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South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea's military is aiding firefighting efforts as deadly wildfires double in size, killing at least 27 and destroying historic sites.

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

An outback town has been evacuated after record rainfall triggered widespread flooding in an already sodden state, with more downpours to come.

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.

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Surfboard found intact in search for missing officer

Surfboard found intact in search for missing officer

Land and sea searches are continuing for an "extremely fit" police officer who once headed the water police, after his surfboard was found on a beach.

Disaster response storm brewing over federal finances

Disaster response storm brewing over federal finances

Spending on climate adaptation and resilience continues to fall short even as the federal budget reveals spending on disaster response payments is blowing out.

Heathrow reopens as airlines scramble after shutdown

Heathrow reopens as airlines scramble after shutdown

London's Heathrow Airport is back in business a day after a fire knocked out power to Europe's busiest airport, throwing air travel into chaos worldwide.

Australian tourist dead, two hurt in Bali boat capsize

Australian tourist dead, two hurt in Bali boat capsize

Eleven Australian tourists were on board a snorkeling boat that capsized in rough seas off the coast of Bali, killing one of them.

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'Here we go again': more flooding for weary residents

'Here we go again': more flooding for weary residents

'Here we go again': more flooding for weary residents

'Here we go again': more flooding for weary residents

Residents who have finished cleaning up from a recent disaster have watched with growing anxiety as river levels rise again after a deluge sparked more floods.

More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery

More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery

More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery

More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery

A flood-weary region that has cleared out waterlogged belongings is preparing again for river levels to rise after a deluge with more rain on the way.

Hamlet spared from fire but residents told to stay away

Hamlet spared from fire but residents told to stay away

Hamlet spared from fire but residents told to stay away

Hamlet spared from fire but residents told to stay away

An uncontrolled bushfire threatening a seaside hamlet has been held off but residents have been told it's not safe to return.

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.

At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US

At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US

At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US

At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US

At least 39 people are dead after violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and wildfires decimated entire neighbourhoods across multiple US states.

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

Fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 150

The death toll from a nightclub fire in north Macedonia has risen to 59, with more than 150 injured.

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At least 51 dead in nightclub fire in North Macedonia

At least 51 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a nightclub caught fire during a concert in a small town in North Macedonia.

At least 32 dead as massive US storm causes carnage

At least 32 people have died in a massive US storm, with extreme weather conditions forecast to affect an area that's home to more than 100 million people.

Extent of beach erosion revealed post ex-cyclone

A snapshot of a global tourist hub shows the extent of beach erosion inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred barely a week after it impacted Australia's coast.

Hundreds evacuated as tourist hotel roof catches fire

The glitter strip was rife with activity in the early hours after a blaze broke out on the top of a hotel sparking hundreds of evacuations.

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Beach damage may cost global tourist hub: expert

A global tourism hub is "open for business" but an expert has warned beach erosion by ex-cyclone Alfred may inflict a financial hit on the glitter strip.

Arrested captain of North Sea crash ship is Russian

A ship that hit a US oil tanker off England had failed several safety checks, and its owner has revealed the captain arrested over the collision is Russian.

'Let me get to my kids': mum's plea in storm's wake

A family has had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their home, narrowly missing children and a pregnant woman in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Muddy recovery under way as rain eases in Alfred's wake

The clean-up has begun following an ex-cyclone but some people will recover sooner than others, with flooding still impacting areas and many without power.

Fears for environment after ships collide off UK

Britain is bracing for environmental damage after a ship carrying toxic chemicals hit a tanker laden with jet fuel in the North Sea, setting the vessels ablaze.

Holidaying surfer presumed dead after shark mauling

Recovery operations continue after the presumed death of a surfer mauled by a shark off a remote beach as police reveal he was a holidaying with his partner.

'Feast or famine': farmers count the cost of heavy rain

Farmers are determined to get their winter crops in the ground after flooding rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred inundated paddocks and swept away soil.

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