DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigns ‘to pursue a career opportunity’ and spend more time with family, governor says.
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Myanmar following Typhoon Yagi has risen to 226, many more people missing after reports of deadly landslides and entire villages being swept away by raging rivers.
The flooding followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend.
War-weary Myanmar villagers salvaged crops from flooded fields Tuesday as the country's death toll in the wake of Typhoon Yagi doubled to 226 and the UN warned as many as 630,000 people could need assistance.State TV in junta-ruled Myanmar confirmed 226 fatalities late on Monday, with 77 people missing, doubling the previous toll of 113.
High pressure will see a week of unseasonably warm weather for autumn, known as an ‘Indian summer’ - but the dry conditions are not expected to last
Storm Boris has caused serious flooding across Central and Eastern Europe
The wildfires scorching the Aveiro region of northern Portugal are some of the worst locals have seen for a generation and they feel powerless against the walls of flames. The worst thing is the wind," she said, her eyes reddened by smoke after battling flames all Monday afternoon to save her hens.
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
STORY: :: Pope Francis prays for the victims of the central and eastern European floods as water levels continue to rise:: September 18, 2024:: Vatican City:: ''In recent days, heavy torrential rains have hit Central and Eastern Europe, causing casualties, missing persons and extensive damage. Especially Austria, Romania, Czech Republic and Poland have to cope with the tragic disruptions caused by the floods. I assure everyone of my closeness, praying especially for those who lost their lives and their families.'':: Venek, Hungary:: September 17, 2024:: Lewin Brzeski, PolandThe worst floods to hit central Europe in at least two decades have left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland, spreading mud and debris in towns, destroying bridges, submerging cars and leaving authorities and householders with a bill for damages that will run into billions of dollars.Flooding has killed at least seven people in Romania, where waters have receded since the weekend. Seven were dead in Poland, five in Austria, and three in the Czech Republic. Tens of thousands of Czech and Polish households remained without power or fresh water.
Prince William's cousin Lady Amelia Windsor took looked incredible when she stepped out in the minidress of dreams. See details.
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated on Wednesday across Lebanon's south in the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago, stoking tensions after similar explosions of the group's pagers the day before. Lebanon's health ministry said 20 people were killed and more than 450 injured on Wednesday in Beirut's suburbs and the Bekaa Valley, while the death toll from Tuesday's explosions rose to 12, including two children, with nearly 3,000 injured. Israeli officials have not commented on the blasts, but security sources said Israel's spy agency Mossad was responsible.
The actress needs more work now that she is living on her own post-divorce
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Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, has instructed police to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged criminal, and child abuse cases, linked to Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH).
Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent
Ashley Graham shared photos on Instagram wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier naked dress featuring a graphic print of a nude torso printed directly over her own.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Harris doesn’t ‘have anything keeping her humble’ because she does not have biological kids
China announced steps against nine U.S. military-linked firms on Wednesday over U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China, in the latest move to put added pressure on the United States to halt its arms sales to the island. China has repeatedly called on the White House, an important international backer and arms supplier for democratically-governed Taiwan, to refrain from formal dealings with the island's leadership.
Ok, so apparently we shouldn't be touching ANYTHING in a hotel room. Noted.
Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.
The NYC-based model donned an opulent silky dress during NYFW and it's perfect for the festive party season ahead. See photos
