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Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens of pupils, teacher in Peshawar

A teacher and twenty-seven pupils were killed when a school roof collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, a hospital official said. More than thirty people were injured, with six of them believed to be in a critical condition.

EU enlargement is the bloc’s “most powerful” geostrategic instrument, says Austrian Foreign Minister

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger says the reforms required for Western Balkan countries to join the EU are a “complicated” and “bureaucratic” process.

LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested

At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reportsMass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report.More than 320 individuals have been arrested and detained on allegations of “acts against nature” since February, accor...

Arizona homebuilder spent years and thousands of dollars building a 4,000-foot backyard railway

Arizona businessman Dennis Sirrine spent years and hundreds of thousands of dollars transforming his backyard into one of America's largest private garden railways. Started in 2004, the Palo Verde & Southwestern Railroad featured nearly 4,000 feet of track, hundreds of model train cars, artificial mountains and lakes. The project involved extensive construction, repeated rebuilding and a speci...

Inside Nepal’s unending cycle of avalanches, floods and landslides

Nepal has weathered three disasters in six weeks, including the deadly August flash flood, making this year one of the deadliest in a country where monsoon rains already frequently wreak havoc. Experts warn that climate change is only making matters worse. The rock-ice avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border that opened the floodgates in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on August 26 killed more th...

Jordan is “becoming a safe gateway” for neighbouring countries, says investment minister.

Jordan’s Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said his country had “shown all investors” that it has a “resilient economy”.

Demi Moore owns 2,000 art dolls and once planned to turn them into a museum

'Spain's hallmark in Vatican': The Spanish medical science behind Pope Francis' lung operation

Thoracic surgeon Diego González Rivas, based in A Coruña, Spain, developed the Uniportal VATS technique, a minimally invasive procedure using a single incision, which was used in the pontiff's surgery.

Police arrest US teen in alleged Illinois Hindu temple mass shooting plot

Coworker alerted police after receiving disturbing messages from 19-year-old suspect.

EIB seeks cross-border projects to boost Central Asia’s economic development

The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry.

Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets

Western Australian police say woman ‘experienced numbness to her tongue’ after tasting the curry at her workplace in PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been charged after allegedly poisoning a co-worker’s lunch curry with snail pellets.Western Australian police say a 58-year-old woman brought a container of curry to share with colleagues at her workplace in...

Obama’s Chicago presidential center went from a $500 million plan to $850 million

Abby Choi’s partner says he never sought sexual relationship with her ex-husband

The partner of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has denied seeking a sexual relationship with her ex-husband when they were young, saying he only remained in contact because their children shared the same mother. Testifying on Thursday, Chris Tam Fong-chun appeared surprised when a defence lawyer suggested he wanted a “romantic and sexual relationship” with Alex Kwong Kong-chi when the...

Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law helped resolve partner’s HK$5m debt, court told

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million (US$641,025) gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to repay it because he believed the company he owed would fold. Chris Tam Fong-chun told the High Court on Thursday that he had refused to repay a loan he took out while gambling at a casino...

Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to repay it because he believed the company he owed would fold. Chris Tam Fong-chun told the High Court on Thursday that he had refused to repay a loan he took out while gambling at a casino run by Sunci...

UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, in a boost to Finance Minister John Healey ahead of the Labour government's budget update this month.

At least two killed after heavy rain and widespread flooding causes Istanbul shutdown

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.

Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live

Ukraine president Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal and the Starlink restrictionsBillionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has suggested that the US government could be behind the decision to restrict the speed of SpaceX’s satellite-technology used by Ukraine’s military.In a post of X, he appeared to suggest the Trump administration was behind the move, which Ukraine say...

Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills

Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.

Sally Rooney forced to withdraw sale of books in UK due to support for Palestine Action

The best-selling author of “Conversations With Friends” and “Normal People” is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for Palestine Action.

Shakira’s $3.68 million contribution helps Cartagena school educate 1,000+ children yearly

In 2014, Colombian superstar Shakira embarked on a noble mission by establishing the Lomas del Peyé school in Cartagena, aimed at supporting at-risk children. Each year, this invaluable institution serves over 1,000 students, with a capacity to educate 1,700. Shakira's foundation has generously funded approximately $3.68 million of the total $8 million needed for construction.

Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 2 deaths

A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least two people

School roof collapse kills at least 28 people in Pakistan

Death toll in Pakistan school roof collapse increases to 28, official says

Paul Bocuse’s culinary school now trains 1,200 students from 75 nationalities across two French castles

Institut Lyfe, formerly known as Institut Paul Bocuse, is a premier institution dedicated to culinary arts and hospitality education. Founded in 1990, it now serves a diverse international student community of 1,200. With modern facilities in two castles, students enjoy enriched experiences. Notably, it conducts advanced research and boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant, Saisons, highlighting its ...

Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.