Chinese officials say rescue efforts reach ‘critical phase’
Two days after massive floods and landslides in the Himalayas, authorities in Tibet have resumed search and rescue operations despite the ongoing threat that a debris-filled lake could collapse. The ...
28 Aug 30min
China warns of further floods near Nepal border
There are fears a lake formed by debris after the China-Nepal flash flood could burst, causing further damage and hampering rescue efforts. Nearly 500 people have already been confirmed dead. Also: Bo...
28 Aug 30min
Fears of more mudslides in Nepal as death toll mounts
The number of people killed by a catastrophic flash flood on the border between Nepal and China has risen to at least 350. More than 1,300 are still missing. Rescue teams are continuing to search for ...
27 Aug 29min
Meta agrees $18bn social media settlement
Meta has agreed to pay $18bn to a group of US states that accused Facebook and Instagram of harming children, bringing a high-profile trial in California to an early end. The company will also introdu...
27 Aug 30min
Hundreds missing after devastating floods on China-Nepal border
Hundreds of people, including nearly 300 foreign tourists, are missing after devastating floods swept through northern Nepal and across the border in Tibet, China. In Nepal entire villages as well as ...
26 Aug 25min
Musician Dolly Parton dies at 80
The country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, after “bravely facing a brief battle with cancer”. She was being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Her team said “Dolly Pa...
26 Aug 27min
China slams 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says it opposes "illegal" unilateral sanctions after the US warned that countries that continued to do business with Iran would face consequences. A foreign mi...
25 Aug 26min
US says it will target anyone doing business with Iran
The US promises to squeeze Iran by targeting anyone who does business with Tehran - but Washington has so far announced only limited sanctions. Our correspondent says the US wants to put even more eco...
25 Aug 28min
