Overfishing pushes reef sharks towards extinction, study shows
June 16, 2023 2:52 AM Five of the most common coral reef shark species have declined by 60 to 70 per cent. Read More
Ukraine reports advances in early stages of counterattack
June 16, 2023 2:23 AM Ukraine’s forces advance on key sectors of the front line. Read More
Ukraine has a lot of ‘combat power’ left for offensive, says US defence secretary
June 16, 2023 12:24 AM He ridicules Russia for playing up footage of equipment it claims was captured in Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Read More
Situation ‘serious’ at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant, says UN nuclear chief
June 15, 2023 11:41 PM Destruction of the Kakhovka dam exacerbated fears for the facility’s safety. Read More
Greece scours shipwreck site; hundreds feared drowned in boat’s hold
June 15, 2023 11:40 PM Govt sources say chances of retrieving the sunken ship are remote because of the depth of the water. Read More
Ukraine’s allies to supply more air defence missiles
June 15, 2023 11:20 PM Delivery of the equipment is underway and should be complete within weeks. Read More
World breaks average temperature record for early June: EU climate unit
June 15, 2023 11:07 PM The news comes with the arrival of the El Niño climate phenomenon, raising fears of extreme weather. Read More
Tourist dead after attack near Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle: Report
June 15, 2023 9:15 PM The deceased was one of two tourists who were sexually harassed by a man near the castle. Read More
‘Stop killing us’: Women protest against Poland’s strict anti-abortion law
June 15, 2023 5:30 PM The country’s anti-abortion laws are among the strictest in Europe. Read More
US military wins ‘unimpeded’ access to Papua New Guinea bases
June 15, 2023 5:10 PM With PNG’s agreement, the US will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports. Read More