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Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption
River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
WATCH: Torrential rain inundates parts of France
Heavy rain across France caused widespread flooding that turned roads into rivers and strong currents that carried cars away — including the Mini Cooper seen here being swept away downstream.Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day
The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts
Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight ...World - The New York Times - October 21 -
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Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
France’s prime minister says firefighters and other rescuers have been involved in about 2,300 operations, some of them lifesaving, in what appears to be the biggest flooding in 40 years in central ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Tropical Storm Oscar heads toward the Bahamas after dumping rains on eastern Cuba
Tropical Storm Oscar is heading toward the Bahamas after dumping heavy rain across eastern CubaWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
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Hurricane Oscar dumps heavy rain across Cuba amid power outageT
Deluge causes landslides and tears house roofs as engineers try to get country’s electricity grid up and running again. Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba , ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Building collapses during heavy rains in India, killing at least 5 workers
A seven-story building under construction has collapsed in southern India, killing at least five workers and trapping three others in the debrisWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Francesco Bagnaia closes title gap with win in rain-soaked Thailand MotoGP
Ducati rider makes most of treacherous conditions Title race tightens with two races of season to go Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia put in a sure-footed display at a rain-drenched Buriram ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Once a refuge, southern Lebanese city of Tyre empties as airstrikes rain down
Streets deserted amid attacks and evacuation orders, which critics claim are designed to provoke mass displacement. Middle East crisis – live updates They call him the prince of doom. A phone ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Dead bodies found after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
Unspecified number of bodies found as flood waters push cars through streets, closing roads and cancelling train services in Valencia. Several dead bodies have been recovered by emergency workers ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades
Soldiers aid search for dozens still missing as prime minister warns extreme weather may not be over. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours
Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised
Weather agency says four regions remain on amber alert because of risk of rain and storms. The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as residents in the Valencia region ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris
As the search continued for dozens of missing people in the east of the country, forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest.World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago -
As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain
While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.World - The Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago -
How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour
The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
How historical turning points shaped the United States
Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery
Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communiqueWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Three historic hotels – three fabulous makeovers
Check in to these legendary landmarks in Rome, Miami and NYCWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Repairing Scotland's historic 'Harry Potter' bridge
Engineers have been working day and night on the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of a £3.4m restoration project.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Victor Wembanyama Records Historic N.B.A. Statistical Line
The Spurs center tallied 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 5 steals in San Antonio’s 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz.Sports - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coast
Tropical Storm Dana is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and raising the risk of floods after nearly 600,000 people evacuatedWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Brought 'Box of Rain' to the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
An untraditional bass player who was enamored of John Coltrane, Lesh gave the band a unique twist on rock ’n’ roll.World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US
It's as if Mother Nature shut off the rain faucet in the United States in OctoberTech - ABC News - 3 days ago
