Severe floods in Bangladesh cause multiple fatalities
Floodwaters in eastern Bangladesh have left people stranded and caused several deaths, including a pregnant woman. Read More
Kite festival raises awareness for endangered species
The long-running kite festival on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is captivating enthusiasts and spectators in Primorsko. Read More
WATCH: Ukraine endures another deadly wave of Russian airstrikes
Russian drone and missile attacks struck across Ukraine, killing at least five people, a day after a heavy barrage pounded energy facilities. Read More
WATCH: Orphaned coyotes returned to the wild in southern California
The San Diego Humane Society has released nine orphaned coyotes back into the wild after raising them at the Ramona Wildlife Center near San Diego. Read More
Croatia: Split suburbs under threat as fire rages in nearby hills
Large fires broke out on the hills above the Croatian Adriatic hot spot of Split on Tuesday night. Read More
New dining experience with robot waiters turns heads in Kenya
The first of its kind in East Africa, the Robot Cafe has triggered concerns about job displacement in the country’s all-important hospitality industry. Read More
WATCH: Taiwan’s oldest female panda celebrates 20th birthday
Yaunyuan, Taiwan’s oldest female panda, celebrated her 20th birthday on Friday morning with dozens of her fans at the Taipei Zoo. Read More
WATCH: Shanshan causes widespread disruption in Japan
A slow-moving tropical storm, Shanshan, has unleashed heavy rain across Japan, flooding roads and rivers in the south and causing widespread disruption. Read More
WATCH: Russian airstrike on Kharkiv apartment block kills six people
At least six people, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed in a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv on Friday. Read More
Belgium and Romania propose women for Commission posts after deadline passes
Belgium was the only EU country to miss the deadline set by Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who is attempting to ensure gender balance among her senior officials. Read…