Death toll on rise as devastating floods hit Europe
MONITORING (SW) – The death toll has been rising in Central European countries after days of heavy rain caused widespread flooding and forced mass evacuations.
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Eight die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities report
MONITORING (SW) – Eight people have died trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said on Sunday, confirming earlier media reports.
Earth to acquire temporary ‘second Moon’
MONITORING (SW) – Two researchers from Complutense University of Madrid have revealed that a small space rock, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily enter Earth’s orbit before moving to another part of the solar system.
Harris puts Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate
MONITORING (SW) – Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris put Republican Donald Trump on the defensive at a combative presidential debate on Tuesday with a stream of attacks on abortion limits, his fitness for office and his myriad legal woes, as both candidates sought a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Australia plans social media minimum age limit, angering youth digital advocates
MONITORING (SW) – Australia plans to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media. They cite concerns about mental and physical health,
Scientists laud promising results from world’s first whole eye transplant
MONITORING (SW) – A surgical team at NYU Langone Health performed the world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant in May 2023 for 46-year-old military veteran Aaron James, who had survived a high-voltage electrical accident at work.
Middle East tensions flare as Israeli strike kills 18 in Syria
MORNING (SW) – At least 18 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on a number of military sites in central Syria, the Syrian health minister says.
Paralympic Games come to an end with a spectacular light show
MONITORING (SW) – The Paralympic Games have come to an end with a spectacular light show and dance party capping a final day of competition that saw two world records fall.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 in 48 hours
MONITORING (SW) – Israeli military strikes across the Palestinian Gaza Strip killed at least 61 people in the space of 48 hours, medics said on Saturday, as Israeli forces battled Hamas-led militants in the territory.
21 missing after migrant shipwreck off Italy
MONITORING (SW) – At least seven people were rescued and 21 people were missing at sea after a migrant shipwreck off the island of Lampedusa, the Italian coast guard said on Wednesday.
Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant
MONITORING (SW) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Mongolia, his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member since it issued a
Trump, Harris accuse each other of undermining electoral integrity in US
MONITORING (SW) – The two major United States political parties are expressing concern about “election integrity” ahead of November’s vote, focusing on the procedures for
