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USA

Over 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.

Europe News

More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille

A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.

Europe News

Firefighters battle wildfires in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common.

Europe News

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

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Europe News

Ukraine withdraws from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy

The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia.

Japan

Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory

Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force's 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometres off of the coast.

Europe News

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 10 and injure dozens

Drones and missiles hit residential areas, hospitals and sports infrastructure in several districts across Kyiv.

World News

US 'obliterates' Iran's nuclear sites, Tehran says 'war starts now'

The US president was set to meet with his national security team on Saturday evening. He previously stated that he would delay a decision on US involvement in the conflict for up to two weeks.

Iran

Iranians reel from Israeli strikes on military and scientists

Israel said Friday's barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building a nuclear weapon, although experts and the US government have assessed that Tehran was not actively working on such a weapon before the strikes.

World News

Israel warns of more attacks on Iran after Tehran's retaliatory strike

Three people were killed and dozens more wounded in Israel on Saturday, after a series of deadly Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear programme and its key military officials took place the previous day.

Europe News

Germany's Friedrich Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on Tuesday, where the leaders discussed a school shooting in Austria earlier in the day and recent developments in Ukraine.

Business

Warner Bros. Discovery to split, dividing TV and streaming services

The company said it would split its studios and streaming businesses as it looks to improve performance in an increasingly competitive market.

New Zealand

New Zealand Parliament suspends lawmakers who performed Māori haka

The three politicians from New Zealand's Te Pāti Māori party performed the haka when asked if they supported a controversial bill looking to redefine the country's founding treaty with Māori people.

China

Chinese issues arrest warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers

China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island.

Gaza

Aid group halts deliveries in Gaza after shootings near aid sites

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation did not give out any aid on Wednesday after dozens of Palestinians looking for aid were reportedly killed this week.

Culture news

Singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer

The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month.

Europe News

Belgium to tighten control on private aircraft in anti-smuggling push

Belgian customs authorities will place an officer at the national airspace security centre to access military radar and clamp down on private aircraft being used in smuggling operations.

Gaza

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes as humanitarian crisis deepens

Israel says it plans to seize complete control of the Strip and facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of its population of some 2 million, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community.

Venezuela

Sweeping victory for ruling party announced in Venezuela's elections

The opposition urged voters to boycott last weekend's regional and parliamentary elections in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed re-election last year.

USA

Man charged with murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington

Elias Rodriguez, 31, was charged with killing Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event in Washington on Wednesday. He cited his support for Palestine as the motive.

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