Glacial flood death toll surpasses 900 in Nepal and Tibet
Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 4,500 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an «unimaginable» disaster. The latest…
Watch: What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict
After just two hours of deliberation, a jury found 63-year-old Duane «Keffe D» Davis guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like inside the courtroom when the verdict was read out.…
Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding – The Debate
One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border…
Shein shares slide in long-awaited stock market debut
Shares in fast-fashion giant Shein fell by almost 8% in their highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday as it listed in Hong Kong after a long quest to go public. It comes after failed attempts to list in the US and UK, as concerns were raised…
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least four
A «massive» Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding areas killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The strikes came as children were set to return to school after the summer…
Dan Driscoll: US army secretary resigns after months of tension
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role. His departure was confirmed by CBS, the BBC’s US media partner, which reported it came after months of conflict between him and Defence Secretary Pete…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder…
Watch: Moment Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s murder
Duane «Keffe D» Davis, a 63-year-old former gang boss, has been found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur. The famous rapper was shot multiple times on 7 September 1996 in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas and died several days later. Davis was…
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, Brussels said, pending assurances from Brazil that it is complying with the bloc’s animal health rules. The European Commission said Brazil has…
Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville. The «star-studded» two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said…