15 h. ago ‘The current could kill an elephant’: Asia flood survivors describe escaping with their lives

From Thailand to Indonesia, torrential flooding has carried away people’s possessions and homes, upending entire communitiesHow cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideAminah Ali, 63, was at home in the Pidie Jaya district of Indonesia’s Aceh province when the rains started at midnight on Wednesday. The waters rose gradually. It seemed like the usual flooding that happens during monsoon season, but then came a loud roar of water: her village was suddenly inundated.With help from her son, she managed to clamber on to her rooftop, where she waited for 24 hours. Flood waters, 3 metres high, stretched into the distance. “I saw many houses being swept away,” she said. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘Mexican Spiderman’ used bowling ball to help people escape Bay Area mall shooting

A self-described “Mexican Spiderman” smashed a window with a bowling ball to help people escape from a mall shooting in the Bay Area.

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20 h. ago Tourist is jailed for 25 years after driving into and killing two armed robbers in Turkey after they stole £31,000 from him at gunpoint

This is the moment a Ukrainian tourist rammed two armed robbers off a motorcycle with his car after they smashed his window and stole £31,000 from him at gunpoint.

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20 h. ago Major Swansea roundabout closes again after torrential downpours cause flooding

A nearby blocked culvert has caused severe flooding at the roundabout on several occasions in recent months

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23 h. ago Met Office updates weather warnings as torrential rain causes flooding

More than 40 flood alerts and warnings have been issued by Natural Resources Wales

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24 h. ago Why a rare cyclone and extreme flooding has caused devastation across southern Asia

Torrential rain has triggered the worst flooding in decades in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Steve Turton unpacks why the region has been savaged by extreme weather

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35 h. ago Dozens of flood alerts issued across Wales as the country braces for heavy rain

Torrential rain and flooding is forecast as an amber Met Office warning comes into force

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3 d. ago Flood warning as London to be battered by torrential rain this weekend

Yellow weather warnings are in place as rain could cause travel disruption and flooding across the capital

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4 d. ago Crystal Palace fans escorted to stadium by riot police after violent clash 'left windows smashed'

Crystal Palace made the trip to France to take on Strasbourg in the Conference League and some unsavoury scenes became apparent ahead of the clash at Stade de la Meinau

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6 d. ago BREAKING Barcelona team bus attacked before Chelsea tie as shaken stars rushed to airport

An investigation has been launched after Barcelona's team bus was attacked with a window smashed on the way to Stamford Bridge for their Champions League showdown with Chelsea

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6 d. ago Barcelona team bus attacked before Chelsea tie as shaken stars rushed to airport

An investigation has been launched after Barcelona's team bus was attacked with a window smashed on the way to Stamford Bridge for their Champions League showdown with Chelsea

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6 d. ago Flash floods and landslides on Indonesian island leave at least 10 dead and others missing

Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing

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6 d. ago Landslides and flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra island leave at least 10 dead and 6 missing

Torrential rains have unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing

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6 d. ago Torn roofs, smashed windows among damage to over 100 homes in a tornado near Houston

A tornado has damaged over 100 homes north of Houston, tearing off roofs and moving garages off foundations

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9 d. ago Deadly floods in Albania after days of torrential rain hit region

The rainfall caused the Vjosa and Seman rivers to burst their banks

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1 week ago Torrential rains return to Southern California, prompting new flash flood fears, threat of mudslides

Torrential rains are drenching parts of Southern California, leading to new flash flood warnings

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1 week ago Body pulled from water in search for man who vanished leaving pub as wife pays tribute

Manson Geddes was reported missing after last being spotted on Saturday at Burntisland Harbour in Fife.

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1 week ago Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus can't keep their hands off each other as they make a PDA

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus couldn't keep their hands off each other as they made a PDA-filled appearance at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday. 

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2 w. ago London To Experience 24 Hours Of Torrential Rain Today That May Cause Flooding And Disruption

London To Experience 24 Hours Of Torrential Rain Today That May Cause Flooding And Disruption - Yellow And Amber Weather Warnings Have Been Issued Across The Uk  Secret London

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2 w. ago Brute attacked partner in her Bellshill home then went on wrecking spree

Stephen Cummiskey damaged a bed frame, kicked a hole in a bedroom door, smashed a window and cut the cables of electrical goods.

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