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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing at least five

Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.

US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze

Authorities say about 65,000 people have been displaced by the fires in Washington state.

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How East Asia’s internet cafes became a cheap urban refuge

The internet cafe was supposed to become obsolete. Instead, it has become indispensable. Across East Asia, these businesses are quietly evolving into temporary homes, budget hotels, co-working spaces and, for some, an unofficial social safety net. The debate in Hong Kong over overnight internet cafes is simply the newest chapter in a much bigger regional story. Hong Kong authorities have stepped u...

Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found

The black mamba, often cited as the most dangerous snake on the African continent, occupies a wide array of habitats. This snake thrives in arid savannas and rocky terrains throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe frequently report incidents of black mamba bites. Remarkably, sightings have increased in Kenya and Zambia at higher altitudes, with Tanzania and Botswa...

Scientists in Iceland are turning carbon dioxide into stone by injecting it into volcanic rock, and it could redefine the fight against climate change

Soldier kills four, including civilians, in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says

Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.

TotalEnergies to buy Shell's wind and solar businesses in Europe

French energy giant TotalEnergies said that it had signed a deal with Shell to buy its European onshore renewable energy businesses for an undisclosed amount.

TotalEnergies to buy Shell's wind and solar business in Europe

French energy giant TotalEnergies said that it had signed a deal with Shell to buy its European onshore renewable energy businesses for an undisclosed amount.

Singapore bans 2 Massive Attack members after pro-Palestinian display at concert

Singapore has banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country

About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules

Justice secretary says ministers would have liked to block more but doing so would cause prison system to ‘break’UK politics live – latest updatesAbout 1,000 fewer prisoners will be released early after Andy Burnham’s intervention to exclude those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences and grooming from the scheme.The justice secretary, Alex Norris, said 5,000 prisoners would be released...

Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Europe's shrinking rivers have hit shipping, power and tourism

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic impact of prolonged extreme weather

日本製紙 熊本地震で9人死亡 あす社長らが会見へ

先月28日の地震で熊本県八代市の工場の煙突が倒壊するなどして9人が死亡した日本製紙は、5日に地震のあと初めて市内で社長らが記者会見を行うと発表しました。

Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft

The greater Athens area and the neighbouring island of Evia remained under near maximum fire risk on Tuesday according to the civil protection ministry.

Mark Zuckerberg's wife invested $125 million in a school for the disadvantaged; now she is closing it to focus on AI

The Primary School, offering tuition-free education to low-income families, has officially closed, impacting around 540 children who depended on its support. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the school's benefactor, is redirecting its resources towards biotechnology and artificial intelligence. As part of its commitment, it has announced substantial funding aimed at assisting affected students and ...

気象庁 熊本県の地震活動・暑さや雨など見通しを説明

熊本県で最大震度7の揺れを観測した地震から1週間に当たる4日、気象庁は午後4時から会見を開き、地震活動の状況のほか、暑さや雨など気象の見通しについても説明しました。

Rose-ringed parakeets: From escaped pets to one of the most recognisable birds

Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live

Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released earlyThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Tuesday that he would delay the planned early release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales by a month until October.It follows the suspension of Keir Starmer’s plans to release up to 6,000 off...

Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno

Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died.

熊本地震 氷川町 亡くなった90代女性の親族「助けられず後悔」

震度7の揺れを観測した熊本県氷川町で、地震で自宅が倒壊して亡くなった90代の女性の親族がNHKの取材に応じ、「助けられたのではないかという後悔があります」と話しました。

Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live

PM Péter Magyar says country nearly forced into decision as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in regionHungary has come “within millimetres” of having to shut down its nuclear power plant overnight, prime minister Péter Magyar said, as low water levels in the Danube continue to pose challenges for countries in south-eastern Europe.“Around 1:30 a.m. we were a few millimet...

気象庁が会見 熊本県の地震活動・暑さや雨など見通しを説明

熊本県で最大震度7の揺れを観測した地震から1週間に当たる4日、気象庁は午後4時から会見を開き、地震活動の状況のほか、暑さや雨など気象の見通しについても説明しています。

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Malaysian police investigate how pilot smuggled drugs past 4 layers of airport checks

Malaysian police have identified a Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) security screener as a person of interest after a Malaysia Airlines pilot allegedly carried more than 70,000 Ecstasy pills through four layers of checks before the drugs were intercepted in Jakarta. Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan said on Tuesday that the airport employee assigned to the screening area used b...