‘Catastrophe of epic proportions’: eight drown in Europe amid heavy floods
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ABC News - World
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding ...2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
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The New York Times - World
U.N. Says Israeli War in Gaza Has ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ for Children
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Financial Times - Business
Axel Springer top team close to making eight times their money in KKR deal
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ABC News - World
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions of euros in swift aid
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions of euros in swift aid6 hours ago - European Union -
The New York Times - Business
Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law
Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.8 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Strategy game Everdawn Champions joins the Epic Games Store this month
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The Hill - Politics
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The New York Times - Business
Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe
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The Guardian - World
Undercover as a hotel cleaner in Ireland: ‘Lifting the heavy mattress, I cry tears of rage and exhaustion’ | Saša Uhlová
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Financial Times - World
India’s Hero to launch electric scooters in UK and Europe
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Financial Times - Business
Europe’s great battery hope Northvolt fights for survival
Swedish start-up struggles to secure funds as it tries to increase production at its gigafactory19 hours ago - Europe -
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The Guardian - World
IMF postpones Russia visit after heavy criticism across Europe
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BBC News - Top stories
Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central EuropeYesterday -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
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Financial Times - Business
Hizbollah vows to retaliate against Israel over pager explosions
Militants say they will continue attacks near Lebanon’s border with Israel after sabotage of communications devices kills 12Yesterday - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Why Europe will not catch up with the US
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ABC News - World
6 die in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico say six people have been killed in a landslide near Mexico CityYesterday - Mexico -
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The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Daredevil walks slackline from Europe to Asia
A daredevil walked a slackline set up on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge, a more than 3,500-foot walk that took him from Asia to Europe.2 days ago -
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The Guardian - World
Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Whitney Houston epic 1994 South Africa performance to hit theaters as concert film
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Financial Times - Business
Draghi is trying to save Europe from itself
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Inside the Eagles' epic collapse: How the Falcons completed a near-impossible comeback to shock Philadelphia
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VentureBeat - Tech
Epic unifying its developer stores under Fab in October
Unreal Engine Store and Epic's other asset stores are becoming one in mid-October under the moniker of Fab.2 days ago -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.2 days ago - China -