2 h. ago Five killed after torrential rain and flash flooding hits Australia

Hundreds of flood-hit residents still in evacuation centres even as conditions improve

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15 h. ago Kangaroo tries to drown a man after the two 'threw punches at each other like a boxing match' when the animal attacked him

'I just remember being under water and kicking and screaming,' Don James said. The marsupial is believed to have become 'very distressed' when it became trapped in a flooded area in Australia.

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18 h. ago Airport cleaners and flooding in Australia: photos of the day – Friday

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19 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Highlights from Day 11 of the Cannes Film Festival

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

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26 h. ago The best of the Cannes film festival 2025 red carpet – in pictures

Who broke the rules? Who wore a protest T-shirt? And why are there always so many models at Cannes? The best looks from the 12-day film festival’s red carpet and photocalls Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 4 dead and 1 missing

Officials say record floodwaters on Australia’s east coast have left four people dead and one missing as rain eased over the disaster area

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41 h. ago Biodiversity performance and a ship runs aground – photos of the day: Thursday

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44 h. ago Extraordinary photo shows Al Capone in group mugshot with his enemies the day after nightclub massacre

The black and white image was taken in a police station in New York on Boxing Day 1925. It shows Capone standing next to eight other men who had been arrested for homicide.

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44 h. ago Three killed after torrential rain and flash flooding hits Australia

50,000 people have been asked to prepare to evacuate the area after four months of rainfall in just two days

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45 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Highlights from Day 10 of the Cannes Film Festival

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

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46 h. ago Harry Styles fan 'screams house down' after opening what he sent her in DMs

As It Was singer – Harry Styles – made one lucky fan's day by taking a photo of them on their holiday before sending the snap on their social media account soon after

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47 h. ago NSW floods: three dead, one missing as state faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimes

With more intense rain forecast, the SES has a fleet of 500 boats and nine helicopters trying to assist 48,000 people isolated in flood watersNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast and authorities hold grave fears for one person still missing.NSW police advised late on Thursday that the bodies of three people had been recovered. One remains missing in floodwaters on the mid north coast.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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49 h. ago NSW floods: second person dead and ‘grave fears’ for two still missing as crisis worsens

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say intense rainfall has spread north bringing life-threatening riskNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA second person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast and authorities hold grave fears for two people still missing.NSW police said the body of a man, likely in his 30s and who was missing since Wednesday night, was found near Rosewood on Thursday morningSign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 1 dead and 3 missing

Australian officials say record floodwaters on the country's east coast have left one person dead and three others missing, as more heavy rain is forecast in the area

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53 h. ago NSW floods: one dead and ‘grave fears’ held for three missing people as crisis worsens

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne man has died and authorities hold grave fears for another three people reported missing in unprecedented flooding on the New South Wales mid-north coast.The premier, Chris Minns, said the region had experienced “a very difficult 48 hours” with more to come as communities braced for 100mm of additional rainfall over the next 24 hours and up to 300mm in some isolated areas. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago NSW floods: one dead and thousands stranded as BoM warns of ‘intense’ rain and flash flooding

With 48,000 already isolated, forecasters say ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ has spread north bringing life-threatening riskAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDevastating floods along Australia’s east coast have killed at least one man, after a body was found on a flooded property.Emergency services were called to Moto, on the New South Wales mid-north coast, on Wednesday afternoon and located the body of the 63-year-old.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Geishas, Dunkirk ships and an elephant’s new home: photos of the day – Wednesday

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66 h. ago New officers, Dunkirk ships and an elephant’s new home: photos of the day – Wednesday

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69 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Highlights from Day 9 of the Cannes Film Festival

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

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3 d. ago NSW floods: almost 50,000 people isolated by record flooding on mid

Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning riverAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 48,800 people and 23,200 dwellings were isolated by record flood waters on the mid-north coast of New South Wales on Wednesday, the State Emergency Service said, as it predicted another 200mm of rain in the next 24-48 hours.Residents described anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented flooding struck the Manning river, inundating homes and businesses across the region. The Manning river has already surpassed its 1929 record flood level.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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