Plus: Thousands feared dead in Libya floods, and what it's like to live on Putin's doorstep
| | | | | | | All eyes are on Kim Jong Un as his armoured train works its way through Russia to meet Vladimir Putin - we have the latest on its progress. Nick Beake hears a moving plea for help from those affected by the Moroccan earthquake. And scroll down for Spotify's response to suggestions recording a 30-second track can get you rich. |
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| | | | Top of the agenda | | Kim could meet Putin at space centre | | | | Mr Kim stepped off the train as he crossed the border. Credit: KCNA, via Reuters |
| | With footage showing Kim Jong Un’s bulletproof train rolling through Russia, there are suggestions the North Korean leader may seek Vladimir Putin’s help for his faltering space programme. The Russian president has announced plans to go to the Vostochny cosmodrome, while Mr Kim’s train is reportedly heading north, away from Vladivostok – initially thought to have been his destination. He had earlier stepped off his armoured train to meet Russian representatives at the border station of Khasan. Our Seoul correspondent Jean Mackenzie says Mr Kim is with his top military officials, suggesting a rumoured arms deal is on the table. But the Kremlin has reportedly suggested humanitarian aid may be on the agenda - here's a reminder of the plight of starving North Koreans. | | | | |
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| | | | | | World headlines | | • | 'Neighbourhoods swept away': Thousands of people are feared dead after Storm Daniel triggered devastating flooding in Libya. Authorities in the eastern city of Derna say two dams burst, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving thousands missing. See our live page for the latest on the devastation. | | • | Tourist fees: The Italian city of Venice is expected to approve the trial of a €5 ($5.37; £4.29) daily fee for visitors during peak holiday periods, in a bid to control the tourism Unesco says is threatening the world heritage site. Giovanna Girardi hears the reaction from visitors and locals. | | • | Escaped killer: Police in Pennsylvania say Danelo Cavalcante, who scaled the walls of Chester County Prison on 31 August, is now armed and have warned people in a township to stay indoors. | | • | Cave rescue: An American explorer has told how he thought he would die, having been trapped in Turkey's third-deepest cave for more than a week. Watch how Mark Dickey was pulled to safety in an effort involving more than 150 people. | | • | Tech trial: US prosecutors face up to Google later, claiming that by paying tech firms billions of dollars to install it as the default option, the search giant gained such a data advantage, it blocked rivals. Google says it just offers a better product. From New York, business reporter Natalie Sherman explains what's at stake. |
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| | | | AT THE SCENE | Ait Hmid, Morocco | | Help comes too late for villagers | | With Moroccan authorities facing scrutiny for not accepting more help in the wake of the earthquake that has killed more than 2,800 people, rescue teams are working in communities where time has run out for those trapped. | | | | As we clawed our way to the top of the rubble, Omar Ait Mahdi looked out vacantly across the valley. Behind him, 20 men were working with pickaxes, shovels and hands. Omar's wife was in hospital. He had still not found his two daughters: Hanane,17, and Khadija, 14. Suddenly there was a burst of activity and an eruption of prayer. The girls' bodies had finally been found. As blankets and a stretcher were passed up towards the summit of the debris, Omar told us in a quiet voice: "I want the world to help me. I lost my kids, my home, everything I own," he said." |
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| | | | Beyond the headlines | | Living next door to Putin | | | | "I cannot even think about the endgame if Putin grows his power," a Finnish ski resort owner tells us. Credit: Getty Images |
| | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine mobilised others in neighbouring countries who had long warned about Moscow’s expansionist plans. From an Estonian providing mobile saunas to Ukrainian soldiers, to the Lithuanian motorsport champion who evacuated civilians, our Europe editor Katya Adler hears from those wondering: “Who’s next?” | | | | |
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| | | | Something different | | Like school? | | Why bosses are intent on taking worker attendance. | | |
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| | | | And finally... | | It sounds like easy money. Finance analysts at JP Morgan suggested Spotify subscribers could make $1,200 (£960) a month by uploading a 30-second track and playing it on repeat all day. But can you really swell the coffers by playing the music streaming service’s royalty system. Here’s how its boss responded to the idea. |
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