Nepal floods: Rescue teams search for over 1,300 missing
After flash floods destroyed entire villages in a Himalayan valley on the Nepal-Tibet border, the search for over 1,300 missing people, including tourists and pilgrims, is underway.
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Drought-hit Danube gives way to mammoth fossil hunt in Bulgaria
As drought in Europe brings river levels to record lows, a group of volunteers scans the dried-up Danube riverbank in northern Bulgaria, not far from where the receding waters revealed mammoth bones in July. About 20 volunteers join an effort in the hope of discovering new fossils or artifacts in a search organised by the Regional Museum of History of Ruse.
Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit
France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans for the nation at the Medef employers federation's annual end of summer conference on Thursday. Taxation, the burden of regulations, reindustrialisation and France's public debt of over 3.5 trillion euros are all issues on the table.
Countries send rescue teams to Nepal to search for missing tourists
Over 1,300 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet, a day after catastrophic flooding believed to have been caused by a glacier collapse. A total of 800 foreign tourists are missing across the affected Himalayan region, including South Korean, Indian and Australian nationals, with some of those countries sending their own rescue teams to aid in the search.
Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians
A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in the village of Jannatah, near Bethlehem.
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Driven by faith, activists stand up to fellow Jews to protect Palestinians
Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians -- a commitment that led to her being set upon by fellow Israelis also professing to be driven by Judaism.
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80
Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, US media reported Wednesday. Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing unnamed sources.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.
French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease
A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits
Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children. The settlements announced on Wednesday end a federal trial over allegations Meta's products harmed children and the company misled the public about their safety.
How a glacier collapse is believed to have caused Nepal-Tibet disaster
A huge piece of ice that fell thousands of metres from a glacier into a river below is believed to have unleashed the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet that have killed at least 180 people. More than 1,300 people remain missing following the disaster, including foreigners and pilgrims, and hundreds have been displaced across the Himalayan region.
Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game'
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the consequences of a distant war increasingly into Russian life. As Ukraine braces for another brutal wi...
Champions League heartbreak: Lyon knocked out in playoffs
Defeated by Turkish side Fenerbahçe, Lyon will not be competing in Europe’s most prestigious club competition this year. Six years after their last Champions League campaign, Lyon had set their sights on returning to the competition. Instead, they will compete in the Europa League.
Champions League heartbreak: Lyon knocked out in play-offs
Defeated by Turkish side Fenerbahçe, Lyon will not be competing in Europe’s most prestigious club competition this year. Six years after their last Champions League campaign, Lyon had set their sights on returning to the competition. Instead, they will compete in the Europa League.
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.
Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
UEFA to lift FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the threat.
UEFA to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the threat.
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League draw
Thursday's draw for this season's Champions League has been somewhat overshadowed by the latest developments in the dispute between UEFA and FIFA over plans to bring private financing into the World Cup, with European football's governing body expected to drop a threatened boycott of global competitions.
Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing two
A car ploughed into pedestrians in the French city of Caen late Wednesday, killing two person and injuring 10 others, including seven critically. Police detained a 26-year-old man after he fled the scene, while prosecutors said the incident was not currently being treated as terrorism.
Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing one
A car ploughed into pedestrians in the French city of Caen late Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including seven critically. Police detained a 26-year-old man after he fled the scene, while prosecutors said the incident was not currently being treated as terrorism.
What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide
Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of such disasters.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 360, more than 1,300 missing
Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 362 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 350, more than 1,300 missing
Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 353 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll surpasses 300, more than 1,300 missing
Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 332 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 1,500 people missing in devastating landslides
Landslides caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving nearly 1,500 missing. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Live: At least 165 dead and more than 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide
A landslide caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving more than 1,000 missing near the border with China's autonomous region of Tibet. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest ...
Live: At least 165 dead and over 1,000 missing in Nepal landslide
A landslide caused by a glacial collapse unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people and leaving more than 1,000 missing near the border with China's autonomous region of Tibet. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest ...
Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide
A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.