This tragedy took place in Hieres-sur-Amby on Wednesday, July 6, at noon. A drilling site that was more than 10 m deep gave way under a 30-year old worker. His father witnessed the scene. The victim died despite the fact that significant resources were deployed to the scene.
To clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident and to determine the causes of the collapse, an investigation was done.
This Thursday, July 7, the Bordeaux Court of Appeal will decide whether to refer to Assize Court three ex-rugby players from FC Grenoble, suspected of gang rape, and two other former Grenoble rugby players, indicted for non impedement of crime.
After Wednesday's discovery of two bodies, the death toll from Sunday's massive block of the Marmolada Glacier, which is the highest point in the Italian Alps, has risen. Maurizio Fugatti (president of Trentino's autonomous province) said that nine victims have been confirmed during a press conference.
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According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the countries most affected are the Balkans and the Caspian Sea area, as well as the Sahel. The rise in prices is partly due to the conflict in Ukraine. Achim Steiner, UNDP chief, stated that many people are no longer able to afford the food they used to be able to buy yesterday due the unprecedented price rises.
