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Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year

The death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv, the war’s deadliest attack so far this year, rose to 38 with four people still missing

Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union

Iceland's voters have rejected a referendum to restart negotiations to join the European Union

Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant

The no campaign was well-funded and accused of scaremongering, but the wording of the question may also have made a differenceIt was always going to be a close contest. But on the night, the figures showed just how divided Iceland was on the issue of whether or not to restart negotiations with the European Union.After a nail-biting overnight count, the well-funded no campaign rejoiced on Sunday mo...

The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war

Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.

Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal

Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.

🔴 Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum

Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum

Icelanders voted to reject reopening EU membership talks, official results showed Sunday, dealing a blow to the government's push to join the bloc and handing a win to those who argued the country's prized fishing waters were too important to risk. The results will disappoint Brussels, which had hoped to welcome the Nordic country as a new member.

Chicago physicist’s 20-year-old quantum imaging theory gets experimental proof using superconductors

The University of Illinois Chicago’s Dirk Morr proposed a way to create high-resolution quantum images using superconductors two decades ago. A new experiment by researchers in Germany, supported by Morr’s theoretical model, has now produced quantum imaging similar to what he predicted, providing experimental confirmation of his earlier work.

In the 1940s, Nevada’s six-week divorce law turned a 1,627-acre ranch into a refuge for women seeking quick divorces; now it is becoming the state’s 28th park

Transforming from a historic divorce haven into a state park, Nevada's Lower Carson Ranch now spans 1,627 acres alongside the Carson River, preserving crucial wildlife habitats. This transition marks the end of 155 years of private ownership, officially now under Nevada State Parks. While development for future public use is underway and access is limited, the community is actively participating i...

Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants

Pakistan’s prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were killed in a fire in a maternity ward in a hospital in the country’s capital. A preliminary report conducted by a four-person committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found the deadly blaze had engulfed the unit “within approximately two minutes” just after ...

AA could face £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim

Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell companyGermany-based financial services company ⁠Allianz is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for AA, ⁠the breakdown ⁠recovery ​group, Sky News has reported.Allianz is ‌one of a small number of parties holding talks with advisers to the AA about a deal, Sky News said, adding that ‌the private equity o...

AA faces £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim

Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell companyGermany-based financial services company ⁠Allianz is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for AA, ⁠the breakdown ⁠recovery ​group, Sky News has reported.Allianz is ‌one of a small number of parties holding talks with advisers to the AA about a deal, Sky News said, adding that ‌the private equity o...

Harry Potter: Versailles turns into wizarding school for a day

Accio nostalgia! ⚡️ Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Harry Potter first hit the big screen? To celebrate, French fans turned the Palace of Versailles into Hogwarts for a unique reunion. 📹 France 24 was there to capture the magic.

Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?

Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.

‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK

The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop ...

'No trace' of two missing crew after fishing boat sinks in Channel, as search ends

The search for two missing crew members from a French-registered fishing boat which sank in the English Channel has ended.

'No trace' of two missing crew after fishing boat sinks in English Channel

The search for two missing crew members from a French-registered fishing boat which sank in the English Channel has ended.

Coastguard suspends search for two missing crew after vessel sinks in English Channel

The search for two missing crew members from a French-registered fishing boat which sank in the English Channel has been suspended.

Coastguard suspends search for two missing crew after fishing boat sinks in Channel

The search for two missing crew members from a French-registered fishing boat which sank in the English Channel has been suspended.

Two missing after fishing boat sinks in Channel

Two people are missing and three others have been rescued after a fishing boat sank in the English Channel.

Nepal: Glacial collapse leaves 3,000 missing

Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing. Nepal’s disaster authorities are urging rescue teams to “exercise caution”, warning that bad weather, swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding could h...

Gunman kills one at Swiss rave party

A large-scale police operation is underway in Switzerland after a shooting at a rave in the town of Aarau, 46 kilometres west of Zurich, left one person dead and five others injured. Swiss daily Blick reported that some attendees initially mistook the gunshots for fireworks, until someone shouted, “everyone down”. Police are appealing to potential witnesses who may have photos or videos of the inc...

Zambian opposition leader charged with treason

Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.

Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment

Tadej Pogacar, who was comfortably leading the overall standings at the Vuelta a España, was forced to abandon on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian suffered multiple fractures and could even see his season come to an early end, with the World Championships looming at the end of September.

Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze

Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze