KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits area near border for the first time since his forces entered Russia's Kursk region.
The death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has reached 293, with 89 people missing, the junta said on Thursday, as state media reported the first arrival of foreign aid.The previous death toll reported by the junta was 268 people dead and 88 missing.
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives in the region. Von der Leyen paid a quick visit to a flood-damaged area in southeastern Poland and met with heads of the governments of the affected countries — Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The head of a Japanese sightseeing boat company whose vessel capsized in frigid waters in 2022 killing at least 20 tourists and crew has been arrested, the coastguard announced Wednesday.But on Wednesday, Seiichi Katsurada, president of the Kazu I's operating company, was arrested on charges including professional negligence resulting in death, a coastguard official told reporters.
Watch a view of the scene at the swollen Oder River in Wroclaw on Thursday 19 September as severe flooding causes devastation in Poland. Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and the deaths of at least 23 people so far. The Polish defence ministry said more than 14,000 soldiers had been deployed to flood-hit regions, as well as thousands of policemen and equipment.
The Titan submersible had to abort a dive just days before the implosion that killed its five passengers as they explored the wreck of the Titanic, an ex-employee of the company that operated the vessel testified on Thursday.Rush and four passengers descended in the submersible on June 18, 2023, to observe the wreck of the Titanic.
The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe.
The flooding has followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend.
Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns.
Around 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate in northern Italy as deadly floods hit several countries across Europe. A low-pressure system named Boris has caused the worst flooding in more than two decades in Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria in the last week, killing at least 24 people before moving west to Italy. The latest evacuations come as King Charles said he was "profoundly shocked and saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in central Europe".
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners and ignored known electrical problems on the vessel, the Justice Department alleged Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to recover more than $100 million that the government spent to clear the underwater debris and reopen the city’s port. The lawsuit filed in Maryland provides the most detailed account yet of the cascading series of failures on the Dali that left its pilots and crew helpless in the face of looming disaster. The Justice Department alleges that mechanical and electrical systems on the massive ship had been “jury-rigged” and improperly maintained, culminating in a power outage moments before it crashed into a support column on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
STORY: :: After being ravaged by wildfires, locals reflect on the scorched remains of their community:: Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal:: September 19, 2024:: Macieira, Portugal:: Maria Rodrigues, Macieira resident:: “It was horrific, horrible, the fire passed by very quickly because of the wind but it was really bad.”:: “The municipality doesn’t have many firefighters, 59 members I think, and the work they had was so much that they weren't able to reach everywhere I think.”:: "The government can’t help everyone I would say, but we would be appreciate some help. We don’t have many sheep, I only have 10 or 11 but we have to feed them and now they don’t have anything to eat because there’s nothing on the mountain.”After five days of ravaging tens of thousands of hectares of forest and farmland, destroying houses and claiming seven lives, the fires in Oliveira de Azemeis, Albergaria-a-Velha and Sever da Vouga in the northwestern district of Aveiro were no longer listed as active on the civil protection service's fires portal.The wildfire left parking lots with lines of burnt cars, trees and roads with smoke still billowing in Albergaria-a-Velha. Cooler air temperatures with more humidity since Wednesday have helped the firefighting efforts after an unseasonably hot streak during which gusts of wind had propagated the flames.The weather agency IPMA predicted maximum temperatures of 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday across the central and northern regions, well below those recorded in recent days, which exceeded 86 F.
The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region.Fiala said on X on Wednesday that the leaders would "discuss the possibilities for European financial aid to the Czech Republic and other countries in central Europe".
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.
‘With crime at record levels, with terrorists and criminals pouring in, and with inflation eating your hearts out, vote for Donald Trump,’ Republican nominee pleads
Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) -Huawei and Apple's latest smartphones went on sale in China on Friday, with many fans of the Chinese company disappointed that its much-anticipated $2,800 phone - more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max - was not available for walk-in customers. At Huawei's flagship shop in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, some who described themselves as Huawei "super fans" were annoyed after being told only those whose pre-orders had been confirmed could buy the new, tri-foldable Mate XT. It was a similar story at the Huawei Wangfujing store in Beijing, where access to the much-hyped Mate XT - which folds three ways like an accordion screen door - was restricted to those whose pre-orders had been confirmed.
Mohamed Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked at the department store.
While Vice President Kamala Harris surges ahead in polls against her Republican rival Donald Trump, she hasn’t found much traction in the business and investing world. Hedge fund manager John Paulson, the founder of New York-based investment firm Paulson & Co. said on Tuesday in a media appearance that he would pull his money off the market in the eventuality of a Harris win, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk flagged something even more ominous. Don't Miss: Warren Buffett once said, "If you don't find a
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They had gathered in their thousands to defy Israel and lay to rest four of their comrades, victims of the pagers that had exploded in their hands or their pockets the previous day. Then it happened again.
