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Warren Buffett exits as Berkshire chair, son to take over

Habagat to bring rain to some areas in Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will continue to bring rain over parts of Luzon on Saturday, said the state weather bureau. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…

Can this shy, elusive bird come from behind to win Bird of the Year?

With only two days remaining to vote, a campaign for one of NZ’s most endangered wetland birds is gathering momentum.

25% youths in 250 districts not in education or jobs: Survey

Te Kuiti supermarket damaged after mobility scooter catches fire

FENZ said the blaze spread to the front of the New World store in Te Kuiti.

Maths doesn't add up for Australian parents juggling work and school

Parents are working more than ever, but society hasn't caught up with the reality of raising a family.

Hopes new outback museum will spark conversation about town's past

Once home to one of the most isolated policing roles in Australia, Birdsville's historical courthouse has reopened as a museum. Some residents say it is a reminder of the town's chequered past with Indigenous relations.

I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same

Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

FSSAI takes action against Nestle for 'false' baby food tags

Davido announces three-night concert at national theatre

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency, ‘Oriadè: The Residency’, at the National Theatre in Lagos this December. Read More…

Japan considers raising nursing care premiums for high-income elderly

The review comes as higher public pension payments burden low-income earners with higher nursing care insurance premiums.

Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK

Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.