Fire in an office building in Indonesia's capital kills at least 17 people, police say
FBI adds true crime TV producer to Most Wanted list over phony heiress fraud
The former head of a California company that produced true crime TV shows has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list
Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with winter pasture for livestock
US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four people and four firms for allegedly recruiting former Colombian military members to train soldiers for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces
Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution
Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now
England health officials identify newly evolved variant of mpox
Virus caught by person who travelled to Asia combines more severe form of mpox with less virulent type Health officials have identified a new variant of mpox in England after a person who recently travelled to Asia was tested for the virus. Genome sequencing showed that the virus was a...
Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger – podcast
At this time of year when stress levels are high, we can find ourselves being sent over the edge by frustrating post office queues, infuriating traffic jams and tension-filled family occasions. But what’s the best way to release our anger and find peace and calm this festive season? To find...
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations...
Court clerk who helped with Murdaugh trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits
Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court