PremiumPremiumWorldA timeline of US military strikes on boats in regional watersNY Times: At least 57 people have been killed in waters off Central and South America.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyUS strikes drug boats but lets ‘shadow tankers’ sail onChevron holds a rare licence to pump, supplying up to a third of Venezuela’s oil.29 Oct 03:23 AM
WorldCrocodile warning as Hurricane Melissa lashes JamaicaHealth officials warn crocodiles may drift into homes after severe flooding.28 Oct 09:47 PM
World'Very dangerous scenario': Category 5 Hurricane Melissa crosses Jamaica after landfall'Total building failures' and 'catastrophic wind damage' are expected.28 Oct 05:57 PM
WorldInside Hurricane Melissa’s eye: Flying into a 'stadium of the gods'Matthew Cappucci describes what it's like to travel into a mammoth storm.28 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHow Jamaica is preparing for the full force of record-strength Hurricane MelissaWinds near 175m/h threaten to rip roofs and cripple Jamaica’s power grid.28 Oct 07:36 AM
World'Not our first hurricane': Jamaicans prepare to ride out deadly MelissaThe Category five storm is packing winds of up to 280km/h as it nears Jamaica.28 Oct 12:56 AM
WorldFear of mass destruction in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa churns inResidents scrambled for shelter from what could be its most violent weather on record.27 Oct 07:22 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as Jamaica braces for impactAt least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.26 Oct 07:20 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa forecast to intensify before Jamaica landfallMelissa could dump up to 1000mm of rain and trigger catastrophic floods.25 Oct 09:14 PM
WorldUN experts: US covert actions ‘violate Venezuela’s sovereignty’ At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes since September.21 Oct 10:03 PM
WorldOlder fighters vow to defend Venezuela as US threats escalateUS patrols have killed 21 people off Venezuela since September, raising tensions.07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMind-blowing opulence, 'terrifying' owners: The secret world of NZ superyacht workersPrivilege, romance, and dark secrets are all part of life above and below deck.30 Sep 12:27 AM
WorldVenezuela on alert as US warships heighten fears of conflictUS warships and a nuclear submarine are now stationed off Venezuela’s coast.27 Sep 02:40 AM
WorldTrump says US strike on drug boat killed three in disputed Caribbean operationLatin American leaders say the US naval build-up could signal plans to hit Venezuela.20 Sep 03:01 AM
WorldEpstein ‘gift-book’ entry jokes Trump bought woman for US$22,500The birthday book was released by the US House Oversight Committee on Monday.10 Sep 01:30 AM
World'Shot out a boat': Trump says 11 dead in US strike on drug vesselThe US accuses Venezuelan leader of heading a drug cartel and has deployed warships.02 Sep 11:26 PM
EntertainmentExecutive chef dies in buggy crash on Branson's Necker IslandSihle Somdaka, 37, died after losing control of a buggy on a steep hill.01 Sep 07:55 PM
WorldUS warship crosses Panama Canal amid Venezuela tensionsWashington has accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel.30 Aug 05:57 AM
WorldUS sends eight warships south on anti-cartel missionUS will avoid actions harmful to its energy or immigration priorities, expert says.28 Aug 02:57 AM
WorldSpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setbackThe launch was called off 15 minutes before lift-off in southern Texas.25 Aug 07:22 AM
WorldHurricane Erin's expansion sparks US East Coast warningsHurricane Erin is packing winds of 220km/h and moving west-northwest.18 Aug 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTap-and-go: How scientists are using drones to tag sperm whalesNew York Times: It's a way to gather data while minimising the disturbance to the whales.14 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldWatch: Passenger 'sliced open' after water slide breaks on world's largest cruise shipThe water slide is closed for the rest of the trip and under investigation.08 Aug 08:45 PM
World'Shop local': Puerto Rico's local hero brings tourism surge Bad Bunny has started a 30-show concert series in San Juan, drawing fans from everywhere.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldExpanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes TongaThe State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.15 Jun 04:36 AM
WorldCaribbean wreck 'confirmed' as $35b Spanish treasure shipColombian researchers believe they have identified the 'holy grail of shipwrecks'.11 Jun 09:45 PM
World'Total chaos': The island nation nearing 'point of no return'UN warns Haiti is near 'total chaos' as gang violence and instability escalate.22 Apr 04:51 AM
World'We are desperate': Families seek answers after nightclub disasterRescuers searched for survivors after a roof collapse killed 44 in Santo Domingo.08 Apr 08:17 PM
Travel news‘I’d be crazy not to do it‘: Fyre Festival 2025 announced by convicted founderThe infamous festival 'returns' - but are people really buying tickets?25 Feb 02:30 AM
Travel newsShark bites off tourist’s hands after she tried to take a selfieThe 55-year-old woman is understood to be a Canadian tourist in the Caribbean. 15 Feb 05:53 AM
WorldUS grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosionStarship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.17 Jan 11:54 PM
WorldBodies burned after Haiti police, civilians kill 28 alleged gang membersThe bodies had tyres piled atop of them and were set alight.19 Nov 10:19 PM
WorldThousands flee after Haiti gang kills at least 70The Gran Grif gang is accused sweeping through a Haitian town and shooting at residents.04 Oct 11:24 PM
