34 h. ago Sudan's Rapid Support Forces kill 40 people in North Darfur displacement camp attack

Local rights groups say Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have attacked a displacement camp outside el-Fasher, killing 40 people

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4 d. ago Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption

Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and floodingLarge parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings – the most times this warning has been issued in a single week.The worst of the rainfall was on 5 August, with more than 350mm in 24 hours, the highest daily rainfall recorded in August since 1884. This caused widespread disruption on roads and flights. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in North Carolina

Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after rushing floodwaters pulled them from their submerged car

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6 d. ago The Kurdish social club owner gunned down in London millionaire's enclave: Father, 45, shot dead as residents claim killing could be 'gang related'

Residents were awoken by the sounds of gunshots and screaming after 45-year-old Erdal Ozmen was killed on a road in Stoke Newington, North London, in the early hours of yesterday.

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6 d. ago Pictured: Father, 45, shot dead in affluent north London suburb as locals recall 'waking to gunshots'

Residents were awoken by the sounds of gunshots and screaming after 45-year-old Erdal Ozmen was killed on a road in Stoke Newington, North London, in the early hours of yesterday.

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8 d. ago Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain and up to 90mph winds are hitting the UK

Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind have been issued across most of the country

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8 d. ago Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain and up to 90mph winds hitting the UK

Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind have been issued across most of the country

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8 d. ago Storm Floris brings winds of 100mph and disrupts travel in parts of UK

Weather warnings issued in northern England and Scotland as heavy rain and strong gusts lash BritainStorm Floris – live updatesGusts of more than 100mph from Storm Floris have brought significant travel disruption, power cuts and the widespread cancellation of events across large parts of the UK.Central and northern Scotland was the most battered area on Monday, on what felt like a winter’s day. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain and up to 90mph winds are set to hit the UK

Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind have been issued across most of the country

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8 d. ago Storm Floris begins to hit UK with weather warnings in force

Heavy rain has hit the west coast, with winds expected to pick up during the day.

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8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway train services cancelled and visitor attractions closed as Storm Floris hits

The region is currently being battered by strong winds and heavy rain with a yellow weather warning in force until midnight

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9 d. ago Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain and up to 85mph winds are set to hit the UK

Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind have been issued across most of the country

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9 d. ago Storm Floris disrupts travel in parts of UK with 85mph winds

Weather warnings issued in northern England and Scotland as heavy rain and strong gusts lash BritainWeather warnings are coming into force in parts of Britain, with Storm Floris expected to cause severe travel disruption.A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland and will be in effect from 10am to 10pm. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Storm Floris to bring 85mph winds as Scots urged to stay indoors

Much of Scotland will be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph, the Met Office warned as it upgraded warnings to amber.

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9 d. ago Met Office maps show exactly what time Storm Floris will hit Greater Manchester

Storm Floris is set to batter the country with heavy rain and strong winds on Monday

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9 d. ago Storm Floris LIVE: Ferries cancelled as Brits brace for 85mph winds and rain

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning

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9 d. ago Storm Floris LIVE: Ferries and trains cancelled as Brits brace for 85mph winds and rain

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning

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9 d. ago Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain and winds are set to hit the UK

Yellow or amber weather warnings for wind have been issued across most of the country

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9 d. ago Sea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in Gaza

NSW police estimate 90,000 walked despite force and premier opposing rally, while Palestine Action Group claims up to 300,000 peacefully protestedAnne Davies: The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch upGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 100,000 pro-Palestine marchers, including Julian Assange, the former foreign minister Bob Carr and the government MP Ed Husic, have marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in the rain to protest against Israel’s conduct in Gaza and to speak out about the children starving there.The world-famous landmark was closed to traffic at 11.30am on Sunday, with protesters gathering in Lang Park in the city centre before enduring heavy rain as they walked across the bridge. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago London weather: Heavy rain hits morning rush hour amid new thunderstorm alert

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms for London, which came into force at 3am on Monday and runs until 9pm

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