World Watch

World watch 2022: The most incredible images of the year

These amazing images celebrate beauty and diversity of the incredible world we all share, from ordinary people finding joy amid the hardships of war, to rare sightings of unique wildlife.

‘A central European miracle’: why the city of Lviv is so important for Ukraine

The city has long been both the place where people most strongly identify with Ukraine and a multicultural hub

What are sanctions, do they ever work – and could they stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

A key feature of the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been the adoption of sanctions.

Astronomers detect potential planet outside of the Milky Way

Signs of a planet transiting a star outside of the Milky Way galaxy opens up a new window to search for exoplanets at greater distances than ever before.

‘This is how we dress’: Afghan women overseas pose in colourful attire

Afghan youth rights activist Wazhma Sayle says she was shocked to see a photograph online, apparently of women dressed in black all-enveloping niqabs and gowns, staging a demonstration in support of the country’s new Taliban rulers at Kabul University.

Brazil’s indigenous tribes could face “genocide” from COVID-19, say activists

A global coalition of artists, scientists, activists and celebrities has urged Brazil’s leaders to take action to save the indigenous population from a COVID-19 “genocide”.

Remains of world’s largest giant penguin identified in New Zealand

A chance find in North Canterbury last year has today led to a remarkable discovery: that a giant penguin almost […]

Topless bathing given official OK as Barcelona frees the nipple

Going for a topless dip in Barcelona is nothing unusual, but Spanish authorities had to wade in after complaints that some pools were telling women to cover up.

Miley Cyrus breaks silence after split with Liam Hemsworth

Head-scratcher: Miley Cyrus has broken her silence on her split from Liam Hemsworth, but her cryptic messages need decoding.

7 breathtaking images of Europe’s winter wonderland

Much of Europe has experienced an icy winter, as snow-fall sees towns and cities turned to breathtaking winter wonderlands.

World AIDS Day

Scientists look closer than ever to developing an HIV vaccine

Support a worthy cause on International Day of Charity

The International Day of Charity was established by the United Nations with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.”

The pen is mightier than the keyboard

Why the pen is mightier than the keyboard: the revival of old-school pencil and paper

Family comes first: William to walk away from job he loves

With George about to start school and the Queen handing over royal duties, William has to make a career move

Trump, Australia singled out in warning on ‘politics of fear’

Politics of fear displayed by Trump, Hanson is ‘the quickest road to tyranny,’ warns a new worldwide human rights report

Europe freezes, people die as snow falls and temperatures plunge

Brrr! Snow falls across Europe, more than 20 die, no end in sight

Singer George Michael dead at age 53

Ex-Wham singer, George Michael has died at age 53.

Kentucky Fried Christmas, and more Yuletide craziness around the world

Mince pies, stockings and singing carols are Christmas traditions. But new festive rituals are rising around the world …

Christmas Around the World – Making a Wish in Croatia

This Christmas cultural festival lit up the night

How do you solve a problem like Ivanka?

Role, influence of the ‘First Daughter’ raising uncomfortable questions in US

For celebrities, was it a very bad year?

Don’t believe the hype: it’s not that more famous people are dying, it’s that we have more famous people

Tear in ocean floor may help scientists predict Pacific earthquakes, tsunami

7km-deep tear in the sea floor north of Australia could lead to a breakthrough in predicting Pacific earthquakes, tsunamis

Exposed: Plan to use drones, smart devices to monitor Aussie workers’ private lives

Privacy campaigners alarmed as company contracted to ‘capture individual insights’ from staff in Western Australian mining camps

Why Prince Andrew turned on the media – and his family

Forgotten princesses on the sidelines of royal family, and slipping out of touch

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