![France saw a rise in all types of racism in 2023, report says France saw a rise in all types of racism in 2023, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693913412_TBMUSLIMWOMAN.jpg)
France saw a rise in all types of racism in 2023, report says
The Gaza war has triggered a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in France, as in other parts of the world.
Thu Jun 27 2024
!['Ready for it?' Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows trigger earthquakes again 'Ready for it?' Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows trigger earthquakes again](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718277509_TaylorSwift.jpg)
'Ready for it?' Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows trigger earthquakes again
Seismic activity detected at Eras Tour shows in Edinburgh.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![EXPLAINER - What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it? EXPLAINER - What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716354584_SingaporeAirlinefl.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?
Turbulence or pockets of disturbed air can have many causes, most obviously the unstable weather patterns that trigger storms, said Airbus.
Wed May 22 2024
![Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50 Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715656706_TanahDatarlandslides.jpg)
Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50
Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.
Tue May 14 2024
![Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714621442_tanahruntuh.jpg)
Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media
The collapsed section about 17.9 meters in length, was triggered by heavy rain, causing 23 vehicles to plunge.
Thu May 02 2024
![The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean? The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713258073_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Landslides kill 18 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, two missing Landslides kill 18 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, two missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713167170_Indonesianrescuejp.jpg)
Landslides kill 18 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, two missing
Landslides triggered by high-intensity rains, affected two villages in Tana Toraja and destroyed four homes.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712567725_Rescuers.jpg)
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705008143_MetaPlatforms.jpg)
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
The rapid growth of generative AI has triggered fears that the new technology could be used to disrupt major elections across the world.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Putin, with ironic smile, praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB' Putin, with ironic smile, praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708662877_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin, with ironic smile, praises Biden for calling him a 'crazy SOB'
Vladimir Putin said his previous comments that Joe Biden was Russia's preferred candidate, had triggered Biden's "adequate reaction".
Fri Feb 23 2024
![Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702422105_JoeBidenBenjamin.jpg)
Biden faces growing anger at home over Gaza
US President Joe Biden's support for the Israeli regime has triggered widespread outrage across the country.
Fri Feb 02 2024
![Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704101900_Japan.jpg)
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701727231_TBCHENNAI.jpg)
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697419941_PerangGaza.jpg)
Israel vows to demolish Hamas as troops prepare to move on shattered Gaza
Iran's foreign minister warns: "If the Zionist aggressions do not stop, the hands of all parties in the region are on the trigger."
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Fourteen dead, 102 missing after Indian glacial lake bursts bank in heavy rain Fourteen dead, 102 missing after Indian glacial lake bursts bank in heavy rain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696409288_flashflood.jpg)
Fourteen dead, 102 missing after Indian glacial lake bursts bank in heavy rain
The heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, triggering flash floods down a mountain valley, officials said.
Thu Oct 05 2023