At least 13 people have died and two more are missing after an Indian navy speedboat ploughed into the side of a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, officials say. Three navy personnel are among the dead, while more than 100 people have been rescued, Maharashtra state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Footage of…
BBC’s Mayeni Jones witnesses ‘complete devastation’ of Mayotte Landing over Petite-Terre, Mayotte’s smaller island, the level of destruction from Cyclone Chido is immediately apparent. It’s hard to exaggerate just how completely devastated the landscape is in this French Indian Ocean territory, after the storm tore through the islands on Saturday. Rolling hills previously covered in…
Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the war. In his end-of-year press conference on Thursday, Putin said, with hindsight, there should have been “systemic preparation” for the 2022 invasion, which he refers to as a “special military operation”. Russia…
It’s the last flight of the day and the plane is pretty empty. So you’re thinking, maaaybe you’ll just move up a few rows, where there’s a nice window seat with a view that’s not obstructed by the wing. Not so fast, buster. The flight attendant says that’s a no-go. You have to stay in…
A human trafficking case brought against controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate cannot proceed to trial in its current form, a court in Romania has ruled. On Thursday, the Court of Appeals in Bucharest upheld a challenge from the brothers, sending the case back to prosecutors for further review. It is the second time the…
The US could face a government shutdown at midnight on Saturday after President-elect Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers to reject a bipartisan funding bill that would have kept the government funded through March. Trump urged Congress to scrap the deal and pass a slimmer version with fewer provisions. His intervention followed heavy criticism of…
Trying to buy cool, non-corny jewelry for someone you love this holiday season? There are actually many unique options out there for folks shopping on a budget, and they’re an easy upgrade from the yawn-inducing calligraphy heart mall pendant. There has been an influx of food-inspired apparel and accessories over the past few years, from…
Seasons greetings! Floral designer and Unwilted founder Liz Carter sat down with ET to share her holiday party must-haves and tips. For starters, the flower expert says having her botanical paper flower bouquets on display can help set the jolly mood. “Unwilted arrangements elevate holiday tables with timeless beauty and effortless elegance. They don’t compete…
Reuters The Israeli military said it had targeted energy infrastructure in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa Israel has said its fighter jets conducted a series of strikes against military targets in Yemen belonging to the Iran-backed Houthi movement in response to missile and drone attacks. An Israeli military spokesman said the targets included Red Sea ports and…
BBC Zinedane Mohamed’s family “lost everything” during in Cyclone Chido On the night Cyclone Chido hit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, Zinedine was in his home, a small house made of corrugated iron and wood where he lives with eight of his relatives. Zinedine had received a warning from the authorities about the…
