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Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus - reports

The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.

Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week

Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a ...

Road collapses in Nepal landslide four days after floods

A vital highway weakened by Nepal’s floodwaters has collapsed four days after the catastrophic glacial outburst.

In 1967, Guy Savy bought a Seychelles island; after restoring nesting habitat, its sooty tern colony...

Once threatened by severe ecological decline, Bird Island has transformed into a remarkable conservation achievement. Over decades of exploitation and farming, the island's environment was heavily damaged. However, when Guy Savy and partners took over in 1967, they began restoration and promoted eco-tourism. This initiative has led to a major recovery in seabird numbers, proving that long-term con...

Ferry capsizes and sinks off northern Cyprus, killing 8

At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members were arrested, said the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Several killed, rescues under way after ferry with more than 260 on board sinks off northern Cyprus

At least seven people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel. 

Several killed, rescue under way after ferry with more than 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus

At least seven people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel. 

Rescue under way after ferry with more than 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus

A ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least six people, Turkish media reported. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel. 

Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus

A ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday after taking on water, Turkish media reported. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, with footage showing passengers in life jackets in the water around the overturned vessel.

How has life changed for Iranians six months into the war?

Common Iranians are under increasing pressure, with no relief expected in the short term.

Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says

KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.

Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts

Searching for exoplanets and clues on planet formation, the Roman telescope begins million-mile journey from Florida launchpadA $4.3bn space telescope that Donald Trump tried to kill has lifted off from Florida as Nasa embarks on the next stage of its quest to unlock the secrets of the universe.The Nancy Grace Roman space telescope survived two rounds of proposed White House budget cuts, and began...

Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics

Record inundations wrecked homes and took seven lives but Trump has not approved emergency aid and the state has cut funds for environmental agenciesIt’s been 10 days since the floodwater receded from Cambridge City’s main street and yet signs of disaster are all around.Abandoned cars, toilets and bathtubs are strewn across parks and side streets on a recent visit to the city. Garages have been li...

New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks

State and city lawmakers push to boost regulations after two outbreaks of the disease over the last two summersNew York lawmakers are now trying to better protect residents from the deadly legionnaires’ disease by increasing regulations and inspections of cooling towers after two outbreaks of the infection over the last two summers and a raft of new lawsuits.Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneu...

Arthritis drug restores 100% of hair on some patients with severe alopecia in global trial

For many, losing hair isn’t just a cosmetic worry – it is a deeply personal struggle that can chip away at confidence, social life and mental health. Now, a surprising candidate is offering new hope: a pill originally designed to treat arthritis. The condition is called alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune disease where the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing unpred...

Long queues mark final day as Hong Kong bookstore closes after raid

An independent Hong Kong bookstore has shut its doors six weeks after a national security police raid, drawing long queues of customers on its final day following four years in business. Readers wound down the dim staircase of a Prince Edward tenement building on Sunday afternoon, with some waiting up to 45 minutes to enter the third-floor bookstore, Have a Nice Stay. The closure followed a mid-Ju...

Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, local media report

The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.

US mother pleads guilty to killing 11-month-old son to keep him from his father, says it was 'worth it'

Israel’s Ben-Gvir lauds harsh conditions for Palestinian female prisoners

Palestinian groups condemn prison footage as humiliation and intimidation.

At least seven people dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel says 237 people rescued and 23 people remain missing.

At least seven dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel says 237 people rescued and 23 people remain missing.

At least seven dead after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel says 237 people rescued and 23 people remain missing.

At least six people die after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel says 172 people rescued and 89 people remained missing.

Ferry with more than people 260 on board capsizes off northern Cyprus

At least one person has died after incident off coast of northern Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot official says.

Ferry carrying 260 people capsizes off coast of northern Cyprus

A catamaran carrying around 260 people has capsized off the Cyprus coast.