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Tropical Storm Franklin Threatens Caribbean Nations
Tropical Storm Franklin triggers mass evacuations and flight cancellations across the Caribbean as Jamaica and Dominican Republic prepare for torrential rains and life-threatening floods.
Storm Benjamin: 70mph winds batter UK with weather warnings
Dangerous conditions sweep across UK as Storm Benjamin brings severe gales and travel chaos - latest updates and safety advice
Rats costing UK drivers millions in car insurance claims
Shocking new data reveals rats are chewing through car wiring, causing thousands of pounds in damage and driving up insurance costs across Britain.
Police chase ends in dramatic Mitcham crash, four hospitalised
A high-speed police pursuit through Melbourne's eastern suburbs culminated in a violent crash in Mitcham, leaving four people hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after a suspect vehicle collided with a police car.
Storm Havoc and Political Clash Grip Australia
Australia faces a dual crisis as destructive winds batter Melbourne and Sydney while political tensions erupt between Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce over One Nation's influence.
Storm Melissa Threatens US East Coast Landfalls
Tropical Storm Melissa intensifies off US East Coast with multiple computer models predicting potential landfalls from Florida to New England. Emergency services on high alert as storm track remains uncertain.
Storm Benjamin: 70mph Winds Hit UK - Hourly Forecast
As Storm Benjamin unleashes 70mph winds and torrential rain across the UK, we provide essential hour-by-hour forecasts and crucial safety advice for navigating this severe weather system.
Climate disasters to cost £1.3 trillion in 2025
New analysis reveals the staggering economic cost of climate disasters in 2025, with extreme weather events projected to drain global finances and threaten economic stability worldwide.
Hurricane Hunters Brave Caribbean Storm Melissa
Daring NOAA hurricane hunters embark on critical data-gathering mission through Tropical Storm Melissa, providing life-saving intelligence as Caribbean cyclone activity intensifies.
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Melbourne ramen restaurant hygiene failure: mouse droppings found
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Storm Melissa Forms in Atlantic, US Impact Likely
Meteorologists track newly formed Storm Melissa as it gains strength in the Atlantic, with forecast models predicting potential impacts along the US coastline in coming days.
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms - US Threat Possible
Meteorologists are tracking newly formed Tropical Storm Melissa as forecast models show possible development toward US coastal regions, prompting early warnings for residents.
Tropical Storm Fengshen kills multiple in Philippines
Deadly Tropical Storm Fengshen batters the Philippines with catastrophic flooding and landslides, claiming multiple lives and displacing thousands as rescue operations continue.
Melbourne protest violence leaves police injured
Violent confrontations between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters have rocked Melbourne, leaving multiple police officers injured and resulting in numerous arrests during chaotic scenes across the city centre.
Police officer abandons post at Melbourne immigration rally
A Victoria Police officer sparked major security concerns after walking away from duty during a tense anti-immigration protest in Melbourne, leaving colleagues exposed and raising serious questions about police protocols.
Thousands in pro-Palestinian protest bring Melbourne to standstill
Central Melbourne became the stage for massive pro-Palestinian protests as thousands marched through the city, resulting in heated confrontations and significant police presence.
Melbourne sushi chef stabbed in restaurant attack
Shocking details emerge as a sushi chef fights for life after being brutally stabbed at a popular Melbourne restaurant during lunch service, sending customers fleeing.
Alaska disaster declared as storm causes major damage
Massive storm batters Alaska's western coast, causing widespread destruction and flooding. Governor Mike Dunleavy declares disaster as White House considers emergency assistance.
Hurricane Beryl kills seven in Caribbean devastation
Powerful Hurricane Beryl leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean islands, killing at least seven people and causing widespread devastation before heading toward Jamaica.
Melbourne CBD stabbing: Multiple victims in Bourke Street attack
Shocking scenes unfolded in central Melbourne as a lone knifeman went on a stabbing spree, leaving multiple victims injured and sending shoppers fleeing in terror.
Woman stabbed in Melbourne's Bourke Street attack
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a shocking stabbing incident on Melbourne's busy Bourke Street. Police have launched a major operation to locate the attacker who fled the scene.
Melbourne carjacking: Man threatened with gun in armed robbery
Shocking armed carjacking in Melbourne's eastern suburbs leaves victim traumatised after being threatened with a firearm and forced from his vehicle in brazen daylight attack.
Melbourne jewellery heist: Trio charged over axe robbery
Three men face court over a brazen daylight robbery at a Melbourne jewellery studio, where thieves armed with an axe and hammer smashed display cases in a terrifying raid captured on CCTV.
Storm Alice wreaks havoc in Ibiza: Supercars submerged
Chaos in Ibiza as Storm Alice's torrential floods drown luxury vehicles and force celebrity hotspots including Wayne Lineker's Ocean Beach Club to close indefinitely.
Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
Machete attacker shot dead in Melbourne shopping centre
Shocking details emerge as Melbourne police fatally shoot a machete-wielding man during a violent incident at a shopping centre, with multiple victims injured in the terrifying attack.
Melbourne bar crowned best in Australasia, 19th globally
A tiny Melbourne bar with just 18 seats has beaten elite competitors to be named the best in Australasia and 19th globally in prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list.
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