Severe weather warnings for NSW and Victoria as blizzards move in to alpine areas, while SA is lashed by rain
Blizzard conditions are on their way for large parts of New South Wales and Victoria’s alpine areas as a “vigorous” cold front brings cold showers, strong winds and frigid temperatures, while South Australia has been hit by torrential rain. The Bureau of Meteorology issued severe weather warnings for damaging wind gusts and blizzard conditions for southern NSW […]
North Korea fires ballistic missiles a day after US-South Korean naval drills
North Korea has fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, a day after South Korea and the US wrapped up military exercises involving an American aircraft carrier. Possibly setting a single-day record for North Korean ballistic launches, the missiles were fired in succession over 35 minutes on Sunday from at least four […]
From bricks to bags to eco art: six innovative uses for plastic waste around the world
When it rains in Uganda, plastic waste clogs street drains. For Faith Aweko, growing up in a slum in Kampala, the capital city, heavy downpours meant water flooding into the family home at the side of the road. “During rainy seasons most of the roads here in Kampala are full of plastic bottles and bags because […]
Nations League: Kimmich earns Germany point against new-look Italy
Joshua Kimmich’s well-taken equaliser earned Germany a 1-1 draw with Italy in their Nations League opener, ensuring his side remain unbeaten under their coach, Hansi Flick. Hungary lead League A Group Three after their 1-0 victory over England in Budapest. Italy fielded an experimental side for their match in Bologna and gave Flick’s team a real test. Lorenzo Pellegrini edged the […]
Mexico police arrest alleged serial killer who lured women with job offers
Authorities in Mexico have arrested a suspected serial killer accused of luring at least seven young women on Facebook with false job offers. Surveillance camera footage from two states showed the man meeting with the victims in public places, and in one case driving a victim away on a motorbike, officials said. The suspect “is a serial […]
Ukraine counterattack recaptures parts of Sievierodonetsk in Donbas
Ukraine has staged a counterattack on the frontline city of Sievierodonetsk and recaptured a fifth of the city it had previously lost to the Russian invaders, according to the head of the region. Serhiy Haidai, governor of Luhansk, said Russian forces were giving up recent gains in the city, as reports also emerged of foreign fighters joining the […]