At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana
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Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
Seriously hurt passengers in fatal wrong-way motorway crash 'were heading to UK for wedding'
Five male teenagers have died and four other people left seriously injured after a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Five teenagers dead in car crash - as police criticise those driving 'recklessly' for 'social media likes'
Five male teenagers have died and more people are seriously injured after a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Five teenagers dead in car crash after 'reckless' vehicle driven wrong way on motorway 'for social media likes'
Five male teenagers have died and more people are seriously injured after a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
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Five teenagers dead in car crash after vehicle driven wrong way on motorway
Five teenagers have died and more people have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Multiple people killed and injured after car driven wrong way on motorway
A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Multiple people killed and injured after car drives wrong way on motorway
A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Multiple people killed and others injured in motorway crash in Ireland
A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare in Ireland, police have said.
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.
Australia news live: Pauline Hanson opposes major gun buyback agreed in wake of Bondi terror attack
Legislation for plan passed parliament earlier this year and is set to commence in NSW from November. Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says she is opposed to a major gun buyback being announced by Anthony Albanese and the NSW premier, Chris Minns, in Sydney shortly.Legislation for the plan passed parliament earlier this year, part of the ...
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Hurricane Lala stalks Hawaii; Indiana requests aid as Midwest floods worsen.
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
Mahomes Ranking Backlash: Dan Orlovsky’s QB trait list irks Chiefs fans; trainer vows to ‘keep Dan informed’
Patrick Mahomes has found himself at the center of a fresh NFL debate after Dan Orlovsky ranked him outside the top 10 in several quarterback traits, including ball placement, mechanics and pocket presence. Mahomes’ longtime trainer Bobby Stroupe responded pointedly, writing, “Oh. �� We will keep Dan informed as the season goes on.” Chiefs fans quickly rallied behind Mahomes, expecti...
Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?
Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.
China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale test
A China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving the way for the next generation of low-cost, high-efficiency panels to be made on an industrial scale. Researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, have developed a super-stable coating for perovskite – an ultra-thin, light...
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitions
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis University Town is no longer just a planning concept. After site visits by a university town task force, the government has reportedly absorbed lessons from overseas models, expanded the university town area to more than 1,000 hectares, received 19 proposals from local institutions and moved towards phased site tendering and development. The project has become somet...
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
Qatar denies Tehran’s claim it is detaining Iranian bomber pilots
Iran claims Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.
Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots
Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.
19th-century ships accidentally brought mice to islands 30 miles off San Francisco
The Farallon Islands are grappling with an overwhelming invasion of house mice, significantly disturbing the delicate ecological system. These rodents threaten the survival of native wildlife, with burrowing owls preying on them and subsequently impacting the vulnerable Ashy storm-petrels. A new eradication initiative involves dropping rodenticide bait from helicopters, driving efforts to restore ...
California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain
The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-backed militant group said that the attacks would be "met with what they deserve".
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.
Number of deaths after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe rises to 92
The number of deaths after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe has risen to 92.
More bodies found after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths climbs to 72
Twenty-six more bodies have been found after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe - taking the total number of deaths to at least 72.