A steel arch bridge over a bay in eastern Taiwan has collapsed with at least 11 people feared trapped or missing. https://ift.tt/2oJmwDh
Monday, September 30, 2019
China marks 70 years of Communist rule with military parade
A grand military parade marking 70 years of Communist rule in China has kicked off. https://ift.tt/2oPB5p3
Coffee could become a luxury in the UK, experts warn
Coffee could become a luxury in the UK if businesses do not help farmers, experts say. https://ift.tt/2n7R55p
Sir Mo Farah's former coach banned for doping violations
Sir Mo Farah's former coach has been banned for four years after being found guilty of doping violations. https://ift.tt/2oJVY4N
Hong Kong 'one step closer to terrorism' ahead of national day protests
Hong Kong police have warned the city has taken "one step closer to terrorism" as the city braces itself for violent protests on China's national day. https://ift.tt/2n0S1sd
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani subpoened
Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been subpoened to produce documents relating to his interactions with Ukrainian officials. https://ift.tt/2oIxLvU
'Challenging' talks ahead as Austria's Kurz hopes to form a new coalition
Austria's former chancellor has said it will be "challenging" to form another coalition after the country's election but has not ruled out another pact with the far-right Freedom Party. https://ift.tt/2mqJNJA
Harry lays wreath at memorial for guardsman killed by elephant
Prince Harry has laid a wreath at the memorial site in Malawi for a British Army guardsman who died during an anti-poaching operation. https://ift.tt/2nRsSAj
Mont Blanc glacier chunk could collapse in next few days - expert
A section of a fast-moving glacier on the Italian side of Mont Blanc has picked up speed, an expert has warned. https://ift.tt/2nWSZWA
Cardiff City ordered to pay €6m transfer fee for Sala
FIFA has ordered Cardiff City FC to pay Nantes a first instalment of €6m (£5.3m) for the transfer of Emiliano Sala. https://ift.tt/2mYaZ2G
Snake bites and flooded hospitals as dozens killed by monsoon rains
More than 100 people have died in floods in India, with hospital wards deluged, a prison forced to move hundreds of inmates and an increase in snake bites. https://ift.tt/2nRsEsO
World leaders pay final respects to Jacques Chirac
World leaders have gathered to pay their respects to former French president Jacques Chirac at his memorial service in Paris. https://ift.tt/2mlCX88
Attack on Saudi oil fields 'legitimate defence' by Houthis, Iran says
The attack on Saudi oil fields was an act of "legitimate defence" by the Houthis, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has said. https://ift.tt/2nO7iN5
Hundreds of Second World War graves restored in Iraq
Hundreds of Second World War graves that were damaged in Iraq have been restored after decades when it was thought too dangerous to risk carrying out the work. https://ift.tt/2nNkRwf
YouTube Music app to replace Google Play Music on Android
YouTube Music is going to come pre-installed on Android devices, Google has announced. https://ift.tt/2mlQb4Q
Three British climbers stranded on peak in north Pakistan
A Pakistan army helicopter is trying to reach three British climbers who are stranded on a peak in the country's north. https://ift.tt/2mcgBpo
Hundreds of stores at risk as Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection
US fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and said it plans to exit most of its international operations in Asia and Europe. https://ift.tt/2nLdTYC
Fugitive found living in cave 17 years after escaping from prison
Chinese police have arrested a fugitive who had been on the run for 17 years, after using drones to capture images of the cave where he was hiding. https://ift.tt/2n2tbb9
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Prince Harry to guest edit National Geographic's Instagram
Prince Harry will guest edit National Geographic's Instagram account today, after saying conservation is "fundamental to our survival". https://ift.tt/2os9kTb
'I want to meet my accuser': Trump's demand to whistleblower
Donald Trump has demanded to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the heart of an impeachment inquiry into the US president. https://ift.tt/2maEL3D
'I'm responsible but did not order Khashoggi killing' - Saudi prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said he takes "full responsibility" for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi - but denies allegations that he ordered the killing. https://ift.tt/2mapxf7
'Mother and child' feared dead as car reverses off ferry
At least two people are feared dead after a car reversed off a Kenyan ferry and plunged into the sea. https://ift.tt/2m7Rvbd
Global interest in Harry and Meghan shows little sign of wearing off
Since they got engaged, Prince Harry and Meghan have become the Royal Family's most talked about couple. https://ift.tt/2nEoEfg
Tenerife blackout leaves nearly a million people without power
Nearly a million people have been left without electricity after a major power outage in Tenerife. https://ift.tt/2mR21ny
Supercars seized from African leader's son raise £22m
