Nepal flood victims fear more bodies are buried under mud
Residents in Dhading, Nepal devastated by flooding say they believe more bodies remain buried beneath thick mud.
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New UK PM Burnham’s honeymoon ends as Trump, first budget loom large
Andy Burnham has enjoyed a honeymoon first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweeteners, including cutting electricity bills and bus fares, while burnishing his casual man-of-the-peop...
"A giant leap forward": Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
Nepal floods: Stranger ran past school screaming ‘Run, water’. It saved 370 kids, teachers
An unidentified man's warning saved over 370 pupils and teachers from a massive flood. Students and staff scrambled to a forested hill as floodwaters surged rapidly. Communications were disrupted, making it difficult to account for all students after the event. One father tragically perished while attempting to reach the school for his son. The school continues efforts to trace pupils and reunite ...
'A close partner': EU offers muted reaction after Iceland rebuffs accession talks
The EU institutions say they fully respect the choice of the Icelandic people after voters said "no" to reopening accession negotiations. The result threatens to dampen the momentum on enlargement policy.
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Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps
Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened. State TV reported that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested, with some paraded in front of cameras live on television.
Russian paramilitary forces help Niger's junta regain control after mutiny
Niger’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces were gradually regaining control after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday. The mutineers stormed the presidential palace and camped at a military base in Niamey's main airport, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened, several analysts said.
Niger junta, aided by Russian paramilitary forces, regains control after mutiny
Niger’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces were gradually regaining control after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday. The mutineers stormed the presidential palace and camped at a military base in Niamey's main airport, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened, several analysts said.
Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start under Xabi Alonso
Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.
At least seven dead and 23 missing after boat capsizes off northern Cyprus
Videos show rescue after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with officials reporting several dead.
‘Gift from Venezuela’: Trump says oil deal will help refill US strategic reserve
US President Trump announced a deal to secure Venezuelan oil for the US reserve. This oil will be used to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The agreement involves developing untapped oil fields in Venezuela. Significant investment is needed before Venezuelan production can increase. The immediate impact on US fuel prices remains unclear.
At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted forNorthern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updatesAt least eight people have died and 18 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT...
At least eight dead and 17 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted forNorthern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updatesAt least eight people have died and 17 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT...
At least eight dead and 22 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted forNorthern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updatesAt least eight people have died and 22 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT...
At least seven dead and 23 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted forNorthern Cyprus ferry disaster – latest updatesAt least seven people have died and 23 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.The territory’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT...
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez defends ‘endless’ benefits of her oil deal with Trump
Deal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her countryVenezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended her government’s highly controversial energy deal with Donald Trump, insisting the South American country will maintain ownership and sovereignty over its massive oil reserves.Rodríguez, who assumed power in January after Tr...
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefits
Deal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her countryVenezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended her government’s highly controversial energy deal with Donald Trump, insisting the South American country will maintain ownership and sovereignty over its massive oil reserves.Rodríguez, who assumed power in January after Tr...
Cash settlements on home insurance claims leaving vulnerable Australians short-changed, Asic says
Corporate regulator finds insurers settling most claims with cash rather than by managing repairs or rebuilding, warning of ‘unfair outcomes’ for homeownersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHome insurers are overwhelmingly paying cash to settle claims, leaving Australians to foot blowouts in repair costs for their cyclone-damaged homes.The corporate regulator is calling fo...
Woman, 22, killed and five injured in shooting at Swiss rave
Manhunt under way after Italian dies from her injuries in the town of Aarau in the early hours of Sunday A manhunt is under way in Switzerland after a 22-year-old woman was killed and five people were injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern town of Aarau, local police have said.In the attack in the early hours of Sunday at a techno party at a covered horse racetrack , a...
Smartglasses should automatically blur people’s faces while filming, Australia’s online safety regulator says
Smartglasses with cameras can benefit the vision impaired but companies might pit ‘accessibility benefits against safety and privacy’, eSafety saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s online safety regulator has urged smartglasses companies to automatically blur people’s faces filmed on the devices, and make it...
Iceland rejects EU accession talks after divisive referendum campaign
Well-funded no camp prevails, winning 52.8% of votes and gaining plaudits from Eurosceptic figures across EuropeAnalysis: Definitely no or maybe yes – what tipped the Icelandic referendumVoters in Iceland have rejected a government proposal to reopen accession talks with the EU after a closely fought referendum campaign that divided the country against a backdrop of global volatility.After a...
NASA launches new space telescope
NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minutes after liftoff and is now beginning its mission to shed light on some of the universe’s biggest unsolved mysteries. Named after astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, the telescope is being hailed by scientists as a “discovery machine.”
Canada erects giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign as spat with Trump over name escalates
Meanwhile, Trump posts video of himself kicking over a Lake Ontario sign and replacing it with Lake America signDonald Trump and Canada continued a verbal duel on Saturday over the US government’s administrative renaming of Lake Ontario, with the country erecting a giant sign saying “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” – and the American president posting a video of him tearing down an avatar of that si...
Iceland rejects EU accession talks
Iceland has voted against resuming membership talks with the European Union. The “No” camp won with nearly 53% of the vote, while just over 47% backed the “Yes” side, with only 9,500 votes separating the two. The Nordic island nation is already part of the EU’s single market and the Schengen area, but EU membership would bring it into the bloc’s customs union and pave the way for adopting the euro...
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers
Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau, after a coup, vote on Sunday in a referendum to boost presidential powers before elections to restore civilian rule, a process mired in controversy.
Why did Australia give visas to Israeli soldiers but not Bassem Youssef?
The Australian government is under pressure to explain why it allowed dozens of Israeli soldiers into the country.
Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek at the future.
Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart talks to join the EU
Referendum pitted concerns about global stability against control of fisheries.
Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.