- Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up The Associated Press
- Flooding deaths in Nepal approach 200 as recovery work is stepped up NPR
- At least 148 are dead in floods and landslides in Nepal The Associated Press
- Video shows buildings in Nepal collapse during landslide CNN
- More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water The Guardian
Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters – Al Jazeera English
- Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters Al Jazeera English
- Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, Hezbollah targets Israeli troops Reuters
- CNN aboard Israeli tanker for strike on Houthi-controlled port in Yemen CNN
- Israel bombed Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza in 24 hours Al Jazeera English
- Will Israeli efforts deter the Houthis? - analysis The Jerusalem Post
More than 200 dead in Nepal floods, as parts of Kathmandu left under water
At least 30 stranded or missing and hundreds injured after heaviest monsoon rains in two decades
More than 200 people were killed in Nepal over the weekend in what experts described as some of the worst flash flooding to have hit the capital, Kathmandu, and the surrounding valleys.
Swathes of Kathmandu were left underwater after the heaviest monsoon rains in two decades fell on Friday and Saturday, washing away entire neighbourhoods, bridges and roads. The heavy rains caused the Bagmati River, which runs through the city, to swell more than 2 metres higher than deemed safe.
Continue reading...Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum
The Sudanese army accuses the RSF armed group of the 'shameful and cowardly' attack on ambassador's residence.
Austrian parties to begin talks on forming government after far-right win
Exit polls show Freedom party’s election gains came thanks to strong support among younger voters
Austria’s main parties are preparing to begin tense wrangling to form a government amid warnings about the country’s democracy after the far right’s watershed victory in a general election in which angry voters punished centrist incumbents over migration and inflation.
On Sunday, the anti-Islam, Kremlin-friendly Freedom party (FPÖ) scored its strongest result since its founding after the second world war by former Nazi functionaries and SS officers with just over 29% of the vote. The outcome surpassed expectations and beat the ruling centre-right People’s party (ÖVP) by nearly three percentage points. The centre-left opposition Social Democratic party (SPÖ) turned in its worst-ever performance with 21% while the Greens, junior partners in government, sank to 8%.
Continue reading...American man pleads guilty in Moscow court to charge of fighting for Ukraine
Stephen James Hubbard, 72, is first US citizen to be tried as a mercenary in Russia during the war with Ukraine
A US citizen has pleaded guilty in a Moscow court to charges of fighting for Ukraine, marking the first known instance of an American being tried as a mercenary in Russia.
Russian state media reported that Stephen James Hubbard, 72, of Michigan, had admitted he had received money to fight for Ukraine against Russia.
Continue reading...Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
At least 10 people still missing and 29 rescued in latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean.
Vauxhall owner warns on profits amid falling sales and tougher Chinese competition
Stellantis slashes growth forecast, with Aston Martin maker also warning of problems as car industry’s woes deepen
The owner of Vauxhall, Fiat and Peugeot has issued a profit warning, blaming a hit to sales from a deterioration in the global automotive market and increased competition from Chinese rivals.
Stellantis shares plunged by 14% on Monday after it said it expected profit margins to be between 5.5% and 7% for the year, down from the previous forecast of double-digit growth.
Continue reading...Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN
The UN Refugee Agency operates at four crossing points to assist those fleeing Lebanon for safety in Syria.
Rwanda limits funeral sizes due to Marburg virus outbreak
Authorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.
Historic flooding strands hundreds in North Carolina. And, Hezbollah leader mourned – NPR
- Historic flooding strands hundreds in North Carolina. And, Hezbollah leader mourned NPR
- Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC North Carolina State Climate Office
- Hundreds reported missing after Helene, Israeli airstrikes continue in Lebanon, and Calif. law will require insurance to cover IVF Yahoo! Voices
- Helene wreaks havoc across Southeast | The Excerpt USA TODAY
- 5 things to know for Sept. 27: Hurricane Helene, Israel-Lebanon strikes, Covid-19 tests, Gun violence, Japan election CNN
Israeli raids force 100,000 to flee Lebanon for Syria
The mass displacement into the war-torn neighbour began a week ago when Israel widened its attacks on Lebanon.
At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut
The BBC's Carine Torbey says the attack on Kola has sent shockwave through Lebanon.
Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse
If found guilty, the French presidential hopeful could be ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years.
Mexico counting dead from ‘zombie storm’ John
At least 15 people are dead after Hurricane John hit Mexico twice, triggering landslides and floods.
Israel hits targets in Lebanon, expands airstrikes to Yemen – TODAY
- Israel hits targets in Lebanon, expands airstrikes to Yemen TODAY
- Footage shows huge explosion at Yemen port BBC.com
- CNN aboard Israeli tanker for strike on Houthi-controlled port in Yemen CNN
- Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters Al Jazeera English
- Houthis claim to have launched drones at Tel Aviv, Eilat The Jerusalem Post
Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change
Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader's position is precarious today.
France’s World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann quits international football
Star midfielder Griezmann has called time on a 10-year career that saw him score 44 goals in 137 matches for France.
Netflix fails to get Baby Reindeer lawsuit dropped
Fiona Harvey claims the streaming giant told "brutal lies" about her to more than 50 million viewers.
Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa
The company that makes the porridge says it is investigating whether its product is linked to the deaths.