insert_link World Multiple fatal crashes over the Thanksgiving holidays in the U.S U.S. first responders dealt with at least 14 road deaths in the state of Georgia on Thursday, and another involving four fatalities in California. The crashes happened as people were travelling to see loved ones over the holidays. From Washington Caroline Malone reports. todayNovember 27, 2023
insert_link Health / Medical WHO says China health info shows no new or unusual germs The World Health Organization says there are no signs of unusual or new germs in China suggested in information supplied by Beijing. The W-H-O requested data after reports emerged of clusters of pneumonia in children, and a general rise in respiratory illnesses in China. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong. todayNovember 24, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Ukrainian trucker dies at Polish border blockade A 56-year old Ukrainian trucker has died after waiting almost three days on the Polish side of the border to cross into Ukraine. Polish truckers have been blocking the border crossing with Ukraine for several weeks calling for stricter transport rules for Ukrainian trucks, which they say are hurting their businesses. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. todayNovember 24, 2023
insert_link World Israel-Hamas brief ceasefire to begin today A four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, that's according to Qatar - which has been mediating the truce. Toni Waterman has the details. todayNovember 24, 2023 1
insert_link World King Charles deploys K-pop at South Korea state banquet King Charles used the grandeur of a Buckingham Palace state banquet to throw in some unexpected references to Korean popular culture. K-pop stars Blackpink and BTS (I know Yannika is gonna love this) were name-checked by the King as he welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the first day of his state visit. todayNovember 23, 2023 1
insert_link Africa Malawi makes first large-scale wheat harvest Malawi has made its first successful large-scale wheat harvest after trying for years to find a grain variety suitable for its soil. According to radio network Voice of America, Malawi imports 200,000 tonnes of wheat at $48 million. To achieve self-sufficiency, it may take the country four years to produce enough wheat. Meanwhile, Agriculture experts in Malawi say wheat farming is expected to produce about 90 metric tons, which is […] todayNovember 23, 2023 3
insert_link Africa Storm Alexis bring flood risk in north Africa Intense rainfall and gusty winds could cause severe flooding in parts of northern Algeria over the next few days. The BBC’s Chris Fawkes has the details. todayNovember 23, 2023 9
insert_link World India’s Modi calls for “humanitarian pause” in Gaza at G20 meet The Israel-Hamas war was high on the agenda at the virtual summit of the G20 nations hosted by India. Chairing the meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a “humanitarian pause” in Gaza. Ishan Garg has more. todayNovember 23, 2023
insert_link Science & Technology North Korea launches first military spy satellite North Korea has successfully launched its first military spy satellite into space from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the launch, claiming that the Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is now in orbit. The development raises concerns as it could provide North Korea with an unprecedented ability to monitor the military activities of the United States and South Korea. todayNovember 23, 2023 9
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
