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Teenager Known for Lifesaving Skills Is Killed in Shark Attack in Australia
Charlize Zmuda, 17, died after being bitten by a shark off Woorim Beach, a popular spot in Queensland, on Monday afternoon.The New York Times - 5h -
Floods kill 2 people and wreak havoc in Australia's Queensland after monsoon rains
Monsoon rains have unleashed flooding in Australia's Queensland that claimed the lives of two peopleABC News - 8h -
Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people
Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last weekABC News - 16h -
‘People fear eating, drinking and going outside’: anxiety stalks Indian village after mystery illness kills 17 people
Initial suspicions of food poisoning have been ruled out but the authorities are taking no chances as they wait for lab results in the search for a cause. “My daughter came to me, tugging at my ...The Guardian - 11h -
Teenage girl killed in shark attack off Australia's east coast
A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.NBC News - 11h -
Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of people have begun returning home to assess damage to their properties and businesses.BBC News - 15h -
Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people
Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last weekABC News - 16h -
Prepared and not panicking: The locals waiting out Queensland's floods
The BBC meets the residents of Townsville's "black zones" who have stayed put despite flood warnings.BBC News - 1d -
Watch: Queensland hit by floods after 1.5m of rainfall
BBC Australia reporter Simon Atkinson visits Townsville, which was hit by severe rainfall over the weekend.BBC News - 1d -
Teenage girl killed in shark attack in Australia
The 17-year-old was attacked around 100m from shore of Woormin Beach, Australian media reports.BBC News - 1d -
One dead and thousands urged to evacuate as Australia's northeast battles floods
One person died in heavy flooding in the Australian state of Queensland, officials said, urging thousands of people to evacuate due to torrential rains.NBC News - 1d -
Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.BBC News - 1d -
‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland
Townsville warned of ‘very serious and dangerous event’, with flooding likely to continue into middle of next week for state’s north. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...The Guardian - 3d -
Elliott warns White House is inflating crypto bubble that ‘could wreak havoc’
Supporting digital assets that could marginalise the dollar is ‘dangerous’, investor letter saysFinancial Times - 5d -
Elizabeth Struhs trial verdict: members of Queensland religious sect guilty of killing of eight-year-old
Fourteen members of Toowoomba-based religious sect the Saints found guilty of manslaughter over the 2022 death of Struhs, who died of diabetic ketoacidosis due to the withdrawal of her insulin. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Dozens unable to return home after severe floods
Residents have been urged to take care with further heavy rain expected.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires
A major rainstorm sweeping through the Los Angeles area is threatening Southern California's recovery from this month's devastating wildfires, creating dangerous conditions that could include ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
German officials, residents attend commemoration of 2 people killed in knife attack
Officials and residents have attended a solemn Mass to honor a child and a man killed in a knife attack in Germany, an assault that amplified the debate about migration ahead of the Feb. 23 general ...ABC News - Jan. 26 -
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From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Australia win Women’s Ashes series as rain halts dramatic England T20 chase
Australia win second T20 in Canberra by six runs (DLS) Knight on charge for England as time runs out in deluge Australia have won the Ashes outright after sealing victory in the second Twenty20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
2 people killed in knife attack in Germany; suspect has been arrested, police say
Two people, including a two-year-old boy, have been killed and three others were injured in a stabbing attack in BavariaABC News - Jan. 22 -
Search resumes after deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers have retrieved two more bodies as they resumed their search for people missing after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 19ABC News - Jan. 22 -
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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria
People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Russian attack kills 4 people in Ukraine's capital
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian capital with drones and missiles in the early morning, leaving at least four people deadABC News - Jan. 18 -
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2 dead, 2 injured after man attacks group of people with a stick
Two people are dead, and two others have been injured after a man allegedly attacked a group of homeless people with a stick, police said.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Weather tracker: Deadly storms wreak havoc across eastern Australia
Region hit by strong winds, flash flooding and giant hailstones, causing one death and widespread power cuts. Severe thunderstorms have been wreaking havoc across eastern Australia this week, ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Stick-Wielding Man Kills 2 Homeless People in Miami and Injures 2 Others
A suspect has been arrested as the police investigate the motive for what they called an unprovoked attack.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Student detained in Slovakia after 2 people fatally stabbed at high school
Officials in Slovakia say an 18-year-old student fatally stabbed two people at a high schoolABC News - Jan. 16 -
LA fires wreak havoc on farmers and agriculture
While the raging flames and damaging winds continue to burn in Los Angeles County, farmers across Southern California also face the possibility of damage to their crops.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
California congressman: 'Climate change has wreaked havoc on us'
Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) pointed to climate change as a significant contributor to the rapid spread of wildfires in California in an interview on NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday." Min, a new member ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.Wired - Jan. 10 -
At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Rain and snow lead to flooding and disrupt travel in parts of the UK
People have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. as more wintry weather was expectedABC News - Jan. 6 -
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 6
