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Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its capital, Colombo, and its suburbs as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nationWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Train hits and kills 2 wild elephants in Sri Lanka
Authorities in Sri Lanka say a train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in the country's northeast, killing two of the giant mammals and injuring one other as two of ...World - ABC News - October 19 -
Sri Lanka deploys troops in popular surfing town after threat warnings
Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists
The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists
Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Sri Lanka police raise security at popular surf site over threat to Israelis
Sri Lanka’s police are raising security around a popular tourist destination after receiving information about a possible attack on Israeli travelersWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, issued a warning to citizens late on Tuesday based on "credible information" warning of an attack in the southeast of the country.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
A bus carrying students skids off a road in Sri Lanka, killing 2 and injuring 39 others
A bus carrying university students on a field trip has skidded off a road and tipped over in central Sri Lanka, killing two people and injuring 39 othersWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack
Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Mum's tribute to 'thrill-seeker' who died in Spain
Lewis Stevenson, 26, fell from a bridge while creating social media content, authorities said.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
The Thrilling Life of a College Football Ball Boy
“Though we may not have a direct impact on the game, we can certainly mess it up,” a former student manager at Georgia said.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Dodgers win World Series after thrilling comeback
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinch the 2024 World Series after recovering from 5-0 down to beat the New York Yankees 7-6 at Yankee Stadium and seal a 4-1 series victory.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots
United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills
A beloved boardwalk amusement park at the Jersey shore is shutting downEntertainment - ABC News - October 13 -
After thrilling season ends in NLCS, surprising Mets have `work to do'
Yes, the New York Mets have much to feel good about following a rousing run of unexpected success this seasonSports - ABC News - October 21 -
The rollercoaster king: the man behind the UK’s fastest thrill-ride
John Burton was just 27 when he was put in charge of creating Thorpe Park’s biggest-ever project. Once too scared to go on rides himself, how did he become the architect of so many daredevils’ ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Gwinn’s double stuns leaky Lionesses and fires Germany to thrilling victory
England 3-4 Germany Stanway scores twice but European champions fall short Crises are not formed by results in friendlies, but England’s shambolic defensive display, a conservative starting XI ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Matthew Perry's family 'thrilled' about accountability coming from death investigation
Matthew Perry's family reflects on his overdose death a year after the fact. The 'Friends' star's mom is 'thrilled' about accountability in the federal probe.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Phasmophobia Launches On Console, Patch Notes Include Thrills, Chills, And Cross-Play
Four years after its PC launch, Kinetic Games' spine-chilling multiplayer scarefest, Phasmophobia , has just arrived on console, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners to finally ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
'My most important goal' - Holland thrilled by late Wales winner
Wales midfielder Ceri Holland says her winning goal in Wales’ Euro 2025 play-off semi-final victory over Slovakia is the “most important” of her career.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Liam Livingstone onslaught helps England level West Indies ODI series
West Indies 328-6; England 329-5 ; series level at 1-1 Captain hits 124 not out in five-wicket victory A Liam Livingstone masterclass secured England an unlikely victory and levelled the series ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Music Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling 'Warriors' album
The perilous journey home — it’s a tale as old as “The Iliad.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
Saracens go top as Elliot Daly inspires thrilling comeback win over Bristol
Bristol 35-37 Saracens Alex Lozowski kicks last-gasp penalty to secure victory Yet another match report with absolutely no hope of capturing everything that went on. Blame the players who keep ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the Year
MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor the Grateful Dead as its 2025 Persons of the YearEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Mets vs. Dodgers: The OMG Mets head into offseason of uncertainty as 2024 thrill ride comes to an end — 'It doesn't feel real'
While it ended in disappointment, this New York team accomplished something meaningful.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against 'unlicensed use' of works
Musicians from ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence toolsTech - ABC News - October 22 -
Four reasons why Knicks fans were thrilled with home opener as new-look lineup blows out Pacers
Playing at MSG, the Knicks looked a lot better than they did on the road in Boston earlier in the weekSports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
Alien: Romulus thrilled fans – how can its follow-up avoid the saga’s past mistakes?
As Romulus shows, the series is best when it keeps to its slasher-in-space formula – anything more and the old beast starts creaking like a colony ship. Spoiler alert – discusses Alien: Romulus . ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Bass' 61-yard field goal gives Allen and Bills a thrilling 30-27 win over Tagovailoa and Dolphins
Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, Josh Allen threw three second-half touchdown passes in a back-and-forth duel with Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa, and the Buffalo ...Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
NFL roundup: Bass’s 61-yard field goal clinches Bills’ thrilling win over Dolphins
Lamar Jackson perfect as Ravens beat Broncos Dallas slump to third defeat as Falcons soar Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with five seconds left, Josh Allen threw three ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Delicate ballads, bold brass and the thrill of Thriller: 10 of Quincy Jones’s greatest productions
From his sumptuous vocal jazz with Sarah Vaughan and Helen Merrill to funk with Donna Summer and George Benson, the late producer had astonishing versatility. • Quincy Jones dies aged 91 – news ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago