One dead and several missing after 'unprecedented' rains in Japan
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BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorms and heavy rain sweep parts of UK
Heavy rain, lightning and hail hit south-east England as unsettled weather continues into next week.48 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
For Families of Those Missing After Israeli Strike in Beirut, an Agonizing Wait
With the death toll rising and rescuers still searching for people beneath the rubble, families were keeping a desperate watch over the site of an Israeli strike in Lebanon.3 hours ago - Israel -
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 ...3 hours ago - Japan -
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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.4 hours ago - Japan -
Wired - Tech
'Transformers One' Isn’t as Silly as It Looks
It’s messages may be on the nose—it’s an animated kids’ movie!—but it also has more perspective than the franchise has exhibited in years.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
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.6 hours ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Man arrested in Italy nearly 50 years after two Melbourne women found dead in their home
Victoria police seeking an extradition order for the 65-year-old over the 1977 deaths known as the Easey Street murders. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man ...11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ...22 hours ago - China -
The Guardian - World
Rare polar bear shot dead by police in Iceland after being thought a threat
Environment agency advised that the animal posed a danger to elderly woman in remote summer house in Westfjords. A rare polar bear that was spotted in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police ...22 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Florida teen dead after apparently being struck by lightning while riding a bicycle
A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after he was apparently struck by lightning while riding a bicycle in Florida, police said.23 hours ago - Florida -
The Guardian - World
Middle East crisis live: top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut as 12 dead
IDF confirms it has killed Ibrahim Aqil – wanted by US for alleged role in 1983 US embassy bombings – in southern Beirut; 12 killed and more than 60 injured. A pro-Palestinian protester wearing ...Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Key Hezbollah leader, commanders killed in strike on Lebanon, Israel says
As tensions remained high Friday between Hezbollah and Israel, international leaders called for both sides to seek paths to de-escalate the conflict.Yesterday - Israel -
ABC News - Top stories
Strong storm flips over RVs in Oklahoma and leaves 1 person dead
Authorities say one death has been reported following a strong storm that moved through part of OklahomaYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...Yesterday -
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Africa flooding leaves dead crocodiles floating among human bodies
Floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the region, worsening existing humanitarian crises.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...Yesterday - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Body found in search for missing NHS TV chaplain
Katherine Watson worked as the head of chaplaincy at Newcastle NHS trust.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Search for answers about missing N.Y. girl's remains continues 30 years after her murder
Sara Anne Wood was 12 when she was abducted and murdered in central New York in 1993. Even though her killer is behind bars, authorities say, he refuses to give her family the peace of knowing ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: In the darkly funny 'A Different Man,' an actor ditches his identity, then misses it
Sebastian Stan plays a facially deformed actor who emerges from a miracle cure to realize he's lost something deeper, in a movie co-starring Renate Reinsve.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollarsYesterday -
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 regionYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
China and Japan end dispute over Fukushima water discharge
China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Chinese foreign ministry said Friday.Yesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rateYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Japan Gears Up for More Than $3 Billion of IPOs in October
Two Japanese companies will soon start testing investors’ appetite for their shares, with one of the listings likely to be the country’s largest this year.Yesterday - Japan -
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BBC News - Top stories
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.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC hold rates
Traders in Asia also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.Yesterday - Japan -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’
Gregory Addicott was on another date when he met Christopher Traina. Six weeks later, they became official and began a “press tour,” introducing each other to their respective families and friends.Yesterday -
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Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers endure ‘meat grinder’ strategy
More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.Yesterday - Russia -
NBC News - Top stories
Brian Tyree Henry on voicing Megatron in ‘Transformers One’
Actor Brian Tyree Henry, known for his role in “Atlanta” and “Bullet Train,” joins Hoda & Jenna to talk about voicing Megatron in the new animated movie “Transformers One." He also discusses his ...3 days ago