Cranes topple during deadly tornado in northern France
Video shows towering construction cranes being brought down by a tornado in northern France, killing one person.
Diwali provokes ‘hazardous’ alert over New Delhi air quality
Diwali provokes ‘hazardous’ alert over New Delhi air quality Fireworks set off for the festival of lights contribute to Indian capital’s ‘worst in the world’ air quality. Revellers light fireworks…
US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29
US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29 3 hours agoHarry Sekulich Charlotte Chess CenterDaniel Naroditsky, also known to his online fans as ‘Danya’, died two weeks out from his…
French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail for campaign finance conspiracy
Former French President Sarkozy heads to jail over campaign financing Just nowPaul KirbyEurope digital editor andHugh Schofieldin Paris ReutersSarkozy kissed his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as he prepared to enter jail,…
Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years
Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years Breaking China’s stranglehold on supplies of the critical minerals is likely to take at least a decade, experts say.…
Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks
In Pictures Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks Diwali celebrations push air pollution to hazardous levels, impacting health and visibility. Commuters drive to work through morning smog in…
Trump tells Australian envoy ‘I don’t like you either’
During talks at the White House with Australia’s prime minister, US President Donald Trump told Australian Ambassador Ke
Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM
Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority, leaving the risk of instability. Lawmakers applaud…
US fugitive Nicholas Rossi who fled to Scotland sentenced for rape
Rossi, who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity, was jailed for at least five years in Utah.
Highest government borrowing in September for five years
Higher interest payments offset increased revenue from tax and national insurance, the UK statistics body says.