The Chiefs’ latest Wallaby on dealing with English weather, the positive side of rehab and Australia’s World Cup chancesThe list of Australian rugby players who have found a spiritual home in Exeter is a long and illustrious one. Dean Mumm, Dave Dennis, Nic White, Scott Sio, Greg Holmes, Julian Salvi, Ben White, Mit…
"Uncharted Territory": Arctic Vortex Could Break Earliest On Record Weather forecasting website Severe Weather Europe warns that the Arctic polar vortex could undergo a sudden stratospheric warming in early November, potentially the earliest on record. The rapid warming could weaken, displace, or split the vortex, t…
As many as 8 million people have been affected by food shortages, electricity blackouts and health clinic closuresExtreme drought driven by an historic El Niño is affecting as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, causing a cascade of issues from shortages of food and water, to electricity scarcity and schoo…
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson lost a bid to overturn her convictions and had a harsher sentence imposed on Friday, failing to prove she was wrongfully jailed for killing three people with a poisoned lunch. Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and elderly aunt, deliber…
President Trump’s Justice Department is turning up the heat on California, launching a criminal investigation into voter rolls and hitting local election officials with grand jury subpoenas in a showdown over more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens.
White Flower Oil is a familiar scent in many Chinese homes – you may even have had a whiff of it on public transport. The sharp, pungent fragrance of eucalyptus and mint is unmistakable and memory-evoking, and has traditionally been used to treat ailments such as headaches, nausea and bug bites. The origins of White…
With another rainy weekend looming — perhaps bringing the first rain on Halloween in Los Angeles since 2014 — it's a perfect time to warm up with a nice bowl of soup.
Yaxel Lendeborg isn’t your typical rookie. He’s fearless. He’s willing to speak his mind about the NBA’s best offensive player, knowing full well the consequences that entails. And mark my words: There will be consequences after he lit into Luka Doncic, saying he “lost all respect for him” after the Lakers hosted th…
With Queensland's wet season ramping up for another year, experts say now is the time to be aware of the dangers and keep an eye out for nests and pests.
A grand jury declined to indict a Kentucky doctor who allegedly forgot her 10-month-old granddaughter in a sweltering car for hours, causing her to die.
LUDWIG Federigan, a climate change and sustainability columnist for The Manila Times’ Green Industries pager, has completed the HERA Extreme Heat Reporting Fellowship in Bangkok, Thailand — joining 20 journalists from across Southeast Asia to strengthen coverage of extreme heat.
BARANGAY Ginebra and Rain or Shine gun for a commanding 2-0 lead as the two squads square off with separate foes in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
LOS ANGELES — The Miami Heat finally earned their first win since the start of the season and the arrival of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeating the Atlanta Hawks, 129-117, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
Recent reports indicate that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attempted to visit China to orchestrate a dramatic diplomatic scene akin to his June 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump at Panmunjom – but Beijing politely turned him down. Kim’s primary motive for seeking a visit to China stemmed from mounting fru…
Wet weather dampening your plans? From screen-free stories and craft kits to waterproof gear, here’s how to keep little ones – and grownups – entertained• The best gifts for kids by ageBefore becoming a mum, I never appreciated quite how complicated getting out the front door would be with kids in tow. But in my fou…
Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon were on a trip in Rocky Mountains last weekend when heavy snowstorm hitTwo Colorado college students have been found dead after going missing during a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains last weekend when a heavy snowstorm hit, authorities said.The bodies of Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridg…
The Lakers' 3-0 start masked glaring defensive flaws. After allowing 136 points to Portland, can Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler overcome LA's biggest weakness?
Two college students who disappeared while trying to scale a Colorado mountain have been found dead after they were caught up in a snowstorm, police said.
October was a busy month in Hong Kong racing with nine meetings, a trio of Group races and a host of jockeys and trainers making big statements. The SCMP analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Zac Purton, ap…
The season’s first snow fell on the upper slopes of Seoraksan Thursday as temperatures dropped below freezing across parts of Gangwon Province. Snow began falling at around 11:40 a.m. in areas including Daecheongbong, the mountain’s highest peak, according to the Seoraksan National Park Office. No accumulation had b…
Pierre Ng Pang-chi has been forced to go to plan B for Happy Valley’s Sunday meeting, as two Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu-ridden last-start winners have new jockeys with the in-form claimer in hot demand. Ng and Yuen have struck up a remarkable partnership since her debut in April, combining for 11 winners from 30 runners …
An RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife told emergency services he had “no idea” how long she had been outside unconscious, and that he “thought she was watching Netflix”.
As Pilbara prepares for another hot summer, more than 60 artists interpret and celebrate the region's scorching change of season at a new exhibition. Here are three artworks you should see.
Seawater surges into low-lying communities from San Diego to San Francisco Bay Area, submerging streets, homes and businessesHistoric high tides have caused chaos up and down the California coast this week, as parts of the state were inundated by record-breaking water levels. Seawater surged into low-lying communiti…
With Good Food Chef of the Year Lauren Eldridge and an $8 million fitout inspired by the Italian-American restaurants of the 50s, Vito’s is the hot new spot for steak and spaghetti.
KAKINADA, India — Ferocious winds and torrential rain lashed India’s southeastern coast after a cyclone made landfall on Wednesday, but officials said there were no initial reports of deaths and the storm later began to ease.
i9 Sports is feeling the heat after a controversial incident that involved a 3-year-old being pulled from a soccer league following a 911 call to police.
An alarming map from the Climate Impact Lab shows where Super El Niño will cause the most additional heat deaths as the weather anomaly gains steam in the Pacific.
Chaos ensues in episode two of “The Golden Life” as Sonja Morgan’s “Eat, sleep, d**k” routine gets her in some hot water with Countess Luann de Lesseps. “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real are recapping all the drama from these OG RHONY ladies. Luann accuses Sonja of getting too touchy-feely with…
In wet weather, garden snails can seek shelter in letterboxes – and find a feast there waiting for themWe’ve all heard of snail mail – a term popularised since the advent of electronic mail – but who knew that snails eat mail?We have it on good authority from the ecologist Simon Mustoe – who said snails ate his lett…
The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, in a bid to hedge against fuel price spikes driven by the Iran war. The Southeast Asian nation, which imports nearly all its energy needs, also planned to increase diesel and gas-fired power…
On the eve of my 40th birthday, I was doused with cold water at a train station. Before, I would have shrugged it off. But suddenly I realised it was time to assert myselfIt was the evening before my 40th birthday – a freezing cold night in March – and I was travelling across London to meet some old school friends f…