Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.
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‘The water had no mercy’: Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.
US East Coast faces life-threatening waves from Hurricane Erin
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.
Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
‘No-one was expecting this’: European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid ‘capitulation’
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia’s biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
Swatch sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government’s power.