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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves

True figure likely to be much higher as it only covers about half of continent and does not include August totals At least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s four record-breaking, back-to-back heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, according to incomplete fig

17 student deaths reported in residential schools in three years

CDC Data Shows Shooting Deaths Dropped, but Gun Suicides Hit a Record High

Fatal shootings in the United States fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, according to a Trace analysis of new federal data. At least 42,348 people died of gunshot wounds last year, a 5 percent decrease from 2024, and the lowest number in six years. The 2025 data, publis

Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths - AP News

Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths AP News The latest dangerous social media trend that ‘gamifies’ deadly driving CNN Twelve people arrested after A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers The Guardi

Probe yet to establish ‘Love Jihad’ link in Kakinada family deaths: SP

Bindhu Madhav says charges against Sadhik Khan will be enhanced if further investigation establishes the alleged link

There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help

Israel’s refusal to investigate the killing of Australian Zomi Frankcom relfects a long standing problem of insufficient accountability for aid worker deaths.

Heat wave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths: First figures

Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heat waves and drought that scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.

Ukraine: Zelensky asks for more Patriot interceptors as civilian deaths hit highest level since 2022

Kryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making f

Efforts on to identify tiger responsible for two human deaths in Gudalur

Although the tiger has been spotted, its identity is yet to be matched with official records due to lack of clear image of the animal

Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says

Rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and illness, especially among older people, could drive up premiums Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and worsening health conditions, the rating ag

Percy Jackson Cast Teases ‘Some People Get What They Deserve’ in Season 3

At D23, a panel with the stars and showrunners of Percy Jackson and the Olympians revealed a few details, including gods, rescue missions and possible deaths ahead.

How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles South Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rain late last week and into this week. On 13 August in the city of Chiba near Tokyo there was a record-breaking 115mm of rai

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya

An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.

3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida

At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017.

Australia's bird flu response: Too little, but it's not too late

When news broke over the weekend that Australia's first mainland case of bird flu in a mammal—the death of a long-nosed fur seal—had been detected, I felt deep sadness and dread for what's likely to come next. We should expect large-scale deaths of mammals, in addition to birds.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.