India and US set for launch of ‘first-of-its-kind’ satellite
Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets.
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Japan’s Fukushima plant workers evacuate after tsunami warning
Wednesday’s tsunami warning is bringing back memories of one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
Following early warnings to evacuate coastal areas, thousands of Hawaiians head for higher ground – for many it isn’t the first time.
News24 | Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness
The Gaza Strip, largely deprived of electricity by Israel since the start of the war, appears seven times less bright at night than before October 7, 2023, according to AFP analysis of NASA satellite data.
News24 | Malaysian court orders new probe into Dutch teenager’s death
A Malaysian court has ordered police to resume a probe into the death of Dutch teenager Ivana Smit, vindicating her family’s allegations of a botched investigation into the eight-year-old case.
Trump says ‘good friend’ India may face up to 25% tariffs
Trade negotiations continue between India and the US but sticking points remain, especially around agriculture.
Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.
New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns
A new environmental licensing law has been criticised by environmentalists as Brazil prepares for COP30.
Watch: Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beach
Footage shows a Spanish fighter jet narrowly missing a flock of birds during an air show in Gijon.
Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says
The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican’s first Mass for social media influencers.
News24 | India forces kill three gunmen involved in Indian Kashmir tourist terror attack – home minister
Indian security forces have killed three gunmen who were involved in an attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir, home minister Amit Shah said.
Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101
Anderson claimed she came up with the name ‘hula hoop’ and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US.
BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood
The BBC’s Stephen McDonell is in Miyun, one of the areas hardest-hit by the severe weather.
News24 | 30 dead, 80 000 residents relocated as ‘intense volume of rainfall’ hits China
Extreme weather killed at least 30 people in Beijing after a year’s worth of rain fell in a matter of days, stretching the Chinese capital’s disaster management capabilities and prompting some experts to call the city a rain trap.
Russia strikes prison in Ukraine, killing 16 and wounding dozens
The attack is one of many on the frontline region of Zaporizhzhia as Trump renews demands for a ceasefire.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire
Cambodia says there have been “no armed clashes” between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire.
Watch: Four killed in Manhattan shooting
A New York City police officer is among the four people killed in a shooting inside a Midtown Manhattan high-rise building.
Trump cites Murdoch’s age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case
Trump’s lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares”.
Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador
Police say a boy, 12, was among the victims of the latest mass shooting in a country plagued by drug violence.
France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal
France describes it as a “submission”, though there is relief in Europe that a trade war has been averted.
Israeli rights groups accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza
Israel’s government rejects the allegations in the separate reports by B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel.