Record high tide hits flooded Venice city

Amusing for tourists and a nuisance for residents, the high water, caused by a record high tide, invaded cafes, stores and other businesses

Rare deer-like species rediscovered after nearly 30 years

Images of the silver-backed chevrotain or mouse deer were last recorded in 1990. The recent sighting was captured by trap cameras in a forest in southern Vietnam, Global Wildlife Conservation said.

Cyclone Bulbul death toll rises to 24 in South Asia

Over two million evacuated as Bulbul packing winds of up to 120 kmph kills 12 people in Bangladesh — 11 from falling trees — and 12 in neighbouring India's eastern West Bengal and Odisha states.

Palestinian run over and shot in back says Israelis abused him for hours

Karam Qawasmi said he did not file a complaint against the security forces, believing it would make no difference.

Australia's east coast faces 'catastrophic' bushfire threat

Authorities raise forecast for greater Sydney region to catastrophic fire danger for Tuesday, the first time the city has been rated at that level since new fire danger ratings were introduced in 2009.

Sinking suburban 'home' drifts down Thames in watery climate protest

Extinction Rebellion organise a floating mock-up of a typical English home in River Thames, in a protest to demand politicians act on climate crisis.

Australians warned worst bushfires may be yet to come

Catastrophic fires have killed three people and razed more than 150 homes since Friday, but cooler weather overnight provided a welcome reprieve for firefighters and residents.

Russia to mark Kalashnikov's 100th birthday with exhibit and selfies

On Sunday, Mikhail Kalashnikov's birth anniversary is to be marked by a number of events, including the museum display and a biopic on the inventor of legendary AK-47 rifle.

2 dead, dozens injured as Australia wildfires raze homes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned Australia to expect more bad news from the fire zones.

Black workers at Facebook expose workplace racial bias

The anonymous post maintained that the atmosphere at Facebook has worsened in the past year when it came to non-white workers being recognised, empowered and treated equitably.

'Uncharted territory' as bushfires rage across Australia's east

Around a hundred blazes pockmark New South Wales and Queensland countryside, with around 17 of them remaining dangerous and uncontained.

Japanese women fight for right to wear glasses to work

Hashtag "glasses are forbidden" trends after a Japanese TV show exposed businesses that were imposing bans on female staff.