Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps
Researchers said the solar storm - the sun sending a large burst of energetic particles into space - occurred 14,300 years ago.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Swiss glaciers lose 10% of volume in worst two years on record
More than half of the glaciers in the Alps are in Switzerland where temperatures are rising by around twice the global average.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Four children wounded in knife attack in French town, two in critical condition
Two children and one adult were in life-threatening condition, while two children were slightly hurt, police said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Mountains around the world are gradually losing their snow
Several mountain ranges around the world are experiencing a drastic drop in snowfall due to climate change.
Sun Jan 29 2023
Like clockwork: World's longest passenger train winds through Swiss Alps
It took the spectacular, spiralling Albula/Bernina route covering the nearly 25 kilometres from Preda to Alvaneu in less than 45 minutes.
Sat Nov 05 2022
EXCLUSIVE - Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves
The Alps' glaciers are on track for their highest mass losses in at least 60 years of record keeping, data shows.
Tue Jul 26 2022
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Tue Jul 05 2022
Hopes fading for missing climbers after Italian glacier collapse
Rescue teams resumed the search today for 13 climbers who were missing after part of a glacier gave way high in the Italian Alps.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Search efforts resume after glacier collapse in Italian Alps
Rising average temperatures have caused the Marmolada glacier, like many others around the world, to shrink steadily over recent decades.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Glacier collapses in Italian Alps, killing at least six
Rescue operations were in progress after a large "ice avalanche" involving hikers, adding that there was likely to be a "heavy toll".
Mon Jul 04 2022
Scientists probe link between 'snow blood' and climate change
Snow volumes falling due to rising global temperatures are hitting the Alps disproportionately hard.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Two women freeze to death in Italian Alps
Two climbers died of severe hypothermia on Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps after going missing on Saturday.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Maestro of Alpine climbing still scaling heights at 98
With his sure and steady progress as he conquers a climbing wall, few would realise Marcel Remy is 98-years-old.
Sun Jun 13 2021
World's glaciers are losing an average of 267 gigatonnes of ice per year
An international team of researchers has found that virtually all of the world's glaciers have shrunk since 2000.
Thu Apr 29 2021
"Ice Cathedral" in Swiss Alps offers visitors unique show
An ice cave which forms naturally on a high-altitude glacier in the Swiss Alps became accessible on Thursday.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024