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Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers

Mingma Rita Sherpa was not home when the muddy torrent roared into his village in Nepal without warning, but when he returned, he did not recognise his once beautiful settlement.

Supreme Court lets stand rules to curb mercury, methane emissions

The US Supreme Court declined on Friday to block environmental regulations aimed at reducing harmful emissions of mercury from power plants and methane from oil and gas facilities.

Public shown video evidence in France mass rape trial

A court trying a Frenchman charged with drugging his wife and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape her screened videos of the abuse to the public on Friday, to challenge several co-defendants who denied knowing she was unconscious during their actions.

Bosnia floods kill 16 people

Heavy rains that flooded towns and triggered landslides left at least 16 people dead in Bosnia on Friday, authorities told AFP.

Prosecutors seek dismissal of rape charges against French rugby players

Argentine prosecutors on Friday recommended the dismissal of rape charges brought against two French international rugby players accused of assaulting a woman after a night out following a match.

Bolivia's Morales says claims he raped a minor are a 'lie'

Bolivia's former president Evo Morales, who has locked horns with the country's current leader, said Friday that allegations he raped a teenage girl when in power were a "lie."

Haiti reeling after 70 killed in gang attack

The Haitian government has deployed specialist anti-gang police units, it said Friday, after an apparent massacre northwest of Port-au-Prince that the United Nations said left at least 70 dead.

Irish regulator to probe Ryanair use of facial recognition

Ireland's data watchdog said Friday it will probe whether budget airline Ryanair's use of facial recognition to check the identity of customers booking through third-party websites violates EU privacy laws.

Public allowed to see video evidence in France mass rape trial

A court trying a French man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily drugged wife ruled on Friday that the public could be present when video evidence is screened, reversing an earlier decision.

Bosnia floods kill 14 people

Heavy rains that flooded towns and touched off landslides left at least 14 people dead in Bosnia on Friday, authorities said.

'Alone against world': lawyer defending Frenchman in mass rape trial

How do you defend the indefensible? Beatrice Zavarro, a lawyer for Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted to charges of enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his then wife, knows she has an almost impossible task on her hands.

Singapore charges hotel tycoon in case linked to jailed minister

Malaysian hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng was hit with two charges on Friday, both connected to Singapore's jailed ex-transport minister S. Iswaran.

Blood and blades as Thailand celebrates vegetarian festival

Soon after sunrise on the Thai island of Phuket, a swordsman chants an incantation and slowly slides the first of three blades through the right cheek of the woman sitting calmly below him.

India asks top court not to toughen marital rape penalties

India's government has asked the country's top court not to toughen criminal penalties against marital rape during an ongoing case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it.

Portugal looks to put new twist on cork industry

Portugal, the world's leading cork producer, is finding new uses for the material, from footwear to furniture, as demand for wine bottle stoppers wanes.

Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south

Workers removed felled trees and swept up shattered glass in southern Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Krathon was downgraded to a tropical depression after killing two and injuring hundreds.

Bolivia's Morales investigated for rape of a minor: minister

Former president Evo Morales, who has locked horns with Bolivia's current leader, is under investigation for allegedly raping a teenage girl when he was in power, the country's justice minister said Thursday.

Three US police convicted in connection with beating death of Black man

A former officer on trial over the brutal beating death of a Black motorist was found guilty of civil rights offenses Thursday in US federal court, while two others were convicted on charges of witness tampering.

EU court set for key Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market

An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a potentially landmark decision which could shake up the football transfer system.

Could abortion hold the keys to the White House for Kamala Harris?

Can a pledge to protect reproductive rights help Kamala Harris become the first woman to win the White House?

Top Mexican court to examine contested judicial reforms

Mexico's Supreme Court agreed Thursday to consider a legal challenge against controversial constitutional reforms making it the first country to elect all judges by popular vote, irking the ruling party.

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210

More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll hits 200

More than 200 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.

Canadian auto parts magnate faces more sexual assault charges

Three more women have come forward with sexual assault accusations against Frank Stronach, the founder of Magna International, one of the world's largest auto parts companies, court records showed Thursday.

US seizes internet domains allegedly used by Russian hackers

The United States announced the seizure on Thursday of 41 internet domains allegedly used by Russian intelligence agents to try to gain access to the computers and email accounts of Pentagon, State Department and other US government employees.

Mexico's new president unveils steps to boost women's rights

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday unveiled a package of proposals to boost gender equality, days after becoming the first woman to lead the Latin American nation.

Revolut urges Meta to step up on cyber fraud reimbursement

British online bank Revolut on Thursday urged Facebook owner Meta to reimburse victims of password security breaches, blasting the US tech giant's data-sharing partnership with several UK banks as "woefully" inadequate.

Georgia signs into law bill seen by EU as anti-LGBTQ

Georgia on Thursday signed into law measures that will curb LGBTQ rights, despite warnings from the European Union that they undermine Tbilisi's membership ambitions.

France must fully probe Azerbaijani dissident's killing: Amnesty

French authorities must consider all the possible motives for the killing of an Azerbaijani dissident stabbed to death at his home in eastern France and better protect such exiles, Amnesty International said.

Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial

A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts in the city-state's first political graft trial for nearly half a century.

Singapore ex-minister sentenced to 12 months in prison in rare graft trial

A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice and accepting illegal gifts, local media reported, in the city-state's first political graft trial for nearly half a century.

Morocco mobile desalination units quench remote areas' thirst

In the small fishing village of Beddouza in western Morocco, locals have turned to the Atlantic to quench their thirst, using mobile desalination stations to combat the kingdom's persistent drought.

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