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Watch: Rapid floodwaters sweep through Texas camp region

Footage shared from Center Point, Texas shows water surging under a bridge in minutes on Friday, ripping trees from the ground and leaving devastation behind.

USA

More than 100 killed after catastrophic Texas floods

Search and rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Texas entered a fifth day, as the death toll is expected to rise.

Culture news

Australian-American actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

McMahon's most recent projects included Netflix's whodunit "The Residence" and the Nicolas Cage drama "The Surfer," which premiered earlier in the year at SXSW.

Europe News

42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.

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Culture news

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66

He is believed to have died of natural causes and authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved. Madsen's manager Ron Smith said cardiac arrest was the apparent cause.

Culture news

Cause of death of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson revealed

The Beach Boys co-founder and singer died on 11 June. His death certificate has revealed his cause of death.

Culture news

Plot twist: Surprise death causes outrage from fans of The Simpsons

The long-running animated series made a bold move in the season 36 finale. But what actually happened? And is animated death really the end?

Culture news

Doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

Los Angeles doctor Dr Salvador Plasencia called the actor a "moron" who could be exploited, according to a co-defendant. He has greed to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death, and faces up to 40 years in prison.

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Several killed in shooting near Gaza food centres, Palestinians say

At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured in two separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, when gunfire erupted near food distribution sites in southern Gaza.

Europe in Motion

Infant mortality in the EU: An unexpectedly bleak picture

Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates.

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Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced

At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning.

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Three young siblings laid to rest after deadly missile strike

Mourners gathered in the town of Korostyshiv to say goodbye to three children from the same family, killed when debris from a Russian missile hit their home.

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Seven dead as migrant boat capsizes off Canary Islands

Seven people have died after a migrant boat capsized while arriving at the port of El Hierro in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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Israeli strikes force mass displacement as Gaza death toll rises

Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive, with strikes hitting a hospital and forcing thousands more to flee.

France

One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off French coast

More than 60 people were rescued after the "overloaded" vessel collapsed, authorities said on Monday.

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Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.

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Israeli airstrike on Jabaliya home in Gaza captured on camera

An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, on Thursday, sending residents fleeing as thick smoke billowed into the sky.

Europe News

French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide

The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year.

Cinema

What are the top ten death scenes from The Final Destination films?

Ahead of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' being released in cinemas, we've ranked the best death trap scenes from the franchise so far.

Lebanon

One killed in Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah compound in Lebanon

Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times on Thursday, killing one person and injuring eight others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.