Death toll jumps to at least 82 in China coal mine blast
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82
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Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions
Boxing world offer their predictions for Oleksandr Usyk’s world title defence against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday.
At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
THE INTERVIEW: The Glass Island: An exploration of humanity’s failings through surreal autobiography
The calm of Patricia Schonstein’s home stands in stark contrast to the turmoil beyond it. In The Glass Island, her eighth novel, that dissonance comes into focus, as global violence and moral urgency find expression within her fiction.
News24 | The Weekender | Stolen guns, the journey of 3 drops of oil, rooibos desserts, and Jimnys
How stolen state weapons are slipping into criminal circulation across South Africa; the journey of three imaginary drops of oil; that box of rooibos in your kitchen could provide you with your just desserts; and how an old “deadly” bottled water hoax has persisted… and shapeshifted.
Whale strike risk rises as shipping surges off SA coast
Scientists warn that increasing global shipping traffic rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope is intensifying overlap with whale habitats off South Africa’s west coast, raising the risk of vessel strikes
Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs – but should Delhi give in?
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.
King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Tempest.
More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a “highly volatile” substance that could lead to an explosion.
‘Heat leaves Africa and Med in shade’ and ‘Can’t cope without Catherine’
An expected heatwave, tax proposals and the Prince of Wales are prominent on Saturday’s papers.
Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside the US
A new policy closes a loophole that has allowed visa holders and visitors to apply for a green card, or permanent residency, from within the United States.
The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
How to keep cool at your summer festivals
As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.
The ‘raucous’ debut novel set entirely on one epic night out
Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.
Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a ‘house like a hospital’: The secrets of Salah’s success
He’s been hailed as an all-time great – but there’s more to his success than meets the eye.
She was killed by her stalker. Could social media companies have saved her?
A new law in the US will compel social media companies to comply with police warrants within days in cases of stalking.
Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa’s Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
‘I wish I had done it sooner’: Behind the surge in breast reductions
More women in the UK are choosing to have breast reductions than enlargements for the first time.
Final heartbreak in Bilbao – but how have Ulster progressed?
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy accepts his side were second best to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final, but how have they progressed this season?