Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels
The Guardian •

Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels

Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floodsRescue teams are working to reach more than 900 missing hydropower workers, hundreds of whom are feared trapped in the tunnels and underground areas of 11 hydropower projects in Nepal after the devastating flash floods, ​the ⁠country’s disaster ​management authority has said.The death toll from t...

Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation
SCMP •

Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday there were signs Russia and Israel had spread the disinformation over Spain’s migration policy that triggered last month’s rush of migrants into Ceuta, but no evidence of Moroccan involvement. Over 72,000 migrants irregularly crossed ‌from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory between July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge at one of the Europ...

British family pleads with French authorities to release body of relative who died in Channel

British family pleads with French authorities to release body of relative who died in Channel

The Guardian •

Jasmeet Wadhwa, who fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan, lost his life while trying to reach UK in AprilA British family is pleading with French authorities to release the body of a relative that officials have held for five months after he died in the Channel in April.Jasmeet Wadhwa, 32, died while attempting to reach the UK on a dinghy on 1 April with his mother, Harbans Kaur Wadhwa, after t...

British family plead with French authorities to release body of relative who died in the Channel

British family plead with French authorities to release body of relative who died in the Channel

The Guardian •

Jasmeet Wadhwa, who fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan, lost his life in AprilA British family is pleading with French authorities to release the body of a relative that officials have held for five months after he died in the Channel in April.Jasmeet Wadhwa, 32, died while attempting to reach the UK on a dinghy on 1 April with his mother, Harbans Kaur Wadhwa, after they fled Taliban persecut...

US export controls on tungsten, battery ‘black mass’ seen pressuring Chinese recyclers

US export controls on tungsten, battery ‘black mass’ seen pressuring Chinese recyclers

SCMP •

With Washington moving to ensure that tungsten scrap and lithium-ion battery “black mass” stay in the United States, analysts warn that the new restrictions will deprive Chinese refiners of a source of lower-cost feedstock and prompt Beijing to seek alternative supplies. China could also accelerate domestic recycling and use its own export controls on rare earths and magnets as leverage, they said...

Backstage at Rock en Seine 2026 with up-and-coming British singer Sekou

Backstage at Rock en Seine 2026 with up-and-coming British singer Sekou

France 24 •

In this edition of our Arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim takes us backstage at this year's Rock en Seine music festival. More than 180,000 music lovers descended on the grounds just outside of Paris to see 80 live shows. Headliners this year included the likes of American hip-hop star Tyler, The Creator, Australian rockers Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as well as Britrock legends The Cure, who ...

France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties

France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties

France 24 •

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.

Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG for record fee

Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG for record fee

France 24 •

Liverpool ⁠have signed ​France forward Bradley Barcola ​from European champions Paris St Germain on a long-term contract, ​the ‌Premier League ⁠club said on Monday, making ‌him the latest marquee addition ⁠to their frontline. The whopping fee is estimated to be around £120 million and makes him the most expensive player to leave the French league.

Vanished Texas bird island is back, with 2,500 pairs of birds

Vanished Texas bird island is back, with 2,500 pairs of birds

Times of India •

After years of erosion and extreme weather, Dickinson Bay's lost islands have seen a remarkable revival. Spearheaded by the Galveston Bay Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, habitat restoration efforts have successfully created new nesting habitats for over 2,500 pairs of waterbirds. This revitalization not only boosts local biodiversity but also creates job opportunities and enhances e...

Scientists reconstruct face of 'Conquest Man,' skeleton from 1079 burial

Scientists reconstruct face of 'Conquest Man,' skeleton from 1079 burial

Times of India •

Buried around 1079, Conquest Man's identity has been revealed through scientific analysis. His ancestry offers insights into his journey across Europe, showcasing a unique blend of Scandinavian artifacts with those linked to a Norman church. This finding complicates the simplistic Saxon versus Norman narrative, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest.

Nepal grapples with destruction and loss in wake of deadly floods

Nepal grapples with destruction and loss in wake of deadly floods

France 24 •

Authorities in Nepal have warned of possible fresh flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods took place after a glacier collapse. They have killed at least 900 people - with more than 4,000 others missing in Nepal and Tibet. Now, a massive rescue effort continues and communities grapple with devastation and loss.

Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search

Georgia police officer put on leave after family’s pet donkey killed during search

The Guardian •

Donkey named HeeHaw was shot and killed as authorities reportedly looked on property in search of a missing personA police officer in the US state of Georgia was placed on leave after a family’s pet baby donkey was shot and killed during an early-morning search on their property.The animal’s owner, Hannah Israel, said officers were at her pasture without notification or permission at about 12.45am...

US visa delays leave Chinese students stranded with ‘frozen’ plans and ‘constant anxiety’

US visa delays leave Chinese students stranded with ‘frozen’ plans and ‘constant anxiety’

SCMP •

Late August marks the annual influx of international students to US campuses, but for many Chinese students, visa processing delays and diplomatic tensions have turned scheduled departures into open-ended delays. They say stringent visa scrutiny and expanding background checks have left them in limbo, delaying their timely arrival in the US and forcing them to defer enrolment. Under a provision of...

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

The Guardian •

Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast is expected to push many Iranians into deeper poverty as food inflation soarsFor many Iranians, the new US sanctions campaign, called Operation Economic Outcast, seems superfluous given the grim economic situation in their country.Iranians are facing runaway food inflation, closed petrol stations and a seemingly never-ending depreciation of the nation’s currency ...