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Two men rescued from tunnel in Nepal, nine days after flood
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Nepal tunnel rescue after flash floods0:52
- Janet Jellilassertion
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two people alive from a tunnel nine days after devastating flash floods.
- Kabir Maharajanassertion
The rescue of her husband was a miracle, though he initially did not recognize her and has a leg injury.
- Stephen Macdonaldassertion
The rescue gives energy to teams to keep searching for up to 40 trapped workers, and they are hopeful of finding more.
Tibet flood response and missing persons2:42
- Janet Jellilassertion
In Tibet, the official death toll is just over 20 with around 500 missing.
- Stephen Macdonaldassertion
Rescue efforts in Tibet have shifted to dealing with the living, including testing food, disinfecting areas, and matching personal belongings to the missing. Hotlines have been set up for missing persons, receiving around 800 calls by noon Wednesday, with at least half from overseas.
Reform Party funding scandal0:52
- Janet Jellilassertion
Two senior officials from the Reform Party stood down after undercover journalists filmed them talking about foreign donations.
- Nigel Farageclip
He would act as the registered donor to receive money from a 'dad' and then make it available to the party, following conversations with lawyers.
- Rob Watsonassertion
The undercover footage shows an attempt by senior officials to get around Britain's election laws preventing foreign money, and it undermines the party's image. The scandal hits at the worst time during the party's conference, as they are already struggling with polling and concerns over finances.
New Zealand MDMA therapy approval9:26
- Janet Jellilassertion
New Zealand has become the second country after Australia to authorize psychiatrists to prescribe MDMA for PTSD.
- Paul Mossassertion
MDMA was originally developed for psychotherapy in 1911, and its use in clinical settings is part of a growing belief among psychiatrists that recreational drugs have clinical uses. There is a big debate about whether these drugs are efficacious, and there is political opposition due to strict laws against possession.
Giorgia Meloni's government stability12:39
- Clizia Salaassertion
Giorgia Meloni has led a period of unprecedented political stability for Italy, with her government being the longest-serving since the republic's founding. Supporters say she has boosted employment and implemented stricter fiscal discipline, but critics claim her government has survived by neglecting vital structural reforms.
Volkswagen job cuts and industry crisis15:21
- Janet Jellilassertion
Volkswagen is to cut a further 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, bringing total planned layoffs to 100,000.
- Alexander Demlindassertion
The crisis is big because German carmakers' China business is shrinking due to competition and tariffs, forcing them to cut workers to bring down costs. The cuts will be voluntary with a job guarantee until 2030, but 50,000 is a big number that will strain cities. Volkswagen's short-term plan is moving production to Eastern and Southern Europe, while the EU plans to force Chinese makers to produce in Europe. Politicians are working on transforming some car factories into defense factories, but it is unclear if that will work.
Sexual assaults in Ceuta migrant crisis19:57
- Janet Jellilassertion
Authorities in Ceuta say 23 cases of sexual assault have been recorded since the mass influx of migrants, but the chief prosecutor says the real figure could be much higher.
- Sarahassertion
She was sexually assaulted by a married man while sleeping in the forest and was afraid to flee due to drones and soldiers.
- Doctor Susana Escasoassertion
She has treated several victims, the youngest being 10 years old, and is concerned about how the enclave will cope with remaining migrants.
- Sabahassertion
She has opened her home to feed migrants and notes the dire conditions, including girls going through rape.
Genital theft rumors and mob violence22:53
- Janet Jellilassertion
A BBC investigation found more than 80 people killed in African countries following false claims of genital theft.
- Boniface Angalaassertion
He was brutally beaten by a mob after being accused of stealing genitals, lost consciousness, and now suffers constant headaches and cannot work.
- Michael Silavweassertion
He witnessed a man being caught and beaten after rumors of genital theft spread through TikTok.
- Elias MondoBoassertion
An analysis suggested the incidents were rooted in superstitious beliefs linked to criminal acts, where individuals conspired to incite panic for their own benefit.
Kinky the sea eagle's survival26:59
- Janet Jellilassertion
A sea eagle chick named Kinky, who broke his wing in a storm, has been spotted flying three years later.
- Dave Sextonassertion
Kinky's survival is miraculous, as an eagle with a broken wing normally would not survive, but his parents looked after him long after he should have fledged.
- Victoria Gillassertion
Kinky's parents skipped a year's breeding season to tend to him, and he appears to be thriving despite a crooked wing.
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