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…
USA: SpaceX tests the most powerful ever rocket system
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has performed a key test on its huge new rocket system, Starship. Engineers conducted what’s called a “static fire”, simultaneously igniting 31 out of 33 of…
Turkey: Authorities issue 113 arrest warrants connected to building construction
Officials in Turkey say 113 arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the construction of buildings that collapsed in Monday’s earthquake. Turkish police have already taken at least 12…
Turkey: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs
Mexico is sending some of its famous search and rescue dogs to Turkey to help look for people buried under rubble following Monday’s earthquake. A plane with 16 dogs on…
Chile: Nation battles forest fires amid heatwave
The Chilean government has put three central regions of the country on high alert for forest fires amid a heatwave. while thousands of firefighters continue to battle blazes in the…