Global warming is depleting fresh water and crops, destroying coral reefs and melting the Arctic, the UN has warned in a report that concludes the world is ill-prepared to face many new threats.

The rescue of hundreds of people stranded by epic mountain flooding in Colorado has been stepped up as food and water supplies run low.

America’s huge drought was a freak of nature not caused by man-made global warming, a new government science study said.

It’s advertising itself as the fifth-most liveable city in the world, and promises well-paid, secure jobs for hundreds of Irish workers with the right skillset.

One World Trade Center is a fitting tribute to 9/11 victims, John Riordan reports from New York

IT IS Saturday evening in downtown Calgary.

A massive winter storm roared into America’s heartland today, carrying a paralysing punch of dangerous ice and snow that shut down airports, schools, colleges and government offices.

THE suburban location is one thing, the fact there’s a bit more space than the usual semi-d has is another. And, the fact 10 Berlingford Drive has a €290,000 asking price leaves money over in many would-be buyers’ pockets for upgrades and modernisation.

POLICE investigating Jaycee Lee Dugard’s kidnapping and captivity are turning their attention to the alleged role of Nancy Garrido, who has been described as a “monster”.

The Spice Girls have kicked off their reunion world tour with a show-stopping performance in Vancouver.

Another wave of storms swept through the US states of Texas and Oklahoma yesterday, spawning at least three tornadoes and heavy rain.