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Live Updates: Hundreds Missing as Wall of Water Sweeps Away Villages in Nepal and Tibet
At least 160 people were killed when floods tore through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, the authorities said. Hundreds were missing,…
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
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A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.
Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.
Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake
The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice…
Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.
Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter
A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north…
Photos: A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet
An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood…
A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally
Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings
The trial often grew emotional as lawyers debated whether the mother was responsible for her children's deaths.
US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.
'Angel by my side' - Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton
Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.
Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
How Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.