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More than 650,000 people flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi hits Philippines
Authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ surges as sixth storm to pound the country in the past month intensified. Super Typhoon Man-yi has slammed into the Philippines, with the national weather ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
7 dead, at least 30 missing in Myanmar after boat carrying people fleeing capsized
Seven people are confirmed dead and more than 30 are missing after a boat whose passengers included villagers fleeing from fighting in Myanmar capsized in the Andaman SeaWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks
IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to warWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Israel Strikes Hezbollah-Affiliated Financial Institution in Lebanon
Branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan, which functions as Hezbollah’s de facto banking arm but also operates as an alternative bank for Lebanese, were targeted around Beirut and across the country’s south ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Palestinians fleeing Jabalia say bodies are left lying on streets
Displaced residents give harrowing accounts of the situation as an Israeli offensive continues.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
‘Nowhere to go’: Syrians fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon face perilous return
Detentions and disappearances reported as an estimated 400,000 refugees make crossing into Assad regime territory. For two weeks, Umm Hadi has been living a nightmare on repeat. It has been 12 ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Fleeing civilians say Israeli siege and strikes killing dozens in Gaza
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."World - CBS News - November 5 -
Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings
Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Gunman Flees Into Subway After Street Shooting, and Riders Take Cover
The gunman is still at large, the police said, and the victim is in stable condition. The episode left New Yorkers sheltering on subway cars and led to delays across the transit system.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election
Prime-time viewership at MSNBC has fallen 53 percent from October, and jumped 21 percent on Fox News.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Stop ‘draconian’ mass deportations of Haitians fleeing gangs, activists say
Tens of thousands deported from Caribbean states, as Dominican Republic pledges to return 10,000 people a week. Activists have called on Caribbean governments to halt the mass deportation of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Kidnappers took his staff, then his son. But this Haiti doctor is refusing to flee
Dr Jean William ‘Bill’ Pape runs free health services and says people’s needs cannot wait for an end to the gang warfare that is tearing the country apart. Years of gang warfare have shuttered ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are once again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022Tech - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
Children killed, men detained, families fleeing: Scenes of devastation in Israel's North Gaza assault
Harrowing images have emerged from Israel's deadly offensive in northern Gaza in recent days as officials warn of airstrikes, forced displacement and possible famine.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister
Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election
Social media platform has become a ‘refuge’ from the far-right activism on X, experts say, after Elon Musk teamed up with Donald Trump. Social media platform Bluesky has picked up more than ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The exile of Mosab Abu Toha: how a Gazan poet was forced to flee his home
His house was bombed and his relatives killed, before he escaped to the US. Now he is on a relentless, restless drive to tell the stories of all those left behind. This time last year, Mosab Abu ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst
From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
To the stars vowing to flee Trump’s America: maybe your excruciating endorsements were part of the problem | Marina Hyde
The cringeworthy campaign for Harris made it clear – voters aren’t simply going to do what mega-rich celebrities tell them to. I wish celebrities would learn the art of the French exit. But they ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?
Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ BudgetTop stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Starmer claims people with shares do not count as ‘working people’
Labour’s manifesto pledges on tax are coming under increasing scrutiny ahead of the BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you’re not ready!Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
People's incomes are catching up with their debt
Credit card debt levels keep smashing records, but average balances are lower relative to borrowers' earnings than pre-pandemic and delinquencies are slowing.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
14 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)
From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.Tech - Wired - October 19 -
Five people who will be impacted by Tony Bennett's retirement
Virginia coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Friday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
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Why Baron Davis believes Warriors will ‘surprise' people this season
Former NBA All-Star point guard Baron Davis explains why he believes the Warriors will improve on their 2023-24 NBA season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
How to Bring People Back to New York City
The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Housing homeless people in glamping pods branded 'desperate'
The Housing Executive says it places people in the pods outside Belfast only as a last resort.Top stories - BBC News - October 24
