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Henri makes landfall in northeastern United States as tropical storm

Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island. Just prior, it was packing maximum sustained winds of nearly 100 kilometres per hour .

USA

Storm Henri to have dangerous effects as hurricane over Northeast US

Parts of the Northeastern United States could begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Henri as soon as late Saturday, as the system that is expected to become a hurricane by the end of the day barrels toward the region.

Tech News

The US tech war chest left behind in Afghanistan now in Taliban hands

"Everything that hasn't been destroyed is the Taliban's now," one US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Reuters.

USA

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

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Afghanistan

Taliban 'step up' search for Afghans who worked for US

The Taliban have been conducting "targeted door-to-door visits" of individuals they want to apprehend and their family members, a UN report says, despite their promise not to seek revenge on opponents.

Tech News

Why are scientists getting excited about nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion is the process that is at work in the stars and sun. American scientists say they could be on the verge of harnessing it for clean energy.

Travel News

Masks must be worn on US flights until at least January 2022

The announcement on travel guidance came late on Tuesday evening and is linked to the Delta variant.

Tech News

Is Boston Dynamics’ parkour performing robot fitter than you?

Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot shows off its parkour skills in a near faultless routine.

Earth News

Wildfires are increasing COVID cases and deaths, says new study

"Climate change and the pandemic are a disastrous combination."

Health news

Study raises hopes of new hormone treatment for Alzheimer’s

A new study has found that a synthetic hormone can regulate a gene linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

USA

US responds to criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal

Critics of Joe Biden say his decision to withdraw has undone two decades of work in the country and jeopardised the safety of the Afghan people.

Afghanistan

'I stand squarely behind' US troops pullout of Afghanistan, says Biden

The US President speaks out following Monday's scenes of panic at Kabul airport as thousands of desperate Afghans tried to secure a place on a flight out of the country.

Health news

Which European country has the world's best healthcare system?

A new report comparing 11 national healthcare systems found the wealthiest country had the sickest citizens.

USA

US regulators OK extra COVID shot for those with weak immune systems

Several other countries, including France and Israel, have similar recommendations.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: UK and US to send troops to Kabul to get nationals out

The EU has warned the Taliban faces international "isolation" if it takes power by force, as more Afghan cities fall to the rebels.

Home

Inside the €42,000 flatpack house billionaire Elon Musk calls home

Billionaire Elon Musk is reported to be the "top secret customer" who lives in one of these 34 square-metre units.

Afghanistan

Taliban capture new Afghan provincial capital near Kabul

The Taliban have raised their flags over the city of Ghazni, just 130 kilometres southwest of Kabul. It is the tenth provincial capital taken by the insurgents over a weeklong blitz across Afghanistan.

United Kingdom

US granted more grounds to appeal on Julian Assange extradition

US lawyers appealed a British judge’s decision to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for his mental health.

USA

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment

In a televised address, the 63-year-old Democrat emphatically denied intentionally showing any disrespect toward women.

Oman

US and G7 blame Iran for deadly attack on tanker off Oman

A Briton and a Romanian national were killed in last week's attack on the Mercer Street tanker.