Nepal begins assessing damage after rains and floods leave 192 dead
Nepal has begun to deal with the damage caused by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains. At least 192 people were killed and 32 are still missing in two…
At least 22 people died as Storm John dissipated over Mexico
Residents in southwestern Mexico were evacuated Saturday from homes flooded by the remnants of Hurricane John, which has ravaged the Pacific coast for a week, triggering deadly floods and landslides…
Helene kills at least 90 people
A massive clean-up and recovery effort began in the southeastern United States on Sunday, with the death toll approaching 100 after Hurricane Helene cut power to millions, destroyed roads and…
Oscars: China chooses ‘The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru’ in the International Feature Film Category
China has selected The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, a World War II documentary by director Fang Li, as its representative at the 97th Oscars in the Best International Feature…
Sicilian cathedral mosaics to regain their golden glow
The mosaics of a mediaeval cathedral in Sicily, built by the island's last Norman king, are to regain their lustre thanks to careful restoration work. The Cathedral of Monreale, erected…
Netflix has announced a premiere date for the second season of ‘Empress’
Netflix unveiled a teaser for the second season of historical drama ‘The Empress’, the first season of which premiered on 29 September 2022. Viewers will be able to watch the…
Daniel Kaluuya to be honoured with a statue in London
Daniel Kaluuya is to be honoured with a statue in his hometown of London, celebrating the actor's role in the 2017 hit ‘Get Out’. The Oscar winner, considered one of…
Oasis announce North American tour dates
Oasis will officially arrive in North America next year. The band will play Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, on August 24; Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on August 28; Metlife…
Actor John Ashton dies at age 76
John Ashton, best known for playing John Taggert in Beverly Hills Cop, has died. He was 76. Ashton died in Fort Collins, Colorado, after a brief battle with cancer, said…
US FDA approves GE HealthCare’s diagnostic drug for the treatment of heart disease
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a GE HealthCare diagnostic drug for use in the detection of coronary heart disease. Flyrcado, a radioactive diagnostic drug for positron emission…
