Nepal flash flood: Disaster in a geological battleground zone
France 24’s Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya mountains, contributed to the initial confusion over the cause of catastrophic floods that have killed at least 180 people – now…
Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a nun in Jerusalem, in an incident caught on CCTV which drew widespread condemnation. Jerusalem Magistrates Court said Yona Schreiber was experiencing a psychotic episode when he pushed over and…
Drought-hit Danube gives way to mammoth fossil hunt in Bulgaria
As drought in Europe brings river levels to record lows, a group of volunteers scans the dried-up Danube riverbank in northern Bulgaria, not far from where the receding waters revealed mammoth bones in July. About 20 volunteers join an effort in the hope…
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
«Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred,» USGS said on Thursday.…
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japan’s Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The «polka dot queen» channelled hallucinations and battles with mental…
Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is in an «extremely serious» condition in hospital, the country’s royal household has said. His wife, Queen Sonja, and his son, Crown Prince Haakon, have cancelled all royal engagements and they have gathered at his bedside…
Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine ‘in this game’
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of…
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
More than 10 expert witnesses testified for both the defence and the prosecution, including some who clashed with lawyers over Clancy’s mental health. Over the course of her treatment, Clancy was put on over a dozen medications, and sought help…
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Japan‘s Yayoi Kusama, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world. The «polka dot queen», who passed away on August 14, transformed…
Germany’s Merz warns attackers will ‘pay price’ after drone incident
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that those responsible for drone attacks and other hostile acts against Germany, including a recent case at Leipzig Airport, would «pay a price». Merz said the incident showed Germany was «facing a very real…