UK Braces for 'Weather Bomb' and Potential First Named Storm as Autumn Arrives
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Temperatures to soar before torrential rain and 60mph winds bring a threat of the season's first named storm.
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Water Outage Disrupts Surrey and London Communities, Closes Schools
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A major burst water main has left thousands without water and forced school closures in parts of Surrey and South West London.
Bangkok Floodwaters Begin to Recede After Torrential Rains
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While conditions are improving, some areas remain inundated, affecting hundreds of thousands of people and disrupting daily life.
Three Dead, Including Child, in English Channel Crossing Attempt
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A distress call was received for a boat carrying 105 people off the coast of France.
Ebola Cases in Congo Surpass 8,000 Amid Health Worker Shortage
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak that has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, exacerbated by a critical shortage of health workers.
South Africa Mass Shooting Death Toll Rises to 28
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Authorities reported an additional fatality from one of two weekend incidents that have shocked the nation.
UK Diesel Prices Reach Record High Amid Middle East Tensions
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The cost of diesel in the UK has surged to an unprecedented level, primarily driven by disruptions to oil production and transportation linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Netherlands Euthanizes Two-Year-Old in First Case of its Kind
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A Dutch review board has confirmed the euthanasia of a two-year-old suffering from severe medical conditions, marking the first time a child under 12, but not an infant, has undergone assisted death.
Avalanche in Nepal Kills at Least Two, Sweeps Away 12
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Rescue efforts are underway for a dozen individuals missing after an avalanche struck Mount Himlung amid severe weather.