China complains to UN about Elon Musk’s space satellites

Elon Musk has faced a backlash from Chinese social media users after China complained its space station was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision with the tech billionaire's Starlink satellites.China submitted...

Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister she feuded with in 2015

Amber Heard has named her new dog Barnaby Joyce, after the Australian minister she feuded with in 2015.

Biden’s promises, China’s threats and Russia’s muscle-flexing – diplomatic relations in 2021

The year began with a promise. "America is back," proclaimed Joe Biden, taking its rightful place at the vanguard of the free world, making up for the sins of his predecessor.The Trump presidency had...

Perfectly wrapped Egyptian mummy’s layers ‘peeled off’ for first time in ‘unique’ study

The perfectly wrapped mummified body of the Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep I has been examined in "unprecedented detail" for the first time with the use of modern scanning technology.Researchers were able to "peel off" the...

Taliban says women should not make long taxi journeys without male chaperone

The Taliban has said women in Afghanistan should not be offered long distance taxi services unless they are accompanied by a male chaperone.

Bird flu outbreak kills 5,000 wild cranes in Israel

Around 5,000 wild cranes have been killed by a bird flu outbreak in northern Israel.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to lie in state as memorial services announced

A week of memorial services has been planned to pay tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu.The 90-year-old anti-apartheid veteran died at the Oasis Frail Care Centre in Cape Town on Boxing Day.His funeral is set...

Around 8,000 flights cancelled globally over Christmas weekend due to COVID-19

Around 8,000 flights were cancelled globally between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as airlines experienced staff shortages due to COVID-19.