Noontime News Recap: Deadly fires, floods and strikes hit multiple regions as BP and Palantir beat forecasts
Russian and Ukrainian strikes overnight have killed civilians on both sides of the border, while also hitting logistics sites, according to regional officials and local authorities. ๐In Crimea, Russian installed officials said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, and three others were wounded as the investigation continues. ๐In Ethiopia, 14 people were killed when a landslide struck Tsadqane D monastery in the northern Amhara region during an overnight prayer service, according to local reports. ๐Severe weather has also caused fresh loss of life in Asia, where Sri Lanka has closed schools in... [Continue Reading]
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Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions after heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that killed at least five people. The worst-affected areas are in the country's central region, where downpours over the past two days have caused widespread disruption. Officials said the weather has flooded homes, fields and roads, while rescue teams continue to respond to the emergency.The government's Disaster Management Centre said five people died after being buried in mudslides that overran two houses in the central region. Its spokesperson, Pradeep Kodippili, said three people were wounded and two remain missing. He also said rains... [Continue Reading]
