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France to deploy 70,000 police as students urge further protests

France will deploy some 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests this weekend after some of the worst urban violence in years erupted on the sidelines of demonstrations a week ago, the government said Friday.

Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship

Romania said Friday one sailor had died and three were missing after a ship was struck by a drone and sank in the latest attack in the Black Sea that President Nicusor Dan blamed on Russia.

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Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

Rescuers struggled Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaster.

Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Kenya's main international airport overnight as the latest strike by workers entered a second day on Monday.

US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda

Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump administration seeks consensus on lifting global growth while ramping up economic pressure on Iran.

Stocks drop as Warsh fans US rate hike bets, crude up on US-Iran strikes

Asian stocks fell Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh saw investors ramp up bets on a US interest rate hike, while oil prices spiked after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war.

Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing

Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan region, sweeping away villages and leaving thousands still missing.

Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way

After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their see-saw rivalry in 2026.

V Keni propukla zlatá horečka. Tisíce lidí se hrnou do Chepororu

Do odlehlé části západní Keni propukla masivní zlatá horečka. Po zprávách o objevu cenného kovu se do oblasti vesnice Cheporor hrnou tisíce lidí s motykami a lopatami. Mezi prvními nálezci je i místní pastevce, který zlato objevil zcela náhodou při pátrání po svém zvířeti.

Walmart Agrees to $50 Million Settlement Over Opioid Prescription Allegations

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle federal allegations that its pharmacies knowingly filled thousands of illegal opioid prescriptions. The Department of Justice accused the retailer of prioritizing sales over compliance with controlled substance laws from 2013 onward, citing internal emails that deprioritized safety protocols.

Nepal rescuers drill through debris towards trapped tunnel workers

Nepali rescuers trying to reach hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris deployed heavy machinery on Sunday, after rain and rising river waters hampered earlier efforts.

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed lake to search for thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages.

Vietnamese coffee farmers ride China's durian wave

Vietnam's Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging Chinese demand for the pungent "king of fruits".

Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics

The data centers powering America's artificial intelligence boom have become an unlikely target in November's midterm elections, as anger over rising electricity bills and noise turns Democrats -- and a growing number of Republicans -- against Big Tech.

US deports right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to his home country of Britain, the US government said Saturday.

Apple Raises TV Streaming Price to $14.99 a Month

Apple increased the monthly and annual price of its TV streaming service and lifted the cost of the individual Apple One bundle.

Pennsylvania Coal-Waste Power Subsidies Rise as Solar Remains a Smaller Source

Pennsylvania continues to direct substantial public support to power plants that burn waste coal, a practice credited with removing polluting mine piles but criticized for high subsidies, greenhouse-gas emissions and a state energy mix in which waste coal still generates more electricity than solar.

Nepal warns of climate threat after deadly floods

Nepal's foreign minister warned on Saturday of the growing threat from climate change in the Himalayas, as China offered water and satellite data after devastating floods on their shared border killed hundreds.

Rescuers claw through mud as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China were battling on Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.

Nepalis cling to hope for missing, three days after disaster

Desperate families in Nepal ran their fingers down long lists of rescued people pasted on a wall on Saturday, clinging to hope three days after devastating floods swept down the valley.

£120 Autumn Throw Discounted to £35 in Seasonal Sale

"Lovely throw, very good value and super quality. It's very soft and a lovely colour."

Family-Run Cafe Opens Second Nottingham City Centre Location

It's the second location for the family-run business

Former Pleasure Island Site Proposed as Cleethorpes Holiday Resort

Pleasure Island was a family theme park, which opened in 1993 and closed in 2016

Aldi Sets Reduced Hours for August Bank Holiday

Aldi has confirmed its August Bank Holiday opening hours

HMRC Revises Company-Car Fuel Rates From September 1

New HMRC advisory fuel rates for petrol and diesel company cars come into effect from September 1, with updated mileage reimbursement rates set to remain in force for three months until December 1

London Couple Cuts Annual Spending by £1,600 Without Giving Up Travel

Charlie and Sophia eat out and travel but still manage to save with a few key choices

Dubai Investor Explains Dh50,000 Monthly Draw and Long-Term Strategy

Ilia Sheludiakov, investor and author, says the real goal is building a system that generates money without you

Oil Traders Weigh Iran War Risk Against Diplomatic Signals

Attention is turning to the Fed and its impact on US inflation and interest rates

Muse Honolulu Site Moves Toward October Demolition Preparations

Demolition preparation activity at the site of the planned condominium in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood is expected to begin in October and new.

Paradox českého trhu ojetin: Roste zájem o elektromobily a prémiové značky

I když statistiky potvrzují, že téměř polovina dovezených ojetin je starší deseti let, reálný obraz trhu je složitější. Zatímco masový segment stále preferuje cenově dostupná vozidla, přes online platformy do Česka proudí rostoucí počet mladších elektromobilů a prémiových modelů z Německa.

Kinshasa urban train back on track after years to beat gridlock

At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital.

Merino crossbreeding plan tests Himachal Pradesh wool ambitions

Himachal Pradesh is distributing Merino-Gaddi crossbred sheep to raise fine-wool output, while pastoralists and researchers warn that local breeds and migratory systems need protection.

Pringles launches thicker Dippers range for US snack market

Pringles will introduce a thicker, wavier potato snack designed to hold dips, with three flavours scheduled to reach US retailers in September.

US and Venezuela announce 65-billion-barrel oil development agreement

The United States and Venezuela have announced a private-sector agreement covering 17 fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and planned investment of nearly $100 billion.

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