Police probe possible arson attack as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

A woman sits at the terrace of a closed ice-cream shop following a major electricity outage, during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France May 24, 2025 — Reuters French police were investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause for a power outage which hit the Alpes-Maritimes region in southern France…

At least four dead, 17 missing as heavy rains soak southern China, triggering landslides

Damage from a landslide is seen in Dafang county, in China’s southwest Guizhou province on May 22, 2025.— AFP At least four people have died and 17 remain missing after torrential rain triggered landslides in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Thursday, with the military deployed to assist in rescue efforts. Two died in Changshi township…