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Devastation from Queensland floods 'incredible', premier says
Thousands of people have begun returning home to assess damage to their properties and businesses.BBC News - 2h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 17h -
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 - 23h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 -
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 - 3d -
Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?
How to navigate Trump's constant news announcementsBBC News - 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 - 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 - 6d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
A timeline of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as they continue to burn
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communitiesABC News - Jan. 17 -
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - 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 -
How 15 months of war has devastated Gaza
BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation
Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake. Polls have opened in Vanuatu , a Pacific nation grappling with political ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers
Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in GazaABC News - Jan. 15 -
The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Maps and images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation
Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
‘Dry hurricane’ fans devastating LA fires
Palisades blaze only 17% contained as threat to life and financial costs escalateFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
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 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - Jan. 9 -
In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Watch: Wrecked properties line Malibu's devastated seafront
Footage from the BBC's LA correspondent shows a row of destroyed homes on Malibu's coveted seafront.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
State of emergency declared due to devastating California wildfires
Los Angeles remains in a state of emergency due to the deadly wildfires spreading across the county. CBS News correspondent Elisa Preston reports on the ground in Malibu.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire devastates coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire burning in the once vibrant Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety. ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area
Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog
The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.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