Bursts of flames after Lithuania gas pipeline explosion

A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia has exploded outside Pasvalys in Lithuania. Flames reached some 50 metres high, but firefighters said the fire should gradually decrease after valves on the pipeline localised the breach. There were no reports of injuries but local officials asked people to close windows and stay indoors. Lithuanian gas pipeline […]

Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

At least six people have been killed by tornadoes in Alabama, according to local officials, who say they are “still searching for bodies”. In Georgia, local TV reported that a five-year-old died after a tree fell on a car in Jackson. Several other US states including Tennessee, Kentucky and the Carolinas were also hit by […]

Japan floods: Death toll reaches 10 after heavy rain and landslides

Heavy rain in eastern and northeastern Japan has led to the deaths of 10 people. Chiba and Fukushima prefectures have been affected by torrential rain and landslides, with a months worth of rain falling in half a day in some areas. It comes just weeks after Typhoon Hagbis left almost 80 dead and caused widespread […]

Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march

An estimated one million people peacefully marched in Santiago on Friday 25 October against inequality. Santiago’s governor said it was a “historic” moment for the country, which has seen days of protests. Protesters also took to the streets in every major Chilean city. Read more: One million join peaceful march for reform Chile protests: Aerial […]

Lyubov Sobol: Meet Russia’s invisible influencer

She is one of Russia’s biggest influencers, with over a million YouTube subscribers following her anti-corruption investigations. She has used her social media power to spark some of the biggest protests against Vladimir Putin’s government in over a decade – yet she’s barely featured on mainstream media, and is banned from standing for local election. […]

Lyubov Sobol: Meet Russia’s invisible influencer

She is one of Russia’s biggest influencers, with over a million YouTube subscribers following her anti-corruption investigations. She has used her social media power to spark some of the biggest protests against Vladimir Putin’s government in over a decade – yet she’s barely featured on mainstream media, and is banned from standing for local election. […]

Lyubov Sobol: Meet Russia’s invisible influencer

She is one of Russia’s biggest influencers, with over a million YouTube subscribers following her anti-corruption investigations. She has used her social media power to spark some of the biggest protests against Vladimir Putin’s government in over a decade – yet she’s barely featured on mainstream media, and is banned from standing for local election. […]

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