'Catastrophe' as deadly floods hit Central and Eastern Europe
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ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...6 minutes ago -
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Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
The north-east and central regions of Italy are being battered, days after the storm caused widespread flooding in central Europe.1 hour ago -
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Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
At least 1000 people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy
About a thousand residents were evacuated in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna after it was hit by torrential rains and severe flooding overnight, local media reported Thursday4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe
BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe.4 hours ago - China -
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'Doubted' Brewers defy odds, win Central again
The Brewers overcame a managerial change and multiple season-ending injuries to clinch the NL Central title for the team's sixth playoff berth in seven years.6 hours ago -
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Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier in the day, beat Philadelphia 2-1 to prevent the Phillies from securing a ...9 hours ago - MLB -
Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
Chief Niranjan Gupta says launch into developed markets planned for mid-20259 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
Swedish start-up struggles to secure funds as it tries to increase production at its gigafactory9 hours ago - Europe -
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The New York Times - Business
Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies toward a so-called soft landing.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Russia Seizes Town in Donetsk as Ukraine Hits Ammunition Depot
The capture of Ukrainsk underscored Russia’s steady advances in the Donetsk region. Ukraine is trying to counter with strikes on Russian military infrastructure.21 hours ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe22 hours ago -
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Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
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ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Israel put explosives in thousands of pagers Hezbollah imported, reports say
Taiwanese company says firm in Europe made devices used in extraordinary attack in Lebanon and Syria. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel planted explosives inside thousands of pagers ...Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - World
Colombia's president says attack on army base 'practically ends' peace talks with ELN rebels
An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia killed two soldiers and injured at least 21, Colombia’s military says, as tensions escalate between Colombia’s government and one of the nation’s ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe will not catch up with the US
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t closeYesterday -
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Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.Yesterday -
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WATCH: Daredevil walks slackline from Europe to Asia
A daredevil walked a slackline set up on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge, a more than 3,500-foot walk that took him from Asia to Europe.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Draghi is trying to save Europe from itself
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’Yesterday -
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Parts of North Carolina flooded after 'historic' rainfall
Hard rain of 1 foot and more inundated the southeastern coast of North Carolina on Monday, as a storm with no name moved ashore. The National Hurricane Center calls it Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 ...2 days ago -
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Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Storm Lashes Carolinas With Historic Rainfall and Flash Flooding
More than a foot of rain fell on parts of North Carolina over 12 hours, catching residents, officials and forecasters by surprise.2 days ago -
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CNBC - Business
India's central bank chief plays down fears of a deposit crunch
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das raised the issue of slowing bank deposits underperforming an expansion in loans in an interview with CNBC.2 days ago