The Dow fell as investors weighed the prospects of reopening the economy along with a dismal payrolls report.

A converstation about the latest market-moving news, including oil's six-day rally and expectations of reopening the economy.

Total reported that first-quarter net profit came in at $1.8 billion, down from $2.8 billion over the same period last year.

One of southern Africa’s biggest tourist attractions has seen an unprecedented decline this dry season, fuelling climate change fears

For decades Victoria Falls, where southern Africa’s Zambezi river cascades down 100 metres into a gash in the earth, have drawn millions of holidaymakers to Zimbabwe and Zambia for their stunning views.

But the worst drought in a century has slowed the waterfalls to a trickle, fuelling fears that climate change could kill one of the region’s biggest tourist attractions.

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Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, has slowed down to a trickle after an unprecedented decline in water levels, officials have said. Data from the Zambezi River authority showed water flow at its lowest since 1995, and well under the long-term average. 

The Zambian president, Edgar Lungu, said it was a stark reminder of what climate change is doing to the environment, yet some scientists are cautious about categorically blaming the climate crisis. Harald Kling, a hydrologist at engineering firm Pöyry and a Zambezi River expert, said climate science dealt in decades, not particular years, 'so it’s sometimes difficult to say: this is because of climate change because droughts have always occurred'

• Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century

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In a shocking case, a teenage girl jumped off a moving train after her mobile phone slipped from her hand and fell on the platform at Khoparkhairane. The girl, a class 11 student has suffered severe head injuries and has been admitted to Mathadi Kamgar hospital in Koparkhairane.

Turbhe RPF’s inspector Lokesh Sagar said, "The incident occurred around 11.45am on platform number 1. The collegian, her friends and some of their teachers were on their way to Nerul for an event. As the group boarded the Nerul-bound train, Tejashri’s mobile slipped from her hand and fell on the platform. By then, the train had picked up speed but still, the girl jumped off to get the phone. Her friends alighted at Turbhe and returned to Koparkhairane to help her but she had already been taken to a hospital."

An RPF constable who was deployed at khoparkhairane station saw the incident and rushed the girl to Mathadi Kamgar hospital near bus depot in an auto, without waiting for an ambulance reported Times of India.

Lokesh Sagar added, "Doctors treating Tejashri said that she was administered eight stitches and is out danger. We handed over her mobile to her family members when they came to the hospital."

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A group of citizens under Environment Life, which works towards cleaning up waterfalls and the space around them, in Mumbai and surrounding areas has cleaned up the waterfalls at Kharghar Driving Range.

The clean-up drive, dedicated to martyred Major Kaustubh Rane, and as a mark of respect for all security forces, was titled 'Waterfall Cleanup Drive VII: Kachare se Azadi' and organised on August 15 from 9 am to 12 pm. To support this cause, the group was joined by retired Air Force sergeant Subhashish Sarkar.

During the drive, the group of 45, aged between six and 70, managed to clear about 230 kg waste from the hill and waterfall area. Till now, Environment Life has carried out such drives at 12 locations, clearing seven tons of garbage left behind by tourists and visitors. Out of the total amount of garbage dumped by picnickers at waterfalls in that area, 150 kg is plastic — plates, spoons, water bottles, wafer packets, carry bags, etc.

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A 28-year-old labourer died after he fell off the 20th floor of an under-construction building in suburban Malad, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred when Abu Tahir was doing a plastering work on the 20th floor of the high-rise in a Malwani area, said a police official.

Tahir was rushed to a hospital by locals where doctors declared him brought dead. A case was registered under section 304 (A) (causing death due to negligence) against two persons for not ensuring the safety of the labourer, he said, adding that further investigation is on.

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Shares of Asian Paints closed 1.01 per cent lower at 1,577against previous close of Rs 1593 on BSE

Share price of RBL Bank fell up to 8.77% to Rs 117.6 compared to the previous close of Rs 128.90 on BSE

The European Union value-added tax gap – the overall difference between expected VAT revenue and actual EU member state collections – was EUR152bn in 2015, says the European Commission, highlighting the need for further reforms to tackle avoidance, error, and evasion.

Nurses are the front-line caregivers to hospital patients, coordinating and providing direct care and delivering it safely and reliably. The goal for

The fourth annual edition of Revenue Statistics in Asian Countries covers seven countries, including Kazakhstan for the first time. It shows that the tax-to-GDP ratio in all these countries are lower than the OECD average of 34.3% in 2015, which highlights that scope remains for increasing tax mobilisation, especially in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and the Philippines to achieve sustainable growth.

Health spending fell across the European Union in 2010, as cash-strapped governments curbed outlays to help cut budgetary deficits, according to Health at a Glance: Europe 2012, a new joint report by the OECD and the European Commission.

Health spending per capita in real terms fell by 2% in Italy in 2011, and is estimated to have fallen by a further 0.4% in 2012. Spending per capita also fell in 10 other European countries between 2009 and 2011, following the recession and the need for fiscal consolidation, according to a new OECD report.

