Day News Recap: Ukraine power grid battered, Gaza floods worsen, and US steps up pressure on Iran
Russia intensified its campaign against Ukraine’s energy system, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles were launched overnight, damaging power infrastructure, causing blackouts and disrupting water supplies in several areas, including Kyiv. 🔗 Separate reports said Russian strikes hit energy facilities around the capital and elsewhere, while civilians south of Zaporizhzhia described daily drone attacks that are forcing families to leave villages they had hoped to keep. 🔗 🔗On the diplomatic front, the European Union rejected any reported US and Russian deal on European security that would bypass European governments, after President Donald Trump and President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Nov 2026 18:34 LONDON
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Heavy rains flood tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as winter conditions worsen
Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Residents were seen trying to clear water from their tents with pots and pans as the weather worsened. Some said they were left without shelter after the flooding.A UNICEF representative for Palestine, Jonathan Veitch, said the situation was becoming more desperate because of restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery and supplies such as engine oil. He said aid workers were being stopped in the street by people begging for help, and described the flooding as affecting nearly everyone in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 17:03 LONDON
Heavy rain floods Gaza camps and puts war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded shelters in Gaza, leaving families in al-Mina camp in the north struggling to protect children and belongings from the cold. Water entered tents overnight, soaking bedding, blankets and clothes and turning parts of the camp into muddy pools. The storm has also raised concern about war-damaged buildings, which are reported to be at risk of collapse in the wet weather.In Gaza City, Rana Adnan Hmeida, 29, said she and her family had been awake since midnight as rainwater seeped into their tent. She said her two-month-old daughter was freezing by morning, while her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 13:30 LONDON
UNHCR warns displaced people face climate hazards ahead of COP31 in Turkey
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries highly exposed to climate hazards. The warning comes days before the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where governments are expected to discuss ways to respond to rising climate risks. The agency said droughts, floods and extreme heat are making it harder to find lasting solutions for people forced from their homes.According to the agency, three-quarters of the world's displaced people are now in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards. It said the problem affects refugees and other forcibly displaced people who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Flash floods devastate the US Southwest, forcing evacuations and rescues
Heavy rain triggered severe flash flooding across the southwestern United States on Monday, submerging roads, neighbourhoods and fields in the Four Corners region. Communities in Colorado and Arizona were among the hardest hit, with cars, motorhomes and homes swept away in Arboles and residents in Camp Verde scrambling to safety as water rose around an RV park. The flooding affected areas where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet, and aerial images showed widespread inundation across the region.Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate as emergency crews carried out dozens of rescue operations. Those included helicopter rescues, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 15:05 LONDON
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh as damage spreads
Cyclone Murasu has made landfall near Ongole in India's Andhra Pradesh state, bringing destructive winds, flooding and widespread disruption along the eastern coast. The storm struck in Prakasam district around 1am on Tuesday local time, according to the India Meteorological Department. It is the second cyclone to hit the region in a week, after Cyclone Arnab caused damage in the same area.Officials said the severe cyclonic storm uprooted trees, toppled electricity poles and flooded low-lying areas. Prakhar Jain, managing director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said no deaths or injuries had been reported so far. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 10:36 LONDON
Severe storms and large hail hit south-east Queensland as warnings remain in place
Dangerous thunderstorms swept across south-east Queensland on Monday night, bringing large hail, heavy rain and the risk of flash flooding to several communities. The storms affected areas from north of Maryborough to northern New South Wales, with hail reported on roads in Maryborough and heavy rainfall recorded further south. Warnings remained in place late on Monday for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, and the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.The Bureau of Meteorology said more than 50 millimetres of rain fell in 30 minutes at Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, underlining the intensity of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:35 LONDON
Man found dead after floodwater sweep near Santa Teresa in Central Australia
Northern Territory Police say a 60-year-old man has been found dead after being swept away by floodwater near Santa Teresa in Central Australia. His body was located on Saturday afternoon after a three-day search and rescue operation in a remote area south of Alice Springs. Police said the man had been missing since his vehicle became stuck in a creek on Phillipson Bore Road.According to police, the body was found at 1:40pm about 10 kilometres from the place where he was swept off the roof of his vehicle. The incident happened near the remote Aboriginal community of Santa Teresa, also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 02:32 LONDON
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