At least 24 killed after bus collides with truck near Kaziranga National Park

The bus was carrying passengers from Bokakhat and was headed towards Nagaon. Bokakhat is best known as the gateway to Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceroses. Nagaon is an important agricultural and commercial centre in central Assam, about 120km (74.5 miles) west of Bokakhat by road. Lurinjyoti Gogoi, chief of a regional opposition […]

Watch: Cruise ship seen on its side after collision with cargo ship

A cargo ship has collided with a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, Louisiana, with reports suggesting more than 120 people were on board the cruise ship. Eyewitness video shows the moment the cruise ship is seen sinking and the aftermath of the collision as rescue efforts are under way. New Orleans mayor Helena Moreno […]

What we know about the longest US nationwide flight ground stoppage since 9/11

It was only the second such nationwide stoppage since the immediate aftermath of the al-Qaeda plane hijackings of 11 September 2001. “This looks like the worst since 9/11, but clearly not on that scale,” Dr Guy Gratton, an associate professor of aviation at Cranfield University, told BBC Verify. Dr Gratton pointed to a US grounding […]

A ‘Generational Clash’ Is Fueling Europe’s Protests

Sébastien Ducros, a French data analyst who supports the widespread student protests in his country, has identified an obvious culprit for the lack of government funds for dilapidated schools. “A huge portion of the money is going toward retirees, while many other things are being neglected,” said Mr. Ducros, 36. “I honestly think — even […]

Two Celebrity Cases Put a Spotlight on British Courts’ Gag Orders

Two recent cases have brought new attention to the ways that British laws can allow the wealthy and powerful to silence their critics. The first was the rape and sexual assault trial of the comedian Russell Brand. Before his conviction last week, Mr. Brand had obtained an injunction prohibiting another accuser from telling almost anyone […]

CJP: India’s protesters face government crackdown after summer victory

“Those who are organising the protests have repeatedly emphasised that this is non-violent,” she argued. “Rights have been whittled down in the name of law and order.” The BJP has rejected suggestions it is suppressing peaceful dissent. Islam told the BBC that demonstrations “cannot override the rights of other citizens just because a handful of […]

Family appeals for help finding missing Penticton senior with dementia – Okanagan

A Penticton woman is pleading with the public to help look for her missing father. “Check your cameras, check your sheds, just please keep eyes out everywhere,” said an emotional Carmen Gee. The disappearance of 72-year-old Penticton resident Lawrence Jerry McAnulty, who goes by Jerry, is especially concerning as the senior has dementia. “With him […]