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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports

Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150km (93 miles) away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to a few hundred kilometres away, the geology agency said in a statement. Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned. Ash from the volcano was detected in...
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv as part of a renewed diplomatic push to hold talks over Russia’s war against Ukraine
Brit tourist dead off Costa Dorada after jumping from ferry to 'swim to beach bar'

Brit tourist dead off Costa Dorada after jumping from ferry to 'swim to beach bar'

A British man, 45, has drowned after jumping from a tourist ferry into the sea off Spain's Costa Daurada 'to swim to a beach bar'

Farewell win at Croke park 'highlight of my career' - Taylor

Katie Taylor reflects on a 'dream' career beating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at a sold-out Croke Park to become a three-time undisputed world champion in her final fight before retirement.

Farewell win at Croke park 'highlight of my career' - Taylor

Katie Taylor reflects on a 'dream' career beating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at a sold-out Croke Park to become a three-time undisputed world champion in her final fight before retirement.

Farewell win at Croke park 'highlight of my career' - Taylor

Katie Taylor reflects on a 'dream' career beating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at a sold-out Croke Park to become a three-time undisputed world champion in her final fight before retirement.

Farewell win at Croke park 'highlight of my career' - Taylor

Katie Taylor reflects on a 'dream' career beating Flora Pili by unanimous decision at a sold-out Croke Park to become a three-time undisputed world champion in her final fight before retirement.
Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as conflict intensifies

Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as conflict intensifies

The latest exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week which threatens to deepen the conflict
5-year plan to boost livelihoods, policy address to set out concrete measures: John Lee

5-year plan to boost livelihoods, policy address to set out concrete measures: John Lee

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to improve residents’ livelihoods through long-term strategies in the city’s first five-year plan, with concrete measures to be set out in the coming policy address. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday that the administration would continue to uphold its people-oriented governance philosophy, focus on residents’ needs and push Hong Kong forward. His remarks came ahead of September 16, when he will unveil Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and deliver the...
Putin praises Trump over Ukraine peace talks - but insider says they have 'no chance' of success

Putin praises Trump over Ukraine peace talks - but insider says they have 'no chance' of success

In televised remarks at the start of his talks with Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Putin said the US President 'does not stop in his efforts'

Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport

More than 20,000 passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Litter pick collects 50 bags of rubbish from river

A litter picking group gathers every month to remove rubbish from the River Wear in Durham.