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At least 157 people have been killed in massive floods that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's Tibet.
A devastating flash flood swept through parts of Nepal's Nuwakot district, leaving a trail of destruction along the banks of the Bhote Koshi river.
Just over 40 of 134 applicants were successful in being offered exits and only 60% of those took up offer
Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren believes that the tortuous negotiations surrounding the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are subject to a time limit which will run out by the end of next week. Conceding that he is unsure if the much-delayed bout will happen, Warren also said the decision now depends solely on Josh
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Celtic opened the scoring against Lask courtesy of a low Callum McGregor shot after 21 minutes on Tuesday night, the Scottish champions looked to have exorcised their Bigger Cup demons from 12 months ago. Four goals ahead of their Austrian hosts on aggregate, it seemed utterly inconceivable that Martin O’Neill’s side could emulate, let alone eclipse, their humi
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A total of 384 travellers are missing after a flood in the Rasuwa district, including 12 Britons Flash floods on Nepal/Tibet border – latest updates Twelve British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among 384 travellers missing after a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal, according to reports. The Nepali tourist board said the “sudden” flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at abou
The Commission of Investigation into the Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Schools has written to survivors to say it is preparing to commence its work.
How to accept or defer – and what happens if you get an upgrade in your Leaving Cert points
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London this morning Over 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday. The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves and is on track to record its highest
An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the system the big companies are trying to enforce At the time of press, there is a well-publicised protest taking place in the video games community. PlayStation 5 owners are being encouraged to log off from their consoles between 23 and 30 August – no playing games, no downloading new titles. The motivatin
First-wave punks rejected religion – but come the 90s, bands embracing eastern thought found legions of devotees. Ahead of reformations and reissues, they discuss the Bhagavad Gita, brawls and tulasi beads in the pit Whether wielded as shock tactic or part of a considered philosophical stance, mockery and distrust of religion have been baked into punk rock’s DNA from the get-go. The Damned, Crass, the Germs and the D
‘Janet had eight children. Her husband drove a boda-boda taxi, but had lost a leg – so she had been working in her local quarry for 10 years. “I am now the husband in this home,” she said’ In 2017, my wife, Adele Brown, was invited to spend three weeks at an NGO in Gulu, Uganda, teaching critical thinking skills to blind high school-age students. I was asked along to document the organisation’s activities. I became f
The £85m midfielder passed his exams a year early, is studying for a degree and is ready to tackle Premier League learning curve “He’s like a computer,” the former Lille head of academy recruitment, Mathieu Frison, says of the €100m (£85.7m) Manchester City recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi. “You teach him something, he learns it and can do it immediately.” Bouaddi has the mountainous challenge at his new club of replacing the
With a genuinely impressive lifetime guarantee, Nectar’s mattress outperforms pricier rivals for comfort and motion isolation • The best mattresses, tested Memory foam has been called the Marmite of the bed industry. Nice soundbite, but I think it’s more like butter – because many mattresses now include a “comfort layer” of this squishy material to make them more palatable. You wouldn’t eat a whole block of butter, t
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a little wobbly, having become the first person to swim the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland, a total of about 230 miles (370km). Continue reading...
The software firm was acquired in a deal worth more than €400m by Thoma Bravo this month
Settlement averts California trial over claims brought by 29 US states
Oberstown has recently seen an increase the number of boys it is certified to accommodate, from 40 to 42
Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of Cambridge amid allegations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, died at his home in Battersea, south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation. Family members watched the 10-minute hearing
Case relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California
A railway safety watchdog has issued a safety notice to Iarnród Éireann about the importance of planning work before accessing the railway, following a "near miss" incident involving two workers last month.
Agreement reached during California federal trial over claims brought by 29 states Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, said the government will explore “what more we can do” to help those struggling with high bills, via “fundamental reforms” including investment in renewable energy. Families will be understandably concerned about the cost of energy bills this winter, which is being driven up by the Iran war. Ene
Parton’s gift lay in uniting everyone from God-fearing country fans to queer devotees. The way she saw me when I met her made me feel like a flower turning towards the sun • Alexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career that turned country music cliches inside out • Dolly Parton – a life in pictures • Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates • Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parto
Paul Smith's body was found in Liverpool seven days after a fire killed a couple in St Helens.