Category: Global

Chinese car giant Chery’s premium Jetour brand has received a luxurious spinoff, debuted with a trio of high-power models. Jetour Zongheng is a new marque which sits above vehicles from … Read More

Nawal al-Maghafi Senior international investigations correspondent, BBC World Service BBC Ashraf (l) persuaded his sister Julia to join him in the family apartment, which he believed was safe from IDF … Read More

Reuters Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family who controlled it have agreed to pay up to $7.4bn (£6bn) to settle claims regarding its powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin. The deal represents … Read More

Getty Images Many Afghan refugees now feel hopeless after Trump’s immigration orders (file photo) “It’s like the United States doesn’t actually understand what I did for this country, it’s a … Read More

Sarah Rainsford BBC Eastern Europe correspondent European Pressphoto Agency In 2020 hundreds of thousands of Belarusians took to the streets to protest. In 2025 demonstrations are unlikely Svetlana Tikhanovskaya refuses … Read More

Getty Images More than 150,000 people were forced to evacuate due to the recent fires in LA Christina Welch still remembers what the sky looked like the day a wildfire … Read More

Barbara Plett Usher, Maureen Nyukuri & David Wafula BBC News, Nairobi Gerald Karicha Billy Mwangi, seen here with his mother after he was freed, has been reticent about his kidnapping … Read More

Iga Swiatek lost no fans for going down to American Madison Keys in their Australian Open semi-final thriller on Thursday night, but she has put a few off-side for what … Read More

2024 wasn’t what many would define as a good year for Polestar in Australia, with the brand experiencing a 30 per cent drop in sales from the year prior despite … Read More

The heads of two former Australian prime ministers have been decapitated and more than a dozen others damaged in Victoria’s northwest. About 20 statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens were … Read More

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has seemingly been in the headlines for almost everything except his leadership of the electric vehicle (EV) giant in recent months, following his backing and support … Read More

A gunman is on the loose after two teenage boys were seriously injured in a shooting in Melbourne. Police believe multiple shots were fired at a group of youths on … Read More

Fergal Keane Special correspondent BBC Lina al-Dabah shows a picture of her daughter Aya Everything gets mixed up together. The child’s multi-coloured backpack. A running shoe. A steel pot perforated … Read More

Emilia Perez leads the Oscar nominations with 13 nods including best picture, actress for Karla Sofia Gascon, supporting actress for Zoe Saldana and director for Jacques Audiard. The French-made, Spanish-language … Read More

Nick Eardley & Matt Murphy BBC Verify PA Media The Royal Navy released images of the Sparta II (centre) as it moved through international waters in late December, before arriving … Read More

Jessica Parker & Paul Kirby Berlin correspondent & Europe digital editor Reuters A wreath was laid at the park in Aschaffenburg a day after the deadly attack The conservative opposition … Read More

Albany’s best cricketers will face an unbeaten Geraldton side in Friday’s senior country week final at the WACA Ground. The defending A-section champions started the five-day competition on the back … Read More

Vitaliy Shevchenko BBC Monitoring Russia editor Anton Tymoshenko/Underground Standup Stand-up comedy helps Ukrainians cope with the war, according to comedian Anton Tymoshenko On 14 October 2023, an unusual event was … Read More

Majid Jahangir BBC Hindi Reporting fromBadhal, Jammu ANI Initial investigation suggests that contaminated food and water may have caused the deaths Officials are investigating the “mysterious deaths” of over a … Read More

Jonathan Head, Thanyarat Doksone and Panisa Aemocha Watch: Couples say ‘I do’ as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage When Thailand’s long-awaited equal marriage law came into effect on Thursday, police officer … Read More

Heba Bitar and Lina Shaikhouni Idlib, Syria BBC Ayghad and his father were displaced by fighting in northwest Syria Ayghad never thought that his dream of returning to his farmland … Read More

Nyima Pratten BBC Eye Investigations BBC Zhang Junjie held up a blank piece of paper to symbolise censorship and was sent to psychiatric hospital When Zhang Junjie was 17 he … Read More

