Colorado hit by snow after wildfire destroys nearly 1,000 homes

Snow and shivering temperatures have compounded the misery for hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed by a wildfire that tore through residential areas in Colorado.The blaze burned through at least 9.4 square miles...

‘A horrifying sight’: At least 12 killed in stampede at Hindu shrine in Kashmir

At least 12 people have been killed and 15 injured in a stampede at a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said.The crush in the early morning at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine...

‘The spiritual father of our new nation’: Archbishop Desmond Tutu laid to rest at funeral

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been described as "the spiritual father of our new nation" at his state funeral in South Africa.President Cyril Ramaphosa said the anti-apartheid hero was a "humble and brave human being...

Kim Jong Un warns of ‘great life-and-death struggle’ for N Korea as he marks 10 years in power

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has warned of a "great life-and-death struggle" for his nation as he marked the end of his 10th year in power.In a New Year speech, Kim spoke of...

State funeral being held for Desmond Tutu – with reports anti-apartheid hero will be aquamated

Anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu is being laid to rest at a state funeral in South Africa, with reports he will be aquamated.The process, which uses water instead of fire, is considered to be...

How the world celebrated New Year’s Eve with widespread COVID restrictions

Despite COVID curbs hindering celebrations, street parties and gatherings took place across the globe as each country rings in the New Year. New Year's Eve plans have largely been muted or cancelled...

Tens of thousands scramble to escape wildfires tearing through Colorado

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and tens of thousands of residents evacuated as wildfires spread across part of the US state of Colorado.

COVID-positive woman self-isolates in plane loo for five hours to protect other passengers

A woman who tested positive for COVID during a transatlantic flight self-isolated for five hours in the plane's toilet to protect other passengers.