Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80
Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
A destructive tornado hit France. More storms loom. – The Washington Post
- A destructive tornado hit France. More storms loom. The Washington Post
- Tornado in France injures 41 people, damages hundreds of homes CBS News
- Rare tornado leaves trail of destruction through village in southern France Reuters
- Tornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged Euronews.com
- Tornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France The New York Times
Iran war live: Qatar PM to visit Tehran; Trump ‘not in a hurry’ over talks
Qatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in Caen – dw.com
- France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in Caen dw.com
- Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France BBC
- 2 Dead and 9 Injured After Car Plows into Pedestrians Near Train Station, 26-Year-Old Suspect Arrested People.com
- Normandy car ramming leaves two dead, police arrest Russian man Le Monde.fr
- Man drives car into group of pedestrians in French city of Caen, killing two France 24
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
In Spain’s Revered Food Fight, There’s Only One Rule – Newser
- In Spain's Revered Food Fight, There's Only One Rule Newser
- Photos show revelers pelting one another with tomatoes at Spain’s La Tomatina food fight AP News
- Red-soaked revelers unleash chaos at Spain's legendary La Tomatina festival Reuters
- Settling down Morning Brew
- Painting the town red: Thousands participate in massive food fight WBAL-TV
Spain’s tomato food fight leaves thousands covered in pulp
Thousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU – and it could be decided on fish
On Saturday, Iceland will vote on EU membership talks, amid economic and geopolitical tensions.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club: La Liga – prediction, teams, lineups
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will seek to add to Barcelona's five-star La Liga opener when Athletic arrive from Bilbao.
US judge declines Minnesota’s effort to force Texas to extradite ICE agent
ICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
Tribe accuses US federal agents of ‘trespassing’ on indigenous border land
The Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.
Meta agrees to $17B settlement in landmark child-safety case
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal
Survivors of the flash flooding in Nepal have been describing the moment their homes swept away in the landslide.
UNRWA chief: Israel seeks to eliminate agency and Palestinian refugee issue
UNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel’s efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue
News live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods
Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news live
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Dfat aware of a ‘number’ of Australians in flood zone
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) said it is aware of a “number” of Australians in the area affected by the flooding, saying officials stand ready to provide consular assistance.
We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by the significant flooding in Nepal and Tibet, China.
Australians in the affected area should follow the advice of local authorities.
We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster. We express our solidarity with the people of Nepal during this difficult time.
Continue reading...Palestinians demand return of 1,700 bodies held by Israel
Palestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies
US authorities seized two domains allegedly used to target sensitive government networks since 2018.
Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers
With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
What’s behind the SDF’s deal with Damascus?
The Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria's army.