Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

August 27, 2026 · The Independent

UK patient’s sight saved in world’s first live AI-assisted brain surgery
Rhys Hibbert became a part of history when he had his brain tumour removed
Edinburgh derby clash rescheduled from Boxing Day for Sky Sports
Edinburgh derby clash rescheduled from Boxing Day for Sky Sports
Government expects Meta’s new protections for teenagers in US to apply in UK
Facebook and Instagram’s owner has agreed to pay up to 18 billion dollars (£13.3 billion) as part of a settlement ending
Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles
Torrential rain has struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama
Tim Curry: Mischievous screen star with a grin worth a thousand words
The actor, who has died at the age of 80, will be remembered by fans of many ages for wildly varied performances in film