Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river – about 12 miles south of Paris – early on Thursday. Source link
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Why China banning drone sales in Beijing?
China is to ban the sale of drones in Beijing and permits will be required to fly them under new rules that take effect on Friday. Drones and key components will be prohibited from being sold, rented or brought into the Chinese capital. Drone owners will also be required to register their devices with the…
'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks. Source link
India’s central bank steps up fight against digital fraud
The first proposal, for instance, to have lagged payments could be effectual in preventing OTP fraud of the type that Alok fell for, but in value terms such scams are a “minuscule proportion of the overall fraud landscape”, Rajesh Bansal, former CEO of the RBI’s Innovation Hub, told the BBC. Source link
Most decorated woman athlete with seven Olympic golds planning stunning LA28 comeback at 42 | International Sports News
FILE – United States’ Allyson Felix competes in the women’s 4×400-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in London on Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history, is planning a return to competition with the aim of reaching the 2028 Olympic Games in…
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war
In his post, Trump said he was “studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time.” The US has a significant military presence in Germany, with more than 36,000 active duty troops assigned to bases across the country as of last…
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island. Source link
What the royals did in New York on their third day in the US
The King and Queen spent the final full day of their state visit to the United States in New York City. The pair opened the day by paying their respects at the 9/11 memorial downtown, later parting during the afternoon: Queen Camilla promoted child literacy by reading ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to children at New York…
BBC visits US and UK military base in Iraq as ceasefire continues
The BBC has been given access to a military base in Iraq where UK forces have been working together with their US counterparts during the conflict in the region. The US announced an extended but fragile ceasefire on the US-Israel war in Iran – but prior to the ceasefire up to 28 drones were fired…
'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero’s welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home. Source link