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In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets
Vendors in Bangkok's eastern Bang Kapi district stood waist-deep in floodwater on Monday holding trays of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, while shoppers sailed past on kayaks.
UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media
British counter-terror police were Monday reportedly probing Iran's possible role in a bomb scare at an air base used by the US, with five men detained suspected of planning a "terrorist act".
Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18
The death toll in a mass shooting in a South African tavern has risen to 18 after one person died in hospital, police said Monday, adding that at least two of the dead were Lesotho nationals.
Pope arrives in French border city to speak on united Europe
Pope Leo on Monday arrived in a French border city to speak on the future of Europe, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France that has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation.
Tolls mount in Thailand, Myanmar floods
Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said Monday as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in neighbouring Myanmar.
Eight dead in Thailand floods since mid-September
Eight people have died in flooding in Thailand since September 16, although none in the capital Bangkok which declared a disaster this weekend following heavy rains, the government said Monday.
Chervon Names Trevor Bithrey Vice President Pro End User Marketing and Research - Canada
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 28, 2026 / Trevor Bithrey joins Chervon as Vice President, Pro End User Marketing and Research - Canada, effective Monday, September 28, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.
Chervon Promotes Kevin Gee to Vice President of Pro Product Development - FLEX
NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 28, 2026 / Chervon promotes Kevin Gee to Vice President of Pro Product Development - FLEX, effective Monday, September 28, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.
Pope promises French sex abuse victims to prevent further harm
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told victims of clerical sex abuse he met in France that he was committed to preventing further harm, taking one in his arms in a moment the 80-year-old man described as "extraordinary".
Nor'easter lashes US east with punishing rain and wind
A powerful autumnal storm lashed the heavily populated US Northeast corridor on Sunday with wind, rain and large waves, knocking out power for thousands and killing at least one person.
UK police arrest five on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist act' near air base
British counter-terrorism police were Sunday probing "a major" incident near a base used by the US air force after arresting five men on suspicion of "preparing a terrorist act", police said.
UK PM urges 'calm' as thousands block flashpoint N.Ireland parade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged "calm" Sunday as thousands of people rallied to block a pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic area for the first time in 28 years, triggering an hours-long standoff.
UK police arrest five for preparing 'terrorist act' as incident near air base probed
British counter-terrorism police were Sunday probing "a major" incident near a base used by the US air force after arresting five men on suspicion of "preparing a terrorist act", police said.
Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa's two main cities, Johannesburg and Cape Town, police said on Sunday, in the latest criminal violence to hit the country.
Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows
A former minister and senior member of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party said late Saturday she had submitted her resignation amid a widening investment-fund crisis.
UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base
British police Sunday declared a major incident and evacuated villagers living near a base used by the US air force after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences.
Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain
Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.
Thousands seek to thwart disputed N.Ireland flashpoint parade
Thousands gathered Sunday in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly Catholic and nationalist area for the first time in 28 years.
Pope to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse during France trip
Pope Leo XIV will meet on Sunday with victims of clerical sex abuse, a day after holding an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of worshippers and praying at a holy shrine in Lourdes during his official visit to France.
Nepal's hydropower ambitions face climate reality check
Nepal's hydropower boom has long been touted as a cornerstone of economic growth and renewable energy, but the devastating flood in August exposed its vulnerability.
Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.
'He said hello': Families pray with pope on Paris avenue
Jumping down from her uncle's shoulders, seven-year-old Dona ran grinning to her mother after Pope Leo XIV waved at her on his way past on a famed Paris avenue.
Pope celebrates giant Paris mass, flies to Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday rode along the Champs Elysees in the popemobile and held an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands in Paris, before flying to the holy pilgrimage site of Lourdes in southern France.
Powerful storm pummels US Northeast
Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancelation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.
Deadly abbey attack feeds anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland
A deadly knife attack at a Polish abbey by a 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen has reignited online hate following months of strained relations between the otherwise close allies.
Bangkok declares disaster after homes flooded, roads submerged by heavy rain
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water.
Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful in Paris after riding in the popemobile along the iconic Champs Elysees to the cheers of vast crowds clutching French and Vatican flags.
Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo along Champs-Elysees ahead of Paris mass
Pope Leo XIV rode down the French capital's iconic Champs-Elysees avenue in his popemobile on Saturday to the cheers of huge crowds of faithful, ahead of a giant open-air mass.
Pope to celebrate giant Paris mass after 'peace' appeal
Pope Leo XIV was on Saturday to celebrate an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs Elysees in Paris, after saying it was possible to "live together in dignity and peace".
Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through deep water.
Austria 'ghetto' language classes leave children to repeat school
For two years after he first arrived in Austria, Iraqi pupil Abdlrahman Aljanabi didn't follow maths, science and other subjects like the rest of his peers.
Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents knee-deep in water.