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Thousands missing, aid needs mount one month after Nepal's deadly floods

The tsunami-like flood that cut a swathe of destruction through Nepal on August 26 has left the Himalayan nation grappling with heavy losses and mounting reconstruction needs.

'Helps me cope': Catholic baptisms rise among French youth

Feeling a little nervous, 21-year-old Thao Bounlay raps three times on the glass door of a church near Paris, declaring to the parish his decision to be baptised.

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Toyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud case

US officials late Wednesday announced a $1.6 billion deal with Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors to settle charges it deceived regulators about the amount of emissions spewed by its diesel engines.

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Engages OTC PR Group, Inc. to Lead Investor Relations and Amplify Market Presence

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), a pioneer in urban solar energy innovation, is thrilled to announce the engagement of OTC PR Group, Inc., a premier investor relations and public relations firm, as its official communications partner. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for The Now Corporation as it seeks to elevate its brand, attract broader investor interest, and fortify its reputation as a leader in sustainability and energy transformation.

McGregor accused of sexual assault in civil suit

Former UFC star Conor McGregor has been accused of a sexual assault at an NBA game in a civil lawsuit filed against the Irishman in a U.S. court.

US Supreme Court weighs Texas age-check for porn sites

The US Supreme Court grappled with a challenge on Wednesday to a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify visitors' ages, part of a growing effort to limit access by minors to online sexual content.

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to drop

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles waited nervously on Wednesday for dangerous winds to drop and give a much-needed break to weary firefighters still struggling to snuff out deadly blazes.

UK government bans 'zombie drug' xylazine

The UK government on Wednesday banned the flesh-rotting so-called zombie drug xylazine as it tries to tackle deaths from narcotics and crack down on criminal gangs.

Nigeria atheist defiant after leaving jail in high-profile blasphemy case

Despite four years in prison for blasphemy, Mubarak Bala defends his atheist beliefs but says he keeps a low profile now in the face of threats in his mostly conservative Muslim region of Nigeria.

Ghana to probe former president's huge cathedral project

Ghana's newly elected President John Mahama has announced plans to investigate his predecessor's contested $400 million National Cathedral project, a stalled religious landmark that for critics become a symbol of fiscal irresponsibility.

Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra almost fell victim to a phone scam using AI to impersonate a foreign leader's voice, she said Wednesday.

Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous gusts forecast

Powerful winds forecast for Wednesday threatened to whip up massive fires still burning around Los Angeles, possibly worsening an inferno that has killed at least 25 people.

Holy dips at India's giant Hindu festival come with challenge

For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.

Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption

Thousands of islanders are set to be evacuated after a volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia, spewing a towering column of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, officials said Wednesday.

Cocaine use nearly doubles in France: study

Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled, with 1.1 million people having taken the illicit drug at least once in 2023, according to a study published on Wednesday.

The journalists behind Sarkozy's Libya corruption woes

Every day at the Paris court trying ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy over alleged corruption with Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, the journalists who helped uncover the extraordinary allegations are following proceedings.

Vigilante fire clean-up launched by local Los Angeles contractor

The deadly Palisades fire is still raging in Los Angeles, but Chuck Hart and his construction crew are already several days into their self-appointed mission to clean up and rebuild their shattered community.

Japan's tourism boom prices out business travellers

After travelling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima's IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom makes regular rooms too pricey for business trips.

What is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?

Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path.

South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, after hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long standoff.

Federal probe begins into deadly Los Angeles fires

A huge federal probe was under way Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.

South Korea investigators, police enter Yoon residence in fresh arrest bid

South Korean investigators and police entered the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday seeking his arrest over a failed martial law bid, with officers using ladders to breach his compound.

South Korea investigators make fresh bid to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over a failed martial law bid, nearing his residence after using ladders to enter the compound.

Clashes as S. Korean investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators made a fresh attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over a failed martial law bid, but were involved in clashes after being blocked by his guards, AFP journalists saw.

S. Korea investigators arrive in new attempt to arrest President Yoon

Two vehicles belonging to South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived outside his official residence early Wednesday as they prepared to execute a new arrest warrant, Yonhap News TV reported.

Ukraine claims biggest aerial strike on Russian territory

Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline.

Norway finds Air France seating policy discriminatory

Norway's anti-discrimination tribunal found Air France's policy against seating men next to unaccompanied children to prevent any possibility of predatory behaviour to be discriminatory, a passenger said Tuesday.

Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up

Hot, powerful winds Tuesday threatened to rekindle and whip up major fires that have devastated the hills and suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at last 24 people and changing the face of America's second biggest city forever.

UK launches probe into dominance of Google search

Britain's competition watchdog Tuesday launched an investigation into Google's dominant position in the search engine market and its impacts on consumers and businesses.

LA teams hope return to action can spark joy for fire-weary fans

The Los Angeles Rams reached the second round of the NFL playoffs on Monday as the Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action in the fire-ravaged city, all paying tribute to first responders and offering solace to fans.

Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected: special counsel report

US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election result if he hadn't been elected four years later, said a report by then special counsel Jack Smith released early Tuesday.

Japanese tourist hotspot Kyoto to hike hotel taxes

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

Welcome to the Costa Blanca: pro cycling's winter getaway

Dubbed a "motorway for cyclists" where avid amateurs can chase Tadej Pogacar up mountains teeming with the highest concentration of professional cyclists per square mile in the world, Spain's Costa Blanca has forged a new reputation for itself in recent years.

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