Authorities are stepping up their search for a tiny, highly radioactive capsule, which they believe fell from a truck while being transported through Western Australia.

The last Boeing 747, the original “Jumbo Jet” that revolutionised air travel, has been delivered to charter carrier Atlas Air, ending 55 years of production.

Ukraine has asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities, just days after the U.S. and Germany approved the transfer of tanks.

Shares in India’s Adani Group continue to plunge after U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research accused it of accounting fraud, leading investors to dump stocks.

President Zelensky has called for allies to speed up supplies as a study has shown that delays in the provision of advanced weapons stalled Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

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Following a study of earthquake data, scientists at Peking University in Beijing believe Earth’s inner core rotation has paused and may be starting to spin backwards.

The U.S. is to send Kyiv 31 Abrams main battle tanks in its more advanced M1A2 configuration, rather than the older A1 version that the military has in storage.

The production of opium increased sharply in Myanmar, rising to a nine-year high due to the political and economic turmoil since the military coup nearly two years ago.

Germany’s decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine has pushed shares in the 134-year old arms manufacturer - already surging since the war began - to a record high.

Pope Francis visits the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, delivering a message of peace and reconciliation to two sub-Saharan nations plagued by conflict.

Less than a month into 2023, mass shootings have claimed over 70 lives in in the United States – a country with more guns than people.

A huge iceberg, almost the size of Greater London, has broken off the 150m thick Brunt Ice Shelf in the Antarctic after cracks extended across the entire ice shelf.

After months of reluctance, the U.S. and Germany reportedly plan to send tanks to Ukraine, in what Kyiv hopes will be a game-changer on the battlefield.

The Doomsday Clock, which indicating how near humanity is to annihilation, has moved closer than ever to midnight, largely as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Canadian singer Justin Bieber has joined the growing list of pop stars selling their back catalogue after reaching a deal to sell his music rights for more than $200m.

The Oscars nominations include a nod for Paul Mescal, in the Best Actor category, alongside Austin Butler, Brendan Fraser, Bill Nighy, and Colin Farrell.

As China’s rivalry with the U.S. grows, and economic growth slows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks India could become the next global manufacturing powerhouse.

The coronation celebrations will feature street parties, a concert at Windsor Castle, light shows and a public holiday where community volunteering will be encouraged.

Events in February include the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a ban on imports of Russian oil products, and the presidential elections in Nigeria.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins will become New Zealand’s next prime minister after ruling Labour party MPs made him their unanimous choice on Saturday.

The world’s largest streaming service added 7.66 million paying subscribers globally last quarter – beating its own estimate by more than three million.

It took 13 years for a sequel to James Cameron’s “Avatar” to arrive, thanks in part to needing to invent new technology to realise it. To date, it has grossed $2.11bn worldwide.

At least 1,000 tech companies laid off at least 154,000 employees last year, while redundancies have continued in 2023, with more than 49,000 layoffs recorded this year.

A huge, venomous cane toad, dubbed “Toadzilla” by rangers in Australia, is believed to be the largest of her species ever found. With no natural predator, the species is a pest.

Movie star Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his movie, “Rust”.

India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, and could become the third largest economy in the next five years.

Samsung may introduce a new teardrop-shaped hinge in its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold5, to reduce the visible crease down the centre.

Azerbaijani protesters are blocking the only road linking Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, and Russia seems unable or unwilling to resolve the situation .

Companies from at least 13 countries have helped Myanmar’s military to produce a vast range of weapons that are being used against its own people, former top UN officials say.

Oxfam is calling for new taxes on the super-rich to tackle a post-Covid rise in global inequality. The richest 1% captured two-thirds of all new wealth since 2020.

Mikaela Shiffrin missed the chance to equal the all-time World Cup wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark in January – her next race is in Crans-Montana, on Feb 25

The Six Nations championship kicks off, with England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy set for six weeks of fierce rivalries, tough tackles and thrilling sporting theatre

UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid are aiming to lift their fifth Club World Cup trophy in Morocco – Flamengo are the representative from South America.

The 2023 MotoGP season comprises 21 Grands Prix, commencing with the Portuguese GP in March and concluding in Valencia, Spain in November.

The FIA Formula E Championship, the first fully electric single-seater street racing series, features four new events in Hyderabad, Cape Town, Sao Paulo and Portland.

The 74th Formula One World Championship, comprising up to 24 races around the world, commences with the Bahrain Grand Prix and concludes in Abu Dhabi in November.

With a power output equivalent to an F2 car, the Formula E Gen3 uses new technologies to make it faster, lighter, more powerful and more sustainable.

The season features 65 ATP tournaments, including the four majors – Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and U.S. Open – before concluding with the ATP Finals.

The partial WTA schedule – as the tour celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023 – features 45 tournaments, including all four Grand Slams and seven WTA 1000 events.

The UEFA Champions League Last 16 draw pits Real Madrid against Liverpool, while heavyweights Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich clash and Dortmund tackle Chelsea.

The draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 sees co-host nation New Zealand open the tournament against Norway at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 20.

Women’s football continues to thrive after the success of the European Championships as Europe’s new UEFA Women’s Champions League season kicks off on October 19.

The qualifying draw for UEFA Euro 2024 has taken place in Frankfurt, Germany, with 2020 finalists Italy and England drawn in the same group. Matches begin March 2023.