The deadly floods could be the worst to hit northern Queensland in 60 years, scientists say.
Year: 2025
Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu of Meteor Garden fame dies
She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, Taiwanese media report.
Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé wins best country album
The star picks up her 34th Grammy Award, and is still in the running for best album later tonight.
Bill Gates has given away billions, but ‘still has more to give’
The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won’t leave his kids poor.
‘People are afraid’: BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.
Spain’s former football boss on trial over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales is standing trial for kissing football player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after her team won the World Cup.
Rubio demands Panama ‘reduce China influence’ over canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.
Japanese Finance Minster: Tokyo Will Review Crypto Tax System ‘by June’
The Japanese Finance Minster Katsunobu Kato has promised Tokyo will review the nation’s controversial and much-maligned crypto tax laws by the end of June this year.
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Thousands protest against far-right in Berlin
The protests came after some parties voted alongside the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), over a non-binding resolution on immigration last week.
Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named
Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft’s black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash.