Bei einem Dammbruch im ostafrikanischen Kenia sind mindestens 20 Menschen ums Leben gekommen. Das Unglück habe sich am Mittwochabend am Solai-Staudamm nahe der Stadt Nakuru rund 150 Kilometer nördlich der Hauptstadt Nairobi ereignet, sagte der örtliche Polizeichef Gideon Kibunjah am Donnerstag der Nachrichtenagentur AFP. Durch die Wassermassen seien ganze Häuser fortgespült worden. Der Staudamm zehn…

Murray has slipped to 39 in the world rankings having not played competitively since Wimbledon last yearAndy Murray is doing « everything he can » to return from injury in time for Wimbledon, says his mother Judy. The former world number one, a two-time winner at the All England Club, has not played competitively since last year’s…

Many people are drawn to the east side of Hawaii’s Big Island because of the country lifestyle, its seclusion and huge gardens, which also makes it perfect for people who love living with animals or who keep guard dogs. But when the ground in Leilani Estates exploded open from a lava eruption last week, residents…

Their arrival follows weeks of speculation about their release, which was a key wild card in the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Kor

Enlarge / The dark Explorer theme. As long-time practitioners of the « dark theme » concept—it’s still an option here at Ars for those who prefer light text on dark backgrounds—we’re excited to see that Microsoft is extending the reach of its dark theme to include Explorer. Windows 10 has a toggle to switch between the standard…

We were here first: the Ireland squad that played the country’s first Test © Courtesy of Isobel Joyce Last year, four months on from his team being awarded Test status by the ICC, the CEO of Cricket Ireland, Warren Deutrom, announced that Ireland would be playing their first Test in May 2018. « We are excited…

Malaysia’s incumbent prime minister, Najib Razak, has conceded defeat following a historic election in which the ruling party was ousted for the first time in 60 years. Speaking in a televised press conference on Thursday morning, Mr Najib said: « I and my colleagues accept the verdict of the people. » He said the National Front, which has ruled the…

Veteran former PM’s comeback ends ruling coalition’s 60-year grip on power

A historic win at Malaysia’s general election by the opposition alliance led by the country’s former leader, Mahathir Mohamad, will likely send markets on a wild ride, although analysts said long-term prospects appeared encouraging. Mahathir’s Pakatan Harapan scooped up 113 of the 222 available parliament seats, exceeding the 112 seats needed for a simple majority…