Heavy rain floods Manila and Luzon as death toll rises to at least 16
Nine days of heavy rain, intensified by tropical storms, have flooded parts of Manila and the wider island of Luzon in the northern Philippines. Workers were seen wading through a rubbish-filled river in the capital as floodwater carried debris through the city. The weather system has also disrupted daily life across the main island, with schools and government offices closed in affected areas.Rescuers said on Monday that floods, landslides and accidents linked to the prolonged rain had killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines. The rainfall was described as equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine strikes deep in Russia as heat, war and security alerts spread
Ukraine said its drones hit the Taneko refinery in Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, in an attack that also struck a hostel, as the death toll from the wider strike rose. 🔗Oil prices climbed sharply as traders lost hope that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon, with the prolonged closure keeping one of the world's most important shipping routes under pressure. 🔗 Iran also appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, a move that comes as talks over the strait continue. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen's Houthis renewed missile and drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strike kills 13 in Tatarstan as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Russian authorities said at least 13 people were killed and 75 injured when a Ukrainian drone strike hit the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, with mourning declared after the attack. 🔗In eastern China, more than one million people have been evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption across the region. 🔗In the UK, the Ministry of Defence has launched a security review after reports that cameras fitted to surveillance drones used by the Royal Marines transmitted data to a Chinese IP address. 🔗South Korea's cybersecurity sector says the North Korea linked Kimsuky group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 12:18 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: China evacuates a million as wildfires, drones and Gaza tensions dominate
More than one million people have been evacuated across eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption, while Hong Kong recorded its hottest day ever after the storm pushed warm air over the city. 🔗 🔗In Canada, British Columbia is battling fast moving wildfires that have forced about 22,000 people from their homes, with one 80 year old woman killed while trying to leave and federal aid now approved. 🔗 🔗Russia said its air defences intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones overnight across around 15 regions, including Tatarstan, in one of the largest reported drone attacks of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
South Korea recovers 15 suspected North Korean landmines after monsoon floods near border
South Korean authorities have recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines along coastal areas in Gwanghwa County after heavy monsoon rains and torrential flooding. Officials said the mines were found between 23 July and 3 August and were believed to have been washed over from the inter-Korean border. The discovery has renewed concern about explosive hazards in border regions exposed to severe weather.Choi Young-ran, who heads civil defence for Gwanghwa County, said the landmines were discovered along coastal areas and were likely carried by floodwaters during the monsoon season. County officials said in late July that residents should be alert to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
India's monsoon floods and landslides kill more than 100 since July
Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, according to official data. The deaths have been reported across several states, with Assam, Kerala, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, and Jharkhand among the worst affected areas. Thousands of people have also been forced from their homes as heavy rain continues to disrupt daily life in parts of the country.Assam has recorded at least 87 deaths, making it the hardest-hit state in the current monsoon season. In Sivasagar district alone, 47 people have died, according to the figures cited in the supplied material. Kerala... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:03 LONDON
Sudan crisis deepens as Red Cross warns aid funding falls short
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has urged greater international support for Sudan, saying humanitarian needs are escalating while funding remains far below requirements. The appeal comes as the country enters its 1,200th day of conflict, with war continuing to drive displacement, disease and damage to basic services. The federation said Sudan is now one of the world's largest humanitarian crises and also one of the least visible.Derk Segaar, the federation's special envoy for Sudan, said 35 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 9 million are internally displaced and 4.5 million have fled the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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