What we know about the India crush that killed 121
The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.
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China seized Taiwan boat with crew for fishing illegally
Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters.
Six dead as floods inundate vast swath of India, Bangladesh
Six people have been killed in floods precipitated by torrential rains across northeast India and neighboring Bangladesh that inundated the homes of more than a million others, officials said Wednesday.
Woman found dead after she was swallowed whole by python in central Indonesia
It was the second python killing in the province in a month.
Chad rangers battle to protect park from poachers, local farmers
Between the orange trunks of the acacia trees in the Chad savannah, a herd of elephants move through Zah Soo National Park, under the watchful eye of one of the only humans allowed to witness the scene.
J. Cole Defended By Trae Tha Truth Over Claim He ‘Ducked’ Kendrick Lamar Beef
Some have criticized J. Cole for allegedly avoiding a beef with Kendrick Lamar, but Trae Tha Truth has a different perspective on the matter.
Newborn white rhino Silverio takes his first giant steps in a Chilean zoo in a boost to his species
Hannah, a 13-year-old white rhinoceros, has delivered a newborn calf in a rare zoo birth for the almost endangered species.
Ian McKellen Says Wrist and Neck Injuries Are ‘on the Mend’ After Stage Fall
"None of us ever wants to let down our audience," the actor wrote on social media after dropping out of the touring production of Players King
New Dutch government wants an opt-out from EU migration policy. But is it possible?
Amsterdam might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration.
Anwar govt promises pre-U spots for high-achieving non-Malays, but racial quotas remain
PM Anwar is under pressure to accelerate reforms, including creating a more level playing field in education and jobs.
French river police practice on the Seine ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
A large police operation is planned for the event on 26 July which will see more than 90 boats on the Seine for 6 kilometres.
Ernest Hemingway’s Favorite Hamburger Recipe
Image via Wikimedia Commons In 2013, the food writer Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan stumbled across an article in the Boston Globe describing a trove of digitized documents from Ernest Hemingway’s home in Cuba that had been recently donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and
Climate scientists urge responsible use of AI as Google’s emissions soar by 48% since 2019
Scientists have asked individuals to think twice before using AI to generate memes.
P!nk Cancels Switzerland Concert Due to Health Concerns
"I’ve been advised that I’m unable to continue with the show tomorrow," the singer wrote on Instagram
Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional
The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.
Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams,’ Starring Jessica Chastain, to Be Sold by the Match Factory (EXCLUSIVE)
International rights to “Dreams,” the next film from Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, whose “Memory” competed at Venice last year, will be sold by his regular partner The Match Factory. “I usually work with The Match Factory, and we have an ongoing collaboration,” he tells
Not lame at all: Duck tails GrabFood delivery rider in the Philippines, wins praise for hard work
“Grab duck” trails in a long line of animals that have had the occasional “odd jobs”.
Converge (YC S23) Is Hiring a Founding Account Executive
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/converge/jobs/vpxyPWD-founding-account-executive Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40863470 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Lil Yachty Gets A Visit From His Future Self In Gift From Jake Paul
Lil Yachty's likeness has been used to promote Jake Paul's new body wash, and the rapper is completely shocked by the marketing campaign.
Pakistan has met all requirements for IMF bailout deal, finance official says
KARACHI - Pakistan is looking to clinch a staff level agreement on an International Monetary Fund bailout of more than $6 billion this month after addressing all of the lender's requirements in its annual budget, its junior finance minister told Reuters.
Ready furr their close-up: How cats became Hollywood's hottest stars
A flurry of feline protagonists has proven to be catnip to cinemagoers - but we demand more awards recognition meow.
Karlovy Vary Proxima Competition Entry ‘Chlorophyll’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety is debuting the trailer (above) for Ivana Gloria’s feature debut “Chlorophyll” (Clorofilla), which will receive its international premiere Wednesday as part of the Proxima Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film starts with a young girl, Maia, dashing
A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72ver6172do Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40863248 Points: 33 # Comments: 9
Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit
The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.
From depression to bipolar disorder: What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions
Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.
Google's greenhouse gas emissions jump 48% in five years
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/googles-greenhouse-gas-emissions-jump-48-in-five-years/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40863229 Points: 29 # Comments: 14
How will France's far-right National Rally impact Brussels? | Radio Schuman
How could France's second legislative election this Sunday (7 July) affect the European Parliament? Radio Schuman talked to a National Rally MEP to find out.
Genting bus crash: Driver claims trial to charges of driving dangerously, not having valid licence
The driver pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
Thailand considers end to 52-year-old afternoon booze ban to woo tourists
More than half of Thais are unhappy with PM Srettha’s performance.
Euro 2024: All-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo says this is his last European Championship
Ronaldo scored more than anyone else throughout a record six editions between 2004 and 2024.
Blackbird numbers plummet in south of England amid potential spread of virus
Experts believe songbird is suffering from Usutu virus, first detected in UK in 2020 Beloved by Shakespeare and the Beatles, the blackbird and its sweet song have captured the imagination of Britons for centuries. But now the songbird is facing decline, and the British public
Is the Franco-German axis over? Brothers of Italy think so
What’s behind Meloni’s disappointment over the EU job nomination package?
Thai court sets July 17 for next hearing in opposition Move Forward party case
BANGKOK - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday set July 17 as the next hearing date for a case seeking the dissolution of the popular opposition Move Forward party, which has 30% of the seats in the lower house of parliament.
Bob’s Stores closing all locations after 70 years in latest US retail casualty
Bob's Stores will liquidate its inventory at its 21 locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
