Local authorities in the southwestern province of Sichuan say there are no reports of casualties following the collapse.
US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean
The US Navy’s Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier is considered the world’s largest warship.
Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress
Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.
Turkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayor
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.
‘There was a state of terror’: Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre
“I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling,” says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.
Irish presidential inauguration takes place at Dublin Castle
Catherine Connolly takes over the role from Michael D Higgins, whose 14-year term ended at midnight.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.
Turkey demands more than 2,000 years in jail for popular Istanbul mayor
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor accuses Ekrem Imamoglu and 400 others of running a corruption network.
‘This animal spared my life’: Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.
Four potential obstacles in House vote to end US shutdown
The spending plan may have passed the Senate, but it’s not yet a done deal in the House.
