Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on the Atlantic Ocean territory of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center says
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The IndependentSuper Typhoon Yagi live: Deadly storm makes landfall in China as 400,000 evacuated
Transport links, schools and businesses have been shut across Hong Kong, Southern China and Macau as the typhoon hit Guangdong
- Associated Press
Typhoon Yagi leaves at least 4 dead and scores injured in Vietnam
Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four people and injured 78 others after making landfall Saturday afternoon in the north of the country. Yagi, described by Vietnamese meteorological officials as “one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade,” made its way to the Southeast Asian country after it left three people dead and nearly a hundred others injured in the Chinese province of Hainan. The typhoon landed at Vietnam's coastal provinces of Quang Ninh and Haiphong with wind speeds of up to 149 kilometers per hour (92 miles per hour), state media reported.
- CNN
Landslides are destroying multimillion-dollar homes in California, and they’re getting worse
The deep landslides beneath multi-million dollar homes in Rancho Palos Verdes moved at an almost glacial pace, until they didn’t.
- The Independent
Namibia to slaughter more than 80 elephants as protesters call it a ‘colossal disaster’
British High Commissioner backs plan to shoot scores of endangered animals but conservationists warn of ‘dangerous precedent’
- PA Media: UK News
Thundery showers to hit large parts of UK with flooding still possible
A new band of ‘heavy and thundery rain’ will arrive on the south coast on Saturday and move northwards overnight.
- Malay Mail
New study reveals dozens of potentially risky viruses from dead fur animals in China
BEIJING, Sept 7 — A new study involving more than 450 dead fur-bearing animals in China has uncovered dozens of viruses,...
- The Telegraph
Electric vehicles contribute more to river pollution, says Environment Agency chief
Electric vehicles contribute more to pollution in rivers than other cars because of their weight, the chairman of the Environment Agency has said.
- Storyful
Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in South China With Winds Exceeding 138 MPH
Typhoon Yagi made landfall on Hainan island in southern China on Friday afternoon, September 6, bringing heavy rain, winds exceeding 138 mph, and an increased risk of landslides, according to the China Meteorological Administration.This timelapse satellite imagery, posted by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University, shows the typhoon swirling over Hainan and the Leizhou Peninsula as it moved west toward northern Vietnam.The imagery was captured over about 14.5 hours, from 7:20 am to 10 pm on Friday, according to a timestamp on the video. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA/NESDIS via Storyful
- Storyful
Large Bear Lumbers Near Beachgoers at Busy Lake Tahoe Waterfront
A large black bear was spotted lumbering across a beach in South Lake Tahoe in late August, much to the fascination of onlookers.Kennedy Wilkins was on a trip in the area when he captured this video showing people keeping their distance as the scruffy bear casually walked along the lakeshore.Black bears, which are the only bear species living in California, can range in color from black to cinnamon or blonde, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The large mammals may cause concern as they become habituated and lose their fear of humans.CDFW advised anyone who may encounter a bear to keep a safe distance, not run or make eye contact, and let the bear leave on its own. Credit: Kennedy Wilkins via Storyful
- The Telegraph
Scotland could lose the capercaillie… again
Capercaillie are heading for a “second extinction” in Scotland’s forests, land managers have warned after recording a sharp drop in the number of males.
- The Guardian
‘Flight shame is dead’: concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom
Post-Covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts
- Malay Mail
US zoo mourns death of Mr Greedy, its oldest African penguin that fathered 230 chicks and saved his species from extinction
BALTIMORE, Sept 8 — Mr Greedy, a celebrated African penguin known for his remarkable reproductive success, has died at t...
- LA Times
As crews chainsaw Joshua trees, Mojave Desert community protests solar energy project
Mojave town protests solar energy project as crews chainsaw hundreds of protected Joshua trees
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar: Teresa Kok’s halal certification comments spark unnecessary controversy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — A recent statement by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok on halal certification does not reflect the position...
- The Daily Beast
‘Unstoppable’ Jennifer Lopez Just Debuted a Revenge Dress For the Ages
There are traditionally five stages of grief, mourning and moving on after the demise of a loved one or a loved-up relationship. When it comes to Hollywood, however, there’s at least six—you can’t forget sideboob. Case in point: At the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday night, Jennifer Lopez had clearly taken inspiration from the phrase, “you don’t know what you’re missing.” (Or, rather, you do now and it’s a sexy disco ball.)Lopez was in attendance for the premiere of her new film “U
- Malay Mail
As more Malaysians live away from their elderly parents, the demand for ‘paid companions’ grows
IPOH, Sept 8 — Retired teacher Marie Quah used to go to the Taiping Hospital for her medical appointments on her own. B...
- The Independent
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates
Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent
- Malay Mail
Seven injured, including one hospitalised, as Singapore-Guangzhou Scoot flight hit by turbulence
SINGAPORE, Sept 7 – Seven people were injured after a flight from Singapore was hit by turbulence as it was approaching...
- The Independent
Brexit failed – and it triggered mass immigration, Tony Blair says
Exclusive interview: Former prime minister lambasts Boris Johnson for promising to ‘take back control’ of migration but instead ‘replacing young Europeans with older immigrants from Africa and Asia’ – as he urges Keir Starmer to repair ties with the EU
- The Independent
Taliban trolling, rape and death threats haunt Afghan taekwondo champion
Taliban critic and Paris Olympics competitor Marzieh Hamidi is used to facing online abuse – but says it reached new levels this week after she criticised her country’s men’s cricket team. She speaks to Arpan Rai