Tropical Cyclone Garance has brought devastation to Réunion Island, leaving at least three dead and causing widespread power outages. Residents were urged to stay indoors as wind gusts reached 230 km/h. Read more...

Scientists develop an e-Taste device for virtual flavors. Meanwhile, Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, threatening Brisbane with heavy winds and potential landfall. Read more...

Recent travel news includes a family's RV trip across the US, a kayaker's alligator attack in Florida, a solo rower rescued at sea, and an analysis of US plane crash data. Read more...

Brisbane faces potential flooding from Cyclone Alfred, while in Los Angeles, the former fire chief's appeal to regain her job after recent wildfires was rejected. Read more...

An unusual weather event sees six cyclones active in the Southern Hemisphere, with Cyclone Alfred's unusual path causing concern as it approaches Australia's east coast. Read more...

Lithuanian ocean rower Aurimas Mockus was rescued by the Australian Navy after being caught in a cyclone during his Pacific crossing. He spent two days battling extreme conditions before being safely brought aboard. Read more...

President Trump had a busy week, inviting a freed hostage to the White House, delivering a speech before Congress, and considering the sale of government properties. He also faced fact-checking on a Social Security claim. Read more...

A roundup of the latest business news in the Philippines, including a mining ban in Palawan, UNIQLO's expansion, pork price controls, unemployment figures, and the economic cost of alcohol and tobacco. Read more...

Cyclone Garance brought violent winds to La Réunion, triggering lockdowns, while Japan faces its worst wildfire in 50 years, consuming thousands of hectares of forest. Read more...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on Queensland and New South Wales, prompting warnings of destructive winds, flooding, and storm surges. Millions are urged to prepare. Read more...

This week's travel news includes a storm threatening the Gold Coast, a disruptive incident on a US flight, and a look at the historic USS Olympia. Plus, a travel bucket list challenge! Read more...

A Lithuanian rower is rescued from a cyclone, Nancy Pelosi faces Trump's address, and an LA Times columnist sparks controversy over South Carolina wildfires. Plus, a suspect emerges in a California wildfire. Read more...

This week saw Trump involved in controversies ranging from mocking Lesotho to clashing with Zelenskyy, while also impacting Australian politics through Cyclone Alfred. Read more...

Adidas announces job cuts amid Yeezy fallout, while Cyclone Alfred threatens Brisbane with potential billions in damage. Stay updated on these developing stories. Read more...

Recent science news includes a successful moon landing, a decline in US butterfly populations, a cyclone approaching Australia, an Antarctic mission, and a study on sperm quality and lifespan. Read more...

Australia's east coast braces for Cyclone Alfred as a report reveals racism linked to the Voice referendum. Meanwhile, Chinese navy ships sail near a US submarine base. Read more...

Australia faces a double whammy: a powerful cyclone threatens Queensland, while a teenager with a gun was apprehended on a Jetstar flight. British expats are urged to heed warnings. Read more...

Cyclone Garance brought heavy rain and winds over 200 km/h to Reunion Island, causing floods, building damage, and at least four deaths. The island is assessing the damage after the storm. Read more...

Australia faces a mixed bag of challenges: a tropical cyclone batters the coast, a new report on sexual violence sparks debate, and a funding deal for schools raises questions. Read more...

Australia is bracing for a rare tropical cyclone causing evacuations and power outages. Separately, passengers subdued a teen armed with a shotgun on a Jetstar flight. Read more...