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BBC News - Top stories
Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales
More than two month's worth of rain has fallen in some areas, causing disruption.7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Aerial footage shows flooding on major road
The road is closed in both directions and a diversion is in place.8 hours ago -
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 hours9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
France accused over performance in heavy defeat to Iran at Futsal World Cup
Libya’s head coach accuses France of ‘match fixing’ Fifa to look into potential breaches of ‘spirit of game’ Fifa’s Futsal World Cup has exploded into controversy, with coaches making ...11 hours ago - World Cup -
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.14 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 ...18 hours ago - Japan -
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.20 hours ago - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Flood warnings issued with more heavy rain to come
Amber warnings for rain came into effect across parts of central England and Wales on Monday.23 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 delugedYesterday - Europe -
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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 -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire as cross-border strikes escalate
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli troops also raided the offices of the satellite news network Al Jazeera, ordering the bureau to shut down.Yesterday - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah launches over 100 rockets into Israel in heavy exchange
Hezbollah launched more than 100 rockets into Israel in an apparent retaliation for the Israeli airstrike that killed two of Hezbollah’s top leaders. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for Sunday TODAY.Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Hezbollah, Israel exchanged heavy fire as conflict intensifies
Israel and the militant group Hezbollah have exchanged heavy fire as the conflict in the region intensifies. “Dozens of rockets hit Israel which destroyed homes, cars and communities,” Israel ...Yesterday - Israel -
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NBC News - Top stories
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire as fears of war mount
Israel and the Hezbollah militant group exchanged heavy fire across the Lebanese border on Sunday, fueling fears of a wider conflict in the region.Yesterday - 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.Yesterday - Japan -
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BBC News - Top stories
More heavy rain to come for parts of UK as summer ends
Fresh Met Office yellow warnings for heavy rain have been issued for Sunday and Monday with flooding and power cuts possible.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah official in 'targeted' Beirut strike
Israel says it killed a top Hezbollah official in a “targeted strike” on the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Friday after Hezbollah unleashed an intense barrage of fire across the border following a ...3 days ago - Israel -
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 claims3 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
'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 -
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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