- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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Musk and Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight
Two of the world's most high-profile technology billionaires - Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg - have agreed to fight each other in a cage match. Musk posted a message on his social media platform Twitter that he was "up for a cage fight" with Zuckerberg.
At least 41 killed in women's jail riot in Honduras
At least 41 people have been killed in a riot at a women's prison in Honduras on Tuesday. It is understood that a fight broke out between rival gangs, after which one gang set a cell alight.
11 incredible images of insects
A photograph of a mating pair of golden-tabbed robber flies, entitled It Takes Two by Pete Burford from Shrewsbury, has been crowned overall winner of the Royal Entomological Society Insect Week competition.
Antony Blinken hails candid talks on high stakes China trip
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang told Mr Blinken that Beijing was committed to building a stable, predictable and constructive relationship with the US, state media said. US officials said he had agreed to a visit to Washington at the talks.
40 killed by rebels in Uganda school attack
Around 40 people, mostly students, have been killed at a school in western Uganda by rebels linked to the Islamic State group. A further eight people remain in critical condition after the attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe.
25 killed by rebels in Uganda school attack
At least 25 people have been killed at a school in western Uganda by rebels linked to the Islamic State group. A further eight people remain in critical condition after the attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe.
UN to unmask fossil fuel delegates at climate talks
Oil, gas and coal representatives will have to disclose their industry ties at future climate meetings, the UN says. For years, fossil fuel employees have been able to attend without having to be clear about their relationship with their companies.
Japan rewrites sex crime laws in landmark move
The legal age of consent, previously at only 13, has been raised to 16 years. Previous laws did not protect those coerced into having sex and deterred reporting of such attacks, critics say.
More than 100,000 people evacuated ahead of cyclone
More than 150,000 people in India and Pakistan have been evacuated from the path of a fierce cyclone a day before its expected landfall. Forecasters have warned that Cyclone Biparjoy - which means "disaster" in Bengali- could destroy homes and crops.
Greece boat disaster leaves 79 dead, hundreds missing
At least 79 people have died and more than 100 have been rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece. But survivors and Greek officials say that hundreds more migrants were on board.
Trump defiant after pleading not guilty in files case
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to historic charges of mishandling sensitive files at a federal court in Miami, Florida. Mr Trump is the first US president - current or former - to be hit with a federal criminal indictment.
India, Pakistan evacuate thousands ahead of cyclone
Tens of thousands have been evacuated in India and Pakistan as parts of the countries brace for an extremely severe cyclone to hit on Thursday evening. Biparjoy - a cyclone over the Arabian Sea - is forecast to make landfall in Kutch in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Flight turbulence increasing as planet heats up
Flight turbulence has increased as climate change has warmed the planet, researchers say. Scientists at Reading University in the UK studied clear-air turbulence, which is harder for pilots to avoid. They found that severe turbulence had increased by 55% between 1979 and 2020 on a typically busy North Atlantic route.
'Dead' woman found breathing in coffin
Mourners at the wake of an elderly Ecuadorean woman were startled to discover she was still alive. Bella Montoya, 76, was declared dead last week following a suspected stroke.
India state on alert over 'extremely severe' Cyclone
The western Indian state of Gujarat is on high alert as an extremely severe cyclone is due to hit parts of it on Thursday. Biparjoy - a cyclone over the Arabian Sea - is predicted to move towards the state's coastline in the next two days.