Vishnukant Tiwari BBC Hindi BBC Protests have broken out after a dozen containers containing toxic waste arrived for disposal at a local plant in Pithampur Vegetable vendor Shivnarayan Dasana had … Read More

Mansur Abubakar BBC News, Kaduna Ifiokabasi Ettang / BBC For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest graveyard in Nigeria’s northern city of … Read More

Christal Hayes BBC News, Los Angeles Watch: Hughes fire in California fills sky with plumes of smoke A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, prompting tens of … Read More

Shawn Yuan Global China Unit, BBC World Service Getty Images China is the second-biggest user of the Panama Canal by metrics of cargo volumes During his inaugural address, President Donald … Read More

Getty Images Putricia has been placed behind a velvet rope in Sydney’s botanic gardens An endangered plant known as the “corpse flower” for its putrid stink is about to bloom … Read More

Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Getty Images MF Husain’s paintings have often attracted controversy due to their depiction of Hindu gods A court in the Indian capital, Delhi, has ordered … Read More

Watch live: Taoiseach set to be elected The election of a new taoiseach has been delayed again after a bitter row in the Dáil (Irish parliament) forced proceedings to be … Read More

Merve Kara Kaska BBC Turkish Guests said no fire alarms could be heard and there was no sign of firefighters for a long period The fire that killed at least … Read More

Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel A day of mourning is under way in Turkey for the 76 victims of a fire that engulfed a popular ski resort hotel … Read More

Multiple staff at Channel 9’s Darwin and Gold Coast bureaus have been axed – one left with only a single reporter and cameraman. Eleven full-time roles will be impacted by … Read More

Australia has slipped down the global rankings for overall internet quality, according to analysis by a leading internet security provider. Dutch virtual private network company, Surfshark, has ranked 121 countries … Read More

Carlton President Luke Sayers has been cleared of wrongdoing after an AFL investigation into a nude photo posted to his X account. Sayers, who was on holiday in Italy at … Read More

Ford Australia has confirmed the popular limited-edition Everest Wildtrak is returning after originally being offered back in 2023. A total of 950 examples are set to come to Australia. Production … Read More

She is skinny and sporty. I am bookish and fat. I write about my life for a living and she isn’t even on social media. Yet she is my sister … Read More

Speculation continues to swirl around the health of World No.1 Jannik Sinner ahead of his hotly-anticipated quarterfinal clash with hometown hero Alex De Minaur tonight. Sinner, who may have been … Read More

The NSW coast from Sydney to Newcastle will be hit with damaging winds on Wednesday. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds. A wind … Read More

Passengers have faced delays at the Gold Coast Airport after a “security incident” affecting an entire flight. Security protocols were activated following an isolated incident involving the screening of one … Read More

Collingwood star Darcy Cameron says the Daicos brothers are both edging closer to full training as he hopes Mason Cox will continue to partner him in the ruck in 2025. … Read More

Qantas has announced a new seasonal route between Sydney and Sapporo, marking its 100th network destination. The seasonal flight will provide Australian travellers with the only direct route to Sapporo’s … Read More

Cupra has rolled out nationwide drive-away pricing for the Born electric hatchback, resulting in savings of more than $12,000 across each state and territory. From now until March 31, 2025, … Read More

Emirates airline is perfecting its plant-based offering for nomadic vegans travelling to any of their 140 destinations worldwide. To mark the well-known Veganuary 30-day challenge (which encourages people to try … Read More

The Polestar 2 will renewed in due course, rather than being replaced by the all-new Polestar 7, according to the head of the Chinese-Swedish electric vehicle (EV) specialist. Former Polestar … Read More

AFP Israel’s prime minister said the operation aimed to “defeat terrorism” in Jenin Nine Palestinians have been killed and 35 injured by Israeli forces during a major operation in Jenin … Read More

Elon Musk draws scrutiny over arm gesture at post-inauguration rally Elon Musk has brushed aside the furore over a one-armed gesture he gave during a speech celebrating the inauguration of … Read More

Getty Images Over the years same-sex relationships have become less contentious in Thailand and are now widely accepted “It has been a long fight full of tears for us.” That … Read More

Sarah Louise Bennett / BBC Teddy Swims’ breakout single Lose Control has sold 1.8 million copies in the UK alone When Teddy Swims turned up to the MTV Awards last … Read More

