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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 - 9h -
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 - 10h -
Teenager dies after being bitten by shark off south-east Queensland, police confirm
State ambulance service says the teenager was bitten on her upper body while swimming off Bribie Island, north of Brisbane. A teenager has died after being bitten by a shark off south-east ...The Guardian - 16h -
Crucial highway cut off as Australian floods worsen
The floods in northern Queensland have killed one woman and forced thousands more from their homes.BBC News - 19h -
A flooded quarry, a mysterious millionaire and the dream of a new Atlantis
An innovative mission on the Welsh border, funded by an anonymous private investor, has begun work to create a ‘permanent human settlement’ under the sea. Down an easy-to-miss turnoff on the A48 ...The Guardian - 19h -
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 -
More and more tourists are being attacked by dingoes on Queensland’s K’gari. Can it be stopped?
Four people, including a toddler, have been attacked on the island in recent weeks and there’s still no plan to tackle the issue. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘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 - 2d -
Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?
How to navigate Trump's constant news announcementsBBC News - 3d -
Liang Wenfeng, the DeepSeek founder panicking the tech world
The hedge fund quant turned start-up leader rose from a rural Chinese village to overturn America’s AI monopolyFinancial Times - 3d -
Queensland man attacked by ‘massive’ kangaroo estimated to be 2m tall and weigh 100kg
Authorities say the quick actions of his neighbour helped save the man’s life after he suffered serious injuries. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - 4d -
Germany prepares for general election
Campaigning is underway for next month's general election in Germany after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in December. For more on the election, CBS News was joined by Max ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump’s flood-the-zone strategy delights MAGA
When a group of Senate Democrats held a press conference Tuesday to denounce President Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, there was a slight problem. They were capitalizing on a news cycle that had ...The Hill - 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 - 5d -
Dozens unable to return home after severe floods
Residents have been urged to take care with further heavy rain expected.BBC News - 6d -
Power cuts and flood warnings as Storm Herminia hits
About 700 homes are without power and the Met Office is warning of heavy rain across Wales.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Europe should stop panicking and seize the opportunities Trump offers
It is time for the EU to get down to businessFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
‘Cancel culture’ insurance offers respite to panicking celebrities
Policy includes 24/7 hotline and 60-day plan to manage negative media coverageFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Evening Report — Trump floods the zone
Plus: Hegseth gets a vote; Patel gets a hearing {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump 2.0: First days defined by border moves, feuds PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Travel 2025: A New Emphasis on Local Communities in Travel
Travelers are interested in how their presence affects the residents of the places they are visiting. The travel industry is responding.The New York Times - 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 -
Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?
As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
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 -
Amorim denies Manchester United panicked before Diallo’s late rescue act
‘I need to understand why we suffer in these games’ Manager admits Manuel Ugarte was tired during match A relieved Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United did not panic before Amad Diallo’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Tech Industry Is Preparing for Trump 2.0 by Not Preparing
Big tech helped Trump win the election, but will small-medium tech reap the benefits?Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
UK to launch local grooming gang inquiries
Ministers will provide £5mn in funding for up to five investigationsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Syria flooded with Pepsi and Pringles as rulers open economy
End of Assad-era restrictions on dollars, exorbitant duties and extortion leads to boom in foreign goodsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide
Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at Mooloolaba. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 72-year-old man has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Several Local Landmarks Are Destroyed in Southern California Wildfires
A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Joe Biden prepares to bow out
Plus, UK retail earnings, South Korea’s Yoon summoned to parliamentary hearing and Venezuela’s Maduro sworn inFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Kerr, Warriors content to wait out any new deals
With the trade deadline more than a month away, Golden State coach Steve Kerr said he wants to see what his roster can do this month to assess what the 18-16 Warriors have before making any new ...ESPN - Jan. 5