BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.
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Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
Last known location-Hotel Kailash: NRI couple from Canada Dhaval Shah, Megha missing in Nepal
Iceland’s EU referendum: What to know ahead of vote and what's at stake for Europe
Everything you need to know about Iceland’s Saturday referendum on whether the country should negotiate again to join the European Union.
White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Helipad relocation led in part to incident where Marine One, carrying the president, had close call with passenger jetSafety officials say the relocation of a helipad amid Donald Trump’s multi-project White House reconstruction led in part to an incident earlier this month in which a military helicopter carrying the president came too close to a passenger jet.A preliminary report published Thursda...
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Marseille and Lyon to face Leverkusen in Europa League, Rennes take on Juventus
Marseille and Lyon were both drawn against Bayer Leverkusen in the group stage of the Europa League on Friday, while fellow French club Rennes will take on Italian giants Juventus. The draw in Monaco also handed English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland a glamour tie against AC Milan.
Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 days
The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.
The ‘Asian water tower’ is starting to wobble, computer simulations show
“Asia’s water tower” is heading towards a more unpredictable and unstable future, according to a new study measuring the Tibetan Plateau’s stability. The study, published on August 21 in Nature Communications, examined the entropy of the region to gauge how much chaos or disorder was building up in a complex system. The results were released just days before a catastrophic flash flood struck the N...
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference
Speech in Birmingham part of effort to strengthen Marine Le Pen party’s international ties before her presidential bidThe French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is to give a speech at Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham next week, as he attempts to boost international ties before Marine Le Pen’s bid for the French presidency next spring.Le Pen’s far-right, anti-immigration National Rally (...
Number of Canadians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods rises to 32: minister
The federal government says at least 32 Canadians are reported missing in an area spanning parts of Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region in China, after devastating floods.
Anand to provide update as Nepal, China flood death toll crosses 500
The federal government will provide an update on Canada's response to the devasting flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border, near the autonomous region of Tibet.
Nepal, China flood death toll crosses 500 as lake poses new threat
Nepal's army was deployed to help rescue more than 100 people believed trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower plant located in the country's worst-hit district.
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Oslo mayor cancels own wedding after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’
Anti-vaxxers are spreading conspiracy theories after two recent measles-associated deaths in PennsylvaniaAnti-vaccine activists are trying to track down the families of two people, including at least one newborn, who died after contracting measles in Pennsylvania, as governor Josh Shapiro tangles with Robert F Kennedy Jr over his “inaccurate and misleading claims”.Kennedy, the secretary of the US ...
Hong Kong authorities to get tough on careless dog owners during special operations
Hong Kong authorities will take enforcement action against dog owners who fail to keep their pets under control during special operations taking place on Sunday and the following weekend in response to a spate of canine attacks. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) also said on Friday that it seized a fighting dog at a restaurant in Stanley two days earlier after conductin...
Extreme heat splits Italy in two: over 44°C in the South, heavy showers in the North
Sweltering heat still grips Italy, with temperatures above 44°C in the south and islands. Friday sees the peak of the fifth heatwave, and forecasters expect muggy conditions to last into September.
Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in the south, heavy downpours in the north
Italy's stifling summer heatwave continues with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands; the fifth heatwave will peak on Friday and forecasters say the muggy weather may last into September.
Extreme heat splits Italy: over 44C in south, heavy downpours in north
The stifling heat that has gripped Italy all summer shows no sign of easing, with temperatures above 44C in the south and islands, and forecasters warning the sultry weather will persist into September.
Extreme heat splits Italy in two: over 44C in south, heavy showers in north
Sweltering heat continues to grip Italy, with temperatures above 44 degrees in the South and islands. Meteorologists warn the suffocating humidity will persist into September.
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ policy package
Beijing has unveiled a package of measures to shift home sales in China’s vast property market away from a presales model, in a stronger-than-expected push to stabilise a property downturn that has weighed on consumer demand for years. A notice released on Friday laid out reforms to China’s home sales system, telling local governments to prioritise completed-home sales. It was jointly issued by th...
Shootings surge as drug gangs torment Brussels
This year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
Céline Dion returns to 'second home' Paris ahead of sold-out comeback dates
Céline Dion blew kisses and made a love-heart shape with her hands as she swept into the French capital on Friday ahead of her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder.
Celine Dion arrives in France ahead of sold-out comeback dates
Canadian superstar Celine Dion arrived in Paris on Friday two weeks ahead of the first of her sold-out comeback concerts in the French capital.
UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton
In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss.
Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept awayNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in th...
In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch owned for more than a century
In a momentous conservation victory, a historic ranch in Colorado has been designated as protected wilderness. This expansion secures an impressive 530 acres of public land, which local officials successfully purchased through a record-breaking deal two years prior. After being privately held for more than a century, this acquisition ensures the enduring protection of crucial wildlife habitats and...
Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong Kong
An unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made its maiden demonstration flight in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city pushes to develop a low-altitude economy, with the government aiming to complete drafting relevant legislation by 2027. The flight marked a collaboration between mainland Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus H...