BBC Pte Bezverkhny lost both legs and contracted sepsis five times When Pte Oleksander Bezverkhny was evacuated to the Feofaniya Hospital in Kyiv, few believed he would live. The 27-year-old … Read More

BBC “We live in terror,” whispers Layla over the phone so nobody can hear. She fled Sudan with her husband and six children early last year in search of safety … Read More

Lewis Hamilton has posted his first picture dressed in Ferrari overalls on the eve of what is set to be his maiden test for the famous Italian team. The 40-year-old … Read More

Hyundai Australia has recalled 9826 examples of the iLoad van and iMax people mover as a defect could lead to a vehicle fire. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer … Read More

The LDV G10 van, as well as most versions of the T60 ute, don’t currently have autonomous emergency braking (AEB) which means they risk falling afoul of an Australian Design … Read More

The LDV V80 is older than even the outgoing Mitsubishi ASX and Mazda 6, and like those models it has now gotten the axe in Australia. LDV Australia has confirmed … Read More

Anthony Albanese has rejected a claim by a senior Israeli official that Labor has stoked anti-Semitism in Australia. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said on Tuesday there was “no … Read More

The Greens are pitching a $10bn plan to voters to make public schools completely free. Australian families fork out hundreds in voluntary school fees every year. The Greens’ proposal would … Read More

Reuters Until Monday, even some of Donald Trump’s team did not seem to believe he would release all of those arrested after riots at the US Capitol on 6 January … Read More

A man has been charged with trying to set fire to a synagogue in Sydney’s inner-west. Police allege the Newtown Synagogue was targeted at about 4.25am on January 11, with … Read More

AFP Lt Gen Herzi Halevi (L) called for a commission of inquiry into the 7 October 2023 attack Israel’s military chief has resigned, saying he recognised his responsibility for its … Read More

Temperatures are set to soar as high as 46C in some areas as extreme and severe heatwaves sweep Queensland and NSW. Residents in Birdsville – near the border of Queensland … Read More

Donald Trump’s inaugural address was remarkably free of anything fresh. But as it twisted through familiar territory, it served as a reminder of something fundamental about the nation’s 45th and … Read More

University of Manchester Ernest Rutherford (right) and Hans Geiger led the experiments in Manchester Scientists based in Manchester, not the US, made the “key breakthrough” in splitting the atom, despite … Read More

Waterstones Some book shops, including Waterstones in Warrington, opened at midnight for the occasion Fans have queued up for Onyx Storm, the hotly-anticipated new book by best-selling fantasy author Rebecca … Read More

Watch: BBC reporter Wyre Davies confronts Patriotic Alternative member Aaron Watkins Warning: This story contains strong and offensive language. A far-right organisation should be banned and some members investigated by … Read More

Libby MacRae Donnie MacRae grew up in Gairloch and was a talented tailor Scottish soldier Donnie MacRae died as a German prisoner of war during World War Two – but … Read More

Watch: President Donald Trump signs first executive orders in arena From behind his desk in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and decrees aimed … Read More

Ford’s iconic pony car lives on for another generation. Camera Icon2025 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Credit: CarExpert After numerous delays, first customer deliveries of the seventh-generation S650 Mustang began in … Read More

Greater Manchester Police The distinctive statue was among nine taken from a park in Salford The search is on to find the Gruffalo after the character was among nine wooden … Read More

Getty Images Airports across the UK could be expanded, including the controversial third runway at Heathrow, under government growth plans. The Treasury is looking at whether to support a third … Read More

Australian buses and coaches fitted with seatbelts will soon be required to have announcements reminding people to buckle up, following the tragic Hunter Valley bus crash that claimed the lives … Read More

Tropical Cyclone Sean has now weakened to a category three but warnings remain for some coastal areas as the cyclone continues its trajectory off the coast of Western Australia. The … Read More

Tropical Cyclone Sean has now weakened to a category three but warnings remain for some coastal areas as the cyclone continues its trajectory off the coast of Western Australia. The … Read More

Perth Glory’s troubling A-League Women’s form has continued as they slumped to a 4-1 loss to Western United at Ironbark Fields to leave them nine points adrift of the finals … Read More

