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As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent
Floods across Nepal and Tibet have caused more than 1,000 deaths, with rescue operations currently focused on hydropower tunnels.
topicUkraine’s Drones Reach Moscow’s Doorstep, Hit Homes and Sochi Port
Ukrainian forces launched coordinated drone strikes hitting a Russian-flagged support vessel in the Sochi seaport and targets in t
topicRussia’s ‘Trojan horse’ in Italy tests Giorgia Meloni
Rome military prosecutors have launched an investigation into Vannacci for the alleged reconstitution of the Fascist Party. This l
topicA sixth straight night of Russian strikes hammers Kyiv, killing at least 12
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 16 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region during a massive nighttime aerial attack.
topicShe fled Iran. America sent her to Africa
The United States has deported thousands of individuals to countries they have no prior connection to under a secretive third-coun
topicMore than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The Hamas-run health ministry reports more than 900 deaths in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire. Current violence includes Israel
topicMainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says
Taiwan and international reports indicate mainland China is intensifying preparations for a potential blockade of the island. Rece
topicNorway seizes Russian ship over Ukraine's $4.2bn Crimea claim
Norway has seized a Russian state-owned expedition vessel in Svalbard to enforce an arbitration award for Ukraine. The ship serves
Officer Ousters, a Cash Crunch and Iran Attacks: The Headaches Mount for Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny following six months of war with Iran and a military cash crunch. While reports s
topicRussian Strategic Bomber Chief Reportedly Shot in Engels, Home to Tu-95 and Tu-160 Fleet
A Russian Aerospace Forces general and strategic bomber chief was shot and wounded in the Saratov region. Multiple reports indicat
topicMilei dials up Argentina’s claim to Falklands
Argentine President Javier Milei is intensifying sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands by threatening sanctions against oil
topicBreaking News Rolex To Sell Four Unique Daytonas At Auction Later This Month To Benefit The Federer Foundation And Re:wild
Rolex will auction four unique gem-set Daytona watches later this month to raise funds for the Federer Foundation and Re:wild. The
topic‘How do I not crumble?’ Loved ones of Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods fear others are turning away
Loved ones of Australians missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods fear the public is turning away while they wait for updates. Families
topicDozens feared dead after migrant boat found drifting near Spain’s Canary Islands
Rescuers found a drifting migrant boat near Spain's Canary Islands carrying survivors and multiple dead passengers. Reports from m
topicEarth set to exceed global warming threshold, UN report warns. What happens now?
The United Nations warns that Earth has lost the opportunity to prevent global heating from surpassing critical targets. Global he
topicChina Boycotts a Top Art Festival Over Taiwan Exhibition
China has boycotted the 16th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea and Chinese artists have withdrawn from the event after organizers re
topicUnstable Tibetan Plateau risks cascading disasters as glacier losses mount
China has finished rebuilding a key road to the Nepal border just one week after devastating flash floods struck the region. Acces
topic'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack
Radio hosts have questioned the veracity of Leah Stewart's account of fighting off a great white shark during a June attack at Coo
topicNew stability record for Italy's Meloni may prove fleeting
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reached a longevity milestone on Thursday as her conservative administration marked 1,413 da
topicAt least 37 killed in Russian strike on warehouse in Bucha
A Russian drone strike on a weapons depot near Kyiv killed 37 people and triggered mass evacuations of nearly 400 residents. The a
topicChina warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's attendance at Pacific leaders meeting
China has issued warnings of unspecified consequences following the attendance of Taipei envoys at the Pacific Islands Forum in Pa
topicU.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More
Six months of ongoing conflict in Iran have left the United States diminished in its standing as both a regional ally and a global
topicBBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel is expanding positions
Israeli forces are expanding positions inside occupied Lebanon as fighting continues between the military and Hezbollah. The Israe
topicGuinea-Bissau referendum approves new constitution that expands president's powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution through a referendum that grants sweeping authority to the president whil