The fourth annual edition of Revenue Statistics in Asian Countries covers seven countries, including Kazakhstan for the first time. It shows that the tax-to-GDP ratio in all these countries are lower than the OECD average of 34.3% in 2015, which highlights that scope remains for increasing tax mobilisation, especially in Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and the Philippines to achieve sustainable growth.

International migration fell in 2009, reflecting lower demand for workers in OECD countries for the second consecutive year after a decade of growth, according to a new OECD report.

The suits, the soft furnishings: a revealing glimpse of our MPs’ style choices

Despite 8% drop in assets, French fund manager reports stronger performance than listed rivals

India has gone from being known as the world’s fastest growing large-economy to a country in the midst of a sharp economic slowdown. Jyotsna Singh discusses what’s gone wrong and what can be done to revive growth with Amy Kazmin, the FT’s South Asia bureau chief.

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Decline leads to a drop in wholesale prices as businesses close

The eurozone’s problems run far deeper than anything that can be solved by a splurge of foreign cash

Recent business shutdowns and changes to normal routines related to mitigation efforts for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have caused daily, weekday electricity demand in New York state to decrease by 11%–14% in March and April compared with expected demand, after accounting for seasonal temperature changes. Electricity demand changes in New York state and in New York City, in particular, have been more pronounced than in other parts of the country, which may partly be caused by differences in electricity consumption across regions and the varying effects of COVID-19 mitigation efforts on these sectors.

In December, Iggy Azalea told fans that she and on-off boyfriend Playboi Carti were no longer dating. 

The 'news story' about the case of mistaken identity was reported during the show on Thursday morning, with the Australian presenters giggling about the bizarre tale.

Canada's Niagara Parks said an October 31 storm moved the iron dumping scow from its original position (inset) to its new location (main), an estimated 164 feet downriver.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Two days before another dramatic US Open exit, Roger Federer was talking up the chances of him being competitive in the Grand Slams into his forties.

Manny Pacquiao could retire from boxing if his potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather falls through, his trainer Freddie Roach has revealed. 

In a post on Twitter, the father demonstrated the game which he has devised to protect his daughter from the 'psychological crisis' caused by near-constant explosions.

Rush hour commuters in London were hit by severe delays with railway lines flooded and several tube stations closed as thunderstorms and a month worth of rainfall hit the UK on Tuesday.  

John Arthur Elliott, 38, from Perth, spent the last year walking across Australia but at midday on Sunday, his camel slipped off a bush track near Jamieson around 190km north-east of Melbourne.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN LOS ANGELES: Mark it down as another day at Riviera when the mysteries of this majestic course proved once more beyond even the great Tiger Woods.

The Black Eyed Peas have jetted into Australia to perform at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday.

The Australian singer-songwriter put on an energetic performance at Falls Festival in Fremantle, Western Australia, on Saturday.

Australian music legend John Farnham raised eyebrows when he unleashed a slur at a mostly millennial Falls Festival crowd last week.

Thunderstorms are unleashing downpours across south-east England as a yellow warning covers northern, eastern and central regions today after rain caved in a Tesco roof in Stirling last night.

Forecaster have warned heavy rainfall could cause train delays and difficult driving conditions following an uncharacteristically scorching Bank Holiday Monday.

Mother-of-two Dr Yelena Nepomnyashchaya, 47, plunged 50ft from an office window in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, after being told her hospital would treat coronavirus patients, despite lack of PPE.

Natalya Lebedeva had been accused of failing to stop an outbreak of Covid-19 inside the restricted Star City (file phot) where cosmonauts are trained, colleagues claimed.

There were 1,308 new hospitalizations from COVID-19 across the state on Monday which is the lowest number since March 25.

OLIVER HOLT AT VICARAGE ROAD - The season's biggest upset was served up here before us, as Jurgen Klopp's high-flying Liverpool lost their unbeaten record at the hands of Watford.

If Leigh-Anne Pinnock isn't posing on the sands of the Caribbean modelling her swimwear range, she's trekking through the muddy English countryside.

According to The Australian, Sandra was sent into a panic for three days over her missing wallet, which was later returned without any cash left in it. 

Russians Vladimir Kuzentsov and Alexei Stolyarov tricked the US singer Billie Eilish and later produced a cartoon to illustrate the recording of the conversation.

The frail former First Lady, 90, was being escorted to her seat in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, in Simi Valley, California, by Senator Marco Rubio when she lost her balance.

On Saturday, the app was sitting at 57th place on the US charts, well below rival streaming services Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tried to pull off a real barn burner of a speech in New Hampshire and when it didn't stick he informed the audience that it was time for applause. 'Please clap,' he said.

Following last week's Season 18 premiere of American Idol, things get intense in Sunday night's episode which finds judge Katy Perry appearing to collapse following a gas leak.

London-born society beauty Lady Kitty Spencer, 29, who is Princess Diana's niece, suffered the fashion faux pas earlier today while attending the Alberta Ferretti show in Milan.

National Australia Bank forecasts plunges of 10 to 15 per cent in house and apartment prices because of coronavirus. Sydney and Melbourne weren't the only cities expected to be hit.