Italy’s Mount Etna puts on spectacular display as it erupts in Sicily
In Pictures Italy’s Mount Etna puts on spectacular display as it erupts in Sicily Europe’s largest active volcano spewed a huge plume of ash, gas and rock. People watch as…
Blow to Thames Water as preferred bidder pulls out
The setback increases the possibility that the company will collapse into a government supervised administration.
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Mongolian PM ousted amid corruption protests
Mongolian PM ousted amid corruption protests Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene quits after losing confidence vote in Parliament. Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene speaks at the Parliament before losing a confidence vote, June…
Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, review says
The Water Commission finds “deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures” in the water industry.
Hajj explained: A visual step-by-step guide to the pilgrimage in Mecca
From June 4-8, millions of Muslims will be performing the annual Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the journey. But…
‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza
‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza Scared and confused, Aseel and Afaf live in a crowded displacement tent, lacking all forms of support, even food. Aseel,…
No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names?
EXPLAINER No ‘Pikachu’: Why is Japan at war against unconventional, ‘glittery’ names? The Japanese government has passed a new law that seeks to quell pop culture-inspired ‘kira kira’ names. Experts…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,195
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UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale
The proceeds have been frozen since the UK government forced the club’s sale following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.