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Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 63 people in 24 hours

Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said.

France 24

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Sirens wail, cities shut down as Taiwan simulates Chinese air raid

Sirens wailed, roads emptied, and people were ordered to stay indoors in Taiwan's capital Taipei on July 17 during an annual air-raid exercise aimed at preparing for any Chinese missile attack.

France 24

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Child labour rises in Gaza as families struggle to survive

In the heart of Gaza, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as economic collapse and widespread hunger push many families into desperate situations. Among the consequences is the growing number of children who are forced to work in...

France 24

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Spain taming fire that belched smoke cloud over Madrid

Spanish firefighters on July 18 were bringing under control a forest fire near Madrid that had cloaked the capital in a huge cloud of acrid smoke.

France 24

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Yulia Svyrydenko takes charge as Ukraine's new prime minister

Ukraine has appointed a new prime minister, 39-year-old Yulia Svyrydenko, as part of a sweeping government reshuffle announced by President Volodymyr Zelenkskyy. This marks the most significant political shift since the start of Russia's...

Al Jazeera

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2025

In 2006, the United Nations declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

Africanews

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Does wind make allergies better or worse?

Pollen and wind have an interesting relationship and there is actually a fancy word for it. Learn more about anemophily, also known as wind pollination, and how it impacts our allergies.

The Weather Channel

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Louisiana Gulf Coast drenched by tropical rainstorm

Louisiana was drenched by a tropical rainstorm on July 17 as the system continued to move inland into July 18. As of right now, AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva reports no new tropical threat for next week.

AccuWeather

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Flash flood warnings on the rise in 2025

AccuWeather's Jon Porter has reported an increase in flash flooding reports in 2025. An additional flash flood risk is in store for the Midwest and parts of the mid-Atlantic over the weekend.

AccuWeather

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How to protect yourself from scams during severe weather events

We all know how complex home repairs can be, and as monsoon storms move through Southern Nevada and wildfire risks grow in the north, homeowners are bracing for damage. When disaster strikes, scammers often follow.

Scripps Local

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Crews making progress on Colorado's five wildfires

Denver7 has been tracking the fires all week on Colorado's Western Slope and here’s an update on each of the five wildfires as of Friday morning.

Scripps Local

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Police search for missing child in New Mexico floods

In Ruidoso, New Mexico, police lapel camera footage captured the dramatic rescue of a man trapped in floodwaters, while three lives were lost, including two young children.

Scripps News

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Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding crash

In 2012, he broke the sound barrier with his body after jumping out of a balloon 24 miles above Earth.

Scripps News

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Syria accuses Israel of trying to destabilize country through strikes

Syria has accused Israel of attempting to destabilize the country through a series of airstrikes, as tensions escalate in the southern Suweida province. The interim Syrian president has pledged to protect the nation's Druze minority afte...

France 24

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Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two, injures several

An Israeli strike hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more, including the priest. The attack has sparked global outrage, with Pope Leo renewing calls for a ceasefire.

France 24

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China heatwave: Some northern areas record temperatures above 40°c

Parts of northern China are hitting extreme temperatures, with some regions exceeding 40 degrees celsius. The government has told some people including the elderly and those with infants to avoid going outdoors. Many have no choice but t...

Al Jazeera

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Gaza doctors make difficult decisions about who to treat

Hospitals are overwhelmed, fuel is gone, and essential treatments like dialysis are nearly impossible.

Al Jazeera

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Clashes erupt again in Syria’s Suwayda between Bedouin, Druze fighters

Syria’s Interior Ministry denies reports that government forces are being redeployed to Suwayda amid renewed fighting.

Al Jazeera

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Friday flood risk stretches from Mid-Atlantic to Ohio Valley

A stalled front will bring the chance for heavy rain and flooding to the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic Friday into the weekend. Friday’s highest flood concern is across the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, including places like Charlottesvi...

The Weather Channel

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Watch: Camper crashes into bridge during Indiana flash flood

Severe storms dumped some heavy rain on the small town of Pekin, Indiana, about 30 minutes northwest of Louisville, on Thursday. That caused flash floods that swept away an RV, sending it crashing into a bridge. Video shared by the Wash...

The Weather Channel

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Giant roll cloud tumbles across Colorado Plains

Check out this incredible roll cloud move through northeastern Colorado on Wednesday. These distinctive cloud formations form when cool, dense air pushes underneath warmer air. These clouds are typically not tornadic in nature.

The Weather Channel

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American man killed in West Bank

The U.S. State Department says Israel has arrested six people after Saif Musallet, a U.S. citizen from Tampa visiting family in the West Bank, was killed a week ago. The deadly incident comes as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire deal ...

CBS News

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Is Russia producing year's worth of NATO ammunition in three months?

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly said that Moscow’s annual ammunition production capacity is four times greater than that of the western alliance.

Euronews

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Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes

Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the U.S., Turkey and Arab nations.

Euronews

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Israel refuses visas for several heads of UN agencies in Gaza

Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the human rights agency OHCHR and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been renewed in recent months.

Euronews