In 1984, a poisonous gas leaked in the middle of the night from a pesticide factory in central India, killing thousands within days.
Month: December 2024
Wolves in EU could lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar
The European Commission wants to change wolves’ protected status, allowing nations to cull them.
Concerns raised over Trump’s FBI nominee’s agenda and qualifications
Critics say that Kash Patel does not have the experience of past FBI directors – and some fear he will politicize the agency.
‘Dead bodies everywhere’ – villagers mourn children killed in drone strike
Villagers remain scarred a year after the military mistook them for jihadists, killing 85 people.
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.
Femicide victim’s family awaits killer’s sentence, and change in Italy
Giulia Cecchettin was killed by her ex-boyfriend in 2023, sparking an outpouring of grief and soul-searching.
Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi spotted entering Mexico – police
Police say Ms Kobayashi is now considered to be “voluntarily missing” and is not in danger.
Australian suspect in 1977 murders extradited from Italy
Two women were found stabbed to death in their Melbourne home, in a case which has gripped Australia.
Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match
Prime Minister Oury Bah pays tribute to the victims and announces an inquiry into the “tragic” disaster.
Biden gives son Hunter ‘unconditional’ pardon
Biden says his son Hunter was “unfairly” prosecuted over tax and gun possession – but earlier he had ruled out a pardon.