Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469
Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,300 people still missing amid race to find survivors Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up
Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469
Lake has formed at epicentre of flood, forcing rescue teams to withdraw, Chinese state media report Nepal flash flood – latest updates Nearly 1,400 missing, mostly tourists, and hundreds killed Visual guide:
‘High risk’ of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
China says a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst in the coming days.
Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.
South Africa: March and March ‘Aftershock’ Floods Joburg Court in Asylum Cases
[GroundUp] Judge orders Home Affairs to process asylum seekers at Lindela after deportation cases swamp court
Zambia: Zambian Opposition Leader in Police Custody – State Media
[DW] Zambia’s national broadcaster reports that Brian Mundubile, who wanted to challenge this month’s presidential election results, and his running mate have surrendered to police and are being interviewed.
Uganda: Muhoozi Declares Presidential Bid, Targets Uganda’s 2031 Election
[Capital FM] Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that he will run for president in 2031, positioning himself as a potential successor to his father, long-serving President Yoweri Museveni.