Flooding in northern Bangladesh displaces 40,000 people, shuts schools July 08, 2024 at 11:01PM

Devastating floods in Bangladesh displace tens of thousands, with homes swept away and schools shut. More heavy rain expected to worsen the situation. Over 40,000 seek refuge in shelters as medical teams rush to treat flood victims. Villagers wade through knee-deep water, rescuing cattle and sheltering on makeshift rafts. Death toll rises in India with millions affected. Rare rhinoceros habitat inundated. Chaos in Delhi and Mumbai as heavy rains disrupt daily life.

Drug 100 times deadlier than heroin causes severe health risks in Australia July 08, 2024 at 09:25PM

Harm Reduction Victoria has issued an urgent health alert after synthetic opioid proto-nitazene was found in cocaine, causing severe effects like loss of consciousness and respiratory depression. This follows a series of opioid overdoses in Australia, mirroring trends in North America. Authorities stress vigilance and the need for harm reduction services to prevent a potential crisis.

Do's and don'ts on Spain beach: Peeing on sand can land you in big trouble July 08, 2024 at 09:25PM

The Marbella city council introduced measures in May aimed at improving beach quality, including fines of up to €750 for individuals caught relieving themselves on the beach, excluding the sea. Repeat offenders may face penalties of up to €1500 within a year. The regulations also target other disruptive behaviours like loud music and littering, aiming to maintain a pleasant environment across Marbella's 25 beaches amid peak tourist seasons.

'Flight from hell': British Airways plane diverts after mid-flight lightning strike July 08, 2024 at 10:32PM

A British Airways flight from Stuttgart to Heathrow was struck by lightning, forcing it to divert to Gatwick Airport. Despite the scare, passengers praised the crew for their handling of the situation. Another British Airways flight from Lisbon to London was also struck by lightning but landed safely. Both incidents were attributed to severe weather.