AFP Australia’s federal police have said they are investigating whether “overseas actors or individuals” are paying criminals to carry out antisemitic crimes in the country. There has been a spate … Read More

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is heading to the sands of Doha in a drastic bid to get his knee right for round one on March 16. The Dockers ruckman underwent … Read More

The winning numbers for Oz Lotto Draw 1614 – with massive jackpot of $50 million – have been revealed. But not one Aussie who bought a ticket will claim the … Read More

The Great Southern Basketball Carnival was “bigger than ever” this year with more than 80 teams taking to the courts at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on the weekend. Players … Read More

Anna Corbett Ryan Corbett pictured with his wife Anna in an undated photo Two Americans held by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have been exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in … Read More

EPA Yoon Suk Yeol made his first appearance at the trial after missing the first few hearings South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has made his first appearance at … Read More

Getty Images The fire is thought to have started in the hotel’s restaurant area A fire at a hotel in the Turkish ski resort of Bolu has left 10 people … Read More

Getty Images Pauline Quirke’s husband said she now “just wants to spend time with her family” Pauline Quirke, famous for starring in TV sitcom Birds of a Feather, has retired … Read More

Getty Images UK pay after inflation has risen at its fastest rate for more than three years, driven by strong wage growth in the private sector. Pay packets increased on … Read More

Jy Simpkin will be the sole captain of North Melbourne in 2025 after Luke McDonald stepped down from the role. McDonald has been co-captain with Simpkin for the past two … Read More

A wave of Rugby Sevens stars preparing for a three-day tournament in Perth made the most of WA’s scorching hot weather by taking a dip at Scarborough Beach. As 12 … Read More

Small car specialist Suzuki has unveiled more exciting versions of its most popular models, though we may not see them in showrooms. At the Bharat Mobility Expo in India, Maruti … Read More

Porsche’s bet on the all-electric Macan appears to have missed the mark, with reports from Europe claiming the SUV will once again be offered with petrol and diesel power globally. … Read More

Deepal is expanding its retail network in Australia, after launching late in 2024 with just four dealers across two cities. The Chinese brand’s Adelaide dealership is now open, with one … Read More

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class stands as the German marque’s flagship, but it’s been without the option of a coupe and convertible variant for almost five years. That may soon change though, … Read More

Alex de Minaur will spend the hours before his showdown with nemesis and world No.1 Jannik Sinner preparing for “battle” undaunted by a winless record against the defending Australian Open … Read More

The Yangwang U8 could spearhead BYD’s luxury push in Australia, with a right-hand drive example of the electric SUV being spotted testing once more – this time in the Northern … Read More

Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has declared he misses competing for championships and is determined to make the most of the club’s finish to the regular season to give him … Read More

Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion. Operated by the Solitaire Automotive Group, Polestar Adelaide is … Read More

The Queensland Premier has indicated Star Entertainment selling assets is a way forward for the casino operator that is facing collapse. On Tuesday, David Crisafulli was at pains to say … Read More

The BYD Shark 6 may be Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, but the technology-packed dual-cab can’t do what most of its competitors can. Shortly after Australian deliveries of the … Read More

Detectives are seeking the public’s help to find a woman — who may be armed — last seen in Perth’s northern suburbs in the early hours of Tuesday. Cassy Unkovich … Read More

Dedicated bookworms braved the outdoors and camped out overnight in order to get their hands on the latest instalment in a popular fantasy book series. Dozens of fans took to … Read More

This is the car that started it all for Lexus – well, it’s the direct descendent of said car. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LS Credit: CarExpert Rewind all the way back … Read More

Sally Fitzgibbons says it’s like being “being put in a pit of piranhas” every time she enters a heat. After 15 years of continually trying to elevate herself, the veteran … Read More

Niluper Niluper and her three children in Turkey Niluper says she has been living in agony. A Uyghur refugee, she has spent the past decade hoping her husband would join … Read More

BBC “It’s insane! We’re heading for a general election. The country feels broken. Our economy is stagnant… But most German news outlets just seem obsessed with Trump, Trump, Trump!” Iris … Read More