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Canada years behind in flood preparedness, experts warn

In the wake of the devastating flooding in Texas, several experts have warned that flood preparedness — including flood plain mapping and water mitigation — in Canada is years behind.

CBC News

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French police slashing migrants’ boat in crackdown

Video captured by a BBC News crew shows French police slashing a boat filled with migrants trying to cross into the U.K. The crackdown comes ahead of a summit this week between the French president and British prime minister.

CBC News

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China, Ethiopia reaffirm alliance at BRICS summit

At a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the two countries are ready to work together to expand bilateral trade and investment and promote the sustainable development of the Addis-Ababa-Djibou...

Africanews

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Thunderstorms return to the Northeast

After pleasant weather for Independence Day weekend, the risk for severe storms is back in the Northeast from July 7-8.

AccuWeather

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World Central Kitchen deploys team to Texas for flood response

Volunteers are rushing to central Texas after the deadly floods over the Fourth of July weekend. Samantha Elfmont, response director for World Central Kitchen, joins CBS News to discuss recovery efforts on the ground.

CBS America

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Six months after L.A. wildfires, survivors struggle to rebuild

California Gov. Gavin Newsom marked six months since the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires. The Los Angeles area wildfires started Jan. 7, killed 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Elise Preston looks at the progress to rebuild...

CBS America

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Schumer requests investigation into response to Texas floods

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants a government watchdog to investigate the National Weather Service's response to the deadly floods in central Texas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

CBS America

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Father dies saving family from Texas floods

Julian Ryan, 27, died in the Central Texas floods after cutting himself while trying to save his fiancee, their kids and his mother. Amanda Henderson has the story.

CBS America

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Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme

As rescuers in Texas search for survivors of the deadly flooding, CBS News is learning the worst-hit areas saw 12 inches of rain per hour in the early morning of July 4. For more on why this storm was so intense, Daniel Swain, climate sc...

CBS News

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Where things stand with Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the White House to meet with President Trump. It comes amid new progress in a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Elizabeth Palmer has more.

CBS News

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Water cannon and whips: Police in Nairobi clash with protesters

Police blocked roads in a show of force to deter anti-government marchers from the deserted streets of Kenya's usually bustling capital on Monday, with small groups of protesters clashing with officers on Nairobi's outskirts.

France 24

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U.S. envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has praised the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Al Jazeera

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U.S. aid cuts leave Somali children at risk

Child malnutrition in Somalia is worsening due to severe cuts in U.S. foreign aid. Aid workers warn that thousands of children are at risk as vital services like vaccinations and medical supplies dwindle.

Al Jazeera

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Liberian president issues official apology to civil war victims

The country was devastated by two civil wars between 1989 and 2003, killing an estimated 250 000 people. Boakai's apology comes as prosecution for war crimes committed during that period has so far exclusively taken place in foreign trib...

Africanews

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'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global humanitarian aid spending

As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap.

Euronews

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At least 90 people killed in Texas floods

The death toll from the devastating floods in Texas has risen to at least 90 as rescue workers continue to search for dozens of missing people. At least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas died in the floods.

CBS News

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Texas flood threat continues: Up to 10” rain possible

A flood watch continues through Monday evening across central Texas and the eastern Hill Country. Expect showers and storms to become more widespread this afternoon. An additional 2-4 inches of rain with isolated totals up to 10 inches w...

The Weather Channel

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Chantal brings heavy rain, cold front brings severe threat

The remnants of Chantal will bring plenty of tropical moisture to the mid-Atlantic leading to a flash flood threat on Monday. 2 to 5 inches of rain will be possible with the greatest risk for flooding along the Interstate 95 corridor fro...

The Weather Channel

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Atlantic to stay quiet after Chantal

AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva was live on the AccuWeather Network to discuss what's going on in the tropics following Chantal.

AccuWeather

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Cleanup efforts continue six months after wildfires ravaged L.A.

Six months after wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles, cleanup efforts are still ongoing. While some residents say they are planning to return and rebuild their lives and their homes, others have lost hope, faced with the emotional ...

CBC News

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French parliament votes to return sacred "talking drum" to Ivory Coast

The sacred wooden instrument has been kept in the quai Branly Museum in Paris for the past years, where it was restored while waiting for the transfer to its country of origin.

Africanews

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Woman's store in eastern Ukraine destroyed for third time

Tamara Pozdnyakova woke up on June 30 in her apartment in Donetsk to a flurry of missed calls. Did she know that the shopping center, home to her clothing store, had been hit by missile strikes, her friends asked.

Reuters

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What first responders face in Texas as they search for victims

CNN’s Isabel Rosales is in Center Point, Texas, about 25 miles from Camp Mystic, where volunteers are bringing in heavy machinery to search for victims after deadly flooding struck the area on July 4th.

CNN