Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales
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Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales
More than two month's worth of rain has fallen in some areas, causing disruption.3 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Soccer pitch collapses as parts of the UK are hit by flash floods
A soccer pitch in London collapsed and parts of the United Kingdom are submerged by flash floods after some areas saw a month’s worth of rainfall in 24 hours5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Late snowstorms batter South Africa's coast and leave 2 people dead
Unseasonably late snowstorms battered coastal areas of South Africa over the weekend, killing two people and forcing the closure of some of the country’s major highways7 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Labor market is not ‘flashing red,’ two top Fed officials say
Two top Federal Reserve officials on Monday said that they don’t think the labor market is weakening dangerously — but the risk of further softening called for last week’s half-point cut in the ...8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Nurses in England reject government pay deal
RCN general secretary says ballot result shows members’ expectations are ‘far higher’ than 5.5% offer10 hours ago -
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Nurses in England say 5.5% pay rise not enough
Nurses are determined to “stand up for themselves”, the head of the Royal College of Nursing says.10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.10 hours ago -
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Flood warnings issued with more heavy rain to come
Amber warnings for rain came into effect across parts of central England and Wales on Monday.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
Floods inundated emergency housing built for those who lost their homes in an earthquake that hit Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast in January. At least six people have died and 10 others are ...19 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties22 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has made her first public appearance since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties22 hours ago -
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Peter Jay: the life of 'the cleverest young man in England'
Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.Yesterday -
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Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations
Power cuts are reported in10 areas in the region and flood warnings are in place in Staffordshire.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah, Israel exchanged heavy fire as conflict intensifies
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire as the conflict in the region intensifies. “Dozens of rockets hit Israel which destroyed homes, cars and communities,” Israel ...Yesterday - Israel -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Flooding and Landslides in Japan
One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.Yesterday - Japan -
ABC News - World
Rescue workers search for at least 6 people missing after heavy rain pounds Japan’s Noto region
Rescue workers are searching for at least six people missing after heavy rain pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto, triggering landslides and floods and leaving one person dead in a region ...Yesterday -
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More heavy rain to come for parts of UK as summer ends
Fresh Met Office yellow warnings for heavy rain have been issued for Sunday and Monday with flooding and power cuts possible.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
‘Battered and weakened’: Israel deals Hizbollah its worst ever week
Iranian-backed militant group is under pressure to change tactics after series of attacks2 days ago - Israel -
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep parts of UK
Heavy rain, lightning and hail hit south-east England as unsettled weather continues into next week.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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England lose Duckett & Livingstone in consecutive balls
Australia's Aaron Hardie removes Ben Duckett with a brilliant return catch before Liam Livingstone is dismissed the next ball by Alex Carey's superb diving catch during the second ODI at Headingley.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in northern Japan
One person dead and several missing after deluge in Noto, still recovering from 1 January earthquake. Heavy rain pounded Japan’s north-central Noto region, triggering landslides and floods and ...2 days ago - Japan -
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School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Heavy rain in Japan leaves 1 dead, several others missing
The deluges in Japan caused swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region.2 days ago - Japan -
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England's Carse dismisses key Australia batter Head in ODI
Watch as England pick up their first scalp as Brydon Carse gets the big wicket of Australia's Travis Head for 29 during the second ODI at Headingley.2 days ago - Australia -
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One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
The rains have caused floods and landslides in the coastal quake-hit region of Ishikawa in northern Japan.2 days ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Wallaroos denied draw on tour by last-gasp try for history-making Wales
Wales 31-24 Australia Kate Williams scores decisive try with last play Australia’s women’s rugby union team suffered another international defeat but only after a late, late try from Wales ...3 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Normal man, not flash Harry: why Brook is the right choice to lead England | Barney Ronay
Has English cricket actually made a smart decision for once by naming the non-posh batter as captain for this ODI series?. Even a stopped clock tells the right time once a day, or twice depending ...3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.3 days ago - China -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sponge cities: the flood-proof architecture of the future?
As climate change puts more of the world at risk of flooding, landscape architects are looking beyond disaster response, to future-facing “sponge tactics”. The concept is epic, but a ...3 days ago -
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UK thunderstorm warnings: Heavy rain, lightning and hail mark end of warm spell
The week is ending with a bang in the southern half of the UK as the warm spell concludes with lightning, hail and heavy rain.3 days ago - United Kingdom