Friday, Feb 28

Boris Spassky, renowned for his epic 1972 "Match of the Century" against Bobby Fischer, has passed away at the age of 88, leaving a profound legacy in chess.

Friday, Feb 14

Early morning drone strike on Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine raises safety concerns; Russia denies involvement as tensions escalate over international negotiations.

Friday, Feb 14

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports a Russian drone strike on Chernobyl, but radiation levels remain normal according to the IAEA.

Tuesday, Feb 11

A South Korean teacher has confessed to fatally stabbing a 7-year-old student. The incident has raised concerns about violence in schools.

Friday, Feb 07

A Sydney man discovered 102 red-bellied black snakes in his garden, prompting expert snake catchers to rescue the unusual haul.

Saturday, Jan 25

Italy's highest court has upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction, marking the final chapter in a long legal saga concerning her wrongful accusations related to her roommate's murder.

Friday, Jan 24

Italy's highest court has upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction, marking the conclusion of her lengthy legal battles related to the murder of Meredith Kercher.

Tuesday, Jan 14

Kizza Besigye faces treachery charges in Uganda; a military court ruling raises concerns ahead of the 2026 presidential elections.

Monday, Jan 13

An Austrian woman, Eva Gretzmacher, was kidnapped in Niger's Agadez, marking the first abduction of a European citizen since the military junta took power in 2023.

Saturday, Jan 11

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks with 41 points in a close 109-106 win against Magic, marking Banchero's return from injury.