Daily home activities could give off clouds of microplastics, scientists warn

Embattled COP29 climate summit strikes last ditch deal on funding for vulnerable countries

The COP29 climate talks have reached a last ditch deal on cash for developing countries, pulling the summit back from the brink of collapse after a group of countries stormed out of a negotiating room earlier.

Published: 2024-11-23 19:22:00

The Caspian Sea used to lie beneath these swings. Now it's shrunk

On a beach just outside the Azerbaijani capital Baku, a pair of deserted swings creak back and forth in the wind.

Published: 2024-11-24 00:01:00

Russia ready to hit UK with wave of cyber attacks, minister will warn

Russia is prepared to launch a wave of cyber attacks on Britain - and can "turn the lights off for millions of people", a minister will warn.

Published: 2024-11-24 00:09:00

Protests across France call for end to 'sexist and misogynistic' culture amid mass rape trial

In Paris, protesters gathered in their thousands to deliver one message: violence and sexual violence against women must stop.

Published: 2024-11-23 18:14:00

Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray to coach him into and through the Australian Open.

Published: 2024-11-23 16:00:00

At least 20 killed in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities say

At least 20 people have been killed and 66 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut, Lebanese authorities have said.

Published: 2024-11-23 05:07:00

Kayaker has leg amputated after becoming 'wedged' between rocks in river

A man in his 60s has had his leg amputated after becoming "wedged" between rocks while kayaking in Tasmania.

Published: 2024-11-23 19:26:00

Mossad investigating disappearance of rabbi in Abu Dhabi in potential terror incident, Israel says

Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving information indicating a "terrorist incident", the Israeli prime minister's office has said.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:46:00