2 more rescued from debris in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods
The rescue brings the total to three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel, after two other workers were freed a day before.
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Taiwan remains Asia’s ‘most dangerous’ issue, former Singaporean diplomat warns
Asia remains shackled by “mental colonisation” despite accounting for over half the global population, a former UN Security Council president has said, while warning that Taiwan remains the region’s most dangerous flashpoint. “The big mistake that Asians made after the end of colonial rule [is assuming] that the end of physical colonisation would automatically mean the end of mental colonisation,”...
Florida Keys island heirs win decades-long fight over right to build after 70 years
Michigan used 7,000+ recycled tires in Ellsworth Road paving; the project later won a national award
Michigan's latest eco-friendly endeavor involves transforming thousands of old tires into rubber-modified asphalt for road building. Over 7,000 scrap tires have been repurposed on Ellsworth Road in Pittsfield Township, with researchers evaluating how this new asphalt stacks up against conventional materials. The initiative has earned a prestigious national award for its commitment to sustainabilit...
Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow in latest push to end war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt in Russian strikes on Kyiv during the U.S. envoys' visit to the Ukrainian capital, the Kremlin said.
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Two people pulled alive by Nepal's search and rescue team 10 days after devastating flash floods
Ten days after floods devastated Nepal, one woman and one man were pulled alive on Saturday in separate search and rescue operations. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 people remain missing and at least 1,300 were killed.
DR Congo: Ebola burial teams race against time
In eastern DR Congo, Ebola burial teams are racing against time as the outbreak continues to spread. They face a dangerous mission: safely burying victims while dealing with distrust and threats from local communities. The response is further complicated by the ongoing rebel conflict in the region.
US ambassador to Israel visits Palestinian town hit by West Bank settler violence
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli settler violence. Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel and its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory, said that it was in the Israeli government's interests to take action against violent settlers.
Bangladesh measles toll nears grim 1,000-child mark
Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies.
Putin orders 3-day pause in strikes on Kyiv as US delegation arrives in Russia
US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for crucial peace talks. President Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv for the American delegation's visit. Both Russia and Ukraine had intensified long-range attacks before this diplomatic engagement. The US push aims to revive efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the nations. The envoys will travel ...
Costa Rica’s president says US ground forces would boost national security
Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez said US ground operations could boost national security.
Israel must protect West Bank’s Palestinians amid settler pogroms: US envoy
Huckabee labels some of the settlers committing violence as 'terrorists' though analysts say his visit is 'symbolic'.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in dramatic deadlock – what comes next?
District attorney must decide whether to retry case after jury’s failure to reach verdict despite hours of deliberationLindsay Clancy, prosecutors, defense lawyers, the judge and millions watching on are back where they started after her five-week trial over the murder of her three children ended in a mistrial.America’s saddest case has ceased for the moment, but the legal wrangling is not over, a...
Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiryMental health organisations have “failed to acknowledge” the risk of violence from a minority of people with severe mental illnesses, the chief executive of Mind has said ahead of the closure of the inquiry into the Nottingham attacks.Dr Sarah Hughes, who has led mental health charity Mind ...
‘I could watch her for hours’: the woman who rescued a bee and created a buzz
After bringing injured queen Phoebee home in July, Gilly McArthur expected her soon to die, but she’s bumbling onFifty-two days ago, Phoebee was lying by the side of a road in the blistering sun with a broken wing. Today, she’s clambering up the arm of Gilly McArthur, around the nape of her neck and disappearing into her hair.“I couldn’t leave her by the roadside,” McArthur says. “So I bought her ...
Chinese-German team builds ultra-sensitive ‘floating compass’ to hunt dark matter
Chinese researchers have developed a table-top magnetic sensor that operates at room temperature and can spot magnetic signals a billion times fainter than the Earth’s own field. The Levitated Magnet Magnetometer (LeMaMa) functions like a compass with a needle that floats in mid-air with virtually no friction. By tracking the needle’s tiny deflections, the team can measure magnetic fields down to ...
Jenrick speaks on final day of Reform conference marred by scandal and protests – UK politics live
Farage, who had earlier suspended two close aides, had his keynote speech interrupted multiple times by protesters on FridayNo real mention by Anderson of the problems that overshadowed events yesterday. He ended his opening speech saying: "Yesterday was great. Today is going to be absolutely brilliant.”Laila Cunningham is speaking next. Continue reading...
Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić commemorated in Belgrade, but no state honours
Thousands are expected at Mladić's burial in Belgrade on Monday, which will proceed without serving officials, artillery salutes or ceremonial military presence. Brussels has earlier said any glorification would be "incompatible with the values on which the EU path is built".
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the 'eatertainment' trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow with proposal to end war in Ukraine
The visit will mark the envoys' first trip to Kyiv since President Trump returned to office with a pledge to end the war in Ukraine.
‘Stop the boats’: Masked men block roads to Dover port in anti-immigration protest
Masked men blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port in Dover. This protest disrupted traffic around the major cross-Channel hub on Saturday morning. Port officials stated that all traffic in and out of the port had been stopped. Videos showed several dozen men dressed in black, shouting "stop the boats". The incident appeared to be an anti-immigration protest, causing significant traf...
Alzheimer’s trial to test drug on people without symptoms to see if it can be prevented
Healthy middle-aged people deemed to be at higher risk of developing condition among those eligible to participatePeople without memory loss will be offered an experimental Alzheimer’s drug that could stop the development of the condition before dementia symptoms emerge.Healthy middle-aged people deemed to have a higher risk of developing the condition will be eligible to participate in the trial,...
In the late 1920s, mule deer were brought to Catalina Island; now a judge has ordered for 2,000 of them to be culled
Catalina Island's mule deer, released in the late 1920s, now pose serious threats to local flora and contribute to increased wildfire risks. In response, conservation leaders have outlined a contentious strategy to significantly reduce the mule deer population. Following a legal challenge that was dismissed by a judge, the cull is set to commence, aimed at preserving the island's natural environme...
India beat Pakistan by seven wickets: Women’s T20 Asia Cup – as it happened
All the updates from our live text commentary stream coverage of the Group A match as India win by seven wickets.
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Women’s T20 Asia Cup
Follow the updates from our live build-up to our text commentary stream coverage of the Group A match in Dubai.
John Healey warns of tough first budget as Middle East war puts pressure on economy
Chancellor told Financial Times he would ensure country had ‘buffer’ against uncertainty as global bond yields hit 18-year highThe chancellor has indicated that the UK will face a tough budget next month due to Trump’s war in the Middle East.In an interview with the Financial Times, John Healey said the conflict in Iran would probably have a strong influence on his first budget on 28 October. Cont...