![Jennifer Wexton: Virginia Democrat diagnosed with rare neurological illness](/i/en/news/c1230bda-c53a-03bb-f9df-8f681454321e.webp)
Jennifer Wexton: Virginia Democrat diagnosed with rare neurological illness
Democrat Jennifer Wexton, 55, said she will not seek re-election in 2024 due to her diagnosis.
2023-09-19 04:56
![Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures](/i/en/entertainment/0f47b58a-6a9b-4c01-fe30-63f0d33f049c.webp)
Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures
Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial.
2023-08-08 22:49
![The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'](/i/en/news/b0fd7371-203a-d5a8-6baf-101c2348e23b.webp)
The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'
Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.
2023-07-10 08:50
![Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins](/i/en/news/b7b06cd6-28f4-c376-daf5-ea9e0d9d6eb9.webp)
Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins
A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.
2023-06-24 11:18
![BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group](/i/en/entertainment/c2cece34-c81b-6f22-4dd1-dcb7dad3ac9a.webp)
BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group
The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday.
2023-06-18 16:58
![Canada wildfires: Tens of millions under air quality warnings as fires burn](/i/en/news/7d1aeddc-bacb-ee63-088d-cce70034c807.webp)
Canada wildfires: Tens of millions under air quality warnings as fires burn
Air quality advisories have been issued in Canada and the northern US as wildfire smoke travels south.
2023-06-07 18:53
![Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32](/i/en/game/42b2efef-58b3-ffe8-eefe-477429e8225f.webp)
Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
2023-06-03 03:24
![Venice canal mysteriously turns fluorescent green](/i/en/news/05579177-87e4-c8be-a561-4ae06068e469.webp)
Venice canal mysteriously turns fluorescent green
Theories abound as to why the waters below the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal turned bright green.
2023-05-28 23:16
![First Arab female astronaut reaches space station](/i/en/topstories/46378149-d2f4-90a1-8499-53dc016031aa.webp)
First Arab female astronaut reaches space station
Saudi biomedical scientist Rayyanah Barnawi will carry out breast cancer research while in orbit.
2023-05-22 22:45
![Eurovision Ukrainian pianist to use music as a 'weapon'](/i/en/entertainment/59042c80-ae67-6de9-5c02-880a0d64b1e4.webp)
Eurovision Ukrainian pianist to use music as a 'weapon'
Daria Golovchenko is performing at a Eurovision event at Halifax's Piece Hall.
2023-05-13 16:47