An auction for dozens of luxury motors seized from the son of Equatorial Guinea's president following a money-laundering probe has raised more than £22m. https://ift.tt/2nDg5Bp
Hackers put porn on sport shop's big screen
Shoppers looking for bargains were shocked to find pornography playing on a giant TV screen in a sportswear shop. https://ift.tt/2mQVN7k
Tear gas and water cannon fired at Hong Kong protesters
Riot police in Hong Kong have fired water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray during clashes with anti-government protesters. https://ift.tt/2m1hBg0
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Elon Musk unveils spaceship for private round-trips to moon and Mars
Elon Musk has said his new spaceship could make space travel as common as flying - and hopes to create a city on the moon and Mars. https://ift.tt/2mJDrVK
Two killed after rollercoaster carriage flips over
At least two people have died after a rollercoaster carriage came off the tracks and plunged to the ground at an amusement park in Mexico. https://ift.tt/2nCGKOq
'Keep at it': Meghan meets women fighting for equality in South Africa
The Duchess of Sussex has praised the brave women who have paved the way on gender and racial equality, calling on young activists to "keep at it and know that you are working for this generation and the next". https://ift.tt/2nyoc1U
'Trailblazer' Sikh sheriff's deputy shot dead during traffic stop
A sheriff's deputy described as a "trailblazer" has died after being shot in the back of the head during a vehicle stop. https://ift.tt/2nzJXOM
White House 'restricted Trump call transcripts after leaks'
The White House severely limited the number of people with access to details of President Trump's phone conversations with world leaders after embarrassing leaks about some calls, US media has reported. https://ift.tt/2o8eiEs
'Willing to pay the price': Hong Kong rally descends into violence
Petrol bombs were thrown at Hong Kong police and water cannon fired in response as an evening rally descended into violence in the city. https://ift.tt/2mHG8XV
Lorenzo strongest hurricane to reach so far east in Atlantic
Hurricane Lorenzo has set a record for being the strongest ever to make it so far east in the Atlantic Ocean. https://ift.tt/2o6NhBi
'Don't judge him harshly': Zimbabwe's former leader Mugabe is buried
Robert Mugabe has been buried in his home village of Kutama, Zimbabwe, more than three weeks after his death. https://ift.tt/2nrxBIL
Hundreds out of work as France's second biggest airline collapses
The second biggest airline in France has closed down after it failed to find new investors, leaving hundreds out of work. https://ift.tt/2mrlStA
Teens hunted over triple murder planned to kill again, videos reveal
Two teenage fugitives thought to have murdered three people in a killing spree across Canada shot a series of chilling films in which they said they planned to kill again. https://ift.tt/2lQbT0o
Meghan in secret trip to pay tribute to murdered teen
The Duchess of Sussex has visited the site where a teenager was raped and murdered in South Africa, in a case that sparked outrage across the country. https://ift.tt/2mwPENi
Friday, September 27, 2019
Trump's Ukraine envoy quits after whistleblower complaint
Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy has resigned after being named in a whistleblower complaint which sparked an impeachment inquiry into the president. https://ift.tt/2lKAqnH
Trump's lawyer willing to testify over impeachment claims
Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has told Sky News he would like to testify to Congress over impeachment allegations facing Donald Trump, saying the president "didn't do a darn thing wrong". https://ift.tt/2nWAWzF
'When Mao died I cried and cried': China to mark 70 years of communist rule
The People's Republic of China (PRC) will celebrate its 70th anniversary on 1 October with a vast military parade. https://ift.tt/2mvGWPx
It was a momentous week for climate change - but real progress is yet to come
Over the past week millions of people poured onto the streets demanding action on the climate crisis. https://ift.tt/2mtktma
Explosion near polling station as Afghans vote for new president
An explosion has occurred near a polling station in the Afghan city of Kandahar just an hour after voters began queuing to cast their vote to elect a new president. https://ift.tt/2lS3xFI
Imran Khan warns of Kashmir 'bloodbath' over curfew
Pakistan's prime minister has warned there will be a "bloodbath" when arch-rival India lifts its military curfew in the disputed Kashmir region. https://ift.tt/2lIjyxL
Trump calls for sacking of political rival leading impeachment inquiry
Donald Trump has called for the resignation of the Democrat who chairs the committee that will lead impeachment proceedings. https://ift.tt/2nTwMZf
Airline launches seat alert to help passengers avoid crying babies
The nightmare of being stuck on a long-haul flight with a constantly crying baby nearby could be a thing of the past for people travelling in and out of Japan. https://ift.tt/2mmjILD
Donald Trump denies claim US offered to lift Iran sanctions
The Iranian president has claimed America offered to lift all sanctions on the country in exchange for talks - something Donald Trump has denied. https://ift.tt/2nTdvXZ
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