Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation's 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the draft of a new law aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving safety.

Vancouver police ruled out terrorism in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues. Dozens of others were injured,