- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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WHO declares mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Slowest US inflation since 2021 raises rate cut hope
Consumer prices in the US rose at the slowest pace in more than three years last month, bolstering the case for the central bank to start cutting interest rates.
Astronauts could be stuck in space for eight months, Nasa says
Nasa is giving an update on two American astronauts who are stuck on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Ukraine continuing to advance in Russia's Kursk region, says Zelensky
Ukraine is continuing to push further into Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky says
Another Russian region declares emergency as Ukraine offensive enters second week
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region has declared a state of emergency, as Ukraine's incursion into the country enters a second week
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.
UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to "refrain" from attacking Israel during a phone call with Iran's new president.
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.
Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says
Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had been suffering from depression and anxiety over recent years.
Pilot killed as chopper crashes into Australian hotel
A pilot has died after their helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the northern Queensland city of Cairns.
'Sensational' Paris Olympics come to an end
The 2024 Paralympics will be held in the French capital from 28 August to 8 September.
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 30km inside Russia, in what has become the the deepest and most significant incursion since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 61 on board
A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.
Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil's São Paulo state
A plane carrying 58 passengers and four crew has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Waiting for peace in Indian state divided by violence
The violence displaced tens of thousands - some 59,000 people are still living in government relief camps. It has split up neighbourhoods and torn apart bonds between communities. Today, Manipur is divided into two camps, with Meiteis inhabiting the Imphal Valley and Kukis living in the surrounding hill areas.
