Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa
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At least 68 dead in Afghanistan after flash floods caused by heavy rain
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.CBS News - Top stories -
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Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 68 people in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, Taliban officials said Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports.NBC News - Top stories -
Fresh floods in Afghanistan kill at least 60 after heavy rain brings devastation
Thousands of homes and farming land damaged in Ghor province, a week after over 300 people killed in flash floods. At least 60 people have been killed in a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, according to an official.. ...The Guardian - World -
I’ve seen how deadly floods are devastating Europe – we are not prepared for what’s next
In this week’s Down to Earth newsletter: what the Guardian’s Sirin Kale saw when reporting on environmental disasters in Germany, Belgium and the UK. • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in full. ...The Guardian - World -
Parts of Alabama and Mississippi brace for more heavy rain
Parts of Alabama and Mississippi are bracing for another round of heavy rains and significant flash flooding. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has details.CBS News - Top stories -
Rescued Rangers: Kreider lifts N.Y. to East final
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night.ESPN - Sports -
Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there is optimism he will be able to return sometime in the series barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Weather alters Saturday action at North Wilkesboro: Truck Series postponed, heat races canceled
Torrential rain and intermittent lightning have altered Saturday’s All-Star Weekend schedule at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leading to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race being postponed and both 60-lap qualifying heats in the Cup Series being ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Knicks or Pacers? Scouting Celtics' potential East Finals opponents
Who's a better matchup for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals? Chris Forsberg breaks down the Knicks and Pacers as Boston awaits its opponent.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Middle East Crisis: Benny Gantz Threatens to Leave Israel’s Government
Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s war cabinet, told the Israeli prime minister he had until June 8 to address how Gaza would be governed after the war, among other unanswered questions.The New York Times - World - Israel -
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Rain, cooler temperatures help prevent wildfire near Canada's oil sands from growing
A wildfire that has forced thousands of people out of their homes in Canada’s oil sands hub city of Fort McMurray, Alberta is being held in place as rain and cooler temperatures sweep through the areaABC News - World -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Says It Will Send More Troops to Rafah, Defying International Pressure
“This operation will continue,” the defense minister said after meeting with commanders in the area.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Cowboys, Eagles not meeting in prime time for first time since 2006; why NFC East bout will finally air on CBS
Dallas and Philly will play on CBS for the first time since Oct. 31, 1993CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Recovers the Bodies of Three Hostages Taken on Oct. 7
The three were attending the Tribe of Nova trance music festival when they disappeared. Their bodies were found by the Israeli military during an overnight operation.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight seasonABC News - Sports - NBA -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 10-16, 2024 Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot and wounded while greeting a crowd. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played guitar in Kyiv while on a visit to Ukraine. Malians replastered the world’s largest mud brick ...ABC News - World -
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Photos: Storms Leave Destruction Across Houston
At least four people were killed when powerful weather ripped through the region. Officials were taking stock of the damage on Friday.The New York Times - Top stories -
South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Gaza offensive
It says Israel must be forced to stop its operation in Rafah, in a fresh bid to the UN's top court.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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Meghan mania and big skirts: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa’s ‘lost leader’ faces the end game
What’s at stake in Cyril Ramaphosa’s last electionFinancial Times - World -
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.BBC News - Top stories - Israel