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China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull out survivors caked in mud as toll climbs
Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on hi...
In 2024, a Minnesota dairy began turning manure from more than 2,000 cows into renewable gas
In Minnesota, a pioneering dairy farm is transforming cow manure into ultra-low-carbon fuel for vehicles. This innovative facility processes thousands of gallons of manure each day, producing biomethane that enters interstate natural gas pipelines. By capturing methane—a significant greenhouse gas—before it escapes into the atmosphere, this project not only aids the environment but also provides a...
Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, reportedly detained by ICE
A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor GreeneMilo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In a statement on Friday, a DHS spokesperson said that Yiannopoulos was arrested on Thursday at the Louis Armstron...
Las Vegas Valley converted 250 million sq ft of lawn to save water, saving 203 billion gallons
Las Vegas is making headlines for its initiative to remove grass lawns, which has successfully conserved billions of gallons of water. Nevertheless, this environmental strategy has led to a concerning increase in local summer land-surface temperatures, soaring by around 20 degrees Celsius. As a response, water agencies are now promoting the use of water-efficient landscaping and shade trees, and n...
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Domestic travel rose in July as trips to the United States fell: StatCan
With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.
Greenland says findings on genocide allegation not final
Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 633 bodies so far.
Number of missing in Nepal floods passes 2,400 as UNICEF says 17,000 children need aid
Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far and some of the dead swept downstream as far away as India.
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
Hiker receives lost backpack 63 years after he fell into Austrian glacier
The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
Police arrest seven more men in aftermath of deadly A66 crash
Cleveland police say a total of 24 people arrested in investigation after crash that killed two officersSeven more men have been arrested as Cleveland police attempt to disrupt organised crime after the A66 crash that killed two officers.The force said the total number of those arrested in the investigation had risen to 24, several of them charged with serious offences and a number of offenders re...
Ceuta warns it is 'on the brink of collapse' as Spain seeks Frontex and Europol help
Meanwhile, Spain's interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx.
Trump orders creation of US ‘Space Academy’, amid rivalry with China
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a “Space Academy” to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China. Speaking at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Trump said the institution would be modelled on the famed US military academy at West Point. “It’s called the US Space Academy. That’s a big deal,” Trump said...
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports
Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.
Large fire near Wembley Stadium disrupts tube and rail services
About 125 firefighters tackle blaze at Neasden waste facility as nearby Amazon warehouse is evacuatedA large fire has broken out at a waste facility close to Wembley Stadium in north-west London, disrupting tube and train lines in the area.Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters were sent to tackle the blaze at a mixed-waste facility on an industrial estate in Neasden, just under a mile fro...
Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo
Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.
Serbia's president criticizes UN court for not releasing war criminal Mladic to die at home
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has accused a U.N. court of “uncivilized behavior” for denying early release to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic
Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital seeks to acquire land to construct private road to development outside parkThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing to give a parcel of land inside Yosemite, the country’s first national park and one of its most popular, to a Nevada-based private developer.Staff with the National Park Service have been exploring how the agency can give a quarter-mile par...
Trump administration pushing to gift parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital seeks to acquire land to construct private road to development outside parkThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing to give a parcel of land inside Yosemite, the country’s first national park and one of its most popular, to a Nevada-based private developer.Staff with the National Park Service have been exploring how the agency can give a quarter-mile par...
Deadly Russian strikes hit civilian targets in Ukraine
Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv
At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for
Official death toll approaches 600, with many of the missing Americans having been on a pilgrimage to a sacred siteAt least 90 Americans were still missing on Friday among almost 2,000 people unaccounted for following the catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday.With the official death toll creeping towards 600 on Friday and expected to continue rising, there were survivo...
Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition
"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.