The massive blackout that hit the Iberian peninsula is the first known
blackout caused by overvoltage.
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Climbing star, 23, dies after falling from Yosemite’s El Capitan
Balin Miller’s solo climb and fall was caught on a live stream.
Kenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiers
Commercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.
Four Gaza flotilla activists deported by Israel
The four already deported are Italian citizens, the Israeli foreign ministry says.
Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace plan
The 20-point proposal seeks to end the fighting immediately in return for the release of hostages and detained Gazans.
India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban
India’s IndiGo airline said that it would restart direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou from 26 October.
Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago
The “area of interest” flagged by a team of volunteers has turned out to be a false alarm.
Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack
The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.
Thai killer of Cambodian opposition politician sentenced to life in prison
Lim Kimya was shot dead in Bangkok in January, in what many believe was a political killing.
‘When I stand, I feel dizzy’: Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns
The powerful quake has killed 68 people, injured hundreds and destroyed homes and churches.