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Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Tennis Australia warns against competing in Russia after Kokkinakis reportedly played there
Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months agoABC News - Jan. 23 -
Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinian Militants Wanted in Deadly Attack
The men were affiliated with a militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which carried out an attack earlier this month, the military said.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
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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 -
What led to the Turkey hotel fire disaster that killed 79 people?
Some survivors did not hear a fire alarm and there are claims of failures in the hotel's fire safety.BBC 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 -
66 people killed in hotel fire at Turkish ski resort
A fire broke out at a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey, 66 people and injuring 51 others, officials said.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Ghana soldiers kill at least 7 people described as illegal gold miners
Ghana's military says that soldiers have killed at least seven people at a gold mineABC News - Jan. 20 -
Australia retain Women's Ashes after another England collapse
Watch as Australia retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity, with a 57-run thrashing of England in the first T20 in Sydney.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
China executes 2 it says killed at least 43 in car rampage, stabbing
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called "revenge on society crimes," state media said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people
Attacks between guerrilla groups have also seen thousands displaced from the country's Catatumbo region.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
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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 -
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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 -
Queensland woman seeks protective custody after being accused of poisoning child to grow social media following
Sunshine Coast mother, 34, appears in court charged with giving her one-year-old unauthorised prescription medications. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 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 -
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 10 people in eastern Congo
At least 10 people were killed in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, a local official said WednesdayABC News - Jan. 15 -
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 -
Fire in restaurant in northern Czech Republic kills 6 people
Officials says a fire in a restaurant in northern Czech Republic has killed six people and and left six others with serious injuriesABC News - Jan. 12 -
Brazilian police investigate attack on workers’ settlement that killed 2
Authorities say Brazilian police are investigating the deaths of two men in an attack on a workers’ settlement in Sao Paulo stateABC News - Jan. 11 -
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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 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
2 people found dead in landing gear of JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale
The bodies of two people were found Monday night in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. CBS News Miami reporter ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
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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