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ABC News - World
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique12 minutes ago - France -
The New York Times - Top stories
For Israel, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Take a Back Seat to Military Force
After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith.1 hour ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
Warnings of heavy rain as thunderstorms hit parts of the UK
Further heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across England and Wales on Sunday and Monday.1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Thunderstorms and floods force evacuations
Power cuts are reported in10 areas in the region and flood warnings are in place in Staffordshire.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Leader of Kenya, Donor to Haiti Police Force, Makes First Visit
The trip by President William Ruto of Kenya came against a bleak backdrop in Haiti, where gangs operate with impunity and the Kenyan officers remain largely out of sight.6 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
For Israel, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Take a Back Seat to Military Force
After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith.8 hours ago - Israel -
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.9 hours ago - Japan -
CBS Sports - Sports
Inside the comeback: Shedeur Sanders' Hail Mary, Travis Hunter's heroics fuel Colorado's stunner vs. Baylor
The Buffaloes forced and then won in overtime with two crazy plays12 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest
Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
What Is The Radwan Force, the Elite Hezbollah Unit Linked to Ibrahim Aqeel?
The Israeli military considers the force a major threat to its northern border and has portrayed Aqeel, whom it claimed to have killed on Friday, as its de facto commander.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Gunfire outside a high school football game injures one and prompts a stadium evacuation
A student-athlete was injured in a shooting outside a stadium, officials say.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Sports
Gunfire outside a high school football game injures one and prompts a stadium evacuation
Authorities say an Ohio student-athlete was injured in a shooting outside a stadium where a high school football game was being playedYesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
School and leisure centres close after flood damage
Schools and leisure centres have had to close in Gloucestershire after a night of heavy rain.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Japan -
The Guardian - World
‘Catastrophe region’: Austrian city faces up to scale of damage left by deadly flooding
Destructive interplay between human influence on rain and land can be seen in municipalities such as St Pölten. By the third night of rain, the situation in the command centre had escalated from ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claimsYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
“We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.”2 days ago -
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ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
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.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Mouse crawling out of meal forces plane to make early landing
Rodent posed risk to electrical wiring on Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo to Málaga. Airline meals hardly carry high expectations but this week a passenger faced more than just a ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Injuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves2 days ago -
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 region2 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 ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment.2 days ago - Tiktok -
Financial Times - Business
Nato chief warns EU against setting up ‘competing’ force
Jens Stoltenberg says bloc should not duplicate efforts with US-led military alliance2 days ago - European Union -
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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.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - World
EU pledges $11 billion for repairs as Europe floods death toll hits 24
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."2 days ago - European Union -
The Guardian - World
‘They want total control’: how Russia is forcing Sami people to hide their identity
The ministry of justice has added 55 Indigenous organisations to a list of terrorists and extremists, leading many to leave for Nordic countries. Sami people in Russia are being forced to hide ...2 days ago -
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