Wildfires smoke more poisonous than other forms of pollution, responsible for thousands of premature deaths
On a cool September morning in San Francisco, a group of firefighters packed their gear into a bright red van. The sickly-sweet odour of pine resin from a distant blaze hung in the air as the crew prepared to battle the rapidly growing Dixie fire, on its way towards becoming...
Presence of unidentified flying objects in restricted areas sparks fears of US air safety
The United States Department of Defence late has said it will establish a new group to investigate reports on the presence of UFOs in restricted airspace. The formation of the group comes after the government released a report in June, encompassing 144 observations, which said there was a lack of...
Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on high alert as separatist Tigrayan rebels advance
Every afternoon, Getachew Megersa searches the Ethiopian capital for undercover agents. The 55-year-old construction worker says it’s not the first time he’s defended his country against rebellious Tigrayan forces. “I am now safeguarding my city with a stick, but if it is required and they give me a weapon, I...
