DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranians could call abroad on mobile phones Tuesday for the first time since communications were halted during a crackdown on nationwide protests in which activists said at least 646 people have been killed. Several people in Tehran were able to call The Associated Press and speak to a journalist there. […]
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At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan | Climate Crisis News
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat. Published On 2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan have ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas, killing at least 17 […]
Heavy snow forecast for parts of UK as weather warning issued | UK weather
Heavy snow showers are on the way across parts of the UK as a weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on New Year’s Day until midnight on 2 January. An amber cold health alert has been […]
‘Bomb cyclone’ forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel : NPR
People walk through the snow in Brooklyn after an overnight storm on Saturday in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images An intense cyclone system is fueling a mix of severe weather, including a winter storm that will impact upper parts of the United States. Heavy snow, blizzards, extreme […]
Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California with heavy rain expected to last days
Torrential rains inundated the California coast on Christmas Eve, sparking numerous flash flood and even short-lived tornado warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Shasta counties as the rare and dangerous flood threat […]
News live: Darwin hospital roof collapses as Tropical Cyclone Fina brings heavy rains; Australia signs G20 statement backing Paris Agreement | Australia news
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature A bit more context on Australia signing the G20 statement backing the Paris agreement from AP wire: World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit […]