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Egypt Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Strikes North of Suez
Egypt earthquake update: A 5.2-5.6 magnitude tremor struck north of Suez early Monday, felt in Cairo and other areas. Officials report no casualties, eight to nine minor aftershocks, and advise calm while monitoring continues.
Taiwan May Issue Sea Warning for Typhoon Dolphin by Friday Afternoon
Taiwan monitors Typhoon Dolphin for possible sea warning while North Dakota is under Red Flag fire weather alerts and parts of the Northeast U.S. experience flash flooding from heavy thunderstorms.
14 Killed Including Police in Pakistan Suicide Attack on Swat Station During Anti-Terror Protest
A suicide bomber killed at least 14 people, including police, outside a Swat police station in Pakistan on Sunday during a protest against terrorism resurgence in the valley. Officials condemned the attack as violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surges.
South Korea Hits Record 42.5°C as Heatwave Triggers Emergency Alerts
South Korea registered its highest temperature on record at 42.5°C amid a severe heatwave, prompting emergency alerts, while US authorities issued flood warnings in Illinois and Florida and red-flag fire warnings in North Dakota.
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Greece Wildfires Burn Over 16,000 Hectares as Winds Hamper Aircraft
Greece wildfires have scorched more than 16,000 hectares, damaged homes near Athens and prompted evacuations as gale-force winds limit aerial firefighting; three firefighters died this week and officials warn of extremely difficult days ahead.
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United States Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings Across North Carolina and Georgia
United States severe weather update: Flood Warnings remain in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia while a dangerous heat wave and critical fire weather affect the West.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries and Ship as Moscow's Ballistic Missiles Kill Nine in Kyiv
Russian ballistic missiles killed nine and injured 33 in Kyiv while Ukraine struck oil refineries in Ufa and sank the sanctioned container ship Yanina in the Black Sea, as both sides intensified attacks on port and energy targets.
Hungary Nuclear Plant to Shut Down as Danube Hits Record Low
Hungary will shut its Paks nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years because of critically low Danube River levels caused by drought. Italy issues nationwide extreme heat alerts while parts of the US face flash flooding.
Ukraine Strikes Sink Russian Civilian Vessel in Black Sea, Rosatom Says All Crew Survived
Russia launched record missile attacks on Ukraine in July while fresh strikes killed civilians, damaged the Lithuanian embassy in Kyiv, and prompted Zelensky to warn of overwhelmed air defenses; Ukraine struck back by sinking a Rosatom civilian vessel in the Black Sea.
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34 as Heat Hinders Kumamoto Rescue
Japan earthquake update: death toll reaches 34 after 7.1 quake in Kumamoto; rescue continues at collapsed Aeon Mall and factory amid power cuts, water shortages and dangerous heat.
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Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34 in Kumamoto
Japan earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture leaves 34 dead with thousands in evacuation centers facing 39C heat, power and water outages, and over 100 aftershocks; Taiwan pledges donations while manufacturers suspend operations.
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Iran strikes kill one worker at Chinese firm building in Kuwait
US strikes hit multiple sites across Iran including Zanjan, Qeshm, and Bushehr, killing IRGC members and a family, after Iran's attempted attacks on US forces; one worker killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait building; UN calls for ceasefire.
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Ukraine Strikes Kill Eight as Russia Launches 358 Missiles and Drones
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on July 29-30, killing at least eight including three children, while an unidentified object crossed into Polish territory prompting air defenses.
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Japan Earthquake Leaves 13 Dead With More Than 100 Aftershocks Recorded
Update on the Japan earthquake in Kumamoto that killed at least 13, triggered over 100 aftershocks, caused building collapses and an explosion, and led to mass evacuations and urgent rescues.
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Iraq Condemns US-Saudi Airstrikes on Hashed al-Shaabi Bases as Sovereignty Violation
US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq following drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, killing at least 20 and prompting Iraqi condemnation and a postponed Saudi visit by the premier.
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Japan Earthquake Kills at Least 18 in Kumamoto With Rescue Efforts Continuing
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Kumamoto, Japan, causing at least 18 deaths and prompting rescue searches at a collapsed shopping center and factory. South Korea and Taiwan have offered condolences and aid.
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France Wildfires Burn 42,000 Hectares and Force 220,000 to Evacuate
France wildfires update: over 42,000 hectares burned in Gironde, record evacuations, threats to defence sites, political disputes on causes and firefighting resources, plus wildlife rescue efforts.
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Saudi Arabia Joins US in Retaliatory Iraq Strikes on Militias in Iraq
US and Saudi Arabia conducted precision strikes on eastern Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias in response to recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, resulting in reported casualties among Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces as regional tensions escalate.
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France Wildfires Force Evacuation of More Than 210,000 People
France wildfires have burned 42,000 hectares, killed three people, injured 93 firefighters and triggered rare fire-induced thunderstorms while smoke drifts to Greece.
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Berlin Pride Attack Leaves One Dead and 29 Injured as Suspect Is Shot by Police
A deadly vehicle and machete attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride event killed a Polish woman and injured 29 others. Authorities face questions over how the known Islamist threat was able to strike.
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France Wildfires Force Evacuation of More Than 220,000 Near Bordeaux
France wildfires near Bordeaux have led to the evacuation of over 220,000 people, destroyed hundreds of homes, and burned a record area as firefighters from across the country and Sweden battle the blazes amid extreme heat.
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France Wildfires Force 220,000 Evacuations as Flames Approach Bordeaux
France wildfires near Bordeaux have led to 220,000 evacuations with the fire 15 km from the city; officials describe an unprecedented situation as a heatwave returns and fires also rage across Spain.
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Germany Terror Attack Suspect Abdul Ballout Shot Dead by Police in Spandau
German authorities describe a vehicle-ramming and stabbing near Berlin Pride as an Islamist terror attack that killed one woman and injured 29; the 21-year-old suspect with prior IS links was shot dead by police.