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Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster

Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.

‘CLARITY Act Is Dead’ in Washington, Ex Federal Prosecutor Says

Eight days before the Senate’s Sept.

It's time for Mark Zuckerberg to resign from Meta

Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement after US states accused it of harming children through addictive products,…

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 11, state media say

Lebanon says renewed attacks jeopardise a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and armed group…

Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes

Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.

Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?

Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.

US Jobs Data Keeps Getting Rewritten. Are Traders Flying Blind on the Fed? 

The US jobs report is one of the key macroeconomic developments that could define the Federal Reserve’s potential policy…

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.

Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Video footage from Miami shows an Amazon Air cargo plane overshoot the runway while attempting to land.

New videos of man in 9/11 lawsuit reveal extremist links

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and…

Mother convicted of: her 5 yo walks short way to pond alone in Virginia

China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy

It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire,…

Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school

The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim…

India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to…

Political meddling at the Census Bureau damages the US statistical system

Political interference at the U.S.

Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain

Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue,…

Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash

An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport.

Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election

AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.

Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks

The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US…

German far-right set for big win in eastern state - exit polls

Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44.5% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative…

Alberta (Canada) slaps punitive tax on solar panels

Alberta's United Conservative Party government has imposed a $14-per-panel recycling fee on solar panels, effective…

Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi

As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.

You Don't Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, US Court Rules

A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S.

Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport

More than 20,000 passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following volcanic eruptions.

Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves

President Trump signed an executive order to remove endangered species protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves,…

US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leave Moscow talks with hopes for "equally productive meetings" in Ukraine.

Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.