5 h. ago At least 82 dead after catastrophic flooding in Texas – as officials warn ‘wall of water’ could batter region

As more water heads to the already-devastated region, an official warns: ‘Any rain that falls can be perceived as life-threatening rain’

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13 h. ago Palma airport in crisis as 'sewage water' floods in from burst pipe

A leak at Palma airport in the Balearic Islands was first detected on Friday and was reportedly resolved by the AENA airport authority - but workers insist it is still ongoing

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27 h. ago Texas flood death toll rises to 51, with 27 girls still missing as rescue efforts continue

Among the missing are 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was hit by a wall of water in a flash flood

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39 h. ago How the Texas Hill Country flood went from small water flow to deadly tide in a matter of hours

A flash flood in the Texas Hill Country killed at least 27 and left many missing, mostly campers from Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River.

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40 h. ago Harrowing pictures show inside Camp Mystic where wall of water swept little girls to their deaths... as monster torrent narrows in on its next target

A 27-year-old father, Julian Ryan, died saving his family after water flooded their home of the Guadalupe River.

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41 h. ago Texas flooding: At least 27 dead and dozens missing as flash floods devastate girls' summer camp

The deadly floods struck the Guadalupe River region on Independence Day, causing water levels to surge dramatically

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41 h. ago Major Texas city braces for huge torrent of devastating flood water surging towards it as death toll hits 27

A 27-year-old father, Julian Ryan, died saving his family after water flooded their home of the Guadalupe River.

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47 h. ago Ryanair passenger on flight to Manchester speaks of 'utter chaos and screaming' as 18 injured after 'false alarm'

Passengers had to jump off the wing as they evacuated the plane before take off at Majorca's Palma Airport

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47 h. ago Tense moment Ryanair passengers hastily 'jump from wings' of plane after fire alert

A flight from Majorca Palma Airport to Manchester led to 'moments of great tension' as passengers attempted to escape the plane by 'jumping from its wing' onto the tarmac

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50 h. ago Ryanair 'false fire alarm' leaves 18 people injured on plane to Manchester Airport

Emergency services were called to Majorca's Palma Airport after a "false fire alarm" on a Ryanair plane just after midnight, according to authorities

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51 h. ago Ryanair fire alert: 18 people injured on plane at Palma airport as passengers flee

Emergency services were called to Majorca's Palma Airport after a "false fire alarm" on a Ryanair plane just after midnight, according to authorities

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53 h. ago Texas flooding: At least 24 dead and dozens missing as flash floods devastate girls' summer camp

The deadly floods struck the Guadalupe River region on Independence Day, causing water levels to surge dramatically

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5 d. ago Martin Lewis’ MSE urges households to check if they can get £2,000 compensation

You will get up to £2,000 for severe issues such as flooding, while households suffering consistent low water pressure will get up to £250

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1 week ago Watch: Glass roof collapses onto busy arrivals hall at Majorca airport

Footage shows travellers’ shock after a glass roof shattered onto the arrival hall at Majorca’s Palma Airport.

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1 week ago Majorca airport LIVE: Emergency alarm as roof collapses onto arrivals

The section of roof has collapsed at the arrivals area of Palma de Mallorca Airport, the main international airport for the Spanish holiday island - follow this live blog for updates

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2 w. ago ‘It takes 25 years for a footprint to disappear’ – the secret, beguiling magic of Britain’s bogs

They are the air-conditioning units of the world – filtering water, preventing flooding, preserving history and providing habitat. Our human ancestors knew the extraordinary power of peatlands, so why are they still being destroyed?I haven’t found an hour when I don’t love a bog. Recently, after a night of counting rare caterpillars in Borth in Mid Wales (they come out only after dark), walking back to the car under the glow of a flower moon, I wondered if 2am was my new favourite. I felt very safe, held by the bog’s softness, and everyone that was out at that hour seemed to have a sense of humour. I met a nightjar hopping around on the ground, pretending, I think, to be a frog.But there is also something about the humidity of a languid afternoon on a bog, when everything slows and fat bumbles hum, that is surprisingly good. I have done freezing horizontal rain and thick, cold-to-your-bones fog and wind so howling that I couldn’t think. All of those were hard, but I did come away fe...

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2 w. ago Thousands evacuated in southern China as heavy rains turn streets into canals

Rescue workers are using rubber dinghies to evacuate people and deliver food and water after floodwaters overwhelmed towns in southern China’s Guangdong province

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2 w. ago Ryanair passenger bumped off flight after not reserving a seat

The passenger and his girlfriend were due to fly from Birmingham Airport to Palma de Mallorca

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2 w. ago Ryanair passenger kicked off flight to Spain after attempting money

Scott McCormick and his girlfriend Helena Boshwick were due to fly to Palma de Mallorca in Spain from Birmingham Airport but things unravelled when they reached the boarding gate

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2 w. ago Life ‘unbearable’ for residents of central London flats flooded with sewage and scalding water

Once award-winning estate now known as ‘leaky Lillington’

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