Kumanjayi Little Baby: Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girlJust nowKaty Watson,Alice SpringsandHelen LivingstoneBBC: Katy WatsonA flower tribute to Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was found dead near Alice Springs last weekWarning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers: this article contains references to and images of someone who has died.Vigils are to be held...

What are Canada's gun ownership laws?AFP via Getty ImagesStrict handgun laws are already in place across CanadaA deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened to prevent further attacks. Nine people were killed and another 25 injured in the attack at Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, in a remote part of the country...

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer3 hours agoMallory MoenchandBBC WeatherDavid Mareuil/Anadolu via Getty ImagesJapan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.The term - kokushobi - has been translated as "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot" day by Japanese...

The CCTV Industry has emerged as a vital pillar of modern security infrastructure, driven by increasing safety concerns across residential, commercial, and public sectors. As urbanization accelerates and smart city initiatives expand, demand for advanced monitoring solutions continues to rise. From basic installations to intelligent analytics-enabled deployments, the industry has evolved into a...

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandaryHugh SchofieldParis correspondentEPAAll eyes are on alliances and whether a pattern will apply in next year's presidential electionThe emerging strength of the far left and far right is creating awkward choices for mainstream parties after the first round of French mayoral elections.In many big towns and cities,...