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ABC News - World
Soccer pitch collapses as parts of the UK are hit by flash floods
A soccer pitch in London collapsed and parts of the United Kingdom are submerged by flash floods after some areas saw a month’s worth of rainfall in 24 hours14 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Japan scrambles flare-shooting jets to warn Russian spy plane
Japan's defense minister said the use of flares was a legitimate response to airspace violation and "we plan to use it without hesitation."1 hour ago - Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan Warns Russia Over Violating Airspace, Fires Flares for First Time
Japanese jet fighters fired warning flares at a Russian military reconnaissance plane that violated Japan’s airspace, the first time Tokyo has taken such an aggressive stance against incursions of ...1 hour ago - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Russian Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Airspace
The infringements were the first by Russia in five years, according to the Japanese defense ministry. A fighter fired a warning flare in response.3 hours ago - Russia -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Weapon to Fight Flooding Is Hidden in Plain Sight
It looks like and feels like a regular street. But beneath the surface, six layers are working to keep rainwater from overwhelming New York City neighborhoods.4 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Weather tracker: Extensive flooding in Japan after ‘unprecedented’ rainfall
One dead and several missing as ‘life-threatening situation’ declared in earthquake-hit Ishikawa prefecture. Heavy rain caused extensive flooding in central Japan over the weekend, with at least ...8 hours ago - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Japan is pushing a 4-day working week — but its workaholic culture makes it a hard sell
Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture.9 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Heavy rain set to bring floods and travel disruption
More than a month's worth of rain could fall in parts of England and Wales, as a Met Office amber warning takes effect.9 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding
The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said.10 hours ago - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Japan floods: six dead after rain pounds region still recovering from earthquake
Floods inundated emergency housing built for those who lost their homes in an earthquake that hit Ishikawa on the Sea of Japan coast in January. At least six people have died and 10 others are ...13 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
European steelmakers plead with Brussels to tackle flood of Chinese exports
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged21 hours ago - Europe -
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.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Japan -
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.Yesterday -
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 ...2 days ago - 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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Japan -
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.2 days ago - 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 ...2 days 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 ...2 days ago - China -
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 claims2 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 elections3 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.3 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago - China -
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 region3 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 ...3 days ago -
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.3 days ago - 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 rate3 days ago -
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.3 days ago - Japan -
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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."3 days ago - European Union -
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.3 days ago - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.3 days ago