Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86
His death was announced by the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for more than two decades.
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Oct
Yearly Archives: 2024
09
Oct
Hospitals move patients as Israeli tanks encircle Jabalia camp
The Israeli military is carrying out its third ground offensive in the area since the Gaza war began.
09
Oct
Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium
The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.
09
Oct
Biden and Netanyahu speak as Israel mulls Iran response
It is believed to be the first time the two leaders have spoken directly in weeks.
09
Oct
No, Hurricane Milton was not ‘engineered’
Social media is awash with bogus claims that Hurricane Milton has been “engineered”. What are the facts?
09
Oct
Couple killed by Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel
They were the first civilians killed by Hezbollah since the conflict with Israel escalated two weeks ago.
09
Oct
What makes some storms more destructive than others?
Flooding, storm surges, landslides and strong winds brought by hurricanes can cause huge devastation.
09
Oct
Mama bear beats rival who killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, named 128 Grazer, also defeated her rival, Chunk, last year to win the title.
09
Oct
South Africa’s ‘high priest’ Ray McCauley dies aged 75
The Rhema church he founded is the largest and most influential in South Africa.
09
Oct
Netanyahu’s appeal to Lebanese people falls on deaf ears in Beirut
Beirut residents tell the BBC what they made of the Israeli PM’s appeal to take back their country from Hezbollah.
