India Covid: Dozens of bodies wash up on banks of Ganges river

The discovery, near the border between the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, was confirmed to the BBC on Monday.It is not clear how the bodies came to be there, but local media reports suggest they may be Covid-19 victims .ome media reports say as many as 100 bodies have been found, and that their condition suggests they may have been in the river for several days."There is a possibility that these bodies have come out of…

India Covid: Dozens of bodies wash up on banks of Ganges river

The discovery, near the border between the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, was confirmed to the BBC on Monday.It is not clear how the bodies came to be there, but local media reports suggest they may be Covid-19 victims .ome media reports say as many as 100 bodies have been found, and that their condition suggests they may have been in the river for several days."There is a possibility that these bodies have come out of…

Jerusalem crisis: Pleas for calm as violence escalates

The US, the European Union and the UK have urged Israel and the Palestinians to lower tensions as soon as possible.The violence escalated on Monday night after Palestinian militants fired rockets toward Jerusalem.In response, the Israeli military launched air strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip.Palestinian health officials in Gaza said 20 people, including children, had died in the strikes. Israel's military said at…

The US, the European Union and the UK have urged Israel and the Palestinians to lower tensions as soon as possible.The violence escalated on Monday night after Palestinian militants fired rockets toward Jerusalem.In response, the Israeli military launched air strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip.Palestinian health officials in Gaza said 20 people, including children, had died in the strikes. Israel's military said at least three members of the Hamas group that rules Gaza were…

The US, the European Union and the UK have urged Israel and the Palestinians to lower tensions as soon as possible.The violence escalated on Monday night after Palestinian militants fired rockets toward Jerusalem.In response, the Israeli military launched air strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip.Palestinian health officials in Gaza said 20 people, including children, had died in the strikes. Israel's military said at least three members of the Hamas group that rules Gaza were…

The 49-year-old told viewers he was "the first person with Asperger's" to host the long-running programme - to loud cheers from the audience.

People with Asperger's interpret the environment around them differently to other people.

It is thought to be the first time Mr Musk has spoken about his condition.

The tech boss was guest hosting the sketch show - a coveted role that has been filled by an array of celebrities since SNL's inception in the 1970s. These include…

The 49-year-old told viewers he was "the first person with Asperger's" to host the long-running programme - to loud cheers from the audience.

People with Asperger's interpret the environment around them differently to other people.

It is thought to be the first time Mr Musk has spoken about his condition.

The tech boss was guest hosting the sketch show - a coveted role that has been filled by an array of celebrities since SNL's inception in the 1970s. These include…

The 49-year-old told viewers he was "the first person with Asperger's" to host the long-running programme - to loud cheers from the audience.

People with Asperger's interpret the environment around them differently to other people.

It is thought to be the first time Mr Musk has spoken about his condition.

The tech boss was guest hosting the sketch show - a coveted role that has been filled by an array of celebrities since SNL's inception in the 1970s. These include…

The bulk of the rocket was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, but state media reported that debris landed just west of the Maldives on Sunday.There have been days of speculation over where the rocket might land, and US officials and other experts warned its return risked potential casualties.

But China insisted the risk was low.The Long March-5b vehicle re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 Beijing time (02:24 GMT) on Sunday, state media reported, citing the Chinese Manned Space…

The bulk of the rocket was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, but state media reported that debris landed just west of the Maldives on Sunday.There have been days of speculation over where the rocket might land, and US officials and other experts warned its return risked potential casualties.

But China insisted the risk was low.The Long March-5b vehicle re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 Beijing time (02:24 GMT) on Sunday, state media reported, citing the Chinese Manned Space…

The bulk of the rocket was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, but state media reported that debris landed just west of the Maldives on Sunday.There have been days of speculation over where the rocket might land, and US officials and other experts warned its return risked potential casualties.

But China insisted the risk was low.The Long March-5b vehicle re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 Beijing time (02:24 GMT) on Sunday, state media reported, citing the Chinese Manned Space…

Gunmen opened fire on a checkpoint in the southern state, then drove to two police stations, killing officers and burning patrol cars, police say.Police killed two of the attackers but are searching for those who escaped.It is not clear who was behind the killings, but the region has seen a surge in separatist attacks on police.The unidentified armed men, driving a Toyota Hilux van, launched their "surprise assault" on the checkpoint at Choba Bridge at around 20:30 local time (19:30 BST) on…

Nigeria Rivers attack: Gunmen kill at least seven police officers

Gunmen opened fire on a checkpoint in the southern state, then drove to two police stations, killing officers and burning patrol cars, police say.Police killed two of the attackers but are searching for those who escaped.It is not clear who was behind the killings, but the region has seen a surge in separatist attacks on police.The unidentified armed men, driving a Toyota Hilux van, launched their "surprise…

Nigeria Rivers attack: Gunmen kill at least seven police officers

Gunmen opened fire on a checkpoint in the southern state, then drove to two police stations, killing officers and burning patrol cars, police say.Police killed two of the attackers but are searching for those who escaped.It is not clear who was behind the killings, but the region has seen a surge in separatist attacks on police.The unidentified armed men, driving a Toyota Hilux van, launched their "surprise…

Snow days see schools and similar institutions close when there is heavy snowfall or other extreme weather.Authorities say students successfully managed the move to remote learning during lockdowns, and the days off will not continue in the new school year.But many people have been left disappointed by the decision.Before the Covid pandemic, snow days were popular and seen as a special childhood experience.They do not occur often in New York City - Mayor Bill de Blasio only declared seven…

Snow days see schools and similar institutions close when there is heavy snowfall or other extreme weather.Authorities say students successfully managed the move to remote learning during lockdowns, and the days off will not continue in the new school year.But many people have been left disappointed by the decision.Before the Covid pandemic, snow days were popular and seen as a special childhood experience.They do not occur often in New York City - Mayor Bill de Blasio only declared seven…

Snow days see schools and similar institutions close when there is heavy snowfall or other extreme weather.Authorities say students successfully managed the move to remote learning during lockdowns, and the days off will not continue in the new school year.But many people have been left disappointed by the decision.Before the Covid pandemic, snow days were popular and seen as a special childhood experience.They do not occur often in New York City - Mayor Bill de Blasio only declared seven…

The explosions took place as students were leaving the building on Saturday, with pictures on social media showing abandoned school bags in the street.Most of the victims were girls, a ministry of education spokeswoman said.No-one has admitted carrying out the attack in Dasht-e-Barchi - an area often hit by Sunni Islamist militants.Taliban militants denied any involvement.Afghan officials say they believe the explosions were caused by a car bomb and mortars.The neighbourhood in western Kabul…

The explosions took place as students were leaving the building on Saturday, with pictures on social media showing abandoned school bags in the street.Most of the victims were girls, a ministry of education spokeswoman said.No-one has admitted carrying out the attack in Dasht-e-Barchi - an area often hit by Sunni Islamist militants.Taliban militants denied any involvement.Afghan officials say they believe the explosions were caused by a car bomb and mortars.The neighbourhood in western Kabul…

The explosions took place as students were leaving the building on Saturday, with pictures on social media showing abandoned school bags in the street.Most of the victims were girls, a ministry of education spokeswoman said.No-one has admitted carrying out the attack in Dasht-e-Barchi - an area often hit by Sunni Islamist militants.Taliban militants denied any involvement.Afghan officials say they believe the explosions were caused by a car bomb and mortars.The neighbourhood in western Kabul…