Typhoon Bavi has caused at least 15 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides. The storm, the largest in over 30 years for Taiwan, is approaching the island with high winds and heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and preparations. It is also expected to impact eastern China and Japan.
Typhoon Bavi caused at least 15 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides. The storm, the largest in over 30 years for Taiwan, is nearing the island with high winds and heavy rain, prompting evacuations and preparations.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission added 9,909 Indian Army servicemen to its records. The Ram Temple Trust accepted its general secretary's resignation amid embezzlement allegations. A film on Sikh activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was pulled from an OTT platform. A mob lynched a man after a 12-year-old girl's body was found in West Bengal.
Six people, including five children, died when two to three multi-story buildings collapsed in a Mumbai slum on Sunday due to heavy monsoon rains. The downpour also disrupted traffic, flight, and train schedules across the region.
A severe heatwave is affecting Europe, with temperatures approaching 40°C. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and a "heat dome" effect.
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures approaching 40°C, causing transport disruptions and straining wildlife and tourist sites. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade during papal prayers. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and an 'African anticyclone' creating a 'heat dome' over the region.
Barcelona implements extensive traffic and public transport restrictions for Pope Leo XIV's final 24 hours, with the Sagrada Familia and Raval as focal points. 5,600 Mossos d'Esquadra and other security forces are deployed for the mass and tower blessing.
A London Underground drivers' strike on Thursday disrupted transport in the capital, with no service expected on several lines. The RMT union is striking over a proposed four-day working week, while the rival Aslef union supports the change. TfL reported significant delays but noted that many services still ran.
A London Underground drivers' strike over a four-day working week has caused further transport disruption in the capital. TfL reported severe delays on several lines, with no service expected on others. While some services ran normally, buses were crowded. Talks are expected next week.
A London Underground drivers' strike by the RMT union is scheduled for Thursday, causing further transport disruption. The dispute centers on the introduction of a four-day working week, which TfL is proposing voluntarily. While some lines will see no service, others will operate with reduced schedules.
London Underground drivers from the RMT union began a 24-hour strike Tuesday over a four-day working week, causing widespread disruption to Tube services and roads. Despite negotiations, the RMT cited concerns over fatigue and safety, while TfL stated the four-day week is voluntary. Another strike is planned for Thursday.
London Underground strike set for Tuesday as RMT union talks with TfL fail. Drivers protest a four-day week, leading to widespread disruption. Aslef drivers will not strike, limiting impact.
RMT union confirms two 24-hour strikes on June 2 and 4 over London Underground's proposed four-day week, citing safety and fatigue concerns, despite TfL's assurance of voluntary trial and Aslef's endorsement.
West Bengal is on high alert with two days until vote counting. The TMC has challenged a high court order on counting supervisors in the Supreme Court, while the Election Commission ordered repolling in 15 stations due to irregularities. CM Mamata Banerjee visited a strongroom, raising concerns, which the BJP called 'dramabazi'.
With counting days away, West Bengal's electoral landscape has intensified as the ruling TMC approaches the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta HC decision on counting supervisors, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted a four-hour inspection of a strongroom in Bhowanipore. The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 booths and imposed prohibitory orders around counting centres, while reports of post-poll violence emerge from multiple districts.
