Australia: Child among 10 killed after severe storms hit country’s east
Thousands of people are still without power after being hit by flooding and destructive winds. Read More
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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel’s no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81
Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany’s most influential politicians. Read More
Japan: Takashimaya apologises for 807 collapsed Christmas cakes
Luxury retailer Takashimaya has apologised, but how the hundreds of cakes collapsed remains unknown. Read More
Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
Imports and sales of Apple’s Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches have been halted over a patent dispute. Read More
Firm develops jet fuel made entirely from human poo
Scientists have found a way to make jet fuel from human sewage and cut carbon emissions. Read More
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says
Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be “gradually” rolled out Read More
Lee Sun-kyun: Parasite actor found dead at 48
The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since October. Read More
Florida shooting: Mum fatally shot over Christmas present row
The 23-year-old mother was shot and killed by her teenage brother, according to the sheriff’s office. Read More
Renewable energy drive for indigenous groups in Colombia
Local communities and indigenous groups can now set up partnerships to produce and sell renewable energy. Read More
Israel-Gaza war: Hamas reports 241 deaths in Gaza inside 24 hours
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls the war a “grave crime” against his people. Read More