Media captionCyclone Fani lashes India’s eastern coast A powerful cyclone has slammed into India’s eastern coastline, bringing torrential rains and winds of up to 200 km/h (125mph). Cyclone Fani, one of the most severe storms to hit the region in recent years, made landfall at 08:00 local time (02:30 GMT) on Friday. More than one […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ms Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford are now engaged New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is engaged to her long-term partner, television presenter Clarke Gayford, a spokesman has confirmed. News of the couple’s engagement emerged after Ms Ardern was seen at a ceremony on Friday wearing a diamond […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption Thousands have already sought shelter in relief centres Cyclone Fani is making landfall along India’s eastern coastline, according to the country’s Meteorological Department. It is expected to reach wind speeds of 195 km/h (121 mph) when it strikes the coastline at full force in a few hours. More than a […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Doan Thi Huong is now expected return to Vietnam, her lawyer says The Vietnamese woman accused of the 2017 killing of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, has been released, her lawyer says. Doan Thi Huong was freed after accepting a deal with Malaysian prosecutors and pleading […]
Image copyright Ministry of Culture Image caption A mural depicting the coronation of Rama II An elaborate three-day coronation is taking place for the king of Thailand, and sacred water plays a key role in the consecration rites. The official ceremonies, a mix of Brahmin and Buddhist rituals, begin on 4 May in the capital, […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Zakir Naik denies the charges against him Indian prosecutors have charged controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik with money laundering. Mr Naik, who lives in exile, is accused of acquiring $28m (£21m) worth of criminal assets, a claim he denies. Indian authorities have also accused him of spreading hate speech […]
Image copyright Getty Images The founder of Insys Therapeutics John Kapoor has become the first pharmaceutical boss to be convicted in a case linked to the US opioid crisis. A Boston jury found Kapoor and four colleagues conspired to bribe doctors to prescribe addictive painkillers, often to patients who didn’t need them. The former billionaire […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption These villagers near Puri have moved into a makeshift shelter Thousands of people are being evacuated from villages along India’s eastern coastline ahead of a severe cyclone. Cyclone Fani is heading towards the state of Orissa with wind speeds in excess of 200 km/h (127 mph), and is expected to […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Zakir Naik denies the charges against him Indian prosecutors have charged controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik with money laundering. Mr Naik, who lives in exile, is accused of acquiring $28m (£21m) worth of criminal assets, a claim he denies. Indian authorities have also accused him of spreading hate speech […]
Media captionThe king is seen pouring sacred water on the head of Queen Suthida The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement has said. The surprise announcement about his long-time consort comes before his elaborate coronation ceremonies begin on […]
