A science-driven natural phenomenon: waves caused by sudden water displacement
Sachie Mikawa, a Japanese‑American performer, says a treasured Bach Stradivarius trumpet and a vintage melodica have been stolen from the Rotunda Theatre during the Edinburgh Fringe. The loss follows the death of her father and a difficult year, forcing cancellations as police investigate and searches continue.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck off Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, and rescue teams have recovered dozens of bodies and treated hundreds of injured. Authorities have recorded hundreds of aftershocks, lifted an initial tsunami warning after tide gauges showed limited sea-level change, and declared a 14-day state of emergency as landslides and damaged roads are slowing aid deliveries.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake off Flores has killed dozens, injured hundreds and displaced tens of thousands. Aftershocks exceed 3,000 as relief efforts expand to remote areas; roads and terrain slow delivery while authorities mobilise more air and sea assets.