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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...
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
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
Exclusive: Research says sector is fixated with young talent, with most women experiencing unconscious bias or sexismWomen working in the arts believe they do not have equal opportunities for roles, especially as they get older, according to a report saying that the industry is fixated with “young and emerging” talent.Nearly all (95%) women working in the arts thought gender inequality persisted, ...
Wuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first question that sprang to mind was: where exactly is it? Tucked away behind the hills of western China, we had to fly to Chen...
There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place this weekend. The Socialist Party wrapped up a two-day gathering on Saturday with a speech from party leader Olivier Faure, who has yet to officially announce his candidacy. Meanwhile, far-right figur...
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired in Aarau, near Zurich overnight.
The no camp has prevailed, holding 52.5% of votes with only a few left to be counted, says public broadcasterAnalysis: Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendumIceland has rejected the government’s proposal to hold accession talks with the EU, the public broadcaster RUV has reported.The no camp had 52.8% of votes and the yes camp 47.2%, online ballot counting on RUV...
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
A Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.
It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, but described the violence as the actions of a “handful of rioters.” Tensions have surged across the territory, with activists accusing settlers of act...
Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it had regained control after hours of fighting on Saturday. Léo Paichard and Nick Rushworth report.
Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their “real enemy” and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their “real enemy” and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries.
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...
Amid rising tensions, Russia announced plans for large-scale attacks aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure, following strikes on its own civilian areas. A recent attack in Bucha tragically resulted in thirty-seven fatalities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called out perceived negligence in ammunition storage practices. As these aerial campaigns escalate, the region faces a deepening crisis with...
As the waters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers recede, leaving behind mud, debris and damaged infrastructure, a familiar pattern is visible in Nepal. When disaster strikes, the country’s usual political divisions, cronyism and institutional mistrust give way, for a while, to real unity. Across party lines, political leaders worked around the clock alongside security forces. Digital channels o...
NASA has tested FALCON, a system that lets satellites navigate without GPS by using other spacecraft and orbital debris as reference points. During a three-day test, the system autonomously improved the known orbits of more than 200 space objects while also calculating the position of NASA’s Starling spacecraft.
Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a centenarian and World War II veteran from Texas, is commemorating his 100th birthday in style. The Texas Veterans Land Board has launched a campaign urging individuals to send 100 birthday cards to this distinguished Marine Corps veteran, who selflessly served during the war’s final months and earned the Good Conduct Medal. This effort not only recognizes his service but al...
Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.
Swiss media reported shots were fired at a rave overnight, with all the victims in their twenties.
Iceland's relationship with Brussels will not fundamentally change. The country already participates in the European Economic Area and the passport-free Schengen zone, and both arrangements stay intact.
Iceland's prime minister had committed to shelving the EU membership question entirely for the remainder of her term — which runs until 2028 — if voters rejected reopening accession talks.
Kristrún Frostadóttir has called on Icelanders to respect the large number of voters who backed reopening EU talks, as she addressed the nation following the referendum's "No" result.
Iceland narrowly voted "No" to reopening EU accession talks, with rural communities overpowering strong "Yes" support in Reykjavík.
Iceland has voted to reject the resumption of European Union accession talks with a record turnout for a referendum that swung back and forth through the night.
