Greece floods: At least five killed after Evia island storms
Officials say an eight-month-old baby was among those killed in flooding on the island of Evia.
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Roads Become Rivers: Nearly 4 Million Chinese Evacuated Or Displaced From Flooding
With at least 158 dead and thousands of homes collapsed after heavy rains, experts say it’s time for China to rethink its water management.
Beirut explosion: Barber shop staff haunted by moment blast hit
Staff at a barber shop rocked by the Beirut explosion say they’re haunted by flashbacks.
Covid-19 wrap: 19.72m global cases, NZ hits 100-day milestone, 7 die in India Covid-19 facility fire
More than 19.72 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 726 246 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
What’s Next For Lebanon After The Beirut Explosion
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Lebanese political researcher Nadim Houry about the Beirut blast and what it will take to overcome the systemic corruption in that country’s government.
World leaders pledge aid to Beirut, a day after violent protests
French President Emmanuel Macron will bring together world leaders via video on Sunday to pledge aid to help Lebanon rebuild after the devastating explosion that ripped through its capital, Beirut, five days ago.
ICYMI: Dog pool party, and whales v surfers
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A Global Guide To Binge-worthy TV For The Pandemic
Lost children! Angry lovers! Time travel! A show referred to as ‘The Muslim Game Of Thrones” We asked reporters to tell us about the shows that people are obsessing around the world.
Coronavirus: Trump signs relief order after talks at Congress collapse
The measures include pay for millions of jobless but some are likely to face legal challenges.
Presidential candidate flees her apartment on eve of election in Belarus
The main opposition candidate in Belarus’ Sunday presidential election went into hiding the night before challenging longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko, who is seeking his sixth term.
Chad prison deaths: Report disputed claim of mass poisoning
Prosecutors in Chad had suggested 44 prisoners killed themselves, but a new report says otherwise.
Beirut blast: Lebanon information minister quits in first government resignation over explosion
Lebanon’s information minister Manal Abdel Samad has quit in the first government resignation since a deadly port blast killed more than 150 people and destroyed swathes of the capital.
Malawi Makes Masks Mandatory
Malawi has made wearing masks mandatory in public places in an effort to curb a…
Mauritius Scrambles To Counter Oil Spill
Anxious residents of the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius stuffed fabric sacks with sugar…
Afghan assembly approves Taliban prisoner release
The decision is intended to help progress peace talks but it has proven controversial.
Beirut blast: Electric night of Lebanon protests after devastating explosion claims 158 lives
Lebanese protesters have stormed several ministries in apparently planned raids after an explosion blamed on government negligence at Beirut port devastated the city and ignited unprecedented popular rage.
Vijayawada: Fire at Covid facility in India kills at least seven
The fire in southeast India is the second such blaze at a Covid facility in days.
Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years
President Lukashenko is seeking a sixth term in office as Belarus votes after a series of protests.
12 months, 12 lives: Kashmiris in limbo and lockdown
The BBC speaks to 12 Kashmiris from different walks of life about an unprecedented year for the region.