A rare krait species has been discovered in Bihar. With near-invisible fangs and deadly venom, its bite is silent and often fatal within minutes.

Tonnes of trash — from empty cans and gas canisters, to bottles, plastic and discarded climbing gear — have earned once-pristine Everest the grim nickname of the “highest dumpster in the world”.

Community groups with close ties to Beijing have been working behind the scenes in New York City to influence who gets elected and who does not, according to a report in a leading US daily.