rescue and recovery operations following last week’s devastating earthquake. “[They] will be deployed by Turkish authorities…
New Zealand: All braces for severe storm Gabrielle after record floods
Thousands of people in New Zealand have been left without power as parts of the country endure the start of a severe storm. Gabrielle buffeted Australia’s Norfolk Island overnight and…
Netherlands: Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district
It will soon be illegal to smoke cannabis on the street in Amsterdam’s red light district under new regulations unveiled by the city. The laws will come into